John Winthrop Chanler
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John Winthrop Chanler (September 14, 1826 – October 19, 1877) was a New York lawyer and a U.S. Representative from New York. He was a member of the Dudley–Winthrop family and married Margaret Astor Ward, a member of the Astor family.
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John Chanler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 | |
Preceded by | Elijah Ward |
Succeeded by | Hervey C. Calkin |
Member of the New York Assembly from the 10th district | |
In office 1858–1859 | |
Preceded by | James Sluyter |
Succeeded by | Joseph Cooper |
Personal details | |
Born | John Winthrop Chanler (1826-09-14)September 14, 1826 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 19, 1877(1877-10-19) (aged 51) Barrytown, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Margaret Astor Ward
(m. 1862; died 1875) |
Children | 11, including John, William, Lewis, and Robert |
Education | Columbia University (BA) Heidelberg University |
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