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Good Morning! This comes form the Cole County Marriage Records.
Anna Liza Chambers m. Wesley Wise May 9, 1870 Book C p392
Dale Otto Chambers m. Frank J Weiler May 18, 1897 Book 3 p292
Elizabeth Chambers m. Ithamus C Lawson Mar 4, 1841 Book A p129
( 2 ) m. Jesse Lay Feb 11, 1858 Book B p151
Emma Chambers m. Bernard Lackamp Jan 29, 1892 Book 2 p300
Estella Chambers m. W. E. Collins Jan 24, 1893 Book 2 p380
Francis A Chambers m. J G Gouge Apr 19, 1883 Book 1 p107
Jane Chambers m. William S Jobe Kam 4, 1852 Book A p304
Margaret Chambers m. Nathaniel Fletcher July 15, 1841 Book A p139
( 2 ) m. Thomas Wiser Apr 21, 1895 Book 3 p104
Martha Chambers m. Martin Lane Oct 26, 1848 Book A p269
Martha Ann Chambers m. Newton McKinney Sept 10, 1863 Book B p272
Martha E. Chambers m. Jasper McKinney Feb 25, 1866 Book C p89
Mary Chambers m. George W. Cowley, of Bates Co. Mo. Jan 27,
1887 Book 1 p381
Mary A. Chambers m. Silas Weaver June 21, 1883 Book 1 p119
Mary Ann Chambers m. Samuel Thorn Aug 23, 1866 Book C p127
Mary Jane Chambers m. Benjamin G. Henly Nov 12, 1848 Book A p272
Mary Sidney Chambers m. Thomas T. Harper Dec 2, 1873 Book D p63
Nancy Chambers m. Jonathan Wells Dec 20, 1838 on file, not
recorded
Nancy J. Chambers m. John C. Garvis May 9, 1867 Book C p201
Nancy Jane Chambers m. William Chambers, Jr. Jan 24, 1860 Book B p206
( 2 ) m. John N. Swearengen July 1, 1877 Book
D p136
Nancy R. Chambers m. Silas E. Weaver Sept 1, 1870 Book C p399
Polly Chambers m. William E. Moad Mar 2, 1848 Book A p260
Rebecca J Chambers m. George M. Wade Nov 18, 1883 Book 1 p149
Rhoida Chambers m. William Wade Sept 9, 1843 Book A p188
Rosana J Chambers m. Charles W. Brown May 5, 1887 Book1 p398 ( dau. of
J. M. Chambers )
Sallie Chambers m. J. M. Durham Sept 3, 1882 Book 1 p66
Sarah Chambers m. Joshua Gouge Mar 30, 1837 Book A p91
( 2 ) m. Asa Harper Dec 15, 1853 Book B p43
Sarah C. Chambers m. George W. Gouge Dec 12, 1869 Book C p364
Sarah E. Chambers m. George H. Boger Feb 22, 1891 Book 2 p231
( 2 ) m. Alfred Preston Dec. 30, 1883 Book 1 p161
Sleter Chambers m. Rowla Johnson Oct 1, 1893 Book 2 p437
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J.L. CHAMBERS, merchant at Aurora Springs, was born in Cole County, Mo. June
3, 1836, and is the 3rd of 15 children born to his parents, WILLIAM & REBECCA
(GOUGE) CHAMBERS. The father was a merchant near Centre Town, Cole Co., Mo.;
was also an extensive farmer, and owned large tracts of land at his death. He
died Mar 6, 1870, and the mother died about 1854. J.L. CHAMBERS was reared to
a business life in his father's store, and although he never attended school
he gathered a good stock of learning from behind the counter. At the age of
21 he engaged as clerk in the drug store of Dr. Matthews, of Jefferson City,
Mo., and then went to Russellville where he started in business for himself by
opening a general store at that place. During this time he married Miss
SEMERIDA BANISTER, of Ohio, and the daughter of JAMES & SUSANNAH (JOHNSON)
BANISTER, who were old settlers of Ohio. In the fall of 1882 Mr. CHAMBERS
built a fine residence in Russellville, discontinued his business in
Russellville, and opened in Aurora Springs in 1887. To his marriage were born
7 children; MINNIE OTIE & ROSETTA (both deceased) , ETTA MAY, ESTELLA, IVY,
DALE, and GRACIE. Mrs. CHAMBERS and ETTA M. are members of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, and Mr. CHAMBERS is a member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is also a
member of the I.O.O.F. lodge at Russellville.
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WHITE SETTLERS: The earliest settlement made within Cole County as now
constituted was that by the Tennessee colony in 1815 - 16, at the mouth of the
Moniteau. The war waged with England to maintain the rights of the young
Republic was won by the soldiers of Tennessee and Kentucky. Lewis and Clarke
had made known throughout the country the beauty of the Missouri region, and
the United States had completed treaties with the original red owners, built
forts for their protection from other warriors, and opened the highway for
immigration. Among the members of the Moniteau part were John Inglish and his
4 sons, Henry McKenney and 3 sons, James Miller and 5 sons, James Fulkerson
and 3 sons, David Young and 3 sons, John Mulkey and 2 sons, DAVE CHAMBERS and
3 SONS, WILLIAM GOOCH and 4 SONS, MARTIN GOOCH and 2 SONS, John Harmon and 1
son, and JOSHUA CHAMBERS and 2 SONS. John Inglish, who built the first brick
house in the county, located just west of the mouth of the Moniteau, and Henry
McKenney, on the opposite side. Judge Ingllish died in 1844, the 1st of the
male pioneers to pass away, and JOSHUA CHAMBERS, the last, in 1878.
