In a message dated 02/06/2000 10:23:17 AM Central Standard Time,
jhngwn(a)bellsouth.net writes:
<< I'm interested in learning the origins of the
Chandler name. >>
"The bright lights of London in Medieval England consisted of candles which
was an important occupation of those bearing the surname of Chaundlier.
The name originated in france from "chandlelier" which evolved from the
ancient French occupation or seller of candles or an officer in the manor in
charge of the lighting of chandeliers. By the 15th century the name had lost
its occupational connotalion and had become the recognized family surname
that it is today. - Chandler.
Several ancient English tax rolls - recorded early bearers of the Chandler
name. William Candleman is listed in Suffolk in 1268, William le Chaunceler
in Essex in 1285 and Matthew le Candeler in 1274 from London.
Immigrants to lands of the New World undoubtedly traced back their ancestry
for several centuries before their exodus, thus establishing Old World
heritage firmly in their new country. Prior to their arrival, there was none
inasmuch as Western Indians bore no family names. In the study of ancestral
heads of New England families, several Chandlers are listed as early settlers
in America.
Plymouth, Mass. was the first and most important location of the Chandlers in
America."
The above was given to me by my Husband's cousin who was born a Chandler.
Debbie Clough G-erischer
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