Chambless - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John Chambless b 1855 FL, son of Frederick, bro of Indiana, Smith Co TX

Fran_Bolton — 2009-10-29 04:02:48Z

Tony, email me, and I'll give you census, etc on Frederick:
jfrbol@aol.com

Re: John Chambless b 1855 FL, son of Frederick, bro of Indiana, Smith Co TX

twcham — 2009-10-28 23:38:03Z

Don't know if I have any information that will help, but Hugh Chambless is my great-grandfather. I am looking for information on Fredrick Chambless. Maybe we can help each other. John was married to Bettie. I have her last name but can't recall off the top of my head.

Tony Chambless

Chambless Chronicles

susanchambless — 2009-10-04 18:20:38Z

Posted here:
http://www.gausschildren.org/genwiki/index.php/Category:Cham...

Susan Chambless

Re: name origin

campbell2222 — 2009-08-13 01:40:32Z

mimi, your post is several years old but I am researching my Chambless line and ran across this so I'm taking a chance that you may get this...my g grandfather had a sister Daisy Chambless Tharpe. He also had a another sister Sara and two brothers from the Bibb Co. area. I have uncovered a little info.

Libba Maud Chambles

jennrich23 — 2009-08-03 20:12:59Z

I have found a tin type photo in my family things that is labeled Libba Maud Chambles, as best I can tell. Could be a relative of the Foust or Holland families from Tennessee/Kentucky area. I do not recognize the name and wondered if anyone else does. Thanks.

Re: Chambless Family of Madison County, Alabama

buckshot33football — 2009-07-30 04:56:23Z

I believe I can help you toward gaining info concerning Stephen Chambliss and his sister Nancy. Nancy Chambliss was one of my ggg grandmothers. She, her brother Stephen, and 3-4 other siblings were born near the Pee Dee River, Dovesville area, in Darlington Co., AL. Their parents were Virginians. They were John Chambliss and Lucy Rochelle Williams. John's first wife had died. Around 1800, 3-4 Chambliss brothers moved to the Huntsville, AL area. My ggg grandfather, John Roark, Jr. (1773, NC or VA) m. Nancy Chambliss. Don't know if they met in SC or Alabama. They had seven children. The first one, William M. Roark was born in old Smith Co., TN in 1803 when Smith Co. was huge.
Next were Frances C., my gg grandfather Russel, Napoleon B., Lucinda, John "A.J", and Katherine "Kit". Frances was m to Whitnel S. Randolph, stayed when John moved five of his children to Coahuila y Tejas during the fall of 1834.
Lucinda stayed w/Frances and her family, but John, his wife Nancy Chambliss, and five children made the trip. In early 1836, Napoleon B. died. Nancy Chambliss Roark died in 1837.
William M., Russel, and John "A.J." served in the Texas Militia in the fight for Texas Independence.
Stephen Chambliss did very well financially in Madison Co., AAL. He raised several children by himself. His wife, who he m. in 1810 Amy Ann McCartney died when Stephen, Jr. was young. I have a lot more concerning this family since it is my line. Would like to hear from you.
Doug Roark - dougroark@att.net

Re: John T. CHAMBLESS 1860 - Marion Co., GA

Jo_McPhail — 2009-02-10 14:26:34Z

Yes, this looks to be the same family. Please contact me directly.

Re: John T. CHAMBLESS 1860 - Marion Co., GA

tammicsharpe — 2009-02-10 00:38:18Z

I have a John T. Chambless born in Marion Co. 21 aug, 1826 with a brother Henry Baldwin Chambless born Marion Co. 20 Feb 1829. Henry Married Augusta J. Roquemore 1868 in Panola Co., TX. John T. Chambless died 9 sept 1862 in Cedar Run, Virginia during the Civil War.

Maybe the same family?

Re: Research

crismegirl — 2008-09-20 02:49:11Z

Hi Mary,
My name is Christy Chambless. Ray Chambless is my Grandfather and I just wanted to say, "Hello".
I am Mike's daughter and was just searching my surname. I knew you had done so much researching on the Chambless name over the years. I just wanted to tell you how much we all appreciate your efforts. You are amazing!
Lots of Love,
Christy Chambless Lewis

John T. CHAMBLESS 1860 - Marion Co., GA

Jo_McPhail — 2008-04-05 23:45:02Z

Looking for info on John T. Chambless who appeared on 1860 Marion Co., GA census, Redbone Dist., p. 309 age 31 b. GA and brother Henry B. Chambless age 29.

