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William A. Chanler

Newport, 1867 – Menton, 4 Mar 1934

10 facts2 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born1867, NewportRecords disagree1 source
  • MarriedBeatrice Chanlernot verified1 source
  • TitleUnited States representativenot verified1 source
  • Died4 Mar 1934, MentonRecords disagree1 source

A life in time

  1. 1867

    Born in Newport

  2. 16 Nov 1907

    A son is born

  3. 4 Mar 1934

    Dies in Menton

Family

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Children · 1

During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Newport.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1860s · William is born in Newport

Who governed

In the news1860

Petroleum lamps replaced candles for lighting

Starting in 1860, petroleum lamps replaced candles and tallow lights in German households, significantly improving home lighting.

Music

Popularity of parlor organs

Parlor organs, also known as reed or cabinet organs, became highly popular in homes following the Civil War as elegant pieces of furniture.

The American Civil War. North and South fought over slavery; 620,000 soldiers died, the Union won, and four million enslaved people were freed.In North America · 1861–1865

The American Civil War. North and South fought over slavery; 620,000 soldiers died, the Union won, and four million enslaved people were freed.

Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives · public domain

Daily life

Homes lacked running water and indoor toilets

Houses lacked modern plumbing; most families fetched water from distant sources, and indoor bathrooms were nonexistent, requiring the use of chamber pots and outdoor outhouses.

In the news1862

Homestead Act Signed in 1862

The Homestead Act allowed individuals to claim 160 acres of free land if they lived on and improved it for five years.

What people wore

Cage crinolines after 1857

Starting in 1857, cage crinolines made of sprung steel freed women from the weight of wearing multiple heavy petticoats to achieve a full skirt.

Getting around

Stagecoach travel was bumpy and slow

Stagecoaches pulled by four horses traveled at 6 to 10 miles per hour, often requiring passengers to ride for 12 to 14 hours a day. The ride was notoriously uncomfortable, with passengers often packed tightly together and bouncing violently as the carriage moved.