YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Franklin CHAMBERS 1889–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jan 1889

Birth Location: Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 11 Sep 1974

Death Location: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA

Father: John CHAMBERS

Mother: Sarah Chambers

Spouse(s): Margaret Chambers

Children(s): Cleo Fox

The story of William Franklin CHAMBERS began in 1889 in Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA. In 1900, William Franklin CHAMBERS resided in Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA. In 1917, William Franklin CHAMBERS resided in Chilton County, Alabama, USA. William Franklin CHAMBERS married Margaret Lucinda Adams Chambers, and had children including Cleo L Chambers Fox. William Franklin CHAMBERS passed away in 1974 in Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for William CHAMBERS
WC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Franklin CHAMBERS began in 1889 in Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, William Franklin CHAMBERS resided in Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1917, William Franklin CHAMBERS resided in Chilton County, Alabama, USA.
  • William Franklin CHAMBERS married Margaret Lucinda Adams Chambers, and had children including Cleo L Chambers Fox.
  • William Franklin CHAMBERS passed away in 1974 in Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John CHAMBERS
1861–1936
Birth Location: Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
JC
Sarah Chambers
1862–1910
Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
SC

Spouses(s)

Margaret Chambers
1887–1961
Birth Location: Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
MC

Children(s)

Cleo Fox
1925–2018
Birth Location: Hopkins, Ware, Georgia, USA
CF

William CHAMBERS's Ancestors

Self
William CHAMBERS
1889–1974
Birth Place: Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
Parents
John Wesley CHAMBERS
1861–1936
Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
Sarah (Lafayette FULLER) Chambers
1862–1910
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William CHAMBERS's Descendants

1.
WC
William (Franklin) CHAMBERS (4 Jan 1889–11 Sep 1974) m. Margaret (Lucinda ADAMS) Chambers (12 Aug 1887–31 Oct 1961)
  1. 1. Cleo (L CHAMBERS) Fox 1925–2018 m. Clyde (LaVance) FOX 1924–2007

William CHAMBERS's Timeline

9 Records

1889
4 Jan 1889
Birth of William Franklin CHAMBERS in Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
William Franklin CHAMBERS resided here in Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
William Franklin CHAMBERS resided here in Chilton County, Alabama, USA
Chilton County, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
William Franklin CHAMBERS resided here in Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
William Franklin CHAMBERS resided here in Jones, McIntosh, Georgia, USA
Jones, McIntosh, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
William Franklin CHAMBERS resided here in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1940
1940
Age 51
William Franklin CHAMBERS resided here in Verdier, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Verdier, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 61
William Franklin CHAMBERS resided here in Verdier, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Verdier, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1974
11 Sep 1974
Age 85
Death of William Franklin CHAMBERS in Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Chilton County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Verdier, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: 3859; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 15-27

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Maplesville, Chilton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Chilton County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Chilton County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waycross, Ware, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jones, McIntosh, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Verdier, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Verdier, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Verdier, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: 3859; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 15-27

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1974
    Event Place: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Walterboro, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for William CHAMBERS

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE