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Surnames: CHANDLER
Classification: Query
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William John Chandler possibly born in Utica, NY. His father Daniel or David was born in
Rome, NY and Mother Marie La Pape born in Bust, France.
Marraige lisence of William said he was born in Syracuse NY, I have already disproved
that. In 1947 the marraige lisence said he also was a reisdent of Syracuse, NY, that is
probable. The Orford Town reports for my my mothers birth says she was born 1 June 1948 in
Haverhill, NH. father William J Chandler a truck driver born in Utica, NY, which I believe
to be more probable due to his father was born in Rome, NY. The marraige lisence dated
1947 list his age as 27, so I figure he was born about 1920-21. Marraige lisence also
lists his occupation as a show foreman. My mother was told growing that he worked for a
carnival.
He may have died in 1947-48 in a truck accident, a carnival truck carrying animals on it.
My mother was told he was burned in the truck and was unidentifiable. The accident was
suppose to be by the Florida/Georgia line. This may not be a truthful story. I have been
unable to clarify. It is an old family story.
He may have worked for Grimes amusements in 1947, which was an attraction at the braford
Fairgrounds in Bradford, VT. He married my grandmother at the fairground 30 Aug 1947.
Don't know how they met. She lived in Orford, NH at that time
so he may have had family in Orford, Haverhill or Woodsville, even Littleton, NH.
I am looking for anyone who is connected to my grandfather. he was called
"Bill". If anyone knows of him or his family or has heard of a story similar to
this please contact me. I have been searching over a year now.
I have searched the 1920 census, Syracuse 1930 (Alot of the images dont work) and am
currently working on 1930 Utica, NY (a few of those images dont work as well)
Thank You,
Cindy:)