Moses Chandler was born in Fryeburg, Maine, April 13, 1823. He remained on the farm with his father until 22 years of age, when he went out to seek his fortune. At Lowell, Mass., he secured work with the canal company, remaining in its employ six years, he holding a position as foreman when he left there.
In 1849, Mr. Chandler made a trip to California in a sailing vessel by the way of Cape Horn, seven months and 20 days being required for the journey from Boston to San Francisco. He worked in the Yuba and Feather River mines, but was not especially successful or fortunate in his prospecting for gold and after one year's work in California, he returned to Lowell, Mass., where he was married in 1851 to Mary A. Grimes, who died in Red Oak in 1902.
In 1852, Mr. Chandler made another trip to California, this time going by way of Isthmus of Panama. After three years of success, he returned to the East bring with him $4,000 in gold, which he invested in land in Dane County, Wisconsin, where he removed after building a home for his family. He resided in Wisconsin until 1866, when he came to Iowa, locating in Page County, near Essex.
Mr. Chandler was school treasurer of Fremont Township, Page County, Iowa for nine years. He was greatly interested in the welfare of the public schools and never missed an opportunity to say and do that which would further the cause of education.
In 1891 he removed to Red Oak and since its incorporation in 1902, he was president of the Farmer's National Bank, an institution he was largely instrumental in organizing. When Mr. Chandler moved to Red Oak he disposed of all his land which comprised 492 acres in Page County, Iowa.
Mr. Chandler was a member of the Masonic fraternity, he having become a member of Red Oak Lodge in 1867, afterwards joining Montgomery chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Bruce Commandery of Knights Templar. For many years he was a member of Red Oak Gun Club and until within a very few years, even though his eyes were dimmed with age, he held the championship as a marksman.
On Monday evening, February 19, at his home, 809 Joy Street, Red Oak, he passed peacefully away and thus ended the life of one of the sturdy pioneers who had helped to develop the West and one who had not only been instrumental in over coming the physical difficulties incident to the winning of the West, but who had ever bent his energies to the betterment of uplifting of mankind. In his business dealing he was straightforward and upright; to do his duty under all circumstances was one of his greatest ambitions, as it was to do justice to every fellowman. Socially he was one of the most charming of companions; his hearty good nature and habitual cheerfulness were contagious. When he found a despondent friend his endeavors to drive away the threatening clouds and inspire new hope and courage seldom failed. His kindness and tenderness under all circumstances endeared to him unnumbered friends who now so deeply regret his loss.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, they being in accordance with the Masonic ritual, Rev. W. W. Merritt offering prayer. The funeral address was delivered was delivered by Rev. Geo. H. Nicol, pastor of the Christian Church, the theme being "Prepare to Meet God", Rev. Wm. Murchie, of the United Presbyterian Church read the scriptures from 90th Psalm and the first chapter of I Peter and offered prayer.
The remains was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Chandler is survived by four children, Fred Chandler of Norfolk, Nebraska, Homer Chandler, Mrs. Wm. A. Gilmore, and Mrs. Frank Allender, the three last named living in West township. All these were with their father from the time he was stricken until his death.
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In 1849, Mr. Chandler made a trip to California in a sailing vessel by the way of Cape Horn, seven months and 20 days being required for the journey from Boston to San Francisco. He worked in the Yuba and Feather River mines, but was not especially successful or fortunate in his prospecting for gold and after one year's work in California, he returned to Lowell, Mass., where he was married in 1851 to Mary A. Grimes, who died in Red Oak in 1902.
In 1852, Mr. Chandler made another trip to California, this time going by way of Isthmus of Panama. After three years of success, he returned to the East bring with him $4,000 in gold, which he invested in land in Dane County, Wisconsin, where he removed after building a home for his family. He resided in Wisconsin until 1866, when he came to Iowa, locating in Page County, near Essex.
Mr. Chandler was school treasurer of Fremont Township, Page County, Iowa for nine years. He was greatly interested in the welfare of the public schools and never missed an opportunity to say and do that which would further the cause of education.
