Background
Chandler, George Brinton was born on October 21, 1865 in Fryeburg, Maine, United States. Son of James Everett and Henrietta N. (Sanborn) Chandler.
social leader state representative
Chandler, George Brinton was born on October 21, 1865 in Fryeburg, Maine, United States. Son of James Everett and Henrietta N. (Sanborn) Chandler.
Bachelor of Arts, Bowdoin, 1890.
Principal high schools, Franklin and Milford, Massachusetts, successively, 1890-1891 and 1891-1892. Associate with Ginn & Company, Boston, 1892-1905. American Book Company, New York, 1905-1916.
Speaker in national, state and local campaigns since 1896.
Member Connecticut House of Representatives, sessions 1909 and 1911 (chairman committees on railroads, labor, special investigating committee). Specialized on social and industrial problems.
Appointed by President Taft member National Commision on Industrial Relations, 1912. Member Compensation communications of 1st Congressional District of Connecticut, 1913-1924.
President Hartford Get-Together Club, 1910-1911.
Chairman commission on publicity Connecticut State Council of Defense, May, 1917-November 12, 1918. Member Military Census Commission State of Connecticut, March-May, 1917. Executive vice president Connecticut Chamber of Commerce 1919-1926.
Secretary Ohio Chamber Commerce, March 1, 1926 to November 16, 1939, since executive vice president
Member Connecticut House of Representatives, sessions 1909 and 1911 (chairman committees on railroads, labor, special investigating committee). Member Compensation communications of 1st Congressional District of Connecticut, 1913-1924. Member Military Census Commission State of Connecticut, March-May, 1917.
Served as chairman Chambers of Commerce Committee North.E. Shippers Advisory Board and as secretary Organizing Committee of North.E. Conference.
Member Sons of the American Revolution (Connecticut), Theta Delta Chirurgical Clubs: Athletic, Columbus (Columbus).
Married Mabel Ayers, June 5, 1895. Children: Mistress Ruth Moore, Fielding, Mistress Faith Jeffries.