Searching for information on William Chandler (my Maternal Grandfather). All I have is a
marraige lisence of him to my grandmother that is the original and difficult to read.
Marraige took place in Bradford, Vermont on 30 August 1947. His stated age was 27. I
assume he was born between 1919-1921, depending on his birth month. Say's he is from
Syracuse NY. His father's name is David Chandler also from NY. I cannot make out the
town. Mother's name is difficult to read. Marie Lap--e from Bust, France. Bride
Marceline Day Williams age 19. According, to my mother's birth certificate his middle
name is John. I am unable to obtain birth record on him, due to I have no birthdate and am
unsure of his birthplace. I have found many discrepancy on my grandmother's
information on her and her parents birthplaces. The places of birth she listed are places
of their residence at the time of the marraige. I don't think William was born in
Syracuse. he listed it as birthplace and
his place of residence.
William worked for a carnival, probably Grimes Amusements. He disappeared in late 1947-
early 1948. Rumor had it he was in an accident in a carnival vehicle. The vehicle caught
fire and two men in it were burned beyond recognition. It was beleived he was one of the
two men. The accident was suppose to have occured down by the Georgia/Florida line.
I need HELP in obtaining information on William and his parents. Does anyone have these
people in their family lines. It is possible his family came from Pennsylvania and moved
into New York, possibly his father's father was the one from Pennsylvania.
Thanks,
Cindy