Jane Eliza Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones

Jane Eliza Chambers known to her family as Eliza - sister of Sampson Henry Chambers

• Jane Eliza Chambers was also known as Eliza.
• She was born in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
• She was christened on 14 October 1859 in All Saints Church, Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
• 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 Church Lane, 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, Staffordshire, 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 2 Court Dartmouth Street, Aston, Warwick, 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 Church Street, 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 4 Orlando St, 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 St Saviours Church, Aston, 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 46 Cambridge Road, Smethwick, Staffordshire. 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.

John Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers

• John Chambers was baptized on 14 March 1802 in Haughton, 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 Pekinridge, Staffordshire, England.
• John Chambers died in February 1827 in Bradley at age 24.
• John was buried on 27 February 1827 in Haughton, Staffordshire.

John Chambers

• 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 Brisbane, Queensland.

John Chambers

• John Chambers was born in 1905 in Queensland.
• He was the son of John Chambers and Marie Grace Pearl Archer Loveday.

John Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Lower, Descendants of William Gill

• John Chambers was born in 1895 in Falmouth, 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 Killigrew Street, Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, 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

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones, Descendants of Thomas Jeffery, Descendants of Bernard Lockwood

Bright Chambers in Brisbane c 1926

• 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, Biggenden. 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, Biggenden. 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 Burktown, 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 Douglas Street, 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 Biggenden, Queensland, at age 89.
• John was buried in June 1992 in Degilbo, Queensland.
  The headstone reads:-
  
  1/6/1903
  12/6/1992.

John Charles Inceldon Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Lower, Descendants of William Gill

• 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

• John Cyril Chambers was born in December 1892 in Brisbane, 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 Imperial Hotel, 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.

John Dale Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones, Descendants of Thomas Jeffery, Descendants of Bernard Lockwood

• John Dale Chambers was born in 1945.
• He was the son of John (Bright) Chambers and Ethel Barron.
• The following article appeared in the In 1971 John was attached and robbed on 1 September 1971.
  "MAN AND WOMAN SENT TO JAIL. A 37 year-old woman, mother of six, and a 23 year old labourer were sentenced to a total of seven year's imprisonment with hard labour by Mr Justice D M Campbell in the Rockhampton Supreme Court yesterday. Beryl Joan Olofsson and Robert Ernest Steel, both of Cairns, we cojointly charged with having stolen from John Dale Chambers, various itmes and a sum of money, namely $40.00 with actual violence while in company and having wounded Chambers at Mackay on June 12, this year.
  Steel and Olofsson pleaded guilty.
  After the Crown Prosecutor, Mr D Doherty, of the Crown Law Office, Brisbane, outlined the icrcumstances surrounding the inciden, Steel was sentenced to five years imprisonment, while Olofsson received a two-year jail sentence.
  Mr Dohery told his Honour that the accused admitted having robbed Chambers who was hit in the face by Steel several times with a piece of wood. Chambers was admitted to the Mackay General Hospital and wa later transfreed to a Brisbane hospital for specialist treatment.
  Mr Doherty said that Steel had a previous conviction for robbery with violence and was sentenced to five years imprisonment in Sydney some years ago.
  He said that Olofsson had also had previous convictions.
  Mr R D Hall (Instructed by Messers P D Carey and Co) appeared for the accused."
  
• John Dale Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at 28 Frederick Street, Biggenden. He was shown as a driller.
  
• He and John (Bright) Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at 28 Frederick Street, Biggenden. John Dales occupation was shown as a driller.
  
