Elizabeth Violet Chambers
F, b. circa 1890
- Charts: Descendants of John Burgess
- Elizabeth Violet Chambers was born circa 1890.
- Elizabeth Violet Chambers married Alan George Bennett, son of Thomas James Bennett and Eliza Burgess, circa 1915.
Ellen Chambers
F, b. 30 August 1895, d. July 1992
- Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones, Descendants of Thomas Jeffery, Descendants of Bernard Lockwood

- Ellen Chambers was born on 30 August 1895 in Biggenden, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis.
- Ellen Chambers commenced school between 1900 and 1905 in Childers. Because Ellen was too small to walk the five miles from "Woowoonga" to attend school in Biggenden, she went to stay with her Aunt Ellen at "Horton" near Childers. Her daughter says her mother always remembered the trip on horse back from "Woowoonga" to Childers with her father.
- She commenced school at Biggenden State School on 16 October 1905.
- She commenced school at Biggenden State School on 28 January 1907.Woowoonga School 1909. This photo is held by the Biggenden Historical Society. The names on the photo were placed there by the owner of the photo. Bright is standing halfway down the steps on the right, Nellie is at the top of the steps to the right, Minnie is at the top of the steps to the left and Henry is seventh from the right along the verandah.
- At the age of 22 years, 3 months and 26 days, Ellen Chambers married Peter Jens Johannesen on 26 December 1917.
- On 18 December 1959,her husband, Peter Jens Johannesen died in Queensland at age 64.
- A newspaper cutting undated - about September 1990 describes her birthday ---
"MRS JO' CELEBRATES 95TH BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS
Biggenden resident, Mrs Ellen Johannesen, affectionately known as Mrs Jo' celebrated her 95 th birthday with relatives and friends last Thursday.
Mrs Johannesen is a resident of the Biggeden hospital and was a guest of the Uniting Church Women's Fellowship for afternoon tea on Thursday where she was presented with a small gift.
Attending the party were her sister Mrs Gert Norman, and daughter in law Mrs Beryl Johannesen, both of Maryborough.
During the day Mrs Johannesen was treated to a family dinner, while on the previous day she received yet another birthday cake at the Friendship Centre. Mrs Johannesen enjoys playing cards, and is proud of the fact that she doesn't need to wear glasses. Mrs Norman added that Mrs Johannesen was a pretty good card player, and "just quietly, was no pushover". Since becoming a resident of the Biggenden Hospital almost two months ago, Mrs Jo has cross-stitched seven tablecloths. She also enjoys knitting coat hangers.
Mrs Jo is one of the pioneers of the Uniting Church at Biggenden and relates some stories of the early days when she resided with her parents, Mrs and Mrs Chambers at Woowoonga. She remembers walking to "the opening" just 80 years ago. She said "the Church was crowded and the yard was full of horses". The distance she and her sister and brothers walked to be part of the opening was only five and a half miles. Mrs Jo recalls how the minister, who resided in the vestry at the back of the church in Biggenden, would ride his horse to visit them and be given a cup of tea and fresh bread made in the camp oven. "Stoves were hard to come by in those days" Mrs Jo remembers the times were hard, and when the Minister called asking for a donation Mrs Chambers said " I haven't any money but I will given you this silver dish" which had been a wedding present and much valued. It was used for many years in the Church as a collection plate. "The early church can boast of something that Biggenden today cannot, and that is a choir". Mrs Jo said there were some beautiful singing of the old hymns and the names of those she remembers in the choir were Lawrences, the Griggs, the Triggers and the Northgraves.
Mrs Jo recalls what she called "The Moonlight Picnics" At these picnics they would play Jolly Miller, Twos and Threes and Drop the Hanky. "Woowoonga people then decided they wanted a church of their own and a committee was formed consisting of Mr CF Stark, Mr SH Chambers, Mrs JFE Voss, Mr FG Reinhardt and Mr JA Douglas. Mrs Stark and Mr Chambers went around in a horse and cart and collected and a church was purchased from Mt Perry and later moved to Woowoonga. This church is the present hall adjacent to the church in Biggenden." - Ellen Chambers died in July 1992 at age 96.
- Ellen was buried in July 1992 in Degilbo, Queensland.
- Ellen Chambers also went by the name of Nellie.
Children of Ellen Chambers and Peter Jens Johannesen
- Mervyn Henry Johannesen+ b. 25 July 1919, d. 11 May 1961
- Eric James Johannesen+ b. 25 August 1923, d. 30 January 2003
Ellen Chambers 
F, b. 29 January 1853, d. 6 February 1913


- Ellen Chambers was born on 29 January 1853 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire, England. Ellen's Birth Registration reads:- Registration District of Walsall - Sub District of Bloxwich - County of Staffordshire Entry # 184 - Twenty nineth January 1853 - Bloxwich - Ellen - Girl - Father, Sampson CHAMBERS - Mother, Jane CHAMBERS formerly JONES - occupation of father, Miner - + mark of Sampson Chambers, Bloxwich - Fifth March 1853.
- She was the daughter of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones.
- Ellen Chambers was christened on 1 February 1853 in Bloxwich. The christening details show her as Ellen, daughter of Samuel (should be Sampson) and Jane.
- At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Ellen Chambers was living in the household of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones in Bloxwich, Staffordshire. Sampson is shown as a 34 year old coal miner, born Bradley living with his wife Jane aged 27 born Bloxwich and their children, all born Bloxwich - Ellen aged 8, Ann aged 6 and Eliza aged 1. The family lived next door to Jane's sister Ann and her husband James Taylor. Jane's parents John and Ann Jones lived on the other side of the Taylors.
- On 24 November 1868,Ellen Chambers's mother, Jane Jones died in Bloxwich, England, at age 36. Her death certificate shows she was 36 years old, the wife of Sampson Chambers a coal miner, and died from a strangulated hernia. Sampson was present when she died and he signed the certificate with his X mark.
- On 3 April 1870,Ellen Chambers's father, Sampson Chambers died in Aston, England, at age 44. According to his death certificate he was a 44 year old coal miner who died from ulceration of his stomach which he had suffered from for 18 months, and an intestinal obstruction for three days before his death. The death certificate was signed by Ann Middleton (with her X mark) and was registered on 6 April 1870.
