Steven Chandler enlisted early in the war, in the 9th Minnesota Co. C, was captured at the battle of Guntown TN and died in a rebel prison.
Beaufort National Cemetery
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HISTORY OF MOWER COUNTY, 1911
Stephen Chandler was born in Canada, and was married in Austin to Abigail Mehatable Richardson.
They came to Lyle township at an early date, and there their daughter, Lania, now Mrs. Frank P. Dawes, was born, March 28, 1862.
In that same year, Stephen Chandler joined the Union army, served in several important engagements, and was finally captured and imprisoned in Andersonville, where he was starved to death by his cruel captors.
His widow came to Austin later and was married to I.J.B. Wright.
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Stephen N. Chandler (Union)
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Canada
Enlistment:
- 23 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Died as prisoner while serving in 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Oct 9 1864 at Milan, GA
Listed as:
- POW on Jun 10 1864 at Brice's Cross Roads, MS
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Research by Sylvia Augustine-Lutz
Steven Chandler enlisted early in the war, in the 9th Minnesota Co. C, was captured at the battle of Guntown TN and died in a rebel prison.
Beaufort National Cemetery
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HISTORY OF MOWER COUNTY, 1911
Stephen Chandler was born in Canada, and was married in Austin to Abigail Mehatable Richardson.
They came to Lyle township at an early date, and there their daughter, Lania, now Mrs. Frank P. Dawes, was born, March 28, 1862.
In that same year, Stephen Chandler joined the Union army, served in several important engagements, and was finally captured and imprisoned in Andersonville, where he was starved to death by his cruel captors.
His widow came to Austin later and was married to I.J.B. Wright.
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Stephen N. Chandler (Union)
Biographical data and notes:
- Born in Canada
Enlistment:
- 23 years of age at time of enlistment
- Enlisted on Aug 19 1862 at Austin, Mower Co., MN as Private
Mustering information:
- Enlisted into C Company, 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Aug 19 1862
- Died as prisoner while serving in 9th Infantry (Minnesota) on Oct 9 1864 at Milan, GA
Listed as:
- POW on Jun 10 1864 at Brice's Cross Roads, MS
Sources for the above information:
- Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars 1861-65, (1890)
- Minnesota Adjutant General's Report of 1866, (Park Gen. Books, 1997)
- Research by Sylvia Augustine-Lutz
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David Luman Chandler
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Edson Chandler
1834–1834
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John Chandler
1836–1915
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Stephen N Chandler
1839–1864
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Starling Chandler
1841–1915
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Hannah Charlotte Chandler Epler
1843–1927
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George Chandler
1845–1932
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William M. Chandler
1847–1931
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Anice M. Chandler Epler
1850–1927
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Roxana E. Chandler Trowbridge
1852–1937
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Mary Cecilia Chandler
1855–1873
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