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Willis Robert Chandler 1861–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1861

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 1949

Death Location: Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America

Father: William Chandler

Mother: Margaret Smith

Spouse(s): Sophronia Henslee

Children(s): Emma Chandler, James Chandler, Absolom Chandler, Minnie Chandler, Ada Chandler, Sodonia Chandler, Nanna Chandler, Florence Chandler

In 1861, Willis Robert Chandler entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to William Hampton Chandler And Margaret Smith. In 1870, Willis Robert Chandler resided in District 48 West Texas, Eutaw, Limestone, Texas, U. In 1900, Willis Robert Chandler resided in Elk, Washita, Oklahoma, USA. Willis Robert Chandler married Sophronia Henslee, and had children including Absolom Henry Chandler, Ada Sophronia Chandler, Emma Alberta Chandler, Florence M Chandler, James Milton Chandler, Minnie M Chandler, Nanna Bell Chandler, Sodonia Viola Chandler. Willis Robert Chandler passed away in 1949 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Willis Robert Chandler entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to William Hampton Chandler And Margaret Smith.
  • In 1870, Willis Robert Chandler resided in District 48 West Texas, Eutaw, Limestone, Texas, U.
  • In 1900, Willis Robert Chandler resided in Elk, Washita, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Willis Robert Chandler married Sophronia Henslee, and had children including Absolom Henry Chandler, Ada Sophronia Chandler, Emma Alberta Chandler, Florence M Chandler, James Milton Chandler, Minnie M Chandler, Nanna Bell Chandler, Sodonia Viola Chandler.
  • Willis Robert Chandler passed away in 1949 in Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Chandler
1813–1905
Birth Location: Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
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Margaret Smith
1823–1870
Birth Location: Carthage, Leake, Mississippi, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Sophronia Henslee
1872–1954
Birth Location: Acton, Hood County, Texas, USA
SH

Children(s)

Emma Chandler
1890–
Birth Location: Texas, USA
EC
James Chandler
1894–1988
Birth Location: Junction, Kimble, Texas, USA
JC
Absolom Chandler
1896–1970
Birth Location: Texas, USA
AC
Minnie Chandler
1899–
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
MC
Ada Chandler
1902–1999
Birth Location: Spring Crsk, Oklahoma, USA
AC
Sodonia Chandler
1905–1971
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
SC
Nanna Chandler
1908–1971
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
NC
Florence Chandler
1913–
Birth Location: New Mexico
FC

Willis Chandler's Ancestors

Self
Willis Chandler
1861–1949
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
William Hampton Chandler
1813–1905
Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Margaret Smith
1823–1870
Carthage, Leake, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Tebitha (Elizabeth) Hodges
1785–1872
Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Chandler's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Robert) Chandler (Feb 1861–1949) m. Sophronia Henslee (15 April 1872–14 February 1954)
  1. 1. Emma (Alberta) Chandler 1890–
  2. 2. James (Milton) Chandler 1894–1988 m. Maudie (Lou) Inman 1904–1988
    1. 1. Bertie (Lou) Chandler 1927–1977
      1. 1. Thomas (James) Fortenberry 1950–1950
    2. 2. William (Willis) Chandler 1926–2006
    3. 3. Betty (LaVerne) Greenfield 1929–2019
    4. 4. James (Milton Chandler) Jr 1924–2015 m. Francis (Marie) Glover 1926–2000
      1. 1. Charles (Franklin) Chandler 1950–2023
    5. 5. Donald (Wayne) Chandler 1932–2014
    6. 6. John (Edward Chandler) Sr 1935–2014
    7. 7. Elmer (George) Chandler 1935–2018
    8. 8. Richard (Rodney) Chandler 1936–2016
    9. 9. Delbert (Carl) Chandler 1938–2023
  3. 3. Absolom (Henry) Chandler 1896–1970 m. Mary (Florence) Fortenberry 1904–1996
    1. 1. Sanford (Daniel) Chandler 1932–1997
    2. 2. Rowen (L) Chandler 1927–2014 m. Charlene Chandler 1934–
    3. 3. Jewell (May) Burk 1934–2020
  4. 4. Minnie (M) Chandler 1899–
  5. 5. Ada (Sophronia) Chandler 1902–1999
  6. 6. Sodonia (Viola) Chandler 1905–1971 m. Clay (James) Dillard 1904–1963
    1. 1. William (Lloyd) Dillard 1931–2015
    2. 2. Peggy (June) Dillard 1933–1998 m. Wayne (Robert) Swails 1927–2004
    3. 3. Robert (D.) Dillard 1929–1994
  7. 7. Nanna (Bell) Chandler 1908–1971 m. Richard (Lee) Fortenberry 1900–1985
    1. 1. Paul (Dean) Fortenberry 1938–2015
    2. 2. Edwin (Brice) Fortenberry 1930–1930
    3. 3. Hershel (Lee) Fortenberry 1927–2002
  8. 8. Florence (M) Chandler 1913–

Willis Chandler's Timeline

8 Records

1861
Feb 1861
Birth of Willis Robert Chandler in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
Willis Robert Chandler resided here in District 48 West Texas, Eutaw, Limestone, Texas, USA
District 48 West Texas, Eutaw, Limestone, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Willis Robert Chandler resided here in Elk, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
Elk, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Willis Robert Chandler resided here in Lower Penasco, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
Lower Penasco, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
Willis Robert Chandler resided here in Longs, Longs, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
Longs, Longs, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
1935
1935
Age 74
Willis Robert Chandler resided here in Central, Grant, New Mexico
Central, Grant, New Mexico
1940
1940
Age 79
Willis Robert Chandler resided here in Precinct 1, Central, Grant, New Mexico, USA
Precinct 1, Central, Grant, New Mexico, USA
1949
1949
Age 88
Death of Willis Robert Chandler
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1861
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elk, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: 1342; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0209
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lower Penasco, Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1374926
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 48 West Texas, Eutaw, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elk, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elk, Washita, Oklahoma; Roll: 1342; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0209

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lower Penasco, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lower Penasco, Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1374926

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Longs, Longs, Roosevelt, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Longs, Roosevelt, New Mexico; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2341132

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Central, Grant, New Mexico
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Central, Grant, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02445; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 9-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Central, Grant, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Central, Grant, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02445; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 9-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1949
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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