Chambers Family, from 3rd great grandson of Aaron G. Chambers
I collected this information several years ago, had looked at the census records and had
documentation, but my papers are not all together right now. You should be able to look
all these census records up by the dates and locations I have given.
Before 1820, this is one theory I have on where this family came from. From 1850 on, the
info is this family. If anyone has more info that would clarify anything, that would be
appreciated. Had to retype this. Have lost some info.
1781Aaron Chambers #1 born in Virginia. This may not be right. Because Aaron Chambers #2
later named a son Edmund, Aaron #1 could have been the possible son of another Edmund
Chambers who was around the Wilkes Co, NC area around this time.
About 1800Aaron Chambers #2 born, probably Virginia
1810Aaron Chambers #1 and 2 in Jefferson, Charles, Virginia census (Later this was in
West Virginia)
1818Aaron Chambers #1 married to Lois Porter
1819? Aaron Chambers #1 dies, widowing Lois
1820 Wilkes Co. NC census. Aaron Chambers #2, I believe
1male, 16-26, the younger Aaron Chambers
1 female, 26-45, , my belief is that this would be the widow of the older Aaron Chambers,
Lois, at the upper limit of this age division.
1822Aaron Chambers #2 married to Mary Polly Dowell.
1825--Aaron G. Chambers born to Aaron #2 and Mary in NC.
1826 or 1827Aaron Chambers #2 moves family to Kentucky.
1827Hugh B. Chambers born to Aaron#2 and Mary in Kentucky, date and place according to
the 1860, 1870, and 1880 Bates Co. MO censuses.
1830Jeremiah Chambers born to Aaron #2 and Mary in Kentucky or Indiana. There is an Aaron
Chambers in 1830 in Kentucky, but not in Indiana.
1832--Edmund or Edward born to Aaron #2 and Mary in Indiana. I believe this is likely the
Edmund Chambers in Salisbury, Menard, IL in 1860. I have that info later.
1836James Alexander Chambers , born Indiana
1840William Chambers, born IN
1840Henry Township, Henry CO. IN census there is an Aaron Chambers and family. The
numbers and ages are close on his family. I dont see any other Aaron Chambers in Indiana
at the time.
1841Noah Chambers born IN to Aaron #2 and Mary
1846Louisa Chambers born IN to Aaron #2 and Mary
Aaron #2 died in Sangamon co. IL in 1845, apparently while Mary was pregnant with Louisa.
Between then and 1849, Aaron G. Chambers was married to Catherine Gibson.
1850Polly Chambers, age 57, born in NC, in the Sangamon Co. IL census with:
Jeremiah, 20, born IN
Edmond/Edward 18, IN
James, 14, IN
William, 10, IN
Noah, 9, IN
Louisa, 4, IN
1851Aaron G. Chambers married to Nancy Caldwell
1853Aaron G. Chambers married to Sarah Jane Clark in Monroe co. Iowa.
1856Boone, Webster co, IA census
Hugh B. Chambers, 28
Ursilla Downing, 32, not married until Dec. 1856 to Hugh Chambers
Isabel Chambers, 3
James H. Chambers, infant
Alexander Downing, 13
Elijah Downing, 5
Robert Downing, 4
Ursula Downing was married to Robert Downing, SR and in 1850 living in Iowa. Elijah was
born in 1849 in Iowa City. Robert Downing died out hunting in the winter of 1852/53 in
Northern Iowa. He was caught in a snowstorm, and his remains were found a couple of
seasons later. Ursula Downing may have died shortly after the 1856 census. I can find
nothing on her or James H. Chambers after 1856, unless this James Chambers is the one in
the 1880 Sarcoxie, Jasper, MO census living in the same town as Noah Chambers who would
then have been his uncle. He is not listed with Hugh in 1860 at age 4, or in 1870 at age
14. If she didn't die then and the James Chambers in Jasper Co. was her son, she took
off with him somewhere and her other Downing children were scattered between 1856 and
1860. She was possibly working in a home in Omaha, NE as a maid where the family's
last name was Carr . I'm not sure which census that was in and I could never
positively connect it as being the same pe!
rson. I had tried once to find people related to that Carr family with no success.
1857- Dec 21- Noah Chambers and Polly Ann Dowell married in Polk co. MO
1860Village, Van Buren, Iowa census
Aaron Chambers, age 37, shoemaker, SC (should be NC)
Sarah, age 26, IN
Louisa, (Aaron G.s sister), age 13, IL
Nancey C. age 5, IA
Lucy E., age 4, IA
Josephene, age 2, IA
John Morrow, age 16, laborer, born Ireland
Sarah Kirkham, age 12, IA (relative of Sarah Clark Chambers? or domestic help)
1860 Bates co. MO
H.B. Chambers, age 32, wagon maker, KY
Lucinda, age 24, IN. (Believe she was born to Henry Hunter 1836, mothers maiden name was
Dowell.
