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Salem Pioneer Cemetery ~ William J. Chambers
~ part of the Marion County Pioneer Cemeteries of Oregon
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William J. Chambers
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| LAST NAME: Chambers
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FIRST NAME: William
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MIDDLE NAME: J.
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MILITARY: Civil War - 29th Ohio Volunteers
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| BORN: 13 Feb 1819
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DIED: 18 Mar 1898
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BURIED: 20 Mar 1898
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OCCUPATION: Laborer
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| BIRTH PLACE: Cayuhoga Co., New York
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| DEATH PLACE: Marion Co., Oregon
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1860 OH CENSUS - William Chambers, age 40, occupation laborer, b. New York, is enumerated with wife Dorcas, age 30, b. Pennsylvania, along with John, age 13, b. Pennsylvania, Robert, age 11, b. Pennsylvania, James, age 10, b. Pennsylvania, Joseph, age 8, b. Pennsylvania, Pollie, age 6, b. Pennsylvania, and Starr, age 3, b. Pennsylvania.
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DEATH CERTIFICATE:
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OBITUARY:
CHAMBERS – At the home of his son, Robert Chambers, about three miles south of Salem, Friday, March 18, 1898, William J. Chambers, aged 79 years, 1 month and five days, of paralysis.
Deceased was born in Cayuhoga county, New York, and belonged to the 19th [29th] Ohio volunteers, serving his country for three years in the late rebellion.
Mr. Chambers came to Oregon in 1890 and has since made his home with his son, south of the city. He is the father of six children, three of whom have preceded him to the grave. The three surviving children are: Robert Chambers, of this county; Starr C. Chambers and Mrs. Polly A. McCabe, of Ackron county, Ohio.
Deceased has two brothers residing in this state and was the uncle of Wm. Chambers, of Portland.
Funeral services will be conducted at the residence at 1 p.m. Sunday, Rev. G. W. Grannis officiating. The remains will be given burial in Rural cemetery.
Daily Capital Journal 18 Mar 1898, 4:6
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INSCRIPTION:
W. J. Chambers
Born
Feb. 13, 1810
Died
Mar. 18, 1898
Co. C 29th Ohio
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1860 OH CENSUS (Trumbull Co., Gustavus, FA #489)
DCJ 18 Mar 1898, 4:6
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