- Ellen Chambers appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Walsall. Ellen was 19 years old, born Bloxwich and working as a domestic servant in the household of Thomas and Mary Potters.
- At the age of 21 years, 10 months and 26 days, Ellen Chambers married William Kingston, son of James Kingston and Sarah Henson, on 25 December 1874 in Birmingham, England. William was employed as a clerk before his marriage. He worked for a firm in Lichfield Street, Walsall.
- Ellen Chambers and William Kingston appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Walsall Foreign. The census shows that William was 34, born Rosliston, Derby, a packing case maker, living with his wife Ellen, 29 born Bloxwich, and their two children Anne aged 2 and William 1 month, both born in Walsall. Sampson Chambers, Ellen's brother also lived with them. He was 15 years old, born Bloxwich and a saddle maker.
- Ellen Chambers and William Kingston immigrated to Queensland, Australia. The "El Dorado" departed Plymouth, England on 9 May 1883 and arrived in Cooktown on 26 June the same year. The ship reached Rockhampton in July. On board were William and Ellen Kingston and their two children Annie shown as 4 years old, and son William. William's occupation was recorded a cabinet maker and builder. Ellen's brother Sampson Chambers also came with the family. On his departure from England Sampson was given a book "The Life of Christ" by his sister Anne. The inscription read "From your loving sister Anne - March 1883.
The family made their way overland to Bundaberg from Rockhampton.
- Some time after the family arrived in Queensland Ellen Chambers changed her name to Eleanor. Perhaps it was because her sister-in-law, the wife of Joseph Kingston was also know as Ellen. However, to her brother Sampson's family she was known as Ellen, signing her letters to them as Ellen. She is also recorded as Ellen Chambers on the birth records of her sons Alfren and Joseph.
- In January 1885 Eleanor (Ellen) and William Kingston lived in Stewart Street, Bundaberg. William was a labourer at this time.
- In 1886 Eleanor (Ellen) and William Kingston lived in Horton.According to the " Bundaberg & District Pioneers" book the family moved to Horton about 1886. William applied for a selection of of 103 acres 2 roods 23 perchs of land Portion # 1352 in the County of Cook, Parish of Childers (in the Abington district) and was granted commencement of lease on 25MAR1886 - Application to construct a homestead and purchase the land was made on 31MAR1891 on 2 roods 23 perchs of the lease - The cost of the land was 6 pence per acre ; totaling 2 pounds 12 shillings - James GRIFFIN and Joseph B WHITE swore that William had lived on the selection for the past 5 years from 25MAR1886 - Deed of Grant was passed on 08MAY1891. The following valuation of improvements were included on the application :-
House & kitchen 50 Pounds
20 Chain of 2 rail & paling fence 20 Pounds
24 Chain of post, wire & paling fence 12 Pounds
11 acres of clearing @ 5 pounds per acre 55 Pounds
Total 137 Pounds. - Circa 1895 William built the first church in the Childers district at Horton , the Methodist church.
- Around 1913 Eleanor (Ellen) wrote this letter to Nellie Chambers:- sic
" January 15
Horton
My dear Nellie
I got a letter from you a long time ago and also one from (Minne?) I was pleased to hear from you both I seem as if I hate to rite letters I would like to see you all we thought you r dadie was coming to see us it such a long while since we saw him if I live till the new line is done I shall come and see you I hope you are a good girl to your mother and father I should like to see Gerty your cousin Joe got a nice little girl they ---m stop? with? us yet Willies little boy died such a dear little chap we would have to have kept him but god took him we are all well as can be expected and we hope you are all --- girls are ---- now someday Percy Emett going to marry Elsie Griffen tell Minnie sometime I will write to her --- my love to mumie dadie and yourself and Minnie I hope you have got plenty of potates they are dear
From your loving antie Elan"
This letter may have been written a few weeks before her death on 6 Feb 1913 as she mentions the death of Clifford Kingston (Willies little boy who died 1912) and the birth of Clara Mills (your cousin Joe (husband of Ann Kingston) got a nice little girl - born 1912.) - Eleanor (Ellen) and William Kingston appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913. She was shown as living in Horton.William was listed as a carpenter and Eleanor (Ellen)'s occupation was home duties.
- Eleanor (Ellen) died on 6 February 1913 in Horton, Queensland, Australia, at age 60 years and 5 days. Horton was the area where the family owned thei rcane farm on the Woodgate Road near Childers.
- Ellen was buried on 7 February 1913 in Queensland.
The gravestone reads:
In Loving Memory of Eleanor, the beloved wife of William Kingston who died February 6 aged 61 years, also the above William Kingston who died August 22 1920 aged 74 years. Nearer my God to Thee.
- On 28 December 1914 In her letter to Minnie Chambers her aunt Emma Chambers wrote :-
"I have not heard from your Uncle William for a long time so I dont know who he is living with. He sent us all a photo of your Auntie Ellen('s) Stone & we were all pleased with it. "
Children of Ellen Chambers and William Kingston
- Anne Kingston+ b. 26 October 1878, d. 22 September 1959
- William Kingston+ b. 3 March 1881, d. 13 October 1950
- Alfred Kingston b. 19 February 1884, d. 19 February 1884
- Joseph Kingston+ b. 5 October 1885, d. 3 October 1943
Emily Chambers
F, b. circa 1874
- Emily Chambers was born circa 1874 in St Mawes.
- She was the daughter of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German.
- At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Emily Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in St Mawes. George snr is shown as a 52 year old fisherman living with his wife Elizabeth and their children: George E, a 25 year old fisherman; Thomas a 21 year old mason; Catherine 18; Ingleton 16, a fisherman; Edward 12 a scholar; Richard 8, a scholar and Emily 7 a scholar. All in the household were born in St Mawes.
Emily Ellen Chambers

F, b. 1906
- Emily Ellen Chambers was also known as Nell.
- She was born in 1906 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker.
- Emily Ellen Chambers enlisted in the AIF on 4 October 1940 in Crow's Nest. Her service number was QX6485 and she gave her next of kin as her father Harry Chambers. She was living at Crow's Nest at the time she enlisted. She was discharged on 8 May 1942 with the rank of Captain in the 9th Australian General Hospital.
