In October 1867 John Chandler of Swindon, draper, was granted Letters of Administration of the personal effects of his late wife.
In 1871 John Chandler, aged 57, born in Pewsey, draper, widower, was living at 35 Wood St., Swindon, Wilts. With him were children (born in Swindon): Susanna E. (20), Katherine A (19), Charles F. (12), scholar, Frank (11), scholar, Beatrice M. (7), scholar, Edith H. (6), scholar, and Maria Keens (32) of Newbury Berks., governess, and assistants.
In 1873 John Chandler was a witness at the marriage of his daughter Katherine Anne to Henry Lavington.
In 1881 John Chandler, aged 62, born in Pewsey Wilts, widower, draper, was living in Swindon Wilts. With him was son Frank (21) of Swindon, draper.
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JOHN CHANDLER and SONS,
WOOD STREET, SWINDON
AND
BRIDGE STREET, NEW SWINDON.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 30th instant, Mr. CHANDLER, Senior, retires from the above Business, which will in future be carried on by the Undersigned (his sons) under the title of Chandler Brothers.
JOHN HOYSTROP CHANDLER
THOMAS HENRY CHANDLER
FRANK CHANDLER
North Wilts Herald, Friday, 27 Jun 1890, p. 1.
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In 1891 John Chandler, aged 72, born in Pewsey Wilts, widower, retired draper, was living at 31 Wood St., Swindon. With him was daughter Beatrice M Chandler (27) of Swindon.
In 1901 John Chandler, aged 81, born in Pewsey Wilts, widower, retired draper, was living at 31 Wood St., Swindon.
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SWINDON.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT WILTSHIRE FREE-MASON.—The death took place on Friday of Mr. John Chandler, at his residence in Wood Street, Swindon, after a long illness. Deceased was in his 84th year, had been closely identified with the public life of the town for over half a century, and he carried on a large drapery business, from which he retired ten years ago. He was a member of the first local board of the town, also a director of many local companies. When the volunteer corps were formed in the early fifties, the deceased was one of the first to join, and after a number of years' service he retired with the rank of captain. He was a staunch churchman and Conservative, and for over twenty-five years was one of the churchwardens of the parish church. He took a deep interest in Freemasonry, and was the oldest member of the Royal Sussex Lodge of Emulation, Swindon, of which he was a Past Master. He was also a P.P.S.G.W. of Wilts, and he held the office of Director of Ceremonies for Wilts for over 30 years, retiring recently in favour of his son, Mr. John H. Chandler. In addition the deceased held the high degree of K.T. and Rex Croix. The deceased leaves five sons and five daughters. His wife predeceased him many years ago.
The Salisbury and Wilton Times and South Wilts Gazette, Friday, 22 Aug 1902, p. 7
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John Chandler of 31 Wood-street Swindon Wiltshire died 15 August 1902. Probate London 7 October to John Hoystrop Chandler, draper, and William Reynolds, leather-merchant. Effects £63197 13s. 4d. 4
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