John Candler (c.1720-1772)

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John Candler

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1720CSORN
First Known Service12.9.1735CSORN
WifeElizabeth Fiddeman - Married 1.12.1755, Norfolk ref:719
SisterAnn [Barber]
SisterFrances [Carpendale]
SisterJane
Last Known Service4.10.1765CSORN
Date of Death1772PROB11
Burial6.8.1772 - Poole CSORN
Will Probated31.10.1772, PROB 11/981/398

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
10.10.1743 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 107/3/507RNLPC
15.6.1744 LieutenantCSORN
26.1.1745/4611.9.1746
Hampshire (50) 1741-1766
British 50 Gun
4th Rate Ship of the Line
, Third Lt. & Lt. at Arms ADM 6/17/184
Issued by
Isaac TownsendBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1696-1746
, North America
Confirmed 29.12.1746		ADM 6/17
28.12.17634.10.1765
Hope (6) 1764-1778
British 6 Gun
Unrated Schooner
, Lieutenant, and Commanding Officer		BWAS-1714
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