Joseph Newton Chandler (1828-1920) - Find a Grave Memorial

Civil War Confederate Army officer. After the outbreak of the Civil War, he organized a company of infantry in Banks County, Georgia, that became Company A of the 24th Georgia Infantry Regiment. Appointed the company's Captain and commander, he participated in many battles, commanding his regiment at Gettysburg and leading his men in the engagements at White Oak Swamps, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg and Chickamauga. He continued in the service until the close of the war, rising to Lieutenant Colonel. After the war he was elected by the men of his company as their pastor and continued his ministerial work in Georgia until he came to Texas. In 1892, he was chosen to represent his district in the Texas state legislature and served for one term.

1st wife: Mary Eveline Burton marriage 22 Nov 1849 in Franklin County, Georgia
2nd wife: Delina J. Jones marriage 4 Nov 1858 in Elbert County, Georgia
3rd wife: Ann Hasseltine Cole marriage 15 Jan 1870 in Texas

Bio by: Graveaddiction