Richard Chandler (wool-stapler) explained

Richard Chandler (died 1810) was a wealthy wool-stapler of Gloucester.

In 1750, he had Winston Hall built for him in Constitution Walk, Gloucester, now a grade II* listed building. The house remained in the Chandler family until 1876.^[1] He was one of the original subscribers to the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal in 1792.^[2]

His will is held by the National Archives in Kew.^[3]

Notes and References

1. https://www.gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/events/constitution-house/ Constitution House.
2. Book: Conway-Jones, Hugh.. The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal: An Illustrated History. 2013. Amberley Publishing. Stroud. 978-1-4456-2580-5. 12.
3. http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D212426 Will of Richard Chandler, Woolstapler of Gloucester, Gloucestershire.