Today's Walk Through the Tombstones is courtesy of a friend at the Monroe County Cemetery Committee. She offered to take my daughter and I up to her family cemetery. Today we visit the Chambers Cemetery.
GPS Coordinates:39.0233060, -86.5327240
This cemetery is hidden in the woods on the old Chambers Farm property. It is on private property and we were escorted there by a friend from the cemetery committee, otherwise we would have never made here. And I am glad that we did, because not only did we get to see the cemetery, but also what was left of the farm. It was a wonderful hike and experience. Thank you, Lois!
Getting to this cemetery was a bit rough, as we had to make a sudden jaunt off of the highway and up a grassy path that is mostly used for mushroom hunters. There was a small path through the woods, which had recently been cleared as a storm knocked some trees down. Our first landmark was this amazing old barn off to the side. Unfortunately, people have been stealing the lumber from the sides of the structure for re-purposing. It probably won't last a lot longer at the rate that people are stealing the wood.
About 500 feet through the woods, down a nice path, we came to the cemetery. It is marked by a stone sign at the entrance stating that this is the William Chambers Cemetery Circa 1816. This would rank up there as one of the oldest cemeteries in the county. It is also known as at the Chambers #2 Cemetery, the Will S. Chambers Cemetery and the William S. Chambers Cemetery.
The back of the cemetery sign is marked with a man's name: John Ridge. I can't remember the exact reason behind the name John Ridge, but I thought it may have been that someone thought he was buried here but there was no proof. I can't find anything about him and I can't remember quite correctly. Lois, if you read this, please let me know. Thanks!
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Our first stop is at the grave of Anthony W. Chambers.
Born: 1797, Madison County, Kentucky
Died: April 25, 1848, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of John Thomas/Thompson Chambers (1760-1827) and Margaret Feamster Chambers (1767-1827). They are both buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
He had several siblings:
William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Nancy Chambers (1789-?) - unknown
Rachel Chambers (1790-?) - unknown
Nancy Chambers (1789-?) - unknown
Rachel Chambers (1790-?) - unknown
David Chambers (1792-1861) - buried in Chambers Cemetery #1, Fairfax, Monroe County, Indiana (he is mentioned as having served in the War of 1812, but it gives his birthdate as 1783, which contradicts the age carved into his headstone)
John Chambers (1794-1865) - buried in Deckard Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1800-?) - unknown
Thomas Chambers (1800-?) - unknown
He was married to Mary "Polly" C. Roseberry Chambers (1805-1859) in 1823. She is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
They have several children:
Mary Ann Chambers Pennington (1830-1899) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Hezekiah Chambers (1836-1910) - buried in Deckard Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana
Noah Chambers (1840-1909) - buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana (his obituary lists his name as Noble Chambers)
William Feamster Chambers (1844-1890) - buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska
David H, Chambers (1844-1926) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Delitha A. Chambers Pennington (1846-1868) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here we have the grave of Hezekiah Chambers.
Born: April 7, 1812, Kentucky
Died: May 10, 1888, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
He was married twice, his first wife being Malinda Woodward Chambers (1817-1871). They were married in 1837. She is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
They had several children:
Margaret Chambers (?-1853) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Nancy Chambers (1852-1853) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Nancy Chambers (1852-1853) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Silas Chambers (1848-1872) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Harson Chambers (1859-1945) - buried in Madison State Hospital Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana (he was a patient at the Delaware County Infirmary in 1930)
Lucinda Chambers Dearmin (1860-1938) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
His second wife was Martha Jane Kelley Chambers (1825-1910). They were married in 1873. She is buried in White Oak Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here is the headstone for John Thomas/Thompson Chambers.
Born: 1760, Virginia
Died: September 15, 1827, Monroe County, Indiana
He was married to Margaret Feamster Chambers (1767-1827) on in 1786, in Greenbriar County, West Virginia. She is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
They had several children:
He was married to Margaret Feamster Chambers (1767-1827) on in 1786, in Greenbriar County, West Virginia. She is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
They had several children:
William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Nancy Chambers (1789-?) - unknown
Rachel Chambers (1790-?) - unknown
Nancy Chambers (1789-?) - unknown
Rachel Chambers (1790-?) - unknown
David Chambers (1792-1861) - buried in Chambers Cemetery #1, Fairfax, Monroe County, Indiana (he is mentioned as having served in the War of 1812, but it gives his birthdate as 1783, which contradicts the age carved into his headstone)
John Chambers (1794-1865) - buried in Deckard Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana
Andrew Chambers (1799-?) - unknown
Thomas Chambers (1800-?) - unknown
It is unknown if he is actually buried here, but since this was his home, it is likely that he is buried here. There were fieldstones with nothing carved into them, so it is likely.
