Genealogy Summary of Isaac Chandler III
Basic Information:
- Born: March 4, 1778 in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Died: August 30, 1861 (aged 83) in Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
- Buried: Old Hopkinton Cemetery, Hopkinton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Parents and Siblings:
- Parents: Isaac Chandler (1727-1809) and Meriel Cotton (1743-1805)
- Siblings: Mary, Abigail, Susanna, Moses, Phebe, Josiah, and Timothy Chandler
Marriage and Family:
- Spouse: Lucy Withington, born August 10, 1788, married December 24, 1809 in Boston, Massachusetts
- Children:
- Hannah Marie/Meriel Chandler (born October 14, 1810)
- Caroline Chandler (born January 6, 1812; died October 15, 1825 at age 13)
- Isaac Henry Chandler (born October 13, 1820)
Estate and Testament:
- Will: Written May 28, 1858; directed his wife, Lucy, to manage his estate during her lifetime.
- Estate Distribution: Upon Lucy's death, the estate was to be divided between Isaac Henry Chandler and Hannah Maria Leach, with their children inheriting at age 21.
- Executor: Initially named George S Withington, but changed to Increase Withington after George's death in November 1860.
Estate Inventory:
- Real Estate: Total $13,300.00, including properties in Natick and Boston.
- Personal Estate: $2,237.00.
Subsequent Legal Proceedings:
- Isaac Henry Chandler and Hannah M Leach petitioned to have the trust annulled in 1878 and 1883, respectively. The latter was successful, though no record indicates disbursement to all beneficiaries.
Sources and Further Information:
- The summary is based on data from the Find a Grave Memorial ID and other genealogical records.
