BIO:  B. F. Chandlee, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Lower Chanceford Township, Pg 122

B. F. CHANDLEE, of Lower Chanceford Township, is a son of Veazey and Jemima 
(Kilgore) Chandlee, and was born August 30, 1840.  He remained on the farm until 
1865, when he enlisted in the One Hundred and Ninety-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania 
Volunteers, and remained in the service until January, 1866, when he returned 
home and engaged in boating four years.  At the expiration of this time he 
purchased a farm of 140 acres, which he is now cultivating, and is also engaged 
in canning fruits and vegetables.  He was married, December 21, 1871, to Nancy J. 
Anderson, daughter of Isaac and Eliza M. (Barnett) Anderson.  They have four 
children living, viz.:  Jemima, Isaac, A. Veazey, and William Herbert.  Mrs. 
Chandlee died in 1881.  Mr. Chandlee is a member of Chanceford Presbyterian 
Church.