• John Dale Chambers died on 21 October 1983 in Scone, New South Wales. He was killed in an accident at the coal mine in Scone, NSW when a crane he was operating touched overhead power lines and he was electrocuted.
• John Dale Chambers's obituary appeared in Chambers, John Dale - Biggenden. Accidentally killed at Scone NSW, 21-10-1883. Loving husband of Janelle Louise Chambers. Beloved son of John Chambers and the late Ethel Chambers. Son-in-law of Ray and Elsie Hutchinson, Biggenden. Brother of Phyllis and Beverley (Mackay), brother-in-law of David and Wendy. Aged 38 years
  
  "Always Remembered"
  Relatives and friends of the late John Chambers are respectfully invited to attend his service at St Johns Anglican Church, Biggenden at 2 pm on Tuesday, October 25 and then at the Degilbo Cemetery.
  LESLIE G ROSS FUNERAL DIRECTOR
  126 Adeliade St, Maryborough. It read:- (an unknown value.)
• John was buried on 25 October 1983 in Degilbo Cemetery, Queensland. Keith Chambers was a pall bearer.

Joseph Chambers

• Joseph Chambers was born in 1879 in Queensland.
• He was the son of William Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth McDowell.
• Joseph Chambers and John Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. They were farmers.
  
• Joseph Chambers appeared on the Electoral Roll with William Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth McDowell in 1908 in Djuan.. William was a farmer. Their daughter Elizabeth Ann and son Joseph, also a farmer most likely lived with them. Son John farmed at Crow's Nest :CR:]
• Joseph Chambers died in 1928 in Queensland.
• Joseph was buried on 3 October 1928 in Cabarlah Cemetery.

Kate Chambers

• Kate Chambers was born in 1890 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Chambers and Agnes Louisa Shorten.

Landy Chambers

• Landy Chambers was born in 1888 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Thomas Chambers and Agnes Louisa Shorten.
• Landy Chambers died in 1964 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Laura Winifred Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Lower, Descendants of William Gill

• Laura Winifred Chambers was born in 1899 in Falmouth, Cornwall.
• She was the daughter of Charles Inceldon Chambers and Lillian Evelyn Toy.
• Laura Winifred Chambers died on 10 February 1982 in Falmouth.

Laurence Noel Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of William Crawford.

• Laurence Noel Chambers was born in 1910 in Lismore, New South Wales.
• He was the son of Allan Richard Chambers and Roseline (Rose) Johnston.
• At the age of 28 years, Laurence Noel Chambers married Enid Rose Johnston in 1938 in Canterbury, Sydney, New South Wales.
• Laurence Noel Chambers died in 1980 in New South Wales.

Lillian Evelyn Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Lower, Descendants of William Gill

• Lillian Evelyn Chambers was baptized on 15 September 1897 in All Saints, Cornwall. Her parents lived at 2 Lower Brook Street, and her father was a Petty Officer in the Royal Navy.
• She was the daughter of Charles Inceldon Chambers and Lillian Evelyn Toy.

Madelina Louisa Chambers

• Madelina Louisa Chambers was born in 1895 in Brisbane, Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker.
• At the age of 26 years, Madelina Louisa Chambers married James Whamond Annat in 1921 in Queensland. She was a nursing sister.

Maria Jane Chambers

• Maria Jane Chambers was born in 1885 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of William Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth McDowell.
• Maria Jane Chambers and George Hunt appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Crow's Nest. George was a teamster.
  
• At the age of 23 years, Maria Jane Chambers married George Hunt, son of William Hunt and Sarah Carter, in 1908 in Queensland.
• Maria Jane Chambers and George Hunt appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Thornville. George was a teamster.
  
• On 29 July 1969,her husband, George Hunt died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 82.
• Maria Jane Chambers died in 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Mary Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers

• Mary Chambers was born circa 1775.

Mary Georgina Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of John Burgess

• Mary Georgina Chambers was born in 1922 in Hobart, Tasmania. She was the daughter of Thomas Patrick CHAMBERS.
• At the age of 21 years, Mary Georgina Chambers married Colin Watts, son of Byron Jabez (Jabe) Watts and Aleada Mary Burgess, on 20 October 1943 in Wynyard, Tasmania.
• On 31 January 1974,her husband, Colin Watts died at age 50.
• Mary Georgina Chambers died on 5 April 1985 in Hobart, Tasmania.
• Mary Georgina Chambers also went by the name of Judy.