- At the age of 36 years, Emily Ellen Chambers married John G Hooper on 8 May 1942 in St John's Cathederal, Brisbane. The marriage was announced in The Courier Mail :- "RETURNED NURSE TO WED A.IF. CAPTAIN
SISTER NELL CHAMBERS, of Wyalla, Crow's Nest, will wear her army nurse's uniform when she is married to Captain John G. Hooper, A.I.P. (Laidley) , on Friday at 2.30 p.m. in St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane. Both bride and bridegroom are returned from active service in the Middle East, and Sister Chambers will arrive from Adelaide tomorrow. She will have another returned army nurse, Sister Carmody, as bridesmaid."
Emma Chambers
F, b. 1865
- Emma Chambers was born in 1865.
- She was the daughter of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones.
- On 24 November 1868,Emma Chambers's mother, Jane Jones died in Bloxwich, England, at age 36. Her death certificate shows she was 36 years old, the wife of Sampson Chambers a coal miner, and died from a strangulated hernia. Sampson was present when she died and he signed the certificate with his X mark.
- On 3 April 1870,Emma Chambers's father, Sampson Chambers died in Aston, England, at age 44. According to his death certificate he was a 44 year old coal miner who died from ulceration of his stomach which he had suffered from for 18 months, and an intestinal obstruction for three days before his death. The death certificate was signed by Ann Middleton (with her X mark) and was registered on 6 April 1870.
- In 1871 Emma Chambers lived in Bloxwich.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Emma Chambers was living in the household of Ann Jones and James Taylor in Bloxwich. The census record shows Ann as a 50 year old, born Bloxwich living with her husband James,also shown as a 50 year old anvil blade maker born Bloxwich, and nieces Hariet aged 8, and Emma aged 6 and nephew Sampson Chambers aged 5. All the children were scholars. Ann Jones, Ann's mother, lived next door.
- Emma Chambers appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Aston. she is shown as 23 years old. Emma was possibly living with her older sister Ann.
- According to notes written by a relation of William Kingston (in 19 ) Emma had a shop in Liverpool.
- In 1901 there was an Emma Chambers living at Handsworth Staffordshire, born West Bromwich but this may not be the correct person.
- She appeared on the census of 1911.
- On 28 December 1914 Emma Chambers lived in Liverpool. She wrote the following letter to Minnie Chambers:-
" My Dear Minnie
I was delighted to get your nice long letter it is a treat to read your letters when they come. I think you are quite right about your dad writing do you know he has never written to me in his life and I don't think he will now although I dont give up hopes only if he does I shall frame his letter. I am glad to hear you are all well but feel sorry for your grandma. I am sure she will feel it very much her only son going to the War. Well dear Minnie we were all in great tr____ when war was declared in England on 4 August. Your cousin Elsie came for a few days and her young man but they had to pack up in haste and go home as the trains were wanted for the soldiers. It was a sad sight to seen them part from husbands mothers sweethearts it was heartrending and the poor Belgians what they must of suffered and we are not out of the woods yet for I suppose you will have seen in the papers they have had a smack at Scarboro and that is only 60 miles away from Liverpool & I believe they are anxious to have a smack at Liverpool but we are living hopes they will be driven back. I have been afraid your cousin Charlie and Austin would be called up but up to now they are at home. Well dear Minnie I did not go this Xmas for one thing it is such a long cold journey so I thought all being well I would go at Easter. Of course I heard from them all Auntie Annie Charlie Alice and Baby were all going to Auntie Eliza's so I know they would have a good time of it. I spent a very Happy Christmas with some Friends in Liverpool and I was glad when Xmas came I had decided not to go to B.h.ham for it was a very cold day much colder than last year. Although I should liked to of been there all the same and many a time I thought of Auntie. She is a real good sister and thinks of us all and when we are altogether your farther and all of you are thought of and talked of as well only you are so far away. I have had several letters from your Cousin Annie and she sent me the photos of her 3 children they are fine little kiddies also one of Willies children a nice little girl I think she has such a sweet face. Well you would laugh if you saw your cousin Charlies baby, he is a monster. Your Auntie Annie has him ruined of course you will have heard she reared your cousin Charlie. I was going to put little Charlie of course we used to call him that and even now make a mistake. His baby is called K(R)eith. I bet you have never heard that name before one of Auntie Annies choosing. So we have to say we like that name whether we do or not. I am up and the whole of the time writing this letter so you must please excuse all blunders and mistakes only I though you would like a letter. I have not heard from your Uncle William for a long time so I dont know who he is living with. He sent us all a photo of your Auntie Ellen('s) Stone & we were all pleased with it. I hope you have got your Xmas cards we sent wishing all of you a very happy New year and a safe return for your friends from the war. Love to all and your dear self. Your affect auntie E. C." (Emma Chambers.) - Her marriage, at 51 years, to Walter J Wolff was registered in the June 1916 Quarter in Aston, Warwickshire Registration District.
- Emma Chambers lived in England.
Eric Richard Ivan Chambers
M, b. 22 December 1900, d. 1966
- Eric Richard Ivan Chambers was born on 22 December 1900 in Sandgate, Queensland.
- He was the son of Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker.
- At the age of 26 years, Eric Richard Ivan Chambers married May Lenore McCollum in 1927 in Queensland.
- Eric Richard Ivan Chambers died in 1966 in Queensland.
Eva Jane Chambers
F, b. 1892
- Eva Jane Chambers was born in 1892 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Chambers and Agnes Louisa Shorten.
- Eva Jane Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll with Thomas Chambers in 1913 in Crow's Nest. Thomas was a farmer and Louisa carried out home duties. Their daughter Eva Jane also lived in Crows Nest.
Frederick George Chambers
M, b. 1893, d. 1950
- Frederick George Chambers was born in 1893.
- He was the son of Charles Inceldon Chambers and Lillian Evelyn Toy.
- Frederick George Chambers's birth was registered in the Falmouth, Conrwall Registration District in the March 1893 Quarter.
- His marriage, at 26 years, to Pansy Myrtle Strongman was registered in the June 1919 Quarter in Falmouth, Conrwall Registration District.
- Frederick George Chambers died in 1950.
- His death was recorded with the Cornwall Registration District in the March 1950 Quarter.
George Chambers
M, b. circa 1805
- George Chambers was born circa 1805 in Portsea.