Andrew Chambers (1799-?) - unknown
Thomas Chambers (1800-?) - unknown
It is unknown if he is actually buried here, but since this was his home, it is likely that he is buried here. There were fieldstones with nothing carved into them, so it is likely.
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Here is the grave of Julia Chambers.
Born: September 1857, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: November 15, 1858, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the daughter of Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) and Mary Polly Woodward Chambers (1818-1889). They were married on August 13, 1839 in Monroe County, Indiana. He is buried in Chambers Cemetery, while she is buried in Linthicum Cemetery, both in Monroe County.
She had several siblings:
Samantha A. Chambers (1840-1864) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Samilda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Simpson Chambers (1841-1910) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (no headstone has been found so far)
Elizabeth Chambers (1849-1892) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Chambers (1850-1861) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Emily Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Homer Chambers (1859-1930) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Fayette Chambers Wilson (1862-1911) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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We now stop at the grave of Malinda Woodward Chambers.
Born: March 2, 1817
Died: October 4, 1871, Monroe County, Indiana
I am unsure as to who her parents were or if she had any siblings.
She was the first wife of Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888). They were married in 1837. He is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
They had several children:
Nancy Chambers (1852-1853) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Margaret Chambers (?-1853) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Silas Chambers (1848-1872) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Harson Chambers (1859-1945) - buried in Madison State Hospital Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana (he was a patient at the Delaware County Infirmary in 1930)
Lucinda Chambers Dearmin (1860-1938) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: October 23, 1767, Augusta County, Virginia
Died: 1827
She was the daughter of William Feamster (1740-1801) and Margaret "Mary" "Peggy" Black (1743-1784). They were married in 1763. They are both said to be buried on the old Feamster Farm.
She had several siblings:
Jane Phemster Bradshaw Strode (1764-1826) - unknown
Thomas Feamster (1766-1767) - unknown
Thomas Feamster (1771-1830) - unknown
Martha Ann Feamster Newton (1773-1849) - unknown
Rachel Phemster Morgan (1776-1814) - unknown
She was married to John Thomas/Thompson Chambers (1760-1827) in 1786, in Greenbriar County, West Virginia. He is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
They had several children:
William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Nancy Chambers (1789-?) - unknown
Rachel Chambers (1790-?) - unknown
Nancy Chambers (1789-?) - unknown
Rachel Chambers (1790-?) - unknown
David Chambers (1792-1861) - buried in Chambers Cemetery #1, Fairfax, Monroe County, Indiana (he is mentioned as having served in the War of 1812, but it gives his birthdate as 1783, which contradicts the age carved into his headstone)
John Chambers (1794-1865) - buried in Deckard Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana
Andrew Chambers (1799-?) - unknown
Thomas Chambers (1800-?) - unknown
A family genealogy states that she died in Estill County, Kentucky. It is unknown if she is actually buried here but other family notes that she is as she lived here on the farm with John.
Andrew Chambers (1799-?) - unknown
Thomas Chambers (1800-?) - unknown
A family genealogy states that she died in Estill County, Kentucky. It is unknown if she is actually buried here but other family notes that she is as she lived here on the farm with John.
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Born: 1789, Greenbriar County, Virginia
Died: February 16, 1849, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the daughter of Israel Meadows (1755-1827) and Barbara Green Meadows (1755-1845). They are both listed as having passed away in Estill County, Kentucky, though their exact burial locations are unknown.
She was married to William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) in 1806. He is buried in Chamber Cemetery nearby.
They had several children:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: 1808, Kentucky
Died: September 1840, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the daughter of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: July 4, 1837, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: October 30, 1865, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the last child of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: June 16, 1848, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: November 10, 1872, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) and Malinda Woodward Chambers (1817-1871). They were married in 1837 and they are both buried in Chambers Cemetery.
He had a few siblings:
Nancy Chambers (1852-1853) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Margaret Chambers (?-1853) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Harson Chambers (1859-1945) - buried in Madison State Hospital Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana (he was a patient at the Delaware County Infirmary in 1930)
Lucinda Chambers Dearmin (1860-1938) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: 1830, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: September 1832, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: 1833, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: 1834, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: 1805
Death: February 24, 1859
She was the wife of Anthony W. Chambers (1797-1848). They were married in 1823 and he is buried near her in Chambers Cemetery.
