John A. Chandler | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 31st district | |
In office January 2, 1865 – January 7, 1867 | |
Preceded by | Angus Cameron |
Succeeded by | Justin W. Ranney |
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Born | Randolph, Vermont, U.S. | January 18, 1831
Died | March 31, 1902 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged 71)
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Saint Paul |
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Arabella A. Davis
(m. 1855–1902) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1862 |
Rank | Captain, USV |
Unit | 19th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Alonzo Chandler Sr. (January 18, 1831 – March 31, 1902) was an American railroad agent, Republican politician, and pioneer of Wisconsin and Minnesota. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing La Crosse and Monroe counties during the 1865 and 1866 sessions. He is the namesake of Chandler, Minnesota.