Hi:
The parents of John Benjamin Chambliss b 1898 were William J Chambliss and
his second wife Dinka Huey.
William J Chambliss Sr b 11 Sep 1846 Bibb County, Georgia d 16 May 1913
Forest, West Carroll, Louisiana and
Mary Evelyn Neal b 28 Oct 1848 Panola County, Texas d 1899 Winn Parish,
Louisiana.
They were married 20 Nov 1867 in Panola County, Texas. From this marriage
their were eleven children:
Emmerrette A b 12 Feb 1867
Twins b 12 Aug 1870
Arthur F b 3 Sep 1871, d 14 Jul 1873
Mary Amanda b 23 Sep 1873, d 21 Nov 1938
Lylian b 17 Mar 1875, d 20 Jun 1880
Nola b 24 Sep 1878
Daisy b 25 Sep 1879
William J Jr b 14 Oct 1881
Columbus Neal b 24 Sep 1883 d 27 Sep 1905
Henry Jones b 6 Jun 1886, d 3 Dec 1959
Horis Key b 19 Aug 1889
William J Chambliss married 2nd Dinka Huey b 6 Dec 1883 d 15 Feb 1905.
Marriage date and place unknown to me. They had four children:
Clarence b 1 Feb 1893
Felton Baskin b 15 Feb 1895
John Benjamin b 4 Dec 1898
Walter Mason b 30 Jun 1901, d 25 Dec 1966
Here are some of my source notes:
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Marriage License #307 issued Panola Co., TX to W. J. Chambliss and Mary E.
Neal on November 18, 1867. Married on November 20, 1867 by H. Fylar County
Judge.
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1870 Panola County, TX Census -
Chambliss Wm. 23 M W farmer Ga
Chambliss Mary 21 F W Keeping house Ga.,
Chambliss Emeret 1 F W Tx.
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1880 US Census, Winn Parish, Louisiana (pp. 61-80)
Chambless, William,....w.m.32,...Head, m,...Ga.Ga.Ga., Miller,
Chambless, Mary E.,....w.f.30,.....Wife, m,....Ga.Ga.Ga., Keepinghouse,
Chambless, Emmarett, A.,...w.f.10,..Dau.. TX.Ga.Ga., At School, Chambless,
Mary A.,....w.f.7,. .. Dau.,. Tx.Ga.Ga., At School, Chambless,
Lillion,.....w.f.5,.... .Dau.,...Tx.Ga.Ga.,
Chambless, Nora,.....w.f.2,..... Dau.,... Tx.Ga.Ga.,
Chambless, Daisie,. w.f.8/12, Dau.,. La.Ga.Ga.
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In looking over my information it looks like some of the dates must be
incorrect. If Dinka Huey was born in 1883 I doubt she would be the mother of
Clarence, Felton or even John. Another date that doesn't seem to fit is the
death date of Mary Evelyn in 1899. I guess it is possible there was a
divorce but it's unlikely.
Any additions or corrections will be appreciated.
Julie, would you providing me with information on your family lineage from
John Benjamin to the present? Thanks.
Hope this is helpful in your search.
Best regards,
Karen Chambliss
Petaluma, California