Biography of Eli Chandler, 1902, Baker Co. Oregon: Surnames: Chandler, Wright, Rich

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An Illustrated History of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties, pub. 1902
by Western Historical Pub. Co. of Chicago. page 263

ELI CHANDLER

Hamilton county, Indiana, is the native place of our subject and the date of
his birth was 1851, he being the son of Enoch and Sidney (Wright) Chandler,
who were natives of the Buckeye state, but whose home was in Indiana until the
time of their demise. At the age of twenty-two Mr. Chandler started out for
himself, crossing the plains by railroad and stage to Jimtown, which is now
Sparta, in Baker county, and in December, 1872, he settled in Eagle valley,
where he devoted himself to farming and stock raising. He sold portions of his
estate, until he has but fifty acres left, turning his attention, meanwhile,
to the commercial world. Eighteen hundred and eighty-eight was the date when
he first opened a store in Newbridge, and in 1899 he removed it to Richland,
and since that time he has continuously prosecuted this enterprise and he has
to-day a fine stock of general merchandise and his patrons are numbered by
hundreds, while his trade is constantly increasing. His fine capabilities and
uniform geniality and upright business principles are instrumental in making
him the most popular merchant in his section.

Fraternally, he is affiliated with the I.O.O.F., Lodge No. 123, in Eagle
Valley.

The marriage of Mr. Chandler and Miss Susie B., daughter of William Rich, and
a native of Kentucky, was celebrated in 1899. It is pleasant to state that Mr.
Chandler is one of the most highly respected members of society in the valley
and is considered a leading property owner and substantial citizen, who is
dominated by wisdom and skill of a high order in his business enterprises.