Thomas Alberter Chandler

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Thomas Alberter Chandler (July 26, 1871 - June 22, 1953) was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.

Born near Eucha, Delaware County, Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), Chandler attended the public schools, Worcester Academy, Vinita, Indian Territory, in 1888, and, later, Drury College, Springfield, Missouri. He was appointed a Cherokee revenue collector in 1891, Cherokee town-site commissioner from 1895-1898 and United States deputy clerk of the court for the northern district of Indian Territory from 1900-1907. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1907 and commenced practice in Vinita, Indian Territory. He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1908. He served as member of the first Board of Public Affairs for the State of Oklahoma in 1909 and 1910. He resumed the practice of law. He also engaged in the production of oil, in agricultural pursuits, and in the real estate business.

Chandler was elected as a Republican to the 65th Congress (March 4, 1917-March 3, 1919). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1918 to the 66th Congress.

Chandler was elected to the 67th Congress (March 4, 1921-March 3, 1923). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1922 to the 68th Congress. He resumed the practice of law.

He died in Vinita, Oklahoma, June 22, 1953. He was interred in Fairview Cemetery.