Percival W Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of William Crawford.

• Percival W Chambers died in 1898 in Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales.
• He was born in 1898 in Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales.
• He was the son of Allan Richard Chambers and Roseline (Rose) Johnston.

Raymond Jack Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of William Crawford.

• Raymond Jack Chambers was born circa 1912.
• He was the son of Allan Richard Chambers and Roseline (Rose) Johnston.

Richard Uren Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Lower, Descendants of William Gill

• Richard Uren Chambers's birth was registered in the Cornwall, an unknown place Registration District in the June 1871 Quarter.
• He was the son of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German.
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Richard Uren Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in St Mawes, Cornwall. 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, Richard Uren Chambers was living in the household of George Chambers and Elizabeth Jane German in Smithick Hill, Falmouth, 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.
  
  

Robert Chambers

• Robert Chambers was born in 1894 in Queensland.
• He was the son of Thomas Chambers and Agnes Louisa Shorten.
• Robert Chambers died in 1962 in Brisbane, Queensland.

Ronald Allan Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of William Crawford.

• Ronald Allan Chambers was born in 1894 in Waverly, Sydney, New South Wales.
• He was the son of Allan Richard Chambers and Roseline (Rose) Johnston.
• Ronald Allan Chambers began military service on 22 April 1915 in Liverpool, Sydney. He stated he was born near Woollahra, Cumberland and gave his next of kin as Allan R Chambers of Victoria Street, Goulburn. He was an engineer and joined the Australian Vets Corps. He served in the Middle East.
• Ronald Allan Chambers died of bronchial pneumonia on 18 October 1918 in Ludd, Egypt.
• Ronald was buried in Rameh War Cemetery, Israel.

Rosalyn M J Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of William Crawford.

• Rosalyn M J Chambers was born in 1903 in Lismore, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of Allan Richard Chambers and Roseline (Rose) Johnston.
• At the age of 26 years, Rosalyn M J Chambers married Eugene L O'Neill in 1929 in Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales.

Ruby Isabelle Chambers

• Ruby Isabelle Chambers was born in 1909 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of John Chambers and Marie Grace Pearl Archer Loveday.

Sampson Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones

Sampson Chambers (1826-1870). He was a poor coal miner and the top hat and coat most probably belonged to photograhpy studio.

• Sampson Chambers was born in Bradley, Staffordshire.
• He was christened on 19 March 1826 in Penkridge, Haughton, Staffordshire, England. (Note - Penkridge is south west of Bradley, Bradley is south west of Haughton.)
• He was the son of John Chambers and Prudance Handley.
• At the age of 24 years, 2 months and 1 day, Sampson Chambers married Jane Jones, daughter of John Jones and Ann Unknown, on 20 May 1850 in Birmingham, Bishops Ryder, Warwick, England. Sampson was a labourer at the time of his marriage, he was of full age and lived in Novascotia Street. His father, John Chambers was shown as a labour. He signed with his X mark. Jane was shown as a spinster of full age (even though she was just 17), father John Jones a carpenter. The witnesses were George Bussett who signed with his X mark and Ann Durose. Neither Jane or Ann signed the document.
  
• Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in 123 Pinfold Bank, Bloxwich, Walsall, Staffordshire, England. Sampson was shown as a coal miner, born Bradley, aged 24 and living with his wife Jane, 18, born Bloxwich.
  
  
• Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Church Lane, 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.
  
  
• In 1866, at the time of the birth of his son Sampson Henry Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones lived in Alma Terrace, Bloxwich, Walsall, Staffordshire, England.
• Sampson Chambers was widowed on 24 November 1868 when died Jane died of a strangulated hernia.
  
• On 24 November 1868,his wife, Jane Jones died in Bloxwich, Staffordshire, 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.
• Sampson Chambers died on 3 April 1870 in 2 Court Dartmouth Street, Aston, Warwick, 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.
  
