John Chandler

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. Chandler was appointed the sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts, on June 21, 1751. Early life Chandler was born in New London, Connecticut, on October 18, 1693; but moved to Worcester County in the Province of Massachusetts Bay about 1731. He was the first born son out of 10 children to Dean. John Chandler (1693-1762) and Elizabeth Douglas (1641-1705). His father John was one of six people of "The Mashaoquet Purchase" in the Connecticut Colony, which 1500 acres was purchased from those Native Americans in the United States. On September 28, 1691, he was on a Committee to build a meeting house on Plain Hill in Woodstock, Connecticut. On November 26, 1694, he was Town Moderator Woodstock and then Deacon of the Church of Woodstock. His father William Chandler immigrated in 1635 from England. Col. John Chandler's sons, John, William, Samuel and Thomas were also politicians and soldiers.