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William J “Billy” Chandler

Birth	:	17 Mar 1811 Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 1895 Elkins, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.9308014, -75.2556000
Description	:	The stone says that he was 82yo when he died. That would mean he was born in 1813 rather than 1811. This needs verification. After marrying, William and Hetty went to Illinois. After serving in the militia, William was granted property by a congressional act dated March 22, 1852. It was titled "An Act To Make Bounty Land Warrants Assignable". During President Franklin Pierce's term, William was granted land patent Warrant No. 7053 for 40 acres of land located in the NE quadrant of the SE quarter of section 9 in Township 14 North of Range... Read More	The stone says that he was 82yo when he died. That would mean he was born in 1813 rather than 1811. This needs verification. After marrying, William and Hetty went to Illinois. After serving in the militia, William was granted property by a congressional act dated March 22, 1852. It was titled "An Act To Make Bounty Land Warrants Assignable". During President Franklin Pierce's term, William was granted land patent Warrant No. 7053 for 40 acres of land located in the NE quadrant of the SE quarter of section 9 in Township 14 North of Range 29 West. William and Hetty began their journey to NW Arkansas, camping at Indian camps along the way. The land grant that Billy received is located in what is known as the White House Community, SE of Elkins, AR. in Washington County. This area is also known as the Middle Fork Valley (of the White river), and had been sparsely inhabited by Indians, presumably Cherokee, before "white people" began to settle in the 1820's. Although the native Indians did not use the White House Cemetery for burial, some of those interred there are of Indian ancestry. Billy and Hetty's son, John, was just an infant when they made the journey from Illinois to Arkansas. At one of the camps along the way, an Indian woman noticed that baby John had red eyes. (pink eye?) In an attempt to provide relief, the woman applied a concoction that ended up costing John his sight for life. John, however, did lead an otherwise fulfilling life and fathered at least 8 children. Military: Note: Private, Captain Thomas's company of the Illinois Militia Blackhawk War. Medical: 3/4 Cherokee. This information was passed along through Mary Jane Chandler McKinzie to my great grandfather, Joseph Monroe McKinzie.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is William J “Billy” Chandler's memorial?
William J “Billy” Chandler's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Delaware County, USA.
When did William J “Billy” Chandler death?
William J “Billy” Chandler death on 7 Apr 1895 in Elkins, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William J “Billy” Chandler's memorial?
Latitude: 39.9308014
Longitude: -75.2556000

Family Members:

Spouse

Easter “Hetty” Cassidy Chandler

(1819 - 1885)

Children

Clerinda Chandler Bradshaw

(1842 - 1875)

James M Chandler

(1844 - 1844)

Jermiah “Jerry” Chandler

(1851 - 1919)

Flowers:

Pvt. William J. Chandler served in Captain Thomas's Company, Mounted Gunmen, Colonel Moore's Regiment of Mounted Volunteers, Illinois Militia in the Black Hawk War. Thank you for your service.

Left by Anonymous on 23 Jan 2015

Left by Anonymous on 18 Feb 2015

Ggg grandpa

Left by Anonymous on 07 May 2016

Black Hawk War was a brief 1832 conflict between the United States and Native Americans.....Black Hawk responded by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run.

Left by Anonymous on 12 Mar 2017

My Family Tree! I have been to this cemetery in Arkansas and I have seen his resting place.

Left by Anonymous on 28 Oct 2020

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