Oliver P. Chandler
American politician (1807–1895)
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Oliver Phelps Chandler (May 29, 1807 – September 19, 1895) was a Vermont attorney and politician who served as President of the Vermont Senate.
May 29, 1807
Oliver P. Chandler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1862–1863 | |
| In office 1839–1841 | |
| 6th President pro tempore of the Vermont Senate | |
| In office 1849–1851 | |
| Preceded by | John Kimball |
| Succeeded by | William Weston |
| Member of the Vermont Senate | |
| In office 1848–1852 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oliver Phelps Chandler May 29, 1807 Peacham, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 1895 (aged 88) Woodstock, Vermont, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Whig |
| Dartmouth College | |
| Occupation | Politician, attorney |
Biography
Oliver Phelps Chandler was born in Peacham, Vermont on May 29, 1807. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1828, studied law, was admitted to the bar, and began a practice in Woodstock.[1][2] Among the prospective attorneys who studied under his tutelage was Frederick H. Billings.[3]
Chandler was also involved in several business ventures, including serving as President of the Woodstock National Bank.[4]
Initially a Whig, and later a Republican, from 1836 to 1838 Chandler was Windsor County State's Attorney.[5]
Chandler served in the Vermont House of Representatives from 1839 to 1841.[6]
From 1848 to 1852 Chandler served in the Vermont Senate, and was the Senate's President Pro Tem from 1849 to 1851.[7][8]
Chandler served as a trustee of Norwich University from 1849 to 1853.[9]
He served in the Vermont House again from 1862 to 1863.[10]
Chandler was the Chairman of the Vermont Republican Convention in 1865.[11]
Oliver P. Chandler died in Woodstock on September 19, 1895.[12]
