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William Lazerous Chandler 1885–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 September 1885

Birth Location: Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 27 February 1940

Death Location: Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: William Chandler

Mother: Eliza Smith

Spouse(s): Ada Higgs, Emily Martin

Children(s): Jane Chandler, Nena Anderson, Virgie Chandler, Cecil Chandler, Freddie Chandler, Eddie Chandler, William Chandler, Carreado Poole, Katie Chandler, Verona Chandler, A Chandler

The story of William Lazerous Chandler began in 1885 in Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, William Lazerous Chandler resided in French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, William Lazerous Chandler resided in French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA. William Lazerous Chandler married Ada Ester Higgs, Emily Ersula Martin, and had children including A R Chandler, Carreado Poole, Cecil Chandler, Eddie Boyd Chandler, Freddie Loyd Chandler, Jane Alene Chandler, Katie Rupert Chandler, Nena Rae Anderson, Verona Mae Chandler, Virgie Lee Chandler, William Moses Chandler. William Lazerous Chandler passed away in 1940 in Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Lazerous Chandler began in 1885 in Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, William Lazerous Chandler resided in French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, William Lazerous Chandler resided in French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA.
  • William Lazerous Chandler married Ada Ester Higgs, Emily Ersula Martin, and had children including A R Chandler, Carreado Poole, Cecil Chandler, Eddie Boyd Chandler, Freddie Loyd Chandler, Jane Alene Chandler, Katie Rupert Chandler, Nena Rae Anderson, Verona Mae Chandler, Virgie Lee Chandler, William Moses Chandler.
  • William Lazerous Chandler passed away in 1940 in Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Chandler's Ancestors

Self
William Chandler
1885–1940
Birth Place: Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Joseph Chandler
1855–1915
Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Eliza (Jane) Smith
1864–1942
Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
James (Marion) Chandler
1830–
Mississippi
Nancy (A) Pilbury
1839–
Alabama
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Chandler
1797–
Elizabeth Unk
1798–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Chandler's Descendants

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William (Lazerous) Chandler (28 September 1885–27 February 1940) m. Ada (Ester) Higgs (11 December 1898–20 January 1947) m. Emily (Ersula) Martin (1897–1922)
  1. 1. Jane (Alene) Chandler 1928–2009 m. Bobby (S) Hudson 1923–
  2. 2. Nena (Rae) Anderson 1918–1993
  3. 3. Virgie (Lee) Chandler 1927–2013 m. Reynold (Lucian. Harville) Sr 1919–1985
    1. 1. Reynold (Lucian Harville) Jr 1949–2007
  4. 4. Cecil Chandler 1914–2007 m. Jessie (Partine) Malone 1919–1992
    1. 1. Judy (Cecile) Chandler 1947–2006
  5. 5. Freddie (Loyd) Chandler 1932–2014 m. Mary (Virginia) Rodgers 1937–2022
  6. 6. Eddie (Boyd) Chandler 1932–2016
  7. 7. William (Moses) Chandler 1912–1964 m. Lona (Lessie) Silliman 1915–2009
    1. 1. Bobby (Joe) Chandler 1937–2009
  8. 8. Carreado Poole 1920–2023
  9. 9. Katie (Rupert) Chandler 1910–1912
  10. 10. Verona (Mae) Chandler 1917–1940 m. Jimmie (Charles Norris) Sr 1914–1978
  11. 11. A (R) Chandler 1919–

William Chandler's Timeline

6 Records

1885
28 September 1885
Birth of William Lazerous Chandler in Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
William Lazerous Chandler resided here in French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
William Lazerous Chandler resided here in French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
William Lazerous Chandler resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
William Lazerous Chandler resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
1940
27 February 1940
Age 55
Death of William Lazerous Chandler in Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 September 1885
    Event Place: Walker Creek, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: T625_607; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 23
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: French, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: T624_53; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1374066
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1925; Film: #1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: French, Lafayette, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: French, Lafayette, Arkansas; Roll: T624_53; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0091; FHL microfilm: 1374066

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana; Roll: T625_607; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 23

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Police Jury Ward 3, Bossier, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louann, Union, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 February 1940
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, U.S., Statewide Death Index, 1819-1964
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Plain Dealing, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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