john Chandler langdon

[dragonjennie]

Looking for descendants of, or information about, John chandler Langdon, born Bristol 1865. He wrote a book about his voyages to the west coast of Africa

[hughar]

The manuscript for John Langdon's memoirs 'Three Voyages to the West Coast of Africa 1881-1884' is held by Bristol City Library. It was edited by Martin Lynn and published virtually in its entirity in 2002 as part of 'Travel, Trade and Power in the Atlantic, 1765-1884', pub. Cambridge University Press (Camden Miscellany Vol.XXXV, Camden Fifth Series, Vol.19). This can be found online in limited (partial) preview by doing a Google Book Search for 'John Chandler Langdon' (without the quotes).

The preface of the published book tells us that Langdon died on 8 January 1947 and according to his will probated 21 February 1947 he left one child, Lilian Elizabeth Langdon, wife of Frederick George Smith of Vancouver, Canada, to whom he left his estate.

[dragonjennie]

Many thanks hughar. Will take it from there

[Nancy Leigh]

Hello,
Just joined this site. Did you find anything out about John Chandler LANGDON?
I am interested as to who his grandparents were.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Nancy
Nancy Langdon Webb
USA