He was bornJan 1797 atMiddleboro,Mass.living inMiddleb oro during 1850 census. children were Joseph Chandler born dead 22 Sept.1841,,Lydia Ann born Feb.1843,,alvaChandler bornJuly20,1844,,Sarah Elizabeth Jan 11850
Alva was a mariner.During the Civil war,he was taken prisner.
He died of woundsJuly15,1863 at Brashier City,Louisiana.
This Alva was the son of Alva&Elizabeth.