- George Chambers married Catherine Lower, daughter of John Lower and Priscilla Gill, on 11 August 1826 in Devon. George was a mariner of the Parish of St Just, Catherine was a sojouner.Both were over 21 years.
- George Chambers appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in St Just in Roselands. George as a widowed, 47 year old fisherman, born Portsea Hampshire. He is living with his sister in law Grace Nancarrow, a 39 year widowed Housekeeper(crossed out), born St Mawes.
Children of George Chambers and Catherine Lower
- George Chambers+ b. 2 August 1829
- Thomas Chambers b. 22 May 1831
- Catherine Chambers b. 15 March 1833
George Chambers
M, b. 2 August 1829
- George Chambers was baptized on 2 August 1829 in St Just in Roseland.
- He was the son of George Chambers and Catherine Lower.
- At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, George Chambers was living in the household of Priscilla Gill in St Just in Roselands. She is shown as a 60 year old nurse and appears to be living with a Jane Lower aged 45 and Janes children,Catherine aged 20, born Cornwall, Elizabeth, 15 born Cornwall, John aged 12, born Cornwall. (It is possible this family is related to Priscilla. Jane or Jennifer married John Lower, a mariner and was most likely a widow at the time of the census). Also living with them are another couple Mary Pasco, 23 born Cornwall and William Pasco, 25, a shoemaker born Cornwall and their son William Pasco aged 3, born Cornwall and daughter Mary Pasco, 1, born Cornwall.. Also living with them is Priscilla's daughter Grace Nancarrow,30,Twine Braider,born Cornwall,and George Chambers,10,(Son Of Mariner),born Cornwall and Thomas Chambers, 8,(Son Of Mariner),born Cornwall. (Thomas and George are the children of her daughter Catherine).
- His marriage, at 25 years, 10 months and 7 days, to Elizabeth Jane German was registered in the 9 June 1855 Quarter in Truro, Cornwall Registration District. George is shown as a bachelor, mariner, born St Mawes, father George Chambers. Elizabeth is shown as a spinster, father William German, of St Mawes. Witnesses to the marriage were Jane and Edward German.
- George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in St Mawes. George snr is shown as a 31 year old Greenwich pensioner fisherman, living with his wife Elizabeth and children George Edward aged 5,a scholar and Thomas aged 1. All were born in St Mawes. Elizabeths parents William and Rebecca German lived next door.
- George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in St Mawes. George snr is shown as a 41 year old Greenwich pensioner, living with his 41 year old wife Elizabeth and their children: George 15; Thomas 11; Catherine 8; Inceldon 6 and Edward 3. All of the children were scholars and the entire family was born in St Mawes.
- George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in St Mawes. George snr is shown as a 52 year old fisherman living with his wife Elizabeth and their children: George E, a 25 year old fisherman; Thomas a 21 year old mason; Catherine 18; Ingleton 16, a fisherman; Edward 12 a scholar; Richard 8, a scholar and Emily 7 a scholar. All in the household were born in St Mawes.
- George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Smithick Hill, Cornwall. George aged 71, born St Mawes, married lived with wife Elizabeth, aged 71, born St Mawes, son George aged 44, fisherman born St Mawes; son Richard 29, born St Mawes, a fish store man, and a Jane German, aged 68, born St Mawes, a mothly nurse.
Children of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German
- George Edward Chambers b. March 1856
- Thomas Chambers+ b. circa 1860
- Catherine Chambers b. circa 1863
- Charles Inceldon Chambers+ b. 1864
- Edward Germain Chambers b. circa 1869, d. 1929
- Richard Uren Chambers b. June 1871
- Emily Chambers b. circa 1874
George Chambers
M, b. 1891
- George Chambers was born in 1891 in Cornwall.
- He was the son of Thomas Chambers and Mary Jane Paddy.
- At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, George Chambers was living in the household of Mary Jane Paddy in Cornwall. Thoams was a 40 year old Mason, born St Mawes, living with his wife Mary Jane 35 born Portscatho, and children Winifred 14, born Falmouth; George 9, born Portscatho and John 5 born Falmouth.
- At the time of the 1911 census, George Chambers was living in the household of Thomas Chambers and Mary Jane Paddy in Cornwall. Thomas, a mason, aged 49, born St Mawes lived with ihs wife Mary Jane born Portscatho, aged 45; and their sons George, 20 born Portscatho, a painter, and John 16 born Falmouth a carpenter.
George Edward Chambers
M, b. March 1856
- George Edward Chambers's birth was registered in the Cornwall, an unknown place Registration District in the March 1856 Quarter. He was born in St Mawes.
- He was the son of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German.
- At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, George Edward Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in St Mawes. George snr is shown as a 31 year old Greenwich pensioner fisherman, living with his wife Elizabeth and children George Edward aged 5,a scholar and Thomas aged 1. All were born in St Mawes. Elizabeths parents William and Rebecca German lived next door.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, George Edward Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in St Mawes. George snr is shown as a 41 year old Greenwich pensioner, living with his 41 year old wife Elizabeth and their children: George 15; Thomas 11; Catherine 8; Inceldon 6 and Edward 3. All of the children were scholars and the entire family was born in St Mawes.
- At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, George Edward Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in St Mawes. George snr is shown as a 52 year old fisherman living with his wife Elizabeth and their children: George E, a 25 year old fisherman; Thomas a 21 year old mason; Catherine 18; Ingleton 16, a fisherman; Edward 12 a scholar; Richard 8, a scholar and Emily 7 a scholar. All in the household were born in St Mawes.
- At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, George Edward Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in Smithick Hill, Cornwall. George aged 71, born St Mawes, married lived with wife Elizabeth, aged 71, born St Mawes, son George aged 44, fisherman born St Mawes; son Richard 29, born St Mawes, a fish store man, and a Jane German, aged 68, born St Mawes, a mothly nurse.
George Richard Chambers 
M, b. 1890, d. 1954
- Charts: Descendants of William Crawford.
- George Richard Chambers was born in 1890 in Jamberoo, New South Wales.
- He was the son of Allan Richard Chambers and Roseline (Rose) Johnston.
- At the age of 24 years, George Richard Chambers married Sarah Isobel Martin in 1914 in Hurtsville, New South Wales.