Any help appreciated.

Re: Grady Golden Chambless

mrbillsdog — 2008-03-21 22:32:20Z

Nathan Chambless and Matilda (Ables) were my great great grandparents. Matilda's grave is in the cemetery behind Pisgah Church, out Route #1 from Winfield, Alabama near the new I-78 interstate. Her stone reads "Matilda R. wife of Nathan Chambless". His grave, if there, is unmarked.
His son William Andrew Chambless is buried there by his wife Susan (Trotter). I have her picture.
His son Grady Golden Chambless is buried there by his wife Sallie Mae (Ables).
My father and mother, William Grady Chambless and Nelta Jean (Trentham) are buried in Beaverton, Alabama.
I am William Grady Chambless /Jr and live in Macomb, Michigan.
Who are you Nancy? Where do you live? I'd like to chat with you!

Re: Grady Golden Chambless

mrbillsdog — 2008-03-21 21:47:30Z

William Grady Chambless /Jr here. I have a newer email address for anyone interested. mrbillsdog@comcast.net

William D. Chambless in Waco, TX 1928

drbrownlee — 2008-01-15 03:05:54Z

William is individually pictured in the 1928 yearbook of Waco High School. He is a member of the senior class.

Re: Heritage Connection

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2007-11-08 23:09:02Z

Will share all I have on this line. Send small family tree to connect. Gail ELFINNO2004@yahoo.com

Re: Thomas Jefferson Chambless

GAILFINNEGAN1 — 2007-11-08 23:07:55Z

Will share on Chambliss/payne line- send short tree and we'll compare Gail ELFINNO2004@yahoo.com

Re: Chambless surname

cmdrabbadon — 2007-06-24 02:27:06Z

Hi Robin,

To you and everyone out there... the name is Most likely French but it may also be English. Names are very old things unless someone makes up a new one. What I mean is that the native tounge of places such as, and specifically, Ireland and Scotland, are of Gaelic origin. Names are never translated they are always translitterated. In other words, when we attempt to say a foreign name in our own tounge, we attepmt to make it sound as close to the original as possible. A good example of this is my name..."Matthew" which is of Hebrew origin and in Hebrew is spelled and pronounced "Matit'yahu", thus in English we get Matthew. Remember this rule when you are researching names..always translitterate, never translate. As for our last name of Chambless, it is probably from Burgundy, France and its dirivatives are many...e.g. Chamblis, Chambliss, Chambly, Chamblys, Chambless, Chambles.
The following are two excerpts from Ancestry .com....

1)Chambless
"English: unexplained; perhaps a variant of Chambers. Compare Chambliss."

and when you click on "Chambers" you get this..

2)Chambers
English: occupational name for someone who was employed in the private living quarters of his master, rather than in the public halls of the manor. The name represents a genitive or plural form of Middle English cha(u)mbre ‘chamber’, ‘room’ (Latin camera), and is synonymous in origin with Chamberlain, but as that office rose in the social scale, this term remained reserved for more humble servants of the bedchamber.

My assumtion is that our name is derived from Chanbers but implies the lack thereof of a chamber. Or in other words, someone who is no longer a servant or is without a "master." Note however, this does not imply slavery, it implies willing and trusted service, much like a butler today.

If anyone wants to get in touch with me my email is cmdrabbadon@yahoo.com and for the record, my line of Chambless is as follows: (starting with the oldest)

William C. and Mary Polly Huckabee b.1803 d?

James H.(Doc_ and Alleny Sivil Slocumb b.1836 d.1910

William Jesse and Lela Viola Miller b 1866 d.1908

Guy and Vera Long b 1895 d?

Guy II and Ruth McCurdy b 1921 d 1986

Joel Miller (div Helen Marie Wilson) Living

Matthew Joel and Shannon Renee' Gilliand Living

Re: Name Origin/lineage

cmdrabbadon — 2007-06-24 01:31:14Z

Hi,

Are you talking about the etymology of the name "Chambless" or of its historical significance? My email is cmdrabbadon@yahoo.com. I don't know if we are tracing the same lines but the etymology of the name I may be able to help you with. Thanks, Matt

Re: Information on Isaac (Ike) Chambless

ElaineNelson83 — 2007-05-25 22:57:47Z

Not sure if this is the one, but my mother's oldest brother was Isaac "Ike" Chambless, born in Guinn, Marion county Alabama about 1895. If this is the one, I have family records for 5-400 years available. Served in WW I but have lost all contact since 1930s.

