Hello list, Here is my file on what I believe is the family of my 3great-grandmother Rachel Chambers b 1767 Md, who married Reubin Thompson. This is the result of research that I have done since February 2007. Any corrections would be appreciated. Thanks to all who helped me with this family. Carol B. Miller Descendants of Samuel Chambers Generation No. 1 1. SAMUEL1 CHAMBERS was born 1670 in Anne Arundel Co Md, and died 11 Apr 1728 in Anne Arundel Co Md. He married ANNE SANDERS 23 Jul 1700 in Anne Arundel, Md1, daughter of JAMES SANDERS. She was born 1678, and died 14 Sep 1733 in Anne Arundel Co Md. Notes for SAMUEL CHAMBERS: Samuel CHAMBERS, All Hallows, AA, 7 F 1727-8, 11 Apr. 1728. To Wm. CHAPMAN, merchant, h/o dau. Rebecca, "Pratt's Neck" and "Herring Ck. Swamp", already in his possession; also lot # 33 in London Town, deeded 31 July 1718 by Hezekiah LINTHICUM. If son Nicholas pay 40 pounds to son Samuel at 21, "Bessington" & pt/o "Obligation", bought of Thomas Stockett,deed dated 14 Sept 1715; to Nicholas. To Turner WOOTEN, h/o dau. Agnes & to dau. Jane, and sons Sameul and Nicholas, personalty.. Wf. Ann, exx. Wit. Rev. Mr John LANG, Edward HONOR, Stephen WAIMAN (Wayman, probably). Samuel Chambers and Richard Jones served as Justices of the Peace in Anne Arundel Co Md, as found in several documents. Samuel Chambers requested his mark for hogs and cattle be recorded, 20 Oct 1703, a crop and two slits in the right ear and swallow fork and undercut in the left. _____________________________ Abstracts of Land Records of AA: Thomas & wife Jane Pratt, AA for 5000 lbs tobