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Mary Jane Chambers 1842 – 1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1842

Birth Location: , Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 18 Jan 1929

Death Location: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Chambers

Mother: Mary Whitehead

Spouse(s): David Forbes

Children(s): John Forbes

The story of Mary Jane Chambers began in 1842 in , Tennessee, United States. In 1920, Mary Jane Chambers resided in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA. In 1929, Mary Jane Chambers resided in Honeycutt, N.C.. Mary Jane Chambers married David Forbes, and had children including John Wesley Forbes. Mary Jane Chambers passed away in 1929 in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Jane Chambers began in 1842 in , Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1920, Mary Jane Chambers resided in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1929, Mary Jane Chambers resided in Honeycutt, N.C..
  • Mary Jane Chambers married David Forbes, and had children including John Wesley Forbes.
  • Mary Jane Chambers passed away in 1929 in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Chambers
1830 – 1910
Birth Location: Hampton, Carter, TN
JC
Mary Whitehead
1824 – 1880
Birth Location: Hampton, Carter, Tennessee, United States
MW

Spouses(s)

David Forbes
1853 – 1930
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
DF

Children(s)

John Forbes
1873 – 1963
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
JF

Mary Chambers's Ancestors

Self
Mary Chambers
1842 – 1929
Birth Place: , Tennessee, United States
Parents
John Chambers
1830 – 1910
Hampton, Carter, TN
Mary (Polly) Whitehead
1824 – 1880
Hampton, Carter, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
James ("Tiger" "Jim") Whitehead
1819 – 1905
Carter, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Chambers's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Jane) Chambers (1842 – 18 Jan 1929) m. David Forbes (11 Nov 1853 – 19 Sep 1930)
  1. 1. John (Wesley) Forbes (21 January 1873 – 7 March 1963) m. Evaline (Cynthia) Moffitt (17 May 1884 – 29 September 1980)
    1. 1. William Forbes (1905 – )
    2. 2. Robert Forbes (1908 – 15 January 1982)
    3. 3. James Forbes (1910 – )
    4. 4. Bernie Forbes (1913 – 27 April 2006) m. Gladas Honeycutt m. Bessie (Gene Gardner) Forbes
      1. 1. Margie Forbes ( – 9 Apr 1937)
      2. 2. Edna Adams
      3. 3. Bue-lah Chester
      4. 4. Wilma (J.) Karst
      5. 5. Burnie Forbos
      6. 6. Dixie Cristofaro
    5. 5. David Forbes (1915 – 13 October 1999) m. Myrtle Whitson (abt 1914 – )
    6. 6. Edith (Arline) Harrell (29 March 1917 – 20 June 2001)
    7. 7. Warren Forbes (1921 – 6 November 2013)
    8. 8. Arvil (Lee) Forbes (2 Dec 1923 – 15 Feb 1991) m. Eva (Nell) Osborne (20 Jul 1932 – 12/4/1989)
      1. 1. Barbara (Ann) Forbes (26 Apr 1959 – 28 Jul 2023) m. Duane (Scott) Noel (11/22/58 – )
        1. 1. Shannon (Marie) Noel (01/21/1982 – ) m. Joel Barger (19 Sep 1978 – )
        2. 2. Brian (Scott) Noel
      2. 2. Arvil (L.) Forbes
      3. 3. Frank (C.) Forbes
      4. 4. James (L.) Forbes
      5. 5. Paul (D.) Forbes

Mary Chambers's Timeline

5 Records

1842
1842
Birth of Mary Jane Chambers in , Tennessee, United States
, Tennessee, United States
1920
1920
Age 78
Mary Jane Chambers resided here in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1929
18 Jan 1929
Age 87
Mary Jane Chambers resided here in Honeycutt, N.C.
Honeycutt, N.C.
1929
18 Jan 1929
Age 87
Death of Mary Jane Chambers in Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
1929
20 Jan 1929
Age 87
Burial of Mary Jane Chambers in Buladean, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Buladean, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1842
    Event Place: , Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1311; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 188
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1311; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 188

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1929
    Event Place: Honeycutt, N.C.
    Record Source: North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1929
    Event Place: Red Hill, Mitchell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1929
    Event Place: Buladean, Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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