They had several children:
Mary Ann Chambers Pennington (1830-1899) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Hezekiah Chambers (1836-1910) - buried in Deckard Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana
Noah Chambers (1840-1909) - buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana (his obituary lists his name as Noble Chambers)
William Feamster Chambers (1844-1890) - buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska
David H. Chambers (1844-1926) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Delitha A. Chambers Pennington (1846-1868) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: November 21, 1885, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: April 17, 1882, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the young son of Anthony J. Chambers, Jr. (1856-1927) and Isabella "Belle" Walker Chambers (1846-1931). They are both buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
He had several siblings:
Martin David Chambers (1873-1930) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Johnny Chambers (1877-1892) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he was accidentally killed when the rifle that he and his friend were handling discharged)
Myrtle L. Chambers Shoemaker (1877-1902) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Beatrice E. Chambers Burns (1880-1951) - buried in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Elmer Chambers (1881-1912) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Bert Walker Chambers (1888-1939) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Frances "Frankie" Helen Chambers Cornwell (1890-1975) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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We now come to the grave of Jacob G. Chambers.Born: June 23, 1835, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: January 25, 1882, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
He had several siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
He was married three times. His first wife being Jane Nelson Chambers (1842-1865). They were married on February 26, 1865 and passed away only a few months later.
They had one child that I have found:
Mary Alice Chambers Stillions (1857-1924) - buried in Allens Creek Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. (her father is listed as being Jacob Chambers, but her birthdate precedes their marriage date by a about eight years. This would have made Jane 14. This is not unheard of but it unlikely that they would have waited so long to get married if she was pregnant. There is further reason to believe that this is not a child of either of them as her headstone (which is newer from where it was moved during the construction of Lake Monroe) states her birth date as being 1846. If this date is her actual birth date then she would not have been a child of either of them. If anyone has any further information, please let me know.)
His second wife was Martha E. Walker Chambers (1844-1870). They were married on March 12, 1870 and she passed away a few months later. She is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery with their newborn daughter.
They had one child:
Infant Daughter Chambers (1870-1870) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (buried with her mother; both died in childbirth)
His third and last wife was Isabelle/Isabella "Belle" Walker Chambers (1846-1931). They were married on June 26, 1873. She is buried in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana.
They had several children:
Martin David Chambers (1873-1930) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Johnny Chambers (1877-1892) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he was accidentally killed when the rifle that he and his friend were handling discharged)
Myrtle L. Chambers Shoemaker (1877-1902) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Beatrice E. Chambers Burns (1880-1951) - buried in Valhalla Memory Gardens, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Elmer Chambers (1881-1912) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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This is the grave of John Chambers.Born: 1816
Died: September 15, 1833, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here we have the grave of Nancy Chambers.Born: 1852
Died: November 5, 1853
She was the young daughter of Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) and Malinda Woodward Chambers (1817-1871). They are both buried in Chambers Cemetery.
She had several siblings:
Margaret Chambers (?-1853) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Silas Chambers (1848-1872) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Harson Chambers (1859-1945) - buried in Madison State Hospital Cemetery, Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana (he was a patient at the Delaware County Infirmary in 1930)
Lucinda Chambers Dearmin (1860-1938) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
She may have been a twin sister of Margaret. There are no birth dates, but they had close death dates and were similar in age.
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We now stop at the grave of Rebekah Ann Gaither Chambers.
Born: June 13, 1839, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: March 7, 1871
She was the daughter of Perry Gaither (1809-1876) and Elizabeth "Betsa/Betsy" Ann Ketcham Gaither (1817-1878). They are both buried in Ketcham Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
She had many siblings:
Simon Gaither (1841-1927) - buried in Americus Cemetery, Americus, Lyon County, Kansas (he was a Civil War soldier, serving in the 82nd Infantry and was part of Sherman's march to the sea; he was hit by a motor car and died soon after)
Joseph Lewis Gaither (1842-1895) - buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, La Center, Clark County, Washington (from an excerpt of a letter written by Captain Henry L. McCalla of the 31st Regiment "....Joseph Gaither in the face, the ball entering the bridge of the nose and coming out under the ear, cutting the tip of the ear); two of his children were among the students in the Bartlett schoolhouse disaster. A tree fell on the school house and killed several children.)
Susan Gaither Grimes (1844-1928) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Ann Gaither Strain (1846-1935) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Harriett Gither Perry (1851-1910) - buried in Laclede Cemetery, Laclede, Linn County, Missouri
Sarah Emma Gaither (1853-1881) - buried in Kethcam Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
George Gaither (1855-1931) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Isabella Gaither Bennett (1851-1949) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the second wife of Shelton Chambers (1834-1865). Under her name on the headstone, it says "Consort of" which usually means that the husband was alive as the time of the wife's death. He is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
They had a few children:
Infant Twin Daughters Chambers (1860-1860) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Bell Chambers Mitchell (1862-1921) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Luther Chambers (1864-1922) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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She may have been a twin sister of Margaret. There are no birth dates, but they had close death dates and were similar in age.