In 1891 he removed to Red Oak and since its incorporation in 1902, he was president of the Farmer's National Bank, an institution he was largely instrumental in organizing. When Mr. Chandler moved to Red Oak he disposed of all his land which comprised 492 acres in Page County, Iowa.
Mr. Chandler was a member of the Masonic fraternity, he having become a member of Red Oak Lodge in 1867, afterwards joining Montgomery chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Bruce Commandery of Knights Templar. For many years he was a member of Red Oak Gun Club and until within a very few years, even though his eyes were dimmed with age, he held the championship as a marksman.
On Monday evening, February 19, at his home, 809 Joy Street, Red Oak, he passed peacefully away and thus ended the life of one of the sturdy pioneers who had helped to develop the West and one who had not only been instrumental in over coming the physical difficulties incident to the winning of the West, but who had ever bent his energies to the betterment of uplifting of mankind. In his business dealing he was straightforward and upright; to do his duty under all circumstances was one of his greatest ambitions, as it was to do justice to every fellowman. Socially he was one of the most charming of companions; his hearty good nature and habitual cheerfulness were contagious. When he found a despondent friend his endeavors to drive away the threatening clouds and inspire new hope and courage seldom failed. His kindness and tenderness under all circumstances endeared to him unnumbered friends who now so deeply regret his loss.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, they being in accordance with the Masonic ritual, Rev. W. W. Merritt offering prayer. The funeral address was delivered was delivered by Rev. Geo. H. Nicol, pastor of the Christian Church, the theme being "Prepare to Meet God", Rev. Wm. Murchie, of the United Presbyterian Church read the scriptures from 90th Psalm and the first chapter of I Peter and offered prayer.
The remains was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Chandler is survived by four children, Fred Chandler of Norfolk, Nebraska, Homer Chandler, Mrs. Wm. A. Gilmore, and Mrs. Frank Allender, the three last named living in West township. All these were with their father from the time he was stricken until his death.
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Moses Chandler was born in Fryeburg, Maine, April 13, 1823. He remained on the farm with his father until 22 years of age, when he went out to seek his fortune. At Lowell, Mass., he secured work with the canal company, remaining in its employ six years, he holding a position as foreman when he left there.
In 1849, Mr. Chandler made a trip to California in a sailing vessel by the way of Cape Horn, seven months and 20 days being required for the journey from Boston to San Francisco. He worked in the Yuba and Feather River mines, but was not especially successful or fortunate in his prospecting for gold and after one year's work in California, he returned to Lowell, Mass., where he was married in 1851 to Mary A. Grimes, who died in Red Oak in 1902.
In 1852, Mr. Chandler made another trip to California, this time going by way of Isthmus of Panama. After three years of success, he returned to the East bring with him $4,000 in gold, which he invested in land in Dane County, Wisconsin, where he removed after building a home for his family. He resided in Wisconsin until 1866, when he came to Iowa, locating in Page County, near Essex.
Mr. Chandler was school treasurer of Fremont Township, Page County, Iowa for nine years. He was greatly interested in the welfare of the public schools and never missed an opportunity to say and do that which would further the cause of education.
In 1891 he removed to Red Oak and since its incorporation in 1902, he was president of the Farmer's National Bank, an institution he was largely instrumental in organizing. When Mr. Chandler moved to Red Oak he disposed of all his land which comprised 492 acres in Page County, Iowa.
Mr. Chandler was a member of the Masonic fraternity, he having become a member of Red Oak Lodge in 1867, afterwards joining Montgomery chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Bruce Commandery of Knights Templar. For many years he was a member of Red Oak Gun Club and until within a very few years, even though his eyes were dimmed with age, he held the championship as a marksman.
