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Willis Wilson Chambers 1852–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1852

Birth Location: Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: Aft. 1890

Death Location: USA

Father: John Chambers

Mother: Anna Bowden

Spouse(s): Sarah Morris

Children(s): Lola Chambers, Kate Chambers, James Chambers, Lela Chambers, Joseph Chambers, L. Chambers

In 1852, Willis Wilson Chambers entered the world in Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA, born to John Chambers And Anna Bowden. In 1860, Willis Wilson Chambers resided in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Willis Wilson Chambers resided in District 5, Wayne, Tennessee, USA. Willis Wilson Chambers married Sarah W Morris, and had children including James Arthur Chambers, Joseph Edward Chambers, Kate Warren Chambers, L G Chambers, Lela A Chambers, Lola Chambers. Willis Wilson Chambers passed away in 1890 in USA.

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Biography

  • In 1852, Willis Wilson Chambers entered the world in Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA, born to John Chambers And Anna Bowden.
  • In 1860, Willis Wilson Chambers resided in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Willis Wilson Chambers resided in District 5, Wayne, Tennessee, USA.
  • Willis Wilson Chambers married Sarah W Morris, and had children including James Arthur Chambers, Joseph Edward Chambers, Kate Warren Chambers, L G Chambers, Lela A Chambers, Lola Chambers.
  • Willis Wilson Chambers passed away in 1890 in USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Chambers's Ancestors

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Willis Chambers
1852–1890
Birth Place: Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Chambers
1808–1892
North Carolina, USA
Anna Bowden
1809–1880
Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
John (S.) Bowden
1777–1865
North Carolina, USA
Anna Blackburn
1784–1849
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Bowden
1742–1834
Martha Smith
1755–1836
Samuel Blackburn
1759–1835
Ann Matthews
1761–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Bowdoin
1720–1774
Elizabeth Travis
1726–1810
Hugh Smith
1729–1781
Jane Barker
1728–1800
Benjamin Blackburn
1713–1791
Mary Dukes
1721–1791

Willis Chambers's Descendants

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Willis (Wilson) Chambers (1852–Aft. 1890) m. Sarah (W.) Morris (3 Sep 1856–Aft. 1900)
  1. 1. Lola Chambers 1882–1908
  2. 2. Kate (Warren) Chambers 1888–1914 m. Charles (Wesley) Lynch 1881–1960
  3. 3. James (Arthur) Chambers 1880–1952 m. Clara Young 1883–1907 m. Icy (M) Clay 1888–1932
    1. 1. Ruby (Wesley) Chambers 1905–1954
    2. 2. Baby (Boy) Chambers 1917–1917
    3. 3. Lonnie (Bernice) Chambers 1910–1984 m. James (Alver) Adams 1906–1969
      1. 1. Rex (Alton) Adams 1932–2015
      2. 2. Louise (Elizabeth) Adams 1933–2006 m. Joe (Raymond) Hopper 1930–1977
      3. 3. Mary (Nell) Adams 1943–2007
      4. 4. Otis (Elmer) Adams 1929–1988
      5. 5. James (Everett) Adams 1927–2006 m. Mary (Juanita) Montgomery 1929–2015
      6. 6. Nona (Mae) Adams 1935–2024
    4. 4. Howard (Clay) Chambers 1913–1929
    5. 5. Lillie (Mae) Chambers 1912–1977
    6. 6. Leeman (Carl) Chambers 1920–2002
    7. 7. Madgie (Marie) Chambers 1921–2016
    8. 8. Wilma (Faye) Chambers 1924–2013 m. Washington (Haywood) Powers 1927–2009 m. Millard (Austin) Blount 1923–1998
  4. 4. Lela (A.) Chambers 1875–1908
  5. 5. Joseph (Edward) Chambers 1885–1936
  6. 6. L. (G.) Chambers 1878–1900

Willis Chambers's Timeline

4 Records

1852
1852
Birth of Willis Wilson Chambers in Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 8
Willis Wilson Chambers resided here in District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
Willis Wilson Chambers resided here in District 5, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1890
Aft. 1890
Age 38
Death of Willis Wilson Chambers in USA
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 47d; Enumeration District: 165
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1260; Page: 441; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, Palo Alto, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 7, Lawrence, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1260; Page: 441; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 5, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 5, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 47d; Enumeration District: 165

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1890
    Event Place: USA

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