Re: McKnight from Madison Co TN to Rusk Co TX

2005-04-11 12:08:31Z

I have family in Henderson, TX and I now live in Goodlettsville, TN. I have some knowledge of Tennessee roots to my McKnight family. I would like to talk with you and share information. Are you a McKnight?

John Chambless b 1855 FL, son of Frederick, bro of Indiana, Smith Co TX

2004-09-14 06:44:45Z

Looking for descendants of John Chambless, above. He may be husband of Bettie on the 1900 and 1910 Smith Co TX census, and father of Hugh, Bonsie, Jimmie and Ivy.
John's sister Omanda/Amanda married AM Fleming.
Thank you for any leads,
Fran Bolton

Re: John Chambless

2004-09-13 22:55:35Z

No. My John was born May 6, 1812 according to his tombstone his wifes name is spelled Lacie on her tombstone.

Re: Guy Chambless

susanchambless — 2004-12-05 23:05:28Z

Nope, it is not the same Guy, but the Guy of Miami you mention is my grandfather. He was the son of Israel Ezekiel Chambless & married to Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Sanderson. It is interesting that there are other Guy Chamblesses out there.

Re: Natthan Chambless (1811 TN) & Nancy Macon (1812 TN)

llkehm — 2005-08-21 02:46:28Z

Does anyone have more information on Jane Chambless,daughter of Nathan that married William Young McBride?

Re: Chambless - Covington County, AL

rogerc85 — 2007-05-05 19:00:47Z

Please forgive my spelling. Its Audi Lee not Audib, and Dewey not Dewwy. So sorry.

Re: Chambless - Covington County, AL

rogerc85 — 2007-05-05 18:57:55Z

Ok here is what I have.

John J Chambless 1862-1927 married Sallie Blair 1862-1954. Their children: Lizzie Chambless Carnley m. Greenbury Carnley, Walter G. Chambless Oct.1, 1887 -1965 m. Daisy Sims 1885-1930. Walter remarried Cleone Cotton Jackson 1903-1990. Luana Chambless Phillips 1898-1939 m. Leonard Fay Phillips 1898-1952. Etta Chambless Burke died 1922 m. JD Burke. Lacy Chambelss Martin died 1911 m. Wiley Martin. Dewwy Chambless 1905-1991 m. Euna Vae Rhodes. Nealie Chambless Scofield 1895-1961 m. C.O. Scofield. Ollie Chambless 1895-1972 m. Exa Dollars. Coralee Chambless Phillips 1900-1979 m. Robert Phillips 1895-1959.

I obtained the above info. from my late granny Sara Chambless wife of Eldrich who lives in Opp. Walters children (you probably have this already) Eldrich Chambless born 8/31/15, John Leland Chambless 5-8-?, Aubid Lee Chambless Lawrence 12-31-?, Marie Chambless Collier. If you have the dates I am missing would you please provide them.

I also have a listing someone sene me 10 years ago that has a little more info. but I have not been able to validate...just haven't had time. However, in this listing she has John J. Chambless' parents as being a Jim Chambers (Chambless) who died before 1920 and married a Martha J. born about 1847. Their children Benjamin 'Ben', John J., George H., Jenny, and Jerry. I would be more than happy to provide you with this info. however it is hard copy and I would have to mail it.

Hope this helps.

Roger Chambless

Re: Chambless - Covington County, AL

rogerc85 — 2007-05-04 20:55:56Z

You have really got my interest now. Walter is also my great grandfather! My grandfather is Eldrich. Sound familiar? Are you related to Marie Collier? She is Eldrichs sister.

Re: Chambless - Covington County, AL

rogerc85 — 2007-05-04 18:01:37Z

I have to get my stuff from home but you are correct, Walters father was John J. Chambless. Like I said I have a little more info. at home. I will post more later.

