Page 687: CHANDLER, JOSEPH W., grain dealer, P. O. Riverton; is a native of Wayne county, Ohio, and was born December 15, 1820; he resided at the place of his nativity until he attained man's estate, following farming as an occupation. In 1839 he moved to Fulton county, Illinois, and continued the occupation of his youth. After moving in 1843 to Adams county, Illinois, and in 1849 to Grant county, Wisconsin, he came in 1861 to Fremont county, locating on a farm in Madison township, where he still resides. In 1872 he engaged in milling for two years, he then moved his mill to Riverton and in February, 1880, formed a coportnership with W. P. Davis and engaged in the grain business. On November 15, 1843, he was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Savage, of Fulton, ILlinois, who died August 7, 1879. He has three children: Thomas J., Harriet M. and Emery W.--two deceased.