- George Richard Chambers enlisted in the AIF on 18 December 1916 in New South Wales He gave his next of kin as his wife Isabel of 50 Smith Street, Summer Hill Sydney. His service number was N58789. He was a motor mechanic and a driver for the Mechanical Transport Section. He was discharged on 19 July 1917 to enable him to enlist in the Navy or Military Expedition Forces. His service number in the AIF was N79958 and Isobel was now living at Norton Street, Ashfield. He again became a driver. He was captured while proceeding from Sydney to Rabaul and held Prisoner of War in Germany on 6 August 1917. He was repatriated to England on 16 December 1918 and returned to Australia on 3 March 1919.
- George Richard Chambers died in 1954 in Chatswood, New South Wales.
Gertrude Emily Chambers
F, b. 12 February 1906, d. 15 September 1993
- Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones, Descendants of Thomas Jeffery, Descendants of Bernard Lockwood
- Gertrude Emily Chambers was also known as Gertie.
- She was born on 12 February 1906 in Biggenden, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis.
- At the age of 19 years, 8 months and 21 days, Gertrude Emily Chambers married Leonard Norman, son of John Norman and Margaret Lawrie, on 2 November 1925 in "Woowoonga", Biggenden.
- Between 1960 and 1992 Gertrude Emily Chambers lived in Queensland, Australia.
- On 2 March 1966,her husband, Leonard Norman died in Queensland at age 66.
- This article appeared in the Central & North Burnett Times Thursday February 20, 1986.
"Mulgildie pioneer Celebrates 80th Birthday
Mrs Gertrude Norman , and old identiy of the Monto district, recently celebrated her 80th birthday with a family gathering at Hervey Bay.
Mrs Norman and her late husband, Leonard, were settlers on the Mulgildie Plateau, having taken up a block there in 1929. After clearing the land they made their home and raised a family of seven sons and two daughters. Due to Mr Norman's failing health, they moved to Maryborough in the early 1960's. Following Mr Norman's death in 1966, Mrs Norman turned her interests to community work. She assisted with Meals on Wheels and voluntary work at the Spastic Centre. It is only recntly ill heath prevented her from continuing with this work.
Mrs Norman's nine children were present at Hervey Bay for Mrs Norman's birthday celebrations. Aslo present were sons and daughters in law and many of her 20 grandchildren, most of whom had travelled long distances to be present.
Mrs Norman's Monto friends will be pleased to know she maintains an active interest in her family and church work." - In 1992 Gertrude Emily Chambers lived in Queensland, Australia.
- Gertrude Emily Chambers died on 15 September 1993 in Queensland at age 87.
- Gertrude was buried in Queensland.
Children of Gertrude Emily Chambers and Leonard Norman
- John Henry Norman+ b. 3 May 1926, d. 19 February 2000
- Phyllis May Norman+ b. 4 October 1927, d. 1 March 1996
Hannah Chambers
F, b. 6 July 1806, d. June 1895
- Charts: Descendants of Thomas Austin
- Hannah Chambers was baptized on 6 July 1806 in Yealmpton. Her father was a chair maker.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth Chaffe.
- At the age of 40 years, 1 month and 1 day, Hannah Chambers married Elias Moses, son of Frank Moses, on 7 August 1846 in Buckland Monochorum. Elias was a yeoman, father Frank also a yeoman. Hannah's father was Thomas Chambers a carpenter. Witnesses to the marriage were Thomas Chambers, Mark Moses and Sarah Chambers.
- In December 1861, her husband, Elias Moses's death was registered in the Devon, England, Registration District. He was.
- At the age of 57 years, 9 months and 7 days, Hannah Chambers married Thomas Austin, son of Thomas Austin and Elizabeth Warne, on 13 April 1864 in Buckland Monachorum, Devon. The marriage record shows Thomas was a widowed labourer, father Thomas Austin, also a labourer. Hannah was a widow, daughter of Thomas Chambers, a chair maker. Witnesses to the marriage were Henry Barrons and Thomas Chambers Tall (the 10 year old nephew of Hannah.)
- Hannah Chambers appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in St Peters. Hannah was shown as a visitor to the Owen household. She was 64 years old, born Devonshire and a widow. Eliza Owen (Hannah's sister) was shown as 55 years old, born Devon living with her husband Samuel aged 55 born Exeter, a shopkeeper. Their son George Owen a 22 year old unmarried clerk, born Worcestershire and Ann Mixon, an unmarried 24 year old servant born Staffordshire were also on the premises.
- She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Rowney Green. Hannah is shown as a visitor to the Hands household. She is noted as 74 years old, a widow, born Devon, Yealmpton (her sister Jane Holbeche lived close by.)
- She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Mosley. Hannah is shown as a 84 year old widow born Yealmpton. She is living with her niece Mary Ann Owen, 39 a cardboard box maker.
- Her death was recorded with the Worcestershire Registration District in the June 1895 Quarter.
Hariet Chambers
F, b. January 1862
- Hariet Chambers was born in January 1862 in Bloxwich.
- She was the daughter of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones.
- Hariet Chambers was christened on 23 February 1862 in Bloxwich.
- On 24 November 1868,Hariet Chambers's mother, Jane Jones died in Bloxwich, England, at age 36. Her death certificate shows she was 36 years old, the wife of Sampson Chambers a coal miner, and died from a strangulated hernia. Sampson was present when she died and he signed the certificate with his X mark.
- On 3 April 1870,Hariet Chambers's father, Sampson Chambers died in Aston, England, at age 44. According to his death certificate he was a 44 year old coal miner who died from ulceration of his stomach which he had suffered from for 18 months, and an intestinal obstruction for three days before his death. The death certificate was signed by Ann Middleton (with her X mark) and was registered on 6 April 1870.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Hariet Chambers was living in the household of Ann Jones and James Taylor in Bloxwich. The census record shows Ann as a 50 year old, born Bloxwich living with her husband James,also shown as a 50 year old anvil blade maker born Bloxwich, and nieces Hariet aged 8, and Emma aged 6 and nephew Sampson Chambers aged 5. All the children were scholars. Ann Jones, Ann's mother, lived next door.
- Hariet Chambers appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Edgbaston. Harriet as a 19 year old housemaid, born Bloxwich Staffordshire, in the household of Robert and Eliza Pollock.
- She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Gassden, Lancashire. Hariet as a 27 year old nurse for the family of Thomas & Elizabeth Neal. She was born in Bloxwich.
- She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Kensington. Harriet as a 37 year old sick nurse, born Bloxwich Stafford.
- She appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.
Harry Chambers 
M, b. 1866, d. October 1949
- Harry Chambers was born in 1866 in England.
- His marriage, at 25 years, to Sarah Ellen Earwacker was registered in the March 1891 Quarter in Alton, Hampshire Registration District.
- Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Djuan. Harry was a farmer and Sarah carried out home duties. Their son John was also a farmer at Djuan.
- Harry Chambers was listed as the next of kin of John Cyril Chambers when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 15 February 1915 in Toowoomba. His service number was 327. At the time of enlistment he was a farmer at "Wyalla", Crow's Nest and gave his next of kin as his father Harry Chambers of the same address. He was awarded the Military Medal on 14 Nov 1916 having served in Gallopili and France. He was appointed 2nd Lieutanent in th 25th Battalion on 25 January 1917.
- Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1926 and 1949 living at Mountain Camp. Harry was a farmer and Sarah carried out home duties.
- Harry Chambers was listed as the next of kin of Emily Ellen Chambers when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 4 October 1940 in Crow's Nest. Her service number was QX6485 and she gave her next of kin as her father Harry Chambers. She was living at Crow's Nest at the time she enlisted. She was discharged on 8 May 1942 with the rank of Captain in the 9th Australian General Hospital.
- Harry Chambers, as the father of the bride, attended the wedding of Emily Ellen Chambers and John G Hooper on 8 May 1942 in St John's Cathederal, Brisbane. The marriage was announced in The Courier Mail :- "RETURNED NURSE TO WED A.IF. CAPTAIN
SISTER NELL CHAMBERS, of Wyalla, Crow's Nest, will wear her army nurse's uniform when she is married to Captain John G. Hooper, A.I.P. (Laidley) , on Friday at 2.30 p.m. in St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane. Both bride and bridegroom are returned from active service in the Middle East, and Sister Chambers will arrive from Adelaide tomorrow. She will have another returned army nurse, Sister Carmody, as bridesmaid." - Harry Chambers died in October 1949 in Woody Point, Queensland.
- Harry was cremated on 4 October 1949 in Mt Thompson Crematorium.
Children of Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker
- John Cyril Chambers b. December 1892, d. 31 January 1917
- Madelina Louisa Chambers b. 1895
- Eric Richard Ivan Chambers b. 22 December 1900, d. 1966
- Emily Ellen Chambers b. 1906
Henry Chambers
M, b. 10 August 1851, d. March 1852
- Henry Chambers was christened on 10 August 1851 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire. . He died an infant.
- He was the son of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones.
- Henry Chambers died in March 1852 in Bloxwich.
Henry Arthur William Chambers
M, b. 21 October 1900, d. 14 February 1955
- Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones, Descendants of Thomas Jeffery, Descendants of Bernard Lockwood, Descendants of Thomas Staines., Descendants of William Crawford., Descendants of George Woods., Descendants of Gregor McGregor., Descendants of Donald Stuart.
- Henry Arthur William Chambers was born on 21 October 1900 in Biggenden, Queensland.
- He was the son of Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis.
- Henry Arthur William Chambers also went by the name of Harry. To his family he was also known as Sam.
- He commenced school at Biggenden State School on 4 February 1907.
- He commenced school in 1908 at Woowoonga State School.Woowoonga School 1909. This photo is held by the Biggenden Historical Society. The names on the photo were placed there by the donar. Bright is standing halfway down the steps on the right, Nellie is at the top of the steps to the right, Minnie is at the top of the steps to the left and Henry is seventh from the right along the verandah.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 . He was living in Garrandunga, Queensland. Henry's occupation was listed as a labourer.
- At the age of 42 years, 1 month and 18 days, Henry Arthur William Chambers married Ruby Isabel Staines, daughter of William John Staines and Ethel Mary Stuart Woods, on 9 December 1942 in Valley Presbyterian Church, Brisbane. The wedding was officiated by Rev S Summers.
- Henry Arthur William Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Woolloongabba. Henry was shown as a sawyer. His wife Ruby wasn't registered on the roll at that address.
- Between 1943 and 1947 Henry Arthur William Chambers and Ruby Isabel Staines lived in a number of places including the Bunya Mountains and Kumbia.
- The family had moved from the Kingaroy area to Dalrymple Heights north of Eungella and west of Mackay. They then moved to Farleigh, most likely living in workers houses for the Farleigh Sugar Mill. Their children can remember their father going to work on his pushbike, and cutting cane (by hand) on the weekend for the cane farmer who lived across the road from their house.
- In 1949 Henry Arthur William Chambers moved to in Brooweena with his family, most probably at the end of the cane cutting season in Mackay. They lived in a high set house opposite the railway station. They didn't stay long in Brooweena (between Biggenden and Maryborough) because the wet weather made it too hard to work in the bush.
- In August 1950 the family moved to Elgin Vale near Nanango. Harry had a "tucker bag" that he would pack when he went bush. It was a sugar bag and contained his week's supply of bread, meat and butter and a stone in the corner to weight it down. Harry would tie a rope on either end and sling it across his back.
- He and Ruby Isabel Staines appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Elgin Vale. Henry was shown as a timber getter and Ruby carried out home duties.
- Henry Arthur William Chambers died on 14 February 1955 in Elgin Vale, Queensland, at age 54. Harry and the other men had been going to work in an old Army Jeep as usual. When they reached a steep spot in the road, the angels gear jumped out and the jeep began to run away. The other men in the jeep jumped clear, but Harry bent down to get his tucker bag, and then couldn't get out. The jeep rolled and Harry was killed.
- Henry was buried on 16 February 1955 in Nanango Cemetery.
Irene Chambers
F, b. 1907
- Irene Chambers was born in 1907 in Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Chambers and Marie Grace Pearl Archer Loveday.
Isabella Chambers

F, b. 1842, d. 1 November 1918
- Isabella Chambers was born in 1842 in Parish of Asky, County Sligo, Ireland. She was the daughter of John Chambers and Bessie Shaw.
- Isabella Chambers married Holden Browne, son of William H(olden) Browne and Mary McCleary, circa 1865.
- Isabella Chambers and Holden Browne immigrated to Brisbane on 21 January 1870. Holden 31,and Isabella 27, travelled on the ship Planet with 3 year old Catherine. Their daughter Ann was born on the voyage and named Ann Planet. With them were Holden's sister Margaret 34, and her husband Martin O'Boyle aged 29. Holden and Margaret's parents William and Mary arrived in Brisbane in 1874.
- Isabella Chambers and Holden Browne appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Highfields. William was a farmer. Their daughters Elizabeth and Lillie carried out home duties.
- Isabella Chambers died on 1 November 1918 in Queensland.
- Isabella was buried in Highfields Baptist Cemetery.
Children of Isabella Chambers and Holden Browne
- Catherine Browne b. 1867, d. 1943
- Ann Planet Browne b. 1870, d. 1956
- Samuel Browne b. 1872, d. 1872
- William Browne+ b. 1873, d. 15 June 1926
- John Browne+ b. 1876, d. 1963
- Margaret Browne b. 1878, d. 1878
- Eliza Browne b. 1878, d. 1881
- Lillie Browne b. 1880, d. 1974
- Elizabeth (Bessy) Browne b. 1882, d. 1971
- Stephen Browne b. 1885, d. 1947
Jane Eliza Chambers
F, b. 14 October 1859, d. 9 February 1934
- Jane Eliza Chambers was also known as Eliza.
- She was born in Bloxwich.
- She was christened on 14 October 1859 in Bloxwich.
- She was the daughter of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones.
- At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Jane Eliza Chambers was living in the household of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones in Bloxwich, Staffordshire. Sampson is shown as a 34 year old coal miner, born Bradley living with his wife Jane aged 27 born Bloxwich and their children, all born Bloxwich - Ellen aged 8, Ann aged 6 and Eliza aged 1. The family lived next door to Jane's sister Ann and her husband James Taylor. Jane's parents John and Ann Jones lived on the other side of the Taylors.
- On 24 November 1868,Jane Eliza Chambers's mother, Jane Jones died in Bloxwich, England, at age 36. Her death certificate shows she was 36 years old, the wife of Sampson Chambers a coal miner, and died from a strangulated hernia. Sampson was present when she died and he signed the certificate with his X mark.
- On 3 April 1870,Jane Eliza Chambers's father, Sampson Chambers died in Aston, England, at age 44. According to his death certificate he was a 44 year old coal miner who died from ulceration of his stomach which he had suffered from for 18 months, and an intestinal obstruction for three days before his death. The death certificate was signed by Ann Middleton (with her X mark) and was registered on 6 April 1870.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Jane Eliza Chambers was living in the household of Samuel Taylor and Frances Fletcher in Bloxwich. The census record shows that Samuel was a 25 year old anvil blade maker, born Bloxwich, living with his wife Frances, 26, born Bloxwich and their son Anarak ? (Harmar) aged 2 born Bloxwich. His cousin Eliza Chambers aged 11 was also living with them. A John Jones aged 76 born Salop mk? was also living with the family. He was listed as a boarder, and as being married. (Was this person Samuel and Jane's grandfather, husband of Ann who is shown as a widow and living by herself on the same census?)
- Jane Eliza Chambers appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. She is shown as a 21 year old boarder in the JAMES household. She is a tailoress, born Bloxwich.
- At the age of 26 years, 2 months and 11 days, Jane Eliza Chambers married Charles Henry Muller, son of John Ludor Muller and Caroline Hanson, on 25 December 1885 in Warwickshre. Charles was living at College Road and working as a metal roller. Jane was living in Charles Henry Street and working as a dressmaker.
- Jane Eliza Chambers and Charles Henry Muller appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Warwickshire. The surname was spelt Mueller. Jane E was born 1862, Charles H 1861 and Ellen G in 1890.
- Jane Eliza Chambers and Charles Henry Muller appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Smethwick. Charles was shown as a 40 year old brass copper metal roller, born Warwick Birmingham. His wife Jane was 39, born Bloxwich. Living with them were their children Austin 9, and Elsie 7, both born Birmingham.
- Jane Eliza Chambers appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911.
- On 28 December 1914 Jane's sister Emma wrote this letter to their niece Minnie Chambers:
" Well dear Minnie I did not go this Xmas for one thing it is such a long cold journey so I thought all being well I would go at Easter. Of course I heard from them all Auntie Annie, Charlie, Alice and Baby were all going to Auntie Eliza's so I know they would have a good time of it. I spent a very Happy Christmas with some Friends in Liverpool and I was glad when Xmas came I had decided not to go to Birmingham for it was a very cold day much colder than last year. Although I should liked to of been there all the same and many a time I thought of Auntie. She is a real good sister and thinks of us all and when we are altogether your farther and all of you are thought of and talked of as well only you are so far away. " - On 31 August 1926,her husband, Charles Henry Muller died at age 65. His death was recorded in the West Bromwich Registration District.
- Jane Eliza Chambers died on 9 February 1934 at age 74. Her death was recorded in the Smethwick Registration District.
Children of Jane Eliza Chambers and Charles Henry Muller
- Charles Muller+ b. 9 September 1886, d. 18 January 1977
- Ellen Gertrude Muller b. September 1889, d. December 1900
- Austin Muller b. 21 May 1891, d. 1970
- Elsie Muller+ b. March 1894, d. 1965
John Chambers
M, b. 14 March 1802, d. February 1827
- Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers
- John Chambers was baptized on 14 March 1802 in Staffordshire. (Note:- no father shown on christening record.)
- He was the son of Mary Chambers.
- At the age of 22 years, 10 months and 16 days, John Chambers married Prudance Handley, daughter of Richard Handley and Mary Bond, on 30 January 1825 in Haughton, Staffordshire, England.
- On 19 March 1826 he was a labourer, at the time of his son Sampson's birth
in Staffordshire, England. - John Chambers died in February 1827 in Bradley at age 24.
- John was buried on 27 February 1827 in Staffordshire.
Child of John Chambers and Prudance Handley
- Sampson Chambers+ b. 19 March 1826, d. 3 April 1870
John Chambers 
M, b. 1881, d. 1969
- John Chambers was born in 1881 in Queensland.
