John Chandler
John Chandler (February 1, 1762 – September 25, 1841) was an American politician and soldier of Maine. The political career of Chandler, a Democratic-Republican, was interspersed with his involvement in the state militia during both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
John Chandler | |
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| United States Senator from Maine | |
| In office June 14, 1820 – March 3, 1829 | |
| Preceded by | inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | Peleg Sprague |
| 1st President of the Maine Senate | |
| In office March 15, 1820 – June 19, 1820 | |
| Preceded by | inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | William Moody |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 17th district | |
| In office March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1809 | |
| Preceded by | Phineas Bruce |
| Succeeded by | Barzillai Gannett |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
| In office 1803–1805 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1762 Epping, Province of New Hampshire, British America |
| Died | September 25, 1841 (aged 79) Augusta, Maine, U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Pleasant Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican Jacksonian |
| Spouse |
Mary Whittier (m. 1783) |
| Children | three sons, four daughters |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Massachusetts United States |
| Branch/service | Massachusetts State Militia Continental Army United States Army |
| Rank | Major General (Mass. Militia) Brigadier General (U.S. Army) |
| Commands | Massachusetts State Militia 17th Division |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War War of 1812 |
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