Delana Franceayna (Rogers) Chambers 1857-1923
Categories: First Generation Milton, King's Daughters, Order of Eastern Star, Rev. Henry N. Jordan Officiating, Section 28 Milton Township, The Sabbath Recorder Obituary
"The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 94, No 24, p 768, June 11, 1923.
Delana Franceayna Rogers Chambers was a daughter of Deacon Lester T. and Sarah Melissa Coon Rogers. She was born in the township of Milton, Rock county, Wis., October 9, 1857, and died at her late home in Milton Junction, May 22, 1923.
She was a direct descendant from that group of the Rogers family who early settled in or about Waterford, Conn. Her father was an influential citizen in the township of Milton and was a staunch supporter and deacon of the Rock River Seventh Day Baptist Church.
On May 10, 1905, she was united in marriage to Stewart C. Chambers. They began their home in Milton Junction, happy in their wedded life, and in the esteem and friendship of their neighbors and townsmen.
Mrs. Chambers, in her girlhood was baptized into the fellowship of the Rock River church. On coming to Milton Junction to make her home she transferred to the church of her faith located there. She was a loyal interested member, interested in Christian activities. She belonged to the Ladies' Aid Society. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the King's Daughters.
By her death, her husband is bereft of a devoted, loving wife, the church has lost a loyal supporter, and her acquaintances a genial friend.
Besides her husband she is survived by a brother, Dr. B. Westcott Rogers, of Springfield, Mo., a niece and grandniece, Mrs. Mabel Godshaw, and daughter Elizabeth, of Chicago, and an own cousin, Mrs. W. H. Greenman, of Milton Junction. H. N. J

Census: 1880 Milton Junction, Rock Co., Wisconsin: age 22, Selana F.