JAMES CHAMBERS

    James Chambers, a farmer, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, August 29, 1828. His parents were John and Elizabeth Chambers, natives of Ireland, who emigrated to America about the year 1801, and for a short period located in Pennsylvania. They subsequently came to Fairfield County, Ohio, where they settled and remained until their decease. Of their family of five children four are now living, viz.: James, Alexander, John and William. On November 80, 1852, in Hocking County-formerly Fairfield County - he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Brown. She was a daughter of John and Mary A. Brown, of Hocking County. To them were born fourteen children, twelve of whom are now living, viz.: George A., Emma A., Mary L., Viola C, Ida E., Inez L., Myrta E., John W., Edward F., Edwin F., Oliver L. and Edith A. In 1859, with his family, Mr. Chambers came from Hocking to Union County and located in Claibourne Township until the spring of 1869, at which time he came to Jackson Township and settled where he now resides. He is the owner of 100 acres of tillable land, and an ardent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.