Albert Brown Chandler | |
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Born | Randolph, Vermont | August 20, 1840
Died | February 23, 1923 Randolph, Vermont | (aged 82)
Resting place | South View Cemetery, Randolph, Vermont |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Marilla Eunice Stedman Mildred Vivian |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Randolph Academy, Randolph, Vermont |
Occupation | Telegraph operator Business executive |
Known for | Confidential telegrapher, President Abraham Lincoln President, Postal Telegraph Company |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States State of Vermont |
Branch/service | Vermont Militia |
Years of service | 1895-1898 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Staff of Governor Urban A. Woodbury Staff of Governor Josiah Grout |
Albert Brown Chandler (August 20, 1840 – February 23, 1923) was an American corporate executive. He was notable for his association with Abraham Lincoln during Chandler's service as a War Department telegraph operator during the American Civil War, and his later work as president of the Postal Telegraph Company.