Fred: My gg grandfather was William J. Chandler, born around 1838 in Alabama. They lived in Rogerville, Lauderdale County. However, my William was married to Hannah C. Apparently there were alot of William Chandlers. William J. and Hannah had the following children: Mary M. (1856), Samilly (1861), Bettie (1862), James Alexander (1865), Bethel Franklin (April 16, 1866), and Matilda (1869). Years of birth are estimated from ages on U.S. Census. We know how accurate that can be. <G> Bethel Franklin was my great grandfather and I remember him well. He was 96 years old when he died. Parents of William J. were Garrett S. Chandler (born in Georgia) and Sarah Ann Stapler (born in TN). They were married Feb. 21, 1835 in Lauderdale County, AL. Their children were: Rody, William J., Elizabeth, James Alexander, Bethel and Matilda. Sometimes confusing since the last four children of both William J. and Garrett had the same names, if you count Bettie and Elizabeth the same. Interesting though, huh? I think Garrett's parents may have been John Chandler and Rhoda ?. John was born around 1790 in Georgia. Other children besides Garrett S. were Mary, Matin, and Lucinda. Info comes from 1850 U.S. Census that shows John to be 60 years old, Rhoda 55, Mary 23, Matin (Martin?) 20 and Lucinda 14. I think there could have been older children, probably married and not living at home. The 1860 Census shows only John and Rhoda in the household. Do any of these tie in with your Alabama Chandlers? Would love to make connection also. I have more info on some of these and descendents I would be glad to share. LaJuana Knott