Is this the previous generation, or did Thomas stay in Chirton with a Malting business ? Altho I note that a Rebecca was mentioned earlier as Thos jnr's mother. Maybe Thos Snr remarried?
Added: From the IGI, it looks like this Thomas was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth.
1861 RG9; Piece: 1293; Folio: 157; Page: 10 Devizes St Jame: Dwelling House allied to Malting premises.
Thomas Chandler 73 Head of House born Wilts, CHIRTON: Maltster
Sarah Chandler 67 Wife born Devizes
John Chandler++ 43 son born CHIRTON: Maltster
Matilda A Hale 7 Servant
In the Malthouse:-
All noted as 'Workman' / 'Maltman' but only Wilts shown as Place of Birth
Joseph Drew 26
George Hale 23
Elisha Hale 25
Charles Mower 28
George Miles 39
Enoch Clements 30
William Giddings 36
James Drew 24
James Hibberd 29
John Oram 25
William North 58
++ This man John Chandler is living with Cousins, Charles & Ann Williams in Stepney, MEOT in 1851. He is showing 'Maltster' occupation, but his pob is a bit scrambled.
HO107; Piece: 1553; Folio: 38; Page: 21