William Chandler

William Chandler was a 19th-century businessman based in Wilmington, Delaware, an active abolitionist, and an early railroad executive.

In 1818, Chandler served on the Wilmington City Council.

In 1825, he helped organize the Delaware Fire Insurance Company. In 1836, he and Garrett invested with Joseph Whitaker and Whitaker's brothers to revive the Principio Furnace in Perryville, Maryland.

In 1837, he helped found and was named first vice-president of the First Board of Trade of Wilmington.

From 1840 to 1843, Chandler served as a director of the Union Bank of Delaware.