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We now stop at the grave of Rebekah Ann Gaither Chambers.Born: June 13, 1839, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: March 7, 1871
She was the daughter of Perry Gaither (1809-1876) and Elizabeth "Betsa/Betsy" Ann Ketcham Gaither (1817-1878). They are both buried in Ketcham Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
She had many siblings:
Simon Gaither (1841-1927) - buried in Americus Cemetery, Americus, Lyon County, Kansas (he was a Civil War soldier, serving in the 82nd Infantry and was part of Sherman's march to the sea; he was hit by a motor car and died soon after)
Joseph Lewis Gaither (1842-1895) - buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, La Center, Clark County, Washington (from an excerpt of a letter written by Captain Henry L. McCalla of the 31st Regiment "....Joseph Gaither in the face, the ball entering the bridge of the nose and coming out under the ear, cutting the tip of the ear); two of his children were among the students in the Bartlett schoolhouse disaster. A tree fell on the school house and killed several children.)
Susan Gaither Grimes (1844-1928) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Ann Gaither Strain (1846-1935) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Harriett Gither Perry (1851-1910) - buried in Laclede Cemetery, Laclede, Linn County, Missouri
Sarah Emma Gaither (1853-1881) - buried in Kethcam Cemetery, Smithville, Monroe County, Indiana
George Gaither (1855-1931) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Isabella Gaither Bennett (1851-1949) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the second wife of Shelton Chambers (1834-1865). Under her name on the headstone, it says "Consort of" which usually means that the husband was alive as the time of the wife's death. He is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
They had a few children:
Infant Twin Daughters Chambers (1860-1860) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Bell Chambers Mitchell (1862-1921) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Luther Chambers (1864-1922) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here we have the grave of William Sherman Chambers.Born: 1787, Virginia
Died: January 16, 1855, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of John T. Chambers (1760-1827) and Margaret Feamster Chambers (1767-1827). They are both thought to be buried in Chambers Cemetery. but no headstone have been found. Newer headstone, like the one pictured here, have been placed where it is believed that they were buried.He had a few siblings:
David Chambers (1792-1861) - buried in Chambers Cemetery #1, Fairfax, Monroe County, Indiana (he is mentioned as having served in the War of 1812, but it gives his birthdate as 1783, which contradicts the age carved into his headstone)
John Chambers (1794-1865) - buried in Deckard Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana
Anthony W. Chambers (1797-1848) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
He was married to Mary "Polly" Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). She is buried in Chambers Cemetery nearby.
They had several children:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Anthony W. Chambers (1797-1848) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
He was married to Mary "Polly" Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). She is buried in Chambers Cemetery nearby.
They had several children:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here is the grave of William P. Chambers.Born: September 27, 1850
Died: August 17, 1851
I am unsure as to who his parents were or the names of any siblings.
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We now stop at the grave of the Infant Twin Daughters Chambers.Born: March 1860
Died: March 1860
They were the daughters of Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) and Rebekah Ann Gaither Chambers (1839-1871). They are both buried in Chambers Cemetery.
They would have had at least a couple of siblings:
Bell Chambers Mitchell (1862-1921) - buried in Clear Creek Cemetery, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Luther Chambers (1864-1922) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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This is the grave of Mary Ellen Chambers.Born: 1836, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: February 28, 1905, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the daughter of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
She was never married and according to a family note is it said that her father, William Sherman Chambers, had bright red curly hair. I think that she was the final burial in this cemetery.
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Here we have the grave of John Allen Medcalf/Metcalf.
Born: July 1, 1827
Died; September 10, 1876
I am unsure as to who his parents were or the names of any sibilings.
He was married twice, his first wife being Elizabeth Main Medcalf (1831-?). They were married on November 23, 1848 in Dubois County, Indiana. She is buried in Dale Cemetery, Dale, Spencer County, Indiana.
They had two children that I have found mentioned:
Maria Medcalf Doub (1853-1902) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (died from Typhoid Fever)
Allen Strain Medcalf (1857-1917) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (his body was found lying next to the tracks in Harrodsburg)
His second wife was Martha Josephine Blackwell Honeycutt (1842-1925). They were married on June 29, 1858 in Crawford County, Indiana. She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Washington, Daviess County, Indiana.
I don't see that they had any children.
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We now stop at the grave of Elizabeth Meadows Cole.
Born: December 1784, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Died: September 20, 1856, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the wife of Jesse Cole (?-?). I am unsure as to where he is buried. I did find a Jesse Cole buried in Jay County, Indiana that fits the time frame, but I am not certain of the connection.
They had at least one child:
James W. Cole (1806-1872) - buried in Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky
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Here we have the grave of Alexander Chambers.
Born: November 30, 1829, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: August 30, 1876, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
This is the grave of Katie E. Chambers.
Born: December 26, 1874
Died: April 23, 1875
She was the infant daughter of Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) and Maria Medcalf Doub (1853-1902). He is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery, but she is buried in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana.
She would have had a couple of siblings"
Jessie Evangeline Chambers Wooden (1873-1953) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
John Thomas Chambers (1876-1963) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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This is the grave of Martha E. Walker Chambers.
Born: June 2, 1844, Indiana
Died: December 25, 1870, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the second wife of Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882). They were married on March 12, 1870 and she died a few months later in childbirth with their infant daughter.
They had one child:
Infant Daughter Chambers (1870-1870) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here is the grave of Minnie Chambers.
Born: October 13, 1884, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: September 6, 1885, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the infant daughter of Anthony Jacob Chambers (1856-1927) and Isabelle/Isabella "Belle" Walker Chambers (1846-1931). They are both buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana.
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We now stop at the grave of Ozias Chambers.
Born: 1811
Died: August 10, 1873
Here is the grave of Daisy E. Chambers.
Born: September 25, 1876, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: November 27, 1876, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the infant daughter of John Newton Chambers (1854-1936) and Lillie/Lilly Belle Strain Chambers (1859-1943). They are both buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri.
Had she survived, she would have had many siblings:
Infant Daughter Chambers (?-?) - buried in Stuart Union Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri
Claude Elmer Chambers (1878-1948) - buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Maude Ethel Chambers Threlkeld (1880-1959) - buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Clarence Chambers (1883-1892) - buried in Stuart Union Cemetery, Howell County, Missorui (died while riding a horse)
Alta Mae Chambers Morrison (1887-1978) - buried in Howell Valley Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Mary Pearl Chambers Stuart (1889-1952) - buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
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We now stop at the grave of Jane Nelson Chambers.
Born: January 2, 1842, Indiana
Died: September 20, 1865, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the first wife of Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882). They were married on February 26, 1865 and passed away only a few months later.
They had one child that I have found:
Mary Alice Chambers Stillions (1857-1924) - buried in Allens Creek Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. (her father is listed as being Jacob Chambers, but her birthdate precedes their marriage date by a about eight years. This would have made Jane 14. This is not unheard of but it unlikely that they would have waited so long to get married if she was pregnant. There is further reason to believe that this is not a child of either of them as her headstone (which is newer from where it was moved during the construction of Lake Monroe) states her birth date as being 1846. If this date is her actual birth date then she would not have been a child of either of them. If anyone has any further information, please let me know.)
I noticed that there is a small cut-out on the face of her headstone. It is possible at one that there was a photograph, tin-type, or just some sort of memento that was tucked into there.
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This is the grave of Anna Chambers.
Born: December 7, 1862
Died: May 10, 1865
She was the young daughter of Olivia "Olie" May Hazel Chambers (1825-1885) and her second husband, Allen Chambers (1821-1896). They were married on May 29, 1849. He is buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas while she is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
She had several siblings:
Paris May (1847-1914) - buried in Gilgal Cemetery, Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana (died from a brain tumor)
Andrew Shelton Chambers (1851-1937) - buried in Stone Cemetery, Fidelity, Jasper County, Missouri
John Newton Chambers (1854-1936) - buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Richard H. Chambers (1855-1924) - buried in Scotland Cemetery, Scotland, Greene County, Indiana
Amanda Elizabeth Chambers Bierly Wright (1856-1947) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Allen Chambers (1858-1895) - buried in Corning Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Noah Chambers (1865-1884) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here we have the grave of Infant Son Boles.
Born: March 1, 1838, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: March 12, 1838, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the newborn son of Augustus Boles (1812-1875) and Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884). They are buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa.
Had he survived, he would have had many siblings:
William Pheamster Boles (1835-1870) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
John Thomas Boles (1837-1914) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Henry A. Boles (1840-1889) - buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller, Hand County, South Dakota
Mary Elizabeth Boles Campbell (1849-1929) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Lewis Martin Boles (1851-1913) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
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We now stop at the grave of Samantha A. Chambers.
Born: 1840
Died: February 6, 1864
She was the daughter of Ozias Chambers (1812-1873) and Mary Polly Woodward Chambers (1818-1889). They were married on August 13, 1839 in Monroe County, Indiana. He is buried here in Chambers Cemetery, while she is buried in Linthicum Cemetery.
She was never married and according to a family note is it said that her father, William Sherman Chambers, had bright red curly hair. I think that she was the final burial in this cemetery.
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Here we have the grave of John Allen Medcalf/Metcalf.Born: July 1, 1827
Died; September 10, 1876
I am unsure as to who his parents were or the names of any sibilings.
He was married twice, his first wife being Elizabeth Main Medcalf (1831-?). They were married on November 23, 1848 in Dubois County, Indiana. She is buried in Dale Cemetery, Dale, Spencer County, Indiana.
They had two children that I have found mentioned:
Maria Medcalf Doub (1853-1902) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (died from Typhoid Fever)
Allen Strain Medcalf (1857-1917) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (his body was found lying next to the tracks in Harrodsburg)
His second wife was Martha Josephine Blackwell Honeycutt (1842-1925). They were married on June 29, 1858 in Crawford County, Indiana. She was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Washington, Daviess County, Indiana.
