John Chandler (sheriff)
John Chandler (October 18, 1693 - August 10, 1762) was a judge of probate and the third sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was also an American politician judge and soldier.
John Chandler | |
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| Chief Judge of Probate for Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
| Judge of Probate for Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
| In office May 1754 – May 1757 | |
| Preceded by | John Chandler Sr. |
| 3rd Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts | |
| In office June 21, 1751 – August 7, 1762 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Flagg |
| Succeeded by | Gardner Chandler |
| Town Treasurer of the Town of Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1741–1752 | |
| Succeeded by | John Chandler, III |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1732, 1738, 1752 – 1735, 1739, 1753 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1732, 1739, 1752 – 1735, 1739, 1753 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from Woodstock, Massachusetts | |
| Moderator of the Worcester, Massachusetts Town Meeting | |
| In office 1733–1733 | |
| Corner of Suffolk County, Massachusetts | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1693 New London, Connecticut |
| Died | August 10, 1762 |
| Resting place | Worcester Common. |
| Occupation | Surveyor Law Enforcement Officer Politician Judge |
Chandler was appointed the sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts, on June 21, 1751.
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