. The history of Penacook, , from its first settlement in 1734 up to 1900 . ment was mustered out of service in September, took part in the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, Perryville,Stone River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and was with Gen-eral Sherman in the notable march from Atlanta to the Chandler was a notable officer whose services were knownand appreciated by the men of his command, which is shown bythe fact that he received a valuable sword bearing this inscription : Presented to W. P. Chandler by the enlisted men ofthe 35th Regt, Ills. Infantry,
. The history of Penacook, , from its first settlement in 1734 up to 1900 . ment was mustered out of service in September, took part in the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, Perryville,Stone River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and was with Gen-eral Sherman in the notable march from Atlanta to the Chandler was a notable officer whose services were knownand appreciated by the men of his command, which is shown bythe fact that he received a valuable sword bearing this inscription : Presented to W. P. Chandler by the enlisted men ofthe 35th Regt, Ills. Infantry, April, 1863. Pea Ridge, siege ofCorinth, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, Missionary COL. WILLIAM P. CHANDLER. 457 Ridge, Rockyface, Resacca, Dallas, Kenesaw, ChattahoocheeRiver, and Atlanta. In the following year he received a secondsword inscribed as follows: Presented to Wm. by the Soldiers Friend Society of Danville, Ills.,August, 1864, in acknowledgment of distinguished last sword is now in possession of Colonel Chandlers nephew. Col. William Ij. Chandler. and namesake, William P. Chandler of Penacook. Colonel Chan-dler was taken prisoner twice during the war. During PresidentGrants administration Colonel Chandler was appointed surveyor-general of Idaho territory, and resided in Boise City while holdingthat office. His last years were spent at Danville, 111., where hedied June 13, 1898. Before going West Mr. Chandler married Sarah E. Kimball of 458 HISTORY OF PENACOOK. Orange, N. H. He was a member of the West Concord Congre-gational church, and after removal to the West he served as elderof the Presbyterian church at Danville, 111. Colonel Chandlerwas a man of good abilities, of unblemished character, and aworthy and patriotic successor of a long line of military ancestors,who for five generations before him were officers in the militia orin the regular army. THE BROWN FAMILY. According to tradition, the Browns of Penacook are des
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