Need Help finding info on Wm Jos Chambless

vfibrn1 — 2006-05-11 12:59:24Z

Can anyone help? I seem to have hit a brick wall. My grandfather was William Joseph Chambless b.1883 in MO. Marriage databases list his mother (Sarah Fodge) as married to an A.T. Chambless. I can find William and his mother in the 1910 Census but it lists Sarah as widowed and where the info for "father" should be it simply states "Can't Find". I cannot seem to tie Wm Jos to any of the Chamblesses I can find. I'm sure the info is there somewhere - I'm just not looking in the right spots.Thanks in advance for any info. Eva

Doris Chambless

pacoplvr — 2004-09-13 23:51:49Z

Doris was my maternal grandmother. I don't have a lot of information on her as she did not raise my mother. I do know she was born in OK. She died in 1994 in OK. If anyone has information on her or her family I would love to hear from you.

Re: Doris Chambless

pacoplvr — 2004-09-13 23:51:49Z

I'm working on getting dates for you. I can tell you she had several brothers and sisters. Her brothers were Alvin, Jackie, Hershel, and Raymond. I'm checking on her sisters names. I also have to verify her parents names. I do know her fathers names was Cecil. I'm not sure of her mother's name.

Re: Doris Chambless

pacoplvr — 2004-09-13 23:51:49Z

I would appreciate any information you have. I don't know a whole lot about this side of the family. You can email me at pacoplvr32@yahoo.com. Thanks for your help.

Re: Grady Golden Chambless

painteradam2 — 2007-03-14 16:12:27Z

The Matilda R. is Matilda Lucinda R. Ables, daughter of Joseph Ables and Fireby Warner. She married as her first husband George Washington Vaughn. He was killed allegedly by Yankees, and she married Nathan Mastin Chambless.

Their children: Wm. Andrew, Amandy, Nancy, and James R.

Do you have a picture of the tombstone? And do you know where the family was when 1880 census was taken?

Nancy Nelson Thorne

Grady Golden Chambless

WmChambless — 2005-08-20 17:42:16Z

Kannetha, Grady Golden Chambless was my grandfather. His father was William Andrew Chambless. They are both buried at Pisgah cemetery behind the church near Winfield, AL. Near William Andrews' grave is a headstone that says "Matilda R. 2/28/1834 - 4/9/1905 Wife of Nathan Chambless". I would like to know if anyone knows who Matilda & Nathan were.....were they William Andrews' parents? I am William Grady Chambless Jr. Email me at bgeecham@aol.com

Re: Grady Golden Chambless

WmChambless — 2005-08-20 17:42:16Z

Wanda, you left out the oldest son of Grady Golden Chambless and Sallie Mae (nee Ables). He was William Grady, my father. He just passed away in Warren, Michigan (where he lived from 1953) on July 13, 2005. I have a 15 year old son, William Grady III, and he is known as "Grady".

French Hugenots Chambless

AnnetteUnknown44 — 2006-08-31 05:18:17Z

Elizabeth Chambless 1799-1877

RachelScarborough76 — 2005-09-15 19:15:42Z

We are trying to locate the parents of Elizabeth Chambless b 27 Sep 1799 in TN. Married William Herron. Had at least one child - Malinda Elizabeth Herron 29 Apr 1822.
After William died in TN, married a McKnight. Migrated to Rusk Co, TX near Henderson with other McKnights and lived on the McKnight Estate. Moved to Rielly Springs, Hopkins Co, TX to live with daughter and died 30 Jan 1877 and is buried at Methodist Church Cemetery, Reilly Springs, TX next to son-in-law William Smith Scarborough.
We are also trying to locate anything about William Herron or McKnight.
Thank you

McKnight from Madison Co TN to Rusk Co TX

RachelScarborough76 — 2005-09-15 19:15:42Z

We are trying to locate the parents of Elizabeth Chambless b 27 Sep 1799 in TN. Married William Herron. Had at least one child - Malinda Elizabeth Herron 29 Apr 1822.
After William died in TN, married ? McKnight. Migrated to Rusk Co, TX near Henderson with other McKnights and lived on the McKnight Estate. Near the end of her life, moved to Reilly Springs, Hopkins Co, TX to live with daughter and died 30 Jan 1877 and is buried at Methodist Church Cemetery, Reilly Springs, TX next to son-in-law William Smith Scarborough.
We are also trying to locate anything about William Herron, Elizabeth Chambless Herron McKnight and ? McKnight. ? McKnight may be buried in Rusk Co,TX.