On Monday evening, February 19, at his home, 809 Joy Street, Red Oak, he passed peacefully away and thus ended the life of one of the sturdy pioneers who had helped to develop the West and one who had not only been instrumental in over coming the physical difficulties incident to the winning of the West, but who had ever bent his energies to the betterment of uplifting of mankind. In his business dealing he was straightforward and upright; to do his duty under all circumstances was one of his greatest ambitions, as it was to do justice to every fellowman. Socially he was one of the most charming of companions; his hearty good nature and habitual cheerfulness were contagious. When he found a despondent friend his endeavors to drive away the threatening clouds and inspire new hope and courage seldom failed. His kindness and tenderness under all circumstances endeared to him unnumbered friends who now so deeply regret his loss.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, they being in accordance with the Masonic ritual, Rev. W. W. Merritt offering prayer. The funeral address was delivered was delivered by Rev. Geo. H. Nicol, pastor of the Christian Church, the theme being "Prepare to Meet God", Rev. Wm. Murchie, of the United Presbyterian Church read the scriptures from 90th Psalm and the first chapter of I Peter and offered prayer.
The remains was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Chandler is survived by four children, Fred Chandler of Norfolk, Nebraska, Homer Chandler, Mrs. Wm. A. Gilmore, and Mrs. Frank Allender, the three last named living in West township. All these were with their father from the time he was stricken until his death.
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In 1849, Mr. Chandler made a trip to California in a sailing vessel by the way of Cape Horn, seven months and 20 days being required for the journey from Boston to San Francisco. He worked in the Yuba and Feather River mines, but was not especially successful or fortunate in his prospecting for gold and after one year's work in California, he returned to Lowell, Mass., where he was married in 1851 to Mary A. Grimes, who died in Red Oak in 1902.
In 1852, Mr. Chandler made another trip to California, this time going by way of Isthmus of Panama. After three years of success, he returned to the East bring with him $4,000 in gold, which he invested in land in Dane County, Wisconsin, where he removed after building a home for his family. He resided in Wisconsin until 1866, when he came to Iowa, locating in Page County, near Essex.
Mr. Chandler was school treasurer of Fremont Township, Page County, Iowa for nine years. He was greatly interested in the welfare of the public schools and never missed an opportunity to say and do that which would further the cause of education.
In 1891 he removed to Red Oak and since its incorporation in 1902, he was president of the Farmer's National Bank, an institution he was largely instrumental in organizing. When Mr. Chandler moved to Red Oak he disposed of all his land which comprised 492 acres in Page County, Iowa.
Mr. Chandler was a member of the Masonic fraternity, he having become a member of Red Oak Lodge in 1867, afterwards joining Montgomery chapter of Royal Arch Masons and Bruce Commandery of Knights Templar. For many years he was a member of Red Oak Gun Club and until within a very few years, even though his eyes were dimmed with age, he held the championship as a marksman.
On Monday evening, February 19, at his home, 809 Joy Street, Red Oak, he passed peacefully away and thus ended the life of one of the sturdy pioneers who had helped to develop the West and one who had not only been instrumental in over coming the physical difficulties incident to the winning of the West, but who had ever bent his energies to the betterment of uplifting of mankind. In his business dealing he was straightforward and upright; to do his duty under all circumstances was one of his greatest ambitions, as it was to do justice to every fellowman. Socially he was one of the most charming of companions; his hearty good nature and habitual cheerfulness were contagious. When he found a despondent friend his endeavors to drive away the threatening clouds and inspire new hope and courage seldom failed. His kindness and tenderness under all circumstances endeared to him unnumbered friends who now so deeply regret his loss.
Funeral services were held in the Christian church on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, they being in accordance with the Masonic ritual, Rev. W. W. Merritt offering prayer. The funeral address was delivered was delivered by Rev. Geo. H. Nicol, pastor of the Christian Church, the theme being "Prepare to Meet God", Rev. Wm. Murchie, of the United Presbyterian Church read the scriptures from 90th Psalm and the first chapter of I Peter and offered prayer.
The remains was buried in the Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Chandler is survived by four children, Fred Chandler of Norfolk, Nebraska, Homer Chandler, Mrs. Wm. A. Gilmore, and Mrs. Frank Allender, the three last named living in West township. All these were with their father from the time he was stricken until his death.
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