Rosa Magee, age 8, MO
Isabell, age 7, IL
Albert, 9 months old, MO
1860 Marion, Polk co. MO
Jeremiah Chambers, age 30, IN
Ellen, age 25, IN
Christopher, age 3, MO
Elijah Downing, age 13, IA (ran away shortly after, later married Aaron G. Chambers
daughter Josephine.)
Nearly unintelligible name, I thought it was Sarah Chambers age 65 (might be 55)(see notes
on Thomas Mitchell below), others say it is Sarah Canterberry, born NC. I am convinced the
last four letters are bers on the census. She is the right age for Mary Polly Chambers,
Jeremiahs mother.
Nancy Dowell, age 45, NC blind. If the name above is Mary or Polly chambers 2 Dowells are
in this household, Jeremiahs mother and possibly a cousin.
Thomas Mitchell, age 15, MO (in 1850 Nancy Dowell lived in Elijah Mitchell household along
with sisters Sarah (age 43-45) Dowell, and Jane (Dowell) Mitchell. Now Nancy Dowell and
Thomas Mitchell (her step nephew) are both living in Jeremiah Chambers household. The
census record indicates Jeremiah Chambers was running the poor farm.
Anthony, no last name, age 102, black, TX or TN.
1860Salisbury, Menard, IL census. I can find Edmund no where after this census, and would
like to find verification that this is the Edmund from this family.
Edmund Chambers, 25, farmer, KY
Alcy, 24, IL
William H., 5, IL
Nancy E, 2, IA
Male Chambers, 2 months, IL
1860, Marion, Polk co., MO
Noah Chambers, 19, farmer, IL
Mary, 19, IN
1862James Alexander Chambers moved to Kansas. One of his children was born in Bates co.
MO after moving to Kansas. He died in 1909 in Greenwood co. KS, the same year as Aaron G.
Chambers died.
I am missing some info. I know Aaron G. Chambers was in Norton co. KS. I believe that was
in 1880, and he was listed as a physician. 1900 I believe he was in Leavenworth, KS listed
as a cobbler again, and was living in a Veterans home.
Somewhere, I had gotten the following info on Aaron G. Chambers that he enlisted in Co. H
First Iowa Volunteer Cavalry, b. NC. Enlisted from Albia, Monroe co. Iowa. June 13, 1861,
Discharged for disability. Feb. 6, 1862
I had seen some info for James Alexander Chambers that he served as a Sergeant in Co. C,
12th Kansas Infantry. I have also seen something that said Noah and Hugh both served. I
cant find Edmund or Jeremiah after the Civil War.
1870Aaron G. Chambers was in McDonald co. MO. I have lost that info. Elijah Downing and
Josephine Chambers were married there about that time.
1870 Spruce, Bates co. MO
Hugh Chambers, age 42, blacksmith, KY
Lucinda, age 33, IN
Isabell, age 16, IL
Albert, age 10, MO
Mary, age 8, MO
Nancy Dowell, age 56, NC, blind
1880, Deep Waters, Bates co. MO
Hugh Chambers, age 53, farmer, KY, father NC, mother NC
Lucinda, age 43, IN, IN, IN
Albert, 20, MO, KY, IN
Robert, 8, MO, KY, IN
Julia, 3, MO, KY, IN
Charles, 5 months, MO, KY, IN
1880 Sarcoxie, Jasper, MO I am not sure who this James Chambers is. He is living in the
same town as Noah, and also in close proximity to Hugh Chambers at the time. Just realized
he is the right age to have been Hugh Chambers infant son, James, in the 1856 census, who
disappeared along with Ursula Downing Chambers by 1860.
James Chambers , 24, farmer, IL, NC, KS (Ursula was not born in KS, but the family
traditions we got passed down from Elijah Downing, who would have been this James Chambers
possible half-brother were sketchy at best.)
Cathaline, 27, IL, TN, KS
John, 1, MO, IL,IL
1880, Sarcoxie, Jasper, MO
Noah Chambers, 40, blacksmith, IL,NC,NC
Mary, 39, IN,IN,IN
Albert, 18, IL,IN,IN
Rosabell, 10, MO,IN,IN
Nora, 2, KS, IN,IN
1900 Spruce, Bates, MO
Hugh Chambers, 72, KY, NC,NC
Lucinda, 63, IN,IN, IN
Charlie C, 20, MO
Charles A. Walker, 6, grandson, MO, NC, MO
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