Thank you

Kanawha Red River Texas Cemetery CHAMBLESS

FrancesKChristopher — 2006-11-21 17:55:17Z

These pictures are from the Kanawha Cemetery. They are grave stones from the Chambless family who settled this area and married into the Edmondson family.

I hope this helps someone researching this family name.

LAWRENCE/HORNE/CHAMBLESS NC->FL

@@columbine@sbcglobal.net — 2004-11-06 22:55:26Z

I recently discovered a "Family Register" in my grandmother's papers. It lists genealogical info for the above families starting in Tarboro, North Carolina and ending up in Wauchula, Florida. Dates are 1780 on. I have posted a transcription at:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~johns/chambless/Doc...

You may have to "cut and paste" the URL, or go to:
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~johns/chambless
and look for the Register.

-- Susan

Christopher Chambless

varcsix — 2005-06-10 21:56:59Z

I wondered if anyone was researching this Christopher Chambless who had a Land Grant in Original Washington Co. (probably in Greene now) around 1794. He was already there when the ancestor I'm searching applied for his.

I also noticed that some Chambless families went to Dale Co AL..and I know some Averett families lived there as well. Wonder if there might be an intermarriage?

June 6, 1794
John Averat, 287 1/2 acres, Branch of Richland Creek, Washington County, No.
555, Warrant No. 1297 - District 5,
dated 17 May 1784 Executed 6th June 1784
Plat Book A; 195.
Borders on East Christopher Chambless - vacant on all other sides
(now Greene County)

Re: John Chambless

TheForrest — 2005-07-22 05:56:13Z

Hi!

Could you please tell me what the source is for William Charles Chambless and his wife Rebecca Graves and his children Nathan, Aaron, Hardy, etc?

Chambless - Covington County, AL

amymincey75 — 2007-05-03 16:03:34Z

I am trying to find information on Walter Chambless. Walter married Daisy (or Daisie) Sims. Daisy died in 1930 and is buried in the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery in Covington, AL. Walter later remarried. My grandma said Walter's father was John Chambless.

Anyone have information on this line? I'm stuck.

Thanks!

Re: Chambless - Covington County, AL

amymincey75 — 2007-05-04 18:12:55Z

Walter was my great grandfather. I greatly appreciate anything you might have on that line. Thank you! :)

Re: Chambless - Covington County, AL

amymincey75 — 2007-05-07 13:11:11Z

Wow, thanks for the info. Marie is my grandma. Mark is my Dad. My grandma doesn't remember birthdays and birthplaces to fill me in. I have nothing on the Chambless side.

I saw Eldrich when he came down for Juanita's funeral. I know my Grandma always looks forward to his phone calls.

I would love any info you can share....
My email is amymincey@yahoo.com

Thanks again!!
Amy

Re: Pascal Chambless Relatives

bobbye118 — 2005-06-13 17:33:59Z

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John J. Chambless

RogerChambless — 2004-12-15 13:40:52Z

Need information in John J. Chambless who married Sallie Blair. They lived in Covington Co. Alabama. Their children were: Lizzie, Walter G., Luana, Etta, Lacy, Dewey, Nealie, Ollie, Coralee. I believe John J.'s father was Jim.

Re: John J. Chambless

RogerChambless — 2004-12-15 13:40:52Z

Sorry, but my Ollie is a male born in 1895. He married and Exa Dollars.

Re: Benjamin Hill Chambless

RogerChambless — 2004-12-15 13:40:52Z

Marie, I sent you an email. Let me know if you didn't get it.

Roger Chambless

Re: John Chambless b 1855 FL, son of Frederick, bro of Indiana, Smith Co TX

dianedavis89 — 2006-06-02 20:01:26Z

Also looking John Chambless married Bettie Ellison Stone, Ark. Jack Chambless of Brownsfield and Jim Chambless of Utah her half brothers attended their sister funeral in Mexia TX 1945. Trying to find what info they may llnpw on Ellison. She was Maartha Manvera Bell Ellison WhittakerThanks Diane

chambless dale co, al

dickydot1 — 2004-11-11 03:09:08Z

I am lost too. my GGfather Elkanah Chambless was in Dail Co, Al on the same census as John Chambless and William Chambless. I have not been able to find out who Elkanah's father was. also Elkanah bought land from John in Stephens Co Texas, I think, it might have been Eastland Co. I would have to go back through my records. The only thing I have is Elkanah's father first name mignt have been John. Leon R Chambless lonrc@yahoo.com