Biographical Sketch of Francis M. Chandler
Francis M. Chandler, born on May 3, 1851, in Richfield, Ohio, was a prominent lawyer and public servant. He was educated locally and became a practicing attorney after being admitted to the Ohio bar in 1883. Chandler held various positions, including deputy clerk and U.S. marshal for Northern Ohio. He was actively involved in the Republican Party and served on several committees. He married twice, first to Ellie May Barney and later to Mary G. Mahon, and had three children.