Harry Chandler

M, #6, b. 17 May 1864, d. 23 September 1944
Harry Chandler|b. 17 May 1864\nd. 23 Sep 1944|p6.htm|Moses Knight Chandler|b. 8 Apr 1836\nd. 26 Mar 1930|p12.htm|Emma Jane Little|b. 29 May 1844\nd. 8 Apr 1937|p13.htm|Joseph Chandler|b. 14 Sep 1802\nd. 10 Dec 1891|p24.htm|Rosanne H. Clark|b. 26 Mar 1803\nd. 9 Jun 1870|p25.htm|Kimball Little|b. 8 Jan 1815\nd. 13 Dec 1874|p26.htm|Elvira Currier|b. 31 Dec 1811\nd. 6 Dec 1877|p27.htm|
  
Reference Grandfather
Charts Pedigree starting with Jack (representing the grandchildren) - incorporates the branches below - largest chart
Pedigree starting with Jack (representing the grandchildren) - shorter 5 generation chart
Pedigree for Helen Chandler
Father* Moses Knight Chandler b. 8 Apr 1836, d. 26 Mar 1930
Mother* Emma Jane Little b. 29 May 1844, d. 8 Apr 1937
Source*Source(s): The Descendants of William and Annis Chandler, George Chandler, 1883, p. 1215 - 1216. 
Birth*17 May 1864 Harry Chandler was born 17 May 1864 at Landaff, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. 
He was the son of Moses Knight Chandler and Emma Jane Little. 
Note1870 census Landaff, Grafton, NH pg 488 dwelling 122, age 6 b.NH. 
MovedToHarry Chandler moved to California for his health.  
Note1880 census Lisbon, Grafton, NH, ED 86 pg 2 dwelling 19, age 16 b.NH, works in Bobbin Mill. 
Marriage*6 February 1888He married Magdalena Schladoer, daughter of Hermann Friedrich Heinrich Schladoer and Franziska Wiedenfeld, on 6 February 1888 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, LA County Marriage Application Records, 1850-1905 (FHL film #1033138).
Marriage*5 June 1894Harry Chandler married Emma Marian Otis, daughter of Harrison Gray Otis and Eliza Ann Wetherby, on 5 June 1894 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, Have copy of marriage certificate from page 182. Harry Chandler age 30 was "native" of NH. Marian Otis age 27 was "native" of OH. Both resided Los Angeles. Harrison Gray Otis and Eliza A Otis were witnesses.1 
Census1900*Harry Chandler appeared on the 1900 census as the head of household, ED 13 sht 1 #9-10 503 N Broadway, Los Angeles Ward 2, Los Angeles Co., California along with Emma Marian Otis, Norman Chandler, Ruth Chandler, Constance Chandler, Alice May Chandler, Francesca Chandler and Clara Ellen Chandler. His info on the census included: Chandler, Harry 36 b.NH May 1864, married 6 years, business manager at newspaper, owns home. 
Residence*1917 1917, Harry Chandler resided 2330 Hillhurst, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.
Occupationbetween 1917 and 1944He was Publisher of Los Angeles Times between 1917 and 1944. 
Census1930*1930He appeared on the 1930 census as the head of household, ED 19-18 sht 15a #398-497 2330 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles district 55, Los Angeles Co., California along with Emma Marian Otis, Constance Chandler, Harrison Gray Otis Chandler, Helen Chandler and Philip Chandler. His info on the census included: Chandler, Harry 66 b.NH, married at 30, owns home worth $150,000, newspaper publisher. 
PhotoCouple*5 June 1944Photo(s) associated with: Harry Chandler. On 5 June 1944 50th Anniversary.
Death*23 September 1944He died on 23 September 1944 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80 Have copy of death certificate #1901-14811. Born 17 May 1864 to Moses Chandler & Emma Little, informant son Phillip. Died at Good Samaritan Hospital with last usual residence 2330 Hillhurst Ave Los Angeles. Cremated by Pierce Bros. Hollywood. 
Burial*He was buried at Hollywood Cemetery lot 39 section 12, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.
Biography*circa 1945He had this bibliographic information: his bio appeared in the Dictionary of American Biography circa 1945.2 
Biography1955He had this bibliographic information: his bio appeared in the National Cyclopaedia of American Biography along with a photo and signature in 1955.3 
Story*1990Granddaughter Gwen wrote The Ancestry of Harry Chandler http://babcockancestry.com/books/chandler/0000home.shtml. 

Family 1

 Magdalena Schladoer b. 21 Jun 1863, d. 4 Aug 1892
Marriage*6 February 1888He married Magdalena Schladoer, daughter of Hermann Friedrich Heinrich Schladoer and Franziska Wiedenfeld, on 6 February 1888 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, LA County Marriage Application Records, 1850-1905 (FHL film #1033138).
Children 1.Francesca Chandler+ b. 7 Apr 1890, d. 1 Jul 1933
 2.Alice May Chandler+ b. 24 Jul 1892, d. 26 May 1984

Family 2

 Emma Marian Otis b. 1 Jul 1866, d. 9 Aug 1952
Marriage*5 June 1894Harry Chandler married Emma Marian Otis, daughter of Harrison Gray Otis and Eliza Ann Wetherby, on 5 June 1894 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, Have copy of marriage certificate from page 182. Harry Chandler age 30 was "native" of NH. Marian Otis age 27 was "native" of OH. Both resided Los Angeles. Harrison Gray Otis and Eliza A Otis were witnesses.1 
Children 1.Constance Chandler+ b. 19 Mar 1896, d. 13 Nov 1962
 2.Ruth Chandler+ b. 15 Oct 1897, d. 10 Dec 1987
 3.Norman Chandler+ b. 14 Sep 1899, d. 20 Oct 1973
 4.Harrison Gray Otis Chandler+ b. 12 Feb 1903, d. 27 Apr 1985
 5.Helen Chandler+ b. 17 Feb 1907, d. 27 Dec 1968
 6.Philip Chandler+ b. 17 Feb 1907, d. 22 May 1968
Last Edited 3 Oct 2011

Citations

  1. [S83] A Genealogical and Historical Memoir of the Otis Family in America, William A Otis : Chicago IL, 1924 Available on Ancestry http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=14034, pg 419 #2216.
  2. [S504] Dictionary of American Biography, Multiple Authors , Charles Scribner's Sons: New York, 1941-1945 Supplement Three http://babcockancestry.com/GenealogyMisc/ChandlerDictAmerBioSup3
  3. [S505] National Cyclopaedia of American Biography: New York, 1955 v.40 pg 498 http://babcockancestry.com/GenealogyMisc/ChandlerNatlCycloAmerBio/
Close