Chandler, Carlton L. (1822 - 1910), Clark County, Wisconsin History

Surnames: Burns, Burt, Chandler, Goodrich, Guernsey, Richardson, Smith, Williams

Carlton L. Chandler passed quietly away Friday evening, at 10:20 January 28, 1910, after a fifteen day illness from bright's disease and other complications, at the ripe old age of 87 years, 1 month and 26 days.

Deceased was born on the Chandler farm one mile from Potsdam, N. Y., December 2, 1822. He was the fourth son of Samuel and Sarah Guernsey Chandler, he being the last survivor of seven sons. He spent his youth on the farm assisting his father in clearing a farm out of the dense wilderness. In 1852 Mr. Chandler in company with his brother Gardner, bought a saw mill at Norfolk, N. Y., and lived there several years. In June 1853, the subject of' this sketch was united in marriage to S. Jennie Richardson, of Rochester, Vermont. To this happy union were born two daughters, Ella Jane (Isabella), born Sept. 5th, 1855, and Nellie, born August I 8th, 1802.

Mrs. Chandler was called to her heavenly home on August 9th, a few hours after the death of her infant daughter. Mr. Chandler was again united in marriage to Mary J. Burt, Oct. 23, 1864 at West Stockholm, N. Y. He, with his wife and daughter Ella, moved to Clark county, Wis., in the autumn of 1865 when Clark county was in its earliest stages of settlement. They bought the Conrad Dell farm of 200 acres at Weston Rapids in 1866 There was only a small clearing at that time and Mr. Chandler worked very hard clearing his farm, working in logging camps winters and endured the many hardships of the early pioneer. In 1882 Mr. Chandler built a nice home in Neillsville, Wis., to which they moved from the farm to spend their old age in peace and quietude. On Oct. 8th, 1899, Mary J. Chandler was called to her reward and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Neillsville.

In October 1900, the deceased came to Ludden, N. D., with his daughter, Mrs. Richard Owen Smith, where he has spent most of his time and in Oakes, where he has made many warm friends.

He possessed that quality that attracted and which makes friendship. His disposition was cheerful, his heart "onerous and soul sympathetic. His son Carlton H. Chandler of Blanchardville, Wis., was with him several days during his severe illness, to help soothe his agony and administer to his wants.

Mrs.-. A. W.- Goodrich . (nee Ella Chandler) passed from this life at Bethesda Hospital, St. Paul, Dec. 21st, 1908.

Mr. Chandler is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Belle Smith and Carlton Chandler and seven grandchildren, of whom he was very fond.

Funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. C. Williams of Ellendale and Rev. B. A. Burns of Oakes and was largely attended by his many friends.

The flowers were beautiful and in keeping with his life, for he was especially fond of flowers and the Beautiful things of nature.

His remains were taken to Neillsville, Wis., by his son to be buried in the family lot beside his departed wife.

In 1895 Ludden, ND had a population of 427 and was a listed RR stop in Dickey county with a post office and an express office.

Obit: Chandler, Carlton L. #2 (1822 - 1910)
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Surnames: CHANDLER RICHARDSON GOODRICH BURT

Carlton L. Chandler passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert O. Smith Jan. 28, 1910 aged 87 years, 1 month and 26 days.

The deceased was born at Potsdam, N.Y., Dec. 2, 1822, where he grew to manhood and followed the lumber and sawmill business. Mr. Chandler was married twice. He was first united with Miss Jennie Richardson at Rochester, Vt., June 1856, two children were born. The late Mrs. A. W. Goodrich (nee Ella Chandler), who died in St. Paul, Dec. 21, 1908, and one child passed away in infancy a few hours previous to its mother's death, which occurred Aug. 8th, 1862. He was married to Mary J. Burt of Stockholm, N.Y., Oct. 23, 1864. The following year the subject of this sketch came to Clark County, then a wilderness. He purchased a farm at Weston Rapids two miles north of Neillsville in 1866, where he continuously resided until 1883, when he built a home in Neillsville, where he lived most of the time up to his wife's death, which occurred on Oct. 8th, 1899. Shortly after he went to reside with his daughter and nearly one year with his son at Blanchardville, at which places he had the best of care and his declining years have been pleasant and enjoyable.

The deceased was a very industrious man. He followed the business of logging to a limited extent and did a great deal of hard work in clearing up his farm and assisting in laying the foundation for what is now one of the best counties in the state. He was of very pleasant and genial disposition, and leaves many friends who will ever retain pleasant memories of the departed.

He is survived by his two children, Mrs. Robert Smith of Oakes, N.D., and Carleton Chandler of Blanchardville, Wis, who were with him during his last illness.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at Oakes, N.D. Monday Jan. 31st. The remains accompanied by his son were brought to Neillsville for burial, services being conducted by Rev. Burrows. Thus an old pioneer and highly respected citizen has been called to his reward. (Rep. Press)

Carlton L. Chandler passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert O. Smith on Jan. 28^th, 1910, aged 87 years, 1 month and 26 days.

The deceased was born at Potsdam, N.Y., Dec. 2^nd, 1822, where he grew to manhood and followed the lumber and sawmill business.

Mr. Chandler was married twice. He was first united with Miss Jennie Richardson at Rochester, Vt., June 1886, two children were born. The late Mrs. A. W. Goodrich (nee Ella Chandler) who died in St. Paul, Dec. 21, 1908, and one child passed away in infancy a few hours previous to its mother’s death, which occurred Aug. 8^th, 1862. He was married to Mary J. Burt of Stockholm, N.J. Oct. 23, 1864. The following year the subject of this sketch came to Clark County, when then a wilderness. He purchased a farm at Weston Rapids, two miles north of Neillsville in 1866 where he continuously resided until 1883, when he built a house in Neillsville where he lived the most of his time, up to his wife’s death, which occurred Oct. 8^th, 1899. Shortly after he went to reside with his daughter, nearly one year with his son at Blanchardville, at which place he had the best of care and his declining years have been pleasant and enjoyable.

He was of a very pleasant and genial disposition, and leaves many friends who will ever retain pleasant memories of the departed. He is survived by his two children, Mrs. Robert O. Smith of Oakes, N.D., and Carlton Chandler of Blanchardville, Wis., who were with him during his last illness.

Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at Oaks, Monday, Jan. 31^st. The remains, accompanied by his son, were brought to Neillsville for burial and services were conducted yesterday afternoon by Rev. burrows. Thus an old pioneer and highly respected citizen has been called to his reward.

Ludden Gossip-6 Sep 1902

Richard Owen Smith is the possessor of a new two-seated Surrey. He went to Sioux City, Iowa, Tuesday morning with a car of cattle.

City Local News

Mrs. Goodrich, of Ludden, is at the
Samaritan, a sufferer from rheumatism. The Oakes times, October 08, 1908

City Local News

Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Smith were at Oakes Friday night and attended the play, "The Resurrection" which was ably acted by the Londale Theatre Co.

Robert O. Smith shipped three carloads of wheat Wednesday. The Oakes times, November 13, 1903