I don't see that they had any children.
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We now stop at the grave of Elizabeth Meadows Cole.Born: December 1784, Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Died: September 20, 1856, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the wife of Jesse Cole (?-?). I am unsure as to where he is buried. I did find a Jesse Cole buried in Jay County, Indiana that fits the time frame, but I am not certain of the connection.
They had at least one child:
James W. Cole (1806-1872) - buried in Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Clark County, Kentucky
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Here we have the grave of Alexander Chambers.Born: November 30, 1829, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: August 30, 1876, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Ozias Chambers (1811-1873) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (he is also listed as being buried in Linthicum Cemetery, but there is no headstone for him there. His wife is buried there.)
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the first husband of Maria Medcalf Doub (1853-1902) in 1871. She died of typhoid fever and is buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
They had a few children:
Jessie Evangeline Chambers Wooden (1873-1953) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Katie E. Chambers (1874-1875) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
John Thomas Chambers (1876-1963) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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He was the first husband of Maria Medcalf Doub (1853-1902) in 1871. She died of typhoid fever and is buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
They had a few children:
Jessie Evangeline Chambers Wooden (1873-1953) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Katie E. Chambers (1874-1875) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
John Thomas Chambers (1876-1963) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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This is the grave of Katie E. Chambers.Born: December 26, 1874
Died: April 23, 1875
She was the infant daughter of Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) and Maria Medcalf Doub (1853-1902). He is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery, but she is buried in Clover Hill Cemetery in Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana.
She would have had a couple of siblings"
Jessie Evangeline Chambers Wooden (1873-1953) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
John Thomas Chambers (1876-1963) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
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This is the grave of Martha E. Walker Chambers.Born: June 2, 1844, Indiana
Died: December 25, 1870, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the second wife of Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882). They were married on March 12, 1870 and she died a few months later in childbirth with their infant daughter.
They had one child:
Infant Daughter Chambers (1870-1870) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here is the grave of Minnie Chambers.Born: October 13, 1884, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: September 6, 1885, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the infant daughter of Anthony Jacob Chambers (1856-1927) and Isabelle/Isabella "Belle" Walker Chambers (1846-1931). They are both buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana.
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Born: 1811
Died: August 10, 1873
He was the son of William Sherman Chambers (1787-1855) and Mary Meadows Chambers (1789-1849). They are both buried here in Chambers Cemetery.
He had many siblings:
Nancy Chambers Housley/Hously (1808-1840) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Hezekiah Chambers (1812-1888) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Rachel Chambers (?-?) - unknown
John Chambers (1816-1833) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1862) - buried in Buckner Cemetery, Greene County, Indiana
David J. Chambers (1821-1907) - buried in Kechi Township Cemetery, Park City, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Amanda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Allen Chambers (1821-1896) - buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Alexander Chambers (1829-1876) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Chambers (1833-1834) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Stouten Chambers (1830-1832) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Mary Ellen Chambers (1836-1905) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Shelton Chambers (1837-1865) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
He was married to Mary Polly Woodward Chambers (1818-1889). They were married on August 13, 1839 in Monroe County, Indiana. She is buried in Linthicum Cemetery, both in Monroe County. He is also listed as being buried with her, but there is no headstone there for him.
He was married to Mary Polly Woodward Chambers (1818-1889). They were married on August 13, 1839 in Monroe County, Indiana. She is buried in Linthicum Cemetery, both in Monroe County. He is also listed as being buried with her, but there is no headstone there for him.
They had several children:
Samantha A. Chambers (1840-1864) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Samilda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Simpson Chambers (1841-1910) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (no headstone has been found so far)
Elizabeth Chambers (1849-1892) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Chambers (1850-1861) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Emily Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Julia Chambers (1857-1858) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Chambers (1857-1858) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Homer Chambers (1859-1930) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Fayette Chambers Wilson (1862-1911) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: September 25, 1876, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: November 27, 1876, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the infant daughter of John Newton Chambers (1854-1936) and Lillie/Lilly Belle Strain Chambers (1859-1943). They are both buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri.
Had she survived, she would have had many siblings:
Infant Daughter Chambers (?-?) - buried in Stuart Union Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri
Claude Elmer Chambers (1878-1948) - buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Maude Ethel Chambers Threlkeld (1880-1959) - buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Clarence Chambers (1883-1892) - buried in Stuart Union Cemetery, Howell County, Missorui (died while riding a horse)
Alta Mae Chambers Morrison (1887-1978) - buried in Howell Valley Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Mary Pearl Chambers Stuart (1889-1952) - buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
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Born: January 2, 1842, Indiana
Died: September 20, 1865, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the first wife of Jacob G. Chambers (1835-1882). They were married on February 26, 1865 and passed away only a few months later.
