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Riley Elmore Chandler 1869–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 September 1869

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 4 April 1941

Death Location: Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joseph Chandler

Mother: Viney Jones

Spouse(s): Sallie Norris

Children(s): Luther Chandler, Oscar Chandler, Evelyn Chandler

In 1869, Riley Elmore Chandler entered the world in South Carolina, born to Joseph M Chandler And Viney Frances Jones. In 1880, Riley Elmore Chandler resided in Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Riley Elmore Chandler resided in Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. Riley Elmore Chandler married Sallie Norris, and had children including Evelyn Viola Chandler, Luther Ernest Chandler, Oscar William Chandler. Riley Elmore Chandler passed away in 1941 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Riley Elmore Chandler entered the world in South Carolina, born to Joseph M Chandler And Viney Frances Jones.
  • In 1880, Riley Elmore Chandler resided in Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Riley Elmore Chandler resided in Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • Riley Elmore Chandler married Sallie Norris, and had children including Evelyn Viola Chandler, Luther Ernest Chandler, Oscar William Chandler.
  • Riley Elmore Chandler passed away in 1941 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Chandler
1832–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JC
Viney Jones
1837–
Birth Location: South Carolina
VJ

Spouses(s)

Sallie Norris
1866–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
SN

Children(s)

Luther Chandler
1900–1963
Birth Location: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
LC
Oscar Chandler
1902–1962
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina
OC
Evelyn Chandler
1897–1973
Birth Location: South Carolina
EC

Riley Chandler's Ancestors

Self
Riley Chandler
1869–1941
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
Joseph M Chandler
1832–
North Carolina, USA
Viney (Frances) Jones
1837–
South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Riley Chandler's Descendants

1.
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Riley (Elmore) Chandler (10 September 1869–4 April 1941) m. Sallie Norris (Oct 1866–)
  1. 1. Luther (Ernest) Chandler 1900–1963 m. Bessie Masters 1898–1987
  2. 2. Oscar (William) Chandler 1902–1962 m. Essie Coker 1899–
  3. 3. Evelyn (Viola) Chandler 1897–1973 m. John (Carter) Cooley 1887–1958
    1. 1. Hazel (Mary Frances) Cooley 1918–2005

Riley Chandler's Timeline

8 Records

1869
10 September 1869
Birth of Riley Elmore Chandler in South Carolina
South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 11
Riley Elmore Chandler resided here in Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Riley Elmore Chandler resided here in Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Riley Elmore Chandler resided here in Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Riley Elmore Chandler resided here in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 66
Riley Elmore Chandler resided here in Rural, Greenville, South Carolina
Rural, Greenville, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 71
Riley Elmore Chandler resided here in Austin Township, Simpsonville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Austin Township, Simpsonville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1941
4 April 1941
Age 72
Death of Riley Elmore Chandler
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 September 1869
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1697; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 11
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butler, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1529; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0019
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butler, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1460; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375473
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butler, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: 1529; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0019

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Butler, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Butler, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1460; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375473

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1697; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Austin Township, Simpsonville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 April 1941
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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