Background
Chandler was born in Epping, New Hampshire, the brother of Thomas Chandler. His father was a captain in the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, and had died in 1776. He enlisted in the Continental Army at age 15.
Chandler was born in Epping, New Hampshire, the brother of Thomas Chandler. His father was a captain in the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, and had died in 1776. He enlisted in the Continental Army at age 15.
John Chandler was self-educated.
After the end of the war, he settled on a farm near Monmouth, Maine, then a part of Massachusetts. At the time, Chandler was both illiterate and without money. However, he had become the protégé of General Henry Dearborn, the future Secretary of War. Chandler borrowed $400 from the Dearborns and bought 200 acres (0.8 km²) of land. He became wealthy as a blacksmith.
He was also a founder of Monmouth Academy.
Served with Continental Army in 1777 - 1780,
Participated in Battle of Saratoga,
Chandler was the first president of the Maine senate and a member of the Maine Constitutional Convention
Chandler was the chairman of the Committee on Militia during the 18th through 20th Congresses and played a key role in establishing the arsenal at Augusta
Democratic-Republican
