John Chambers

JOHN CHAMBERS.

Mr. Chambers was born in Butler County, Ohio, July 4, 1803. He was married to Miss Roby November 9, 1825. Miss Roby was born in Butler County, Ohio, July 14, 1805. They were married in Ohio; came to Boone County in 1839, settling in Washington Township, where Mrs. Chambers now resides, Mr. C. having died July 14, 1870. He is buried at the Cason cemetery. The following are the names of the children: William Andrew, Clark, Julia A. (deceased), Sarah E. (deceased), Isaac R. (deceased), Henry W., James F., John G., Oliver S. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers were both members for years of the Christian Church. Oliver S., married to Sarah Moffitt, resides at home on the old homestead. This is one of the early families of this part of the county, the county being quite new when they arrived here. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers were, on their arrival here, young and strong, and with willing hands soon made themselves a comfortable home, and plenty came to bless them. It, however, took work and patience.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 8, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, p. 251.