John Chandler

John Chandler
Born 1723-12-14
Died 1762-11-10
Minister of the First Parish
In Office 1747 - 1760


Rev. John Chandler, third pastor of Billerica. Born in Andover December 14, 1723, youngest of twelve children of Thomas Chandler; graduated Harvard College 1743 and taught the Billerica school in 1746. Chosen by the church and town in 1747 as colleague of Rev. Samuel Ruggles and ordained October 21, 1747. After complaints about his drinking, following the death of his first wife in 1757, a council advised his resignation, which was accepted June 5, 1760. He died in Billerica November 10, 1762.

Deed References

Date Type Grantor Grantee Summary Property Recorded
1748 Deed Jeremiah Abbot, saddler Rev. John Chandler Rev. John Chandler House 48/4 (South)

Recorded is Book/Page at the Middlesex North Registry of Deeds unless noted.