- He was the son of William Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth McDowell.
- John Chambers and Joseph Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. They were farmers.
- At the age of 24 years, John Chambers married Marie Grace Pearl Archer Loveday, daughter of George Thomas Loveday and Ella Abercrombie, in 1905 in Queensland.
- John Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Crow's Nest. He was a labourer. His parents also lived in Djuan with his brother Joseph.
- He and Marie Grace Pearl Archer Loveday appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Queen Street, Crow's Nest. John was a labourer and Marie carried out home duties.
- John Chambers died in 1969 in Queensland.
Children of John Chambers and Marie Grace Pearl Archer Loveday
- John Chambers b. 1905
- Irene Chambers b. 1907
- Ruby Isabelle Chambers b. 1909
John Chambers
M, b. 1905
- John Chambers was born in 1905 in Queensland.
- He was the son of John Chambers and Marie Grace Pearl Archer Loveday.
John Chambers
M, b. 1895
- John Chambers was born in 1895 in Cornwall.
- He was the son of Thomas Chambers and Mary Jane Paddy.
- At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, John Chambers was living in the household of Mary Jane Paddy in Cornwall. Thoams was a 40 year old Mason, born St Mawes, living with his wife Mary Jane 35 born Portscatho, and children Winifred 14, born Falmouth; George 9, born Portscatho and John 5 born Falmouth.
- At the time of the 1911 census, John Chambers was living in the household of Thomas Chambers and Mary Jane Paddy in Cornwall. Thomas, a mason, aged 49, born St Mawes lived with ihs wife Mary Jane born Portscatho, aged 45; and their sons George, 20 born Portscatho, a painter, and John 16 born Falmouth a carpenter.
John (Bright) Chambers
M, b. 1 June 1903, d. 12 June 1992
- Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones, Descendants of Thomas Jeffery, Descendants of Bernard Lockwood
- John (Bright) Chambers was born on 1 June 1903 in "Woowoonga", Biggenden.
- He was the son of Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis.
- John (Bright) Chambers commenced school at Woowoonga State School in 1908.Woowoonga School 1909. This photo is held by the Biggenden Historical Society. The names on the photo were placed there by the owner of the photo. Bright is standing halfway down the steps on the right, Nellie is at the top of the steps to the right, Minnie is at the top of the steps to the left and Henry is seventh from the right along the verandah.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll with Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis in 1925 in Woowoonga. Sampson was shown as a farmer, and Edith carried out home duties. Their son Bright, a labourer lived with them.
- John (Bright) Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Woowoonga. At the time Bright was working as a labourer.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1936 and 1937 living at Police Station, Calen.. Bright was working as a police constable (Calen is on the Bruce Highway between Mackay and Proserpine):CR:]
- At the age of 34 years, 4 months and 1 day, John (Bright) Chambers married Ethel Barron, daughter of William John Barron Barron and Agnew Cummings, on 2 October 1937.
- He was Policeman, Palm Island.
- John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Pentland. Bright was living at the Police Station and working as a police constable. Ethel carried out home duties (Pentland is on the highway between Charters Towers and Hughenden.)
- John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1949 living at Queensland. Bright was a Police Seargent and Ethel carried out home duties.
- John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1954 living at Thursday Island, Torres Straight. Bright was a Police Seargent and Ethel carried out home duties.
- John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at Tully. Bright was a Police Seargent and Ethel carried out home duties.
- On 13 January 1962,his wife, Ethel Barron died in Mt Morgan-Rockhampton road.
- The following article appeared in the Morning Herald on 13 January 1962. "Car Plunge- woman dead. Rockhampton, Sat.
A holiday trip for a Subinspector and his wife ended in tragedy, 20 miles from here today.
Killed when their car rolled over a 50 ft deep ravine, was Mrs Ethel Chambers, 44, wife of Sub-Inspector J B Chambers of Townsville.
The couple with a passenger, Leonard Norman, 62, were driving from Mt Morgan to Rockhampton when the car blew a tyre on the steep winding road and plunged down the steep range. Sub-Inspector Chambers and Norman were only slightly injured." - John (Bright) Chambers was widowed on 18 January 1962 when died his wife Ethel died in a car accident on the Mount Morgan - Rockhampton road. He was a sub-inspector with the Townsvile police at the time.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1963 living at Fryer Street, Townsville. He was a police Sub-Inspector. His daughter worked as a nurse at the Townsville Hospital.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1968 and 1973 living at 28 Frederick Street, Biggenden. No occupation was given so he had most likely retired. His son John Dale also lived in the house.
- He and John Dale Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at 28 Frederick Street, Biggenden. John Dales occupation was shown as a driller.
- John (Bright) Chambers died on 12 June 1992 in Queensland at age 89.
- John was buried in June 1992 in Degilbo, Queensland.
The headstone reads:-
1/6/1903
12/6/1992.
Child of John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron
- John Dale Chambers b. 1945, d. 21 October 1983
John Charles Inceldon Chambers
M, b. 1898
- John Charles Inceldon Chambers's birth was registered in the Falmouth, Conrwall Registration District in the 1898 Quarter.
- He was born in 1898.
- He was the son of Charles Inceldon Chambers and Lillian Evelyn Toy.
- His marriage, at 29 years, to Iris Lillian Troon was registered in the June 1927 Quarter in Coventry, Warwickshire Registration District.
John Cyril Chambers

M, b. December 1892, d. 31 January 1917
- John Cyril Chambers was born in December 1892 in Queensland.
- He was the son of Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker.
- John Cyril Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Djuan. He was a farmer as was his father Harry.
- He enlisted in the AIF on 15 February 1915 in Toowoomba. His service number was 327. At the time of enlistment he was a farmer at "Wyalla", Crow's Nest and gave his next of kin as his father Harry Chambers of the same address. He was awarded the Military Medal on 14 Nov 1916 having served in Gallopili and France. He was appointed 2nd Lieutanent in th 25th Battalion on 25 January 1917.
- John Cyril Chambers died on 31 January 1917 in Southhampton Row, London, England, at age 24. He died of wounds to the head.
- John was buried on 7 February 1917 in Kensal Green Cemetery. His name appears on the Roll of Honour at Crow's Nest.