William Chandler

William Chandler was a 19th-century businessman based in Wilmington, Delaware, an active abolitionist, and an early railroad executive.

Occupation: manager

Overview

William Chandler was a 19th-century businessman based in Wilmington, Delaware, an active abolitionist, and an early railroad executive. In 1818, Chandler served on the Wilmington City Council. In 1825, he helped organize the Delaware Fire Insurance Company. Chandler participated in several business ventures and abolitionist societies with Thomas Garrett, a Wilmington merchant and stationmaster on the Underground Railroad.

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