John M. Chambers (politician) explained

John M. Chambers
State Assembly1:New York
District1:1st Rensselaer County
Term Start1:January 1, 1902
Term End1:December 31, 1903
Preceded1:Hugh Galbraith
Succeeded1:Frank L. Stevens
State Assembly2:New York
District2:2nd Rensselaer County
Term Start2:January 1, 1893
Term End2:December 31, 1895
Preceded2:Levi E. Worden
Succeeded2:John T. Norton
Birth Name:John Miller Chambers
Birth Date:21 July 1845
Birth Place:Ireland
Death Place:Lansingburgh, New York, U.S.
Party:Republican

John Miller Chambers (July 21, 1845 – June 11, 1916) was an Irish-American businessman and politician from New York.

Life

Chambers was born on July 21, 1845, in Ireland. He immigrated to America when he was very young. He lived in Lansingburgh from around 1851.[1]

When he was young he entered the grocery business in Lansingburgh, starting the firm Davenport & Chambers. He ran the business until his death.[2] [1]

Chambers served as village clerk, receiver of taxes, town supervisor, school trustee, and village trustee. In 1892, he was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Rensselaer County 2nd District. He served in the Assembly in 1893,[3] 1894,[4] 1895,[5] 1902,[6] and 1903.[7] [1]

Chambers was married twice: first, on April 28, 1873, to Anna E. Densmore, who predeceased him in 1878, and second, on August 26, 1882, to Olive Addie Howes. He was survived by two daughters from his marriage with Olive: Mary C. and Anna M. He was an active member of the local Presbyterian Church and served on its board of trustees. He was a member of the Freemasons and the Royal Arch Masonry.[1]

Chambers died at home on June 11, 1916.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Anderson, George Baker. Landmarks of Rensselaer County, New York. 1897. 335. Syracuse. D. Mason & Company. June 21, 2024. Internet Archive.
  2. News: 18 June 1916. John Chambers Dead. 5. The Troy Sunday Budget. Google News Archive.
  3. Book: Murlin, Edgar L.. The New York Red Book. James B. Lyon. 1893. Albany, N.Y.. 117. Google Books.
  4. Book: Murlin, Edgar L.. The New York Red Book. James B. Lyon. 1894. Albany, N.Y.. 117–118. Google Books.
  5. Book: Murlin, Edgar L.. The New York Red Book. James B. Lyon. 1895. Albany, N.Y.. 162. Google Books.
  6. Book: Murlin, Edgar L.. The New York Red Book. J. B. Lyon Company. 1902. Albany, N.Y.. 111. Google Books.
  7. Book: Murlin, Edgar L.. The New York Red Book. J. B. Lyon Company. 1903. Albany, N.Y.. 116–117. Google Books.