• Sampson was buried on 8 April 1870 in Bloxwich, Walsall, Staffordshire.

Sampson Henry Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones, Descendants of Thomas Jeffery, Descendants of Bernard Lockwood

Sampson Henry Chambers
1866-1938
- taken when he was about 60 years old.

• Sampson Henry Chambers was born on 14 February 1866 in Alma Terrace, Bloxwich, Staffordshire, England.
• He was the son of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones.
• On 24 November 1868,Sampson Henry Chambers's mother, Jane Jones died in Bloxwich, Staffordshire, 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,Sampson Henry Chambers's father, Sampson Chambers died in 2 Court Dartmouth Street, Aston, Warwick, 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, Sampson Henry Chambers was living in the household of Ann Jones and James Taylor in 10 Church Road, Bloxwich, Staffordshire. 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.
  
  
• Sampson and his sisters became orphans when his mother died in 1868 and his father in 1870. He and his sisters Emma and Hariet went to live with James and Ann Taylor. Ann was Jane's sister.
  An extract from a letter from Gert Norman written in about 1990 states " I have heard Dad speak of the times he and Aunt Emma always had to have their meals with the servants in the kitchen ..... he also spoke of his Uncle owning a brewery and when he was very small had to work there instead of going to school, when the inspectors were around he was hid under a vat." The uncle referred to in this letter was not James Taylor as he was an awl blade maker. The children were obviously looked after by a number of family members. Just who the uncle who owned the brewery was is not yet determined.
  
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Sampson Henry Chambers was living in the household of William Kingston and Ellen Chambers in 97 Brace Street, 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.
  
  
• Sampson Henry Chambers immigrated to Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, with William Kingston and Ellen Chambers. 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.
  
• On 6 April 1893 the following article appeared in "The Brisabne Courier". We (Bundaberg Mail) regret to record a fatal accident which occurred about 7 o'clock on Tuesday morning at the Yellow Waterholes, about five miles from town, whereby a man named Peter Thygesen lost his life. The unfortunate circumstance occurred while two men--John Kingston and S. Chamber were tree felling on Thygesen's selection. The deceased was seated on a log, sharpening a saw, when a tree just cut swayed over and struck him on the back of the neck, crushing his head severely. Deceased was 36 years of age, married, leaving a wife and two children of tender years, who lived on a selection recently taken up by him. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, and the brethren will attend his funeral.
  
• Sampson Henry Chambers selected land on 5 March 1894 at Woowoonga Creek, Biggenden, Sampson was issued with a deed of grand for 160 acres of land. Selection No 364. He occupied the land on 8 October 1894 and was required to reside on the land for 5 years from this date in order to gain selection. He was also required to make improvements to the value of 1/7 (one shilling and 7 pence)? per acre.
  The farm was inspected on 16 April 1899. The record shows: " the farm had been occupied continuously by the selector during the whole of the term up to the present date, was occupied by the selector at the time of inspection, about 6 acres are used for growing general produce. the other part of the farm is used for grazing the selector's cattle. Previously inspected several times and always found selector to be in occupation of the farm.
  The land is partly enclosed with 160 rods of fence, which consists of split hardwood posts one rail and palings at 4shillings per rod. Value 32 pound.
  And 30 rods of split hardwood 1 rail fence at 2 shillings per rod. Value 3 pound. 6 acres of scrub cleared and mostly stumped and under cultivation at 3 pound 10 shillings /acre - value 21 pound.
  One hardwood slab house 24x22 feet - value 20 pound
  Stockyard and other out buildings - value 5 pound.
  One small slab barn and little house - vale 7 pound.
  
  Total improvements 88 pound."
  
  Sampson paid 5 pound 16 shilling on 5 March 1894 to become the lessee. This money covered the first year’s rent and the survey fee. He paid 2/6 per acres for the land, a total of 20 pound and with his final payment of the Deed fee of 1pound ten shillings on 11 September 1899 the land was his. He called it "Woodvale Farm."
  
