Obit: Chandler, Montreville L. (1851 - 1914)

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Surnames: Chandler, Lock, Bellinger

----Source:  Neillsville Times (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.)  July 2, 1914

Chandler, Montreville L. (18 Sep 1851 - 9 Jun 1914)

Montreville L. Chandler was born at Neillsville, Wisconsin, Sept. 18, 1851, and died at his home on the farm in Sherman County, Kansas, June 9, 1914, aged 62 years, 7 months and 21 days.

He was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Lock, Jefferson County, Iowa, Jan. 1, 1877.  In the spring of 1877 they removed to Sherman County, Kansas, where they have since resided, till the time of his departure.  They were never blessed with any children of their own, but were foster mother and father to Misses Mary Bellinger and Maggie Lock.

He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church about 37 years ago.

His death was most unexpected, coming as it did, very suddenly and without warning, in the early morning of June 9^th.

He leaves many friends, two brothers, one sister, two foster children, and a dear wife to mourn his departure.

The funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Goodland, Kansas, by the pastor, the interment will take place at Fairfield, Iowa.  All join in extending their sympathy to the stricken ones.

Goodland, Kansas Record