They had one child that I have found:
Mary Alice Chambers Stillions (1857-1924) - buried in Allens Creek Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. (her father is listed as being Jacob Chambers, but her birthdate precedes their marriage date by a about eight years. This would have made Jane 14. This is not unheard of but it unlikely that they would have waited so long to get married if she was pregnant. There is further reason to believe that this is not a child of either of them as her headstone (which is newer from where it was moved during the construction of Lake Monroe) states her birth date as being 1846. If this date is her actual birth date then she would not have been a child of either of them. If anyone has any further information, please let me know.)
I noticed that there is a small cut-out on the face of her headstone. It is possible at one that there was a photograph, tin-type, or just some sort of memento that was tucked into there.
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Born: December 7, 1862
Died: May 10, 1865
She was the young daughter of Olivia "Olie" May Hazel Chambers (1825-1885) and her second husband, Allen Chambers (1821-1896). They were married on May 29, 1849. He is buried in Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas while she is buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
She had several siblings:
Paris May (1847-1914) - buried in Gilgal Cemetery, Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana (died from a brain tumor)
Andrew Shelton Chambers (1851-1937) - buried in Stone Cemetery, Fidelity, Jasper County, Missouri
John Newton Chambers (1854-1936) - buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri
Richard H. Chambers (1855-1924) - buried in Scotland Cemetery, Scotland, Greene County, Indiana
Amanda Elizabeth Chambers Bierly Wright (1856-1947) - buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Thomas Allen Chambers (1858-1895) - buried in Corning Cemetery, Corning, Clay County, Arkansas
Noah Chambers (1865-1884) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Born: March 1, 1838, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: March 12, 1838, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the newborn son of Augustus Boles (1812-1875) and Julia Ann Chambers Boles (1810-1884). They are buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa.
Had he survived, he would have had many siblings:
William Pheamster Boles (1835-1870) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
John Thomas Boles (1837-1914) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Henry A. Boles (1840-1889) - buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller, Hand County, South Dakota
Mary Elizabeth Boles Campbell (1849-1929) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
Lewis Martin Boles (1851-1913) - buried in Boles Cemetery, Mahaska County, Iowa
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Born: 1840
Died: February 6, 1864
She was the daughter of Ozias Chambers (1812-1873) and Mary Polly Woodward Chambers (1818-1889). They were married on August 13, 1839 in Monroe County, Indiana. He is buried here in Chambers Cemetery, while she is buried in Linthicum Cemetery.
She had several siblings:
Samilda Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Simpson Chambers (1841-1910) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana (no headstone has been found so far)
Elizabeth Chambers (1849-1892) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Chambers (1850-1861) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Emily Chambers (?-?) - unknown
Julia Chambers (1857-1858) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Julia Chambers (1857-1858) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Homer Chambers (1859-1930) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Fayette Chambers Wilson (1862-1911) - buried in Linthicum Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Here is the grave of Delitha A. Chambers Pennington.
Born: October 4, 1846
Died: April 17, 1868
She was the wife of J. Pennington (?-?). I am unsure as to where he is buried or if they had any children. She was only 21 when she died, so it's always possible that she died in childbirth.
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Our final stop at the Chambers Cemetery is at the grave of Hiram Chambers.
Born: June 19, 1828, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: October 6, 1852, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of David Chambers (1792-1861) and Sarah "Sally" Meadows Chambers (1796-1877). They were married on August 29, 1814 are both buried in the Chambers #1 Cemetery in Fairfax, Monroe County, Indiana.
He had several siblings:
Elizabeth Chambers Kennealy (1815-1886) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1891) - buried in Chambers #1 Cemetery, Fairfax, Monroe County, Indiana (a note states that his grave was moved to Allen's Creek Cemetery, but I found of no evidence of that when I visited. It seems odd that his grave and his wife's grave would have been moved while everyone else is still buried in Chambers #1. His headstone is also still in Chambers #1 Cemetery.)
David Chambers (1826-1890) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (lost a hand while serving in the Civil War; was then known as "One-Armed Dave")
Joseph Chambers (1830-1911) - buried in Lance Hill Cemetery, Cheney, Spokane County, Washington
Rachel Chambers Harrell (1833-1912) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob Chambers (1835-1888) - buried in Allens Creek Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana (he was originally buried in Blackwell Chambers Prince Cemetery but was moved to Allen's Creek when Lake Monroe was built)
Malinda Carolina Chambers Sherlock (1837-1912) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (died from pneumonia)
Infant Chambers (1858-1858) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Normally, my work would end here, but we were lucky enough on this occasion to be able to go further into the woods that surround this lovely cemetery.
