W.d. Chandler (1822–1891)

    Quick facts

    Born
    1822
    Died
    1891

    When was W.d. Chandler born? 1822.

    When did W.d. Chandler die? 1891.

    Life story

    W.d. Chandler (1822–1891) was born in 1822, and died in 1891, at about age 69. A cemetery record documents W.d.'s grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about W.d.'s life.

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    The world W.d. lived through

    1. 1825 · age 3 — The Erie Canal opened

    2. 1846 · age 24 — The Mexican–American War began

    3. 1861 · age 39 — The American Civil War began

    4. 1865 · age 43 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated

    5. 1869 · age 47 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed

    6. 1876 · age 54 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone

    Questions about W.d. Chandler

    When was W.d. Chandler born?

    W.d. Chandler was born in 1822.

    When did W.d. Chandler die?

    W.d. Chandler died in 1891.

    How old was W.d. Chandler at the time of death?

    W.d. Chandler was about 69 years old.

    Where is W.d. Chandler buried?

    A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents W.d.'s grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.

    Who was president when W.d. Chandler was born?

    James Monroe was president of the United States when W.d. was born.

    Who was president when W.d. Chandler died?

    Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when W.d. died.

    What major events happened during W.d. Chandler's lifetime?

    During W.d.'s lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 3); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 24); the American Civil War began (1861, age 39); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 43); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 47); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 54).

    Which U.S. censuses would include W.d. Chandler?

    Federal censuses taken during W.d.'s lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1822

    2. Death

      1891

    3. Burial

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    AncestryData, "W.d. Chandler (1822–1891)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/w-d-chandler-1822-1891-e99ee9b2/, accessed 2026-11-13.

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    Sources

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