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I haven't written any essays about the Texas Candlers yet, but I am in communication with several descendants of Texas Candlers. I invite them to submit essays on their proud line of Candlers.

Archer Jessee Candler (1835-1912) moved to Texas in 1858. He was the son of the son of George Washington Candler (1809-1899) and Dicy Jessee (1815-1883) of Russell County, Virginia. It is said that he made the trip overland with a herd of sheep. He made his home in Merit, TX. He married Nancy Elizabeth Honaker in 1869 and Mattie H. Ball in 1894. There were children of both unions.

I'm sure there are many great stories waiting to be shared.

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