As we walked we could see some wooden outbuildings that had obviously seen better days. It is likely that in the days when this was actually the Chambers property, it was a lovely farm. These outbuildings may have been for smaller animals, while the first buildings was likely for horses or cattle, or both.
Walking up the hill, though the budding green foliage, we encountered an outhouse. I didn't get a chance to look inside as it had started to sprinkle and our guide was leading us toward something much more interesting. I could see that the front of the outhouse was in disrepair, the door hanging at an angle.
This structure, which is just behind our destination, seems to have been a well house. The inside of the structure was filled with leaves and other debris as well as what appeared to be an old hot water heater. Trash and other items had been tossed in.
In front of the well house, was what we had come to see. The abandoned remains of the Chambers farmhouse. It was so lovely in its decay. It is a brick structure that has seen better days. The chimney fell at some point, leaving nothing but a pile of rubble. The walls were falling in, filling what had probably been a cellar.
Lois, our guide, is a descendant of the Chambers family that lived on this property. She told us it belonged to John Thomas Chambers and his family. They migrated here from Kentucky, but he was born in Virginia.
One the far side of the farm, there is the remains of an access drive that led up from road (what is now Monroe Dam Road) and to the home site. It is barred off now and inaccessible, due to rutting and the steep nature of it. I think that there may have been a tree or two that had fallen across it.
I believe that Lois stated that this farm was built around 1816, as the family came here just after Indiana became a stated, but just before Monroe County became a county. Please correct me if I am wrong, Lois.
I am not sure how large the farm was, but it had to have been fairly large. Before St Rd. 37 was built, there was easy access to the farm from the Harrodsburg area, but now it is very difficult to get to and requires permission. This is on private property behind a residence and requires a hike to get to. Please do not approach this property on your own.
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Thank you for joining us for this walk through Chambers Cemetery.
Visit the listing on Find-A-Grave.
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Born: October 4, 1846
Died: April 17, 1868
She was the daughter of Anthony W. Chambers (1797-1848) and Mary "Polly" C. Roseberry Chambers (1805-1859). They were married in 1823. They are both buried nearby in Chambers Cemetery.
She had several siblings:
Mary Ann Chambers Pennington (1830-1899) - buried in Lucas Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
Hezekiah Chambers (1836-1910) - buried in Deckard Cemetery, Sullivan County, Indiana
Noah Chambers (1840-1909) - buried in Center Ridge Cemetery, Sullivan, Sullivan County, Indiana (his obituary lists his name as Noble Chambers)
William Feamster Chambers (1844-1890) - buried in Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Custer County, Nebraska
David H, Chambers (1844-1926) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
She was the wife of J. Pennington (?-?). I am unsure as to where he is buried or if they had any children. She was only 21 when she died, so it's always possible that she died in childbirth.
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Our final stop at the Chambers Cemetery is at the grave of Hiram Chambers.Born: June 19, 1828, Monroe County, Indiana
Died: October 6, 1852, Clear Creek, Monroe County, Indiana
He was the son of David Chambers (1792-1861) and Sarah "Sally" Meadows Chambers (1796-1877). They were married on August 29, 1814 are both buried in the Chambers #1 Cemetery in Fairfax, Monroe County, Indiana.
He had several siblings:
Elizabeth Chambers Kennealy (1815-1886) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
William Pheamster Chambers (1818-1891) - buried in Chambers #1 Cemetery, Fairfax, Monroe County, Indiana (a note states that his grave was moved to Allen's Creek Cemetery, but I found of no evidence of that when I visited. It seems odd that his grave and his wife's grave would have been moved while everyone else is still buried in Chambers #1. His headstone is also still in Chambers #1 Cemetery.)
David Chambers (1826-1890) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (lost a hand while serving in the Civil War; was then known as "One-Armed Dave")
Joseph Chambers (1830-1911) - buried in Lance Hill Cemetery, Cheney, Spokane County, Washington
Rachel Chambers Harrell (1833-1912) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana
Jacob Chambers (1835-1888) - buried in Allens Creek Cemetery, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana (he was originally buried in Blackwell Chambers Prince Cemetery but was moved to Allen's Creek when Lake Monroe was built)
Malinda Carolina Chambers Sherlock (1837-1912) - buried in Clover Hill Cemetery, Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana (died from pneumonia)
Infant Chambers (1858-1858) - buried in Chambers Cemetery, Monroe County, Indiana
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Normally, my work would end here, but we were lucky enough on this occasion to be able to go further into the woods that surround this lovely cemetery.
Walking up the hill, though the budding green foliage, we encountered an outhouse. I didn't get a chance to look inside as it had started to sprinkle and our guide was leading us toward something much more interesting. I could see that the front of the outhouse was in disrepair, the door hanging at an angle.
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Thank you for joining us for this walk through Chambers Cemetery.
Visit the listing on Find-A-Grave.
