City: Knoxville
CHANDLER, William P., Judge of Knoxville City Court; born Blount Co., Tenn., Jan. 25, 1872; son of Richard and Annie (Porter) CHANDLER; Scotch-Irish descent; graduate of University of Tenn. in 1890; former business occupation newspaper work; married Lucie HARRIS Aug. 21, 1895; member Masons (32d degree Scottish Rite), K.T. (Past Eminent Commander: Past High Priest); member Appalachian Club (Elkmont, Tenn); Past Regent of Royal Arcanum of Tenn. (Chilhowee Council), Master’s Lodge No. 244 of Knoxville; elected Judge of Knoxville City Court 1909-1912; Chief of Knoxville Police Dept. 1906-1909; Major of 3rd Tenn. State Guards 1901-1903; entered newspaper work as city editor and managing editor of Knoxville Tribune; later telegraph and city editor of Knoxville Sentinel; one of Commissioners of East Tenn., who erected Centennial building at Centennial Exposition at Nashville 1896; commission on staff as Capt. of late Gen. John F. Horn, commander of Dept. of Tenn., United Confederate Veterans; Recorder and Treasurer City Court Judge, Clerk of both boards and Treasurer of City of Knoxville; Deacon and member 3rd Presbyterian church (Knoxville).
