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There was a Reverend David Candler in early Monocacy, Maryland (present Frederick area) who was not related to Daniel Candler of Virginia as far as we know. Reverend Candler had a son named John William Candler. These are certainly the Virginia Candler names of choice, but they are also quite common.

Perhaps not coincidently, Daniel of Virginia had a grandson, Daniel (c1753-1810) -- son of John -- who moved from Virginia to Montgomery County, Maryland, not far from the place where Rev. Candler lived. Recently I have come across records in Frederick County, MD detailing a business transaction between a John Candler and other tobacco growers. Perhaps this lead will eventually show a reason why John Candler of VA had a son who moved to Maryland.

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