  
• At the age of 29 years, 2 months and 29 days, Sampson Henry Chambers married Edith Mary Jefferis, daughter of Robert Kemp Jefferis and Emily Ann Bright, on 13 May 1895. The marriage took place in the residence of Mrs Jefferis, Electra Street, Bundaberg and the ceremony was performed by the Wesleyan Methodist Minister, Howard Holme Nolan. Sampson is was a 28 year old farmer of Degilbo, Biggenden, born Bloxwich Staffordshire, father Sampson Chambers, coal mining manager, mother Jane Jones. Edith Mary was a 29 year old spinster born Ballarat, Victoria. Father Robert Kemp Jefferis, a draper, mother Emily Ann Bright. Witnesses to the marriage were Arthur and Ann Jefferis.
  
  

  This butter dish was given to Edit and Sampson as a wedding present on 13 May 1895.
• Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1901 and 1918 living at Biggenden. Sampson was listed as a farmer.
  
• Between 23 January 1901 and 7 June 1902 Sampson Henry Chambers was a private in the Queensland Defence Force (Land) and served in the Biggenden Company, QMI. He was discharged as he was "unable to attend owing to nature of civil employment". His particulars of service showed he was a Musketry Marksman, accustomed to horses, of good character. He was thrity six years old, five foot seven inches tall, blue eyes, fair complection and light hair. He was a farmer by trade and lived at Biggenden.
  
• Henry was a active member of the Woowoonga State school Committe. His children attended the school from the time it was built.
  
  

  Woowonga State School and the Committee of which Sampson Chambers was a member.
• In an interview on her 95th birthday Nellie Johannesen, Sam's daughter recalled ""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."
  A plaque with the names of the Woowoonga Church committee on it, was placed in the front alcove of the church when it was moved to Biggenden.
  

  Woowoonga Methodist Church - moved from Mt Perry by the Church Committe of which Sam Chambers was a member. Photo taken c 1910.
  

  The plaque naming the Woowoonga Methodist Church Committe members. It was placed in the entry of the church. The church is now used as a hall and is located next to the Biggenden Church.
• He and Edith Mary Jefferis appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Woowoonga, Biggenden. Sampson was shown as a farmer, and Edith carried out home duties. Their son Bright, a labourer lived with them.
  
• Sampson Henry Chambers and Edith Mary Jefferis appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1934 and 1937 living at Woowoonga, Biggenden.
  
• Sampson Henry Chambers died on 19 March 1938 in "Gooburrum", Bundaberg, Queensland, at age 72. Sampson was staying with his daughter Minnie at the time of his death. His grandson remembers his grandfather had been in bed for weeks, then came to breaksfast unexpectedly one morning. He died that afternoon.
  
• Sampson was buried on 21 March 1938 in Bundaberg General Cemetery.

Sarah Chambers

• Sarah Chambers was born in 1887 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of William Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth McDowell.
• At the age of 22 years, Sarah Chambers married Thomas George Brown, son of Edward (Ned) Brown and Margaret Boden, on 12 April 1909 in Queensland.
• On 15 April 1962,her husband, Thomas George Brown died in Queensland at age 79.
• Sarah Chambers died on 2 March 1967 in Queensland.
• Sarah was buried on 3 March 1967 in Cabarlah Cemetery. CE1-00H-0005.

Sarah Jane Chambers

• Charts: Descendants of Mary Chambers , Descendants of John Jones

• Sarah Jane Chambers was born on 14 December 1856 in Walsall, Staffordshire.
• She was the daughter of Sampson Chambers and Jane Jones.
• Sarah Jane Chambers's birth was registered in the Walsall, Staffordshire Registration District in the December 1856 Quarter.
• Her death was recorded with the Walsall, Staffordshire, Registration District in the June 1857 Quarter.