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COLE COUNTY: Township 45, Range 13, Section 22 - DAVE CHAMBERS May 25, 1821
Township 45, Range 13, Section 26 - JOHN GOUGE 1830
Prior to 1838; Sec. 26, same as above; JOSHUA CHAMBERS, JAMES CHAMBERS,
LODOWICK MOAD
GEORGE FRESHOUR:
Judge Freshour 1st engaged in merchandising in Boone Co., Mo., remained
there about 6 months, after which he came to Cole Co., Mo.and built a store on
the site where his new dwelling is now standing. He here sold goods until
1860, when he lost about $10,000 in slaves and other property, but be it said
to his credit that Judge Freshour had his will drawn up before the
Emancipation Proclamation, giving his slaves their freedom and $300 in money
at his death. After the war he built a new store and sold goods for a number
of years, after which he retired from active life. He was elected judge of
the county court in 1879, served 2 years, but declined the nomination for the
2nd term. Many years before, upon his 1st appearance in Jefferson City, he
had assisted in excavating dirt from the courthouse site, and afterward sat as
judge within the walls of the same courthouse. He has also filled the
position of justice of the peace for a number of terms, and is one of the
representative men of the county. He was the father of 1 son, William, whose
birth occurred Sept. 16, 1843, and who died Nov 15, 1859. Judge Freshour is a
member of the Masonic fraternity, California Blue Lodge #183, and also the
chapter. In old muster days he was captain of militia and commanded the
mustering companies at several annual musters. He and wife are members of the
Baptist Church. They have reared 4 orphan children, have seen them married,
and are looked upon by them as their prents. All are members of the Baptist
Church. These children are named as follows: John W. Gatliff, Adelia Gatliff,
Myra Sunday, and FRANCES ADELIA CHAMBERS, all of whom received a good common-
school education. FRANCES ADELIA CHAMBERS married GIDEON GOUGE, who is now in
the employ of the Missouri Pacific RR.
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Newton McKinney is a native of Cole Co., Mo., his father, John McKinney,
having come here when a boy of 13yrs from his native state of Tennessee. He
settled in what is now Moniteau Co., removed to Cole Co., and there died in
1886 at the age of 78yrs. He could well remember when there was but one house
near where Jefferson City is now situated, and he and his parents followed the
Indian trail 20 miles west and settled on a farm, which they began clearing
and which remained in the possession of the family until about 20yrs ago.
John McKinney married Miss Juda Landrum, who came with her widowed mother from
Tennessee, and their union was blesssed in the birth of 5 sons and daughters.
Lina married Henry N Gough, who died at the age of 40, leaving 4 children, 3
of whom survive; James Henry resides on a farm near the old homestead and is
the father of 1 child, Jasper, a merchant of Aurora, Mo., is the father of 6
childre; Lewis A is a hack driver, and is now at work at the insane asylum at
Nevada, Mo.,and John William farms near Centre Town and is the father of 4
children. Neewton McKinney lived with his parents until 16yrs of age, then
began farming for himself, and was married when he was 23yrs of age to Miss
MARTHA A. CHAMBERS a daughter of WILLIAM CHAMBERS who was a merchant and the
owner of 1,400 acres of land in Cole County. Mr McKinney and his wife became
the parents of 4 children, only 2 of whom are living, the other 2 having died
in infancy; MARY ELIZABETH, his eldest daughter is the wife of ADDISON N.
WILHITE, the mother of 1 child, FLAVIUS CLEVELAND, and is keeping house for
her father, her mother having died June 23, 1888; MORDECAI N. also resides
with his father, but expects to enter college soon. Mr. McKinney owns 114
acres of good land, well improved, and is one of the honest men of the county.
He is a Democrat in politics, and in his religious views is a member of the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in which faith his wife died.
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HOLT; - TIMOTHY HOLT, of Halifax Co., Va. married ELIZABETH CHAMBERS, and they
had; ABNER, HIRAM, ROBERT, JOHN, WILLIAM, LUCY E., ELIZABETH, JANE, and ANN.
Abner married Elizabeth Brooks, of Va., and settled in Callaway Co., Mo. in
1819. They had - Timothy, James, Robert, John, William P., Hiram, Abner Jr.,
Elijah, Susan, and Elizabeth C. Hiram, son of Timothy Holt, Sr. was married
twice, his 1st wife being Jane Stanfield, and his 2nd her sister Nancy. He
settled in Callaway Co., Mo. in 1826. His children were - Ann, William,
Abner, Elizabeth, Jane, Emeline, Mary, Margaret, Lucy, Hiram Jr., and Ashley.
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Edwin Johnson was born in Leicestershire, England in 1850, and is a son of
Robert Johnson. He attended the free schools of England previous to coming to
America and also gave considerable aid to his father on the farm. After
coming to the United States he remained with his father until 1874, then began
the battle of life for himself, and after his marriage in 1874 to Miss Josie
Harper, he located on his present farm of 120 acres. He has made valuable
improvements sinse his purchase in the way of buildings, and has also set out
a large orchard. He has always taken considerable interest in politics, and
supports the principles of the Republican party. He is secretary of the
Agricultural Wheel, # 1517 and has always been among the first to aid
enterprises for the public good. He is an Episcopalian, and he and wife are
the parents of the following family; Robert Asa, Sarah Alice. Arthur, Lou,
William E., Mary, and John. The oldest ones are attending school. Mrs
Johnson was born in Cole Co., Mo. and is a daughter of ASA T. HARPER and SARAH
( CHAMBERS ) HARPER. ASA T. HARPER was born in Callaway Co., Mo., and SARAH (
CHAMBERS ) HARPER in Cole Co., Mo. The father afterward lived in Cole Co.,
but later moved to Henry Co., in 1879 where he died in Nov. 1884. During his
early life he was a stage-driver. The mother is still living and resides in
Henry Co.
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