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Note: 1796: Solomon/Salmon was born on December 7, 1796 in Rhinebeck,Dutchess Co., NY. 1800:
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1818: The first settler within the limits of Orwell Twp (Ashtabula County, OH) was A.R.Paine who arrived (from Stillwater, Saratoga County, NY) in the County in October,1815, and "pitched" his elaborate 16'X24' cabin (with board floors) on April 1, 1817. His daughter Lucinda was the first child born on February 20, 1820. Solomon Chandler was the second settler, a young batchelor, arrived in 1818. Solomon and Naomi Beebe Chandler's first child Gates was the first male child born within the limits of the township. Being born on January 6, 1824. (See article in file).
Naomi Beebe Chandler was a woman of kindly nature, and noted for her hospitality. At one time when Solomon was not home, a large bear came to the Chandler hog pen and took a fine porker, but so bravely did Naomi fight the bear, that it dropped the hog and started for the woods to save it's life.
"Solomon Chandler, having purchased the north half of Section No. 24, began an improvement in 1818, erecting a log cabin, in which he resided for some time alone. It is related of him that he did credit to the order of bachelors by his neatness, and knew how to be hospitable to those who were his guests. It is said that he was an excellent cook. In 1919, when he built a good, substantial barn for those days, for the purpose of storing his grain, assistance was rendered him from the settlement in Bloomfield. A dozen men, perhaps, came from the neighborhood. The day not being long enough to finish the work in hand, the party had to remain with their batchelor friend overnight. At supper-time all were hungry, as men would naturally be who had labored hard and continuously all day. Mr. Chandler brought out his little spider, of sufficient capacity only to furnish one meal for one man, and began to do the best that he can under the circumstances. He prepared supper for one man, and while that one was enjoying his repast, prepared another one's supper. By the time he had satisfied them all, and got a chance to attend to the demands of his own appetite, the night was pretty far spent, and "mine host" was not only a good deal hungry, but very weary also."
(History of Ashtabula County, OH 1798-1878, page 231 Orwell Township)
1820: OH FC Ashtabula County, Orwell Twp. Solomon may be a 25 year old batchelor living in the Joseph Jr Chandler household.
"The passing of the old general store" The first store in the Town of Sheffield was built by Norman Thompson and John C. Richmond. Located across from the Methodist Church. It was run by Salmon Chandler. (Source: Geneva, OH Genealogical Society Library Scrapbook #B 27 Ashtabula County Township Histories.)
1826: At the organization of the township of Orwell in 1826, Lyman Richards was elected clerk, and Joseph Chandler, Alanson Spaulding, and Solomon Chandler were elected trustees. (History of --- page 232)
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1850: Salmon (56) & Naomi (42) are shown in the 1850 census with daughter Polly (Mary) (23), son Robert (20) and daughter Charlotte (18). Salmon is shown as a farmer with real estate valued at $3000 in Ashtabula County, District #18 Orwell Twp FHL #20207. Son Gates is living nearby with his family next to the family of his uncle Joseph and Abigail Chandler. Son Bezailial, age 25, is not with the family in 1850, however his bride to be (Rebecca McKinney) is living in the Salmon Chandler house hold as a single 22 year old female along wth Lyman Stone (12) b. OH, Charles Williams (25) b. OH, Nancy Chelsey (18) b. NH.
1859: In 1859 Salmon & Naomi went to Yolo County, CA and took a homestead. Gates went to CA also. (per Neilon Jennings at him home on April 28, 1995.)
1860: Salmon (63) is shown in the 1860 Putah Township,Yolo County,CA census as the head of household. The 5 other residents listed are male laborers. Rebecca (53) is shown alone as the head of household in the adjacent dwelling. The children are all out on their own at this time.
1870: The 1870 Yolo County census taken on June 16th shows Salmon (Solomon P) (73) and Naomi (Annie) (63) living alone in Cache Creek Township. Their land is valued at $18,800 & improvements at $1500. Another 1870 Yolo County census taken September 1st shows Salmon (74) & Naomi (64) living alone in Putah Township. That land is valued at $8000 & improvements at $2000. Next door is son Gates S Chandler (46) & wife Lorrinda (35), son James C. (17), and daughter Carrie B. (14). Salmon is shown as born in VT & Naomi as NY. The June census show them both born in NY. A BIT OF A MYSTERY!!!
1880: Salmon (83) & Naomi (73) are living in the town of Woodland, CA when the 1880 Yolo County census is taken. Salmon gives NY as his birth state and MA as the birth state of his parents. Naomi gives NY as her birth state and CT as the birth state of her parents. The Wm Saunders family are living next door.
1889: Salmon died on July 20, 1889 at Woodland, CA at the age of 93 . He is buried next to wife Naomi in the Chandler family plot in Woodland,CA. See Chandler file for pictures of cemetery stones.
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