Biography - Charles P. Chandler
CHARLES P. CHANDLER. A merchant of Galesburg, he was born in Scioto County, OH
on 2 Aug 1817, the son of Ellis and Deborah Chandler, the former a native of PA,
the latter of VT. His education was limited to the common schools in the
vicinity of his father's farm, where he remained until he was 23 years old. On
10 Nov 1840, he married Azuba G. Miles, who has borne him eight children, seven
of whom are living. they are: Ellis Chandler, b. 12 Feb 1846; A. Deborah, born
29 Oct. 1848; Sally Miles, b. 5 Oct 1851; Joseph Barton b. 20 Jun 1854; Charles
P. Jr. b. 17 Jan 1859; Stephen, b. 1 Apr 1862; Harriet M., born 26 May 1868.
Ellis died on 5 Oct 1847. Moved to Missouri in 1841, remained until 1844 and in
1867 came to Galesburg, where he now resides. He was sheriff of Scioto County,
OH two terms and Treasurer one term. He served as Provost Marshal during the
rebellion, and in Missouri was elected Justice of the Peace. He is a member of
the M. E. Church, and a Republican.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County,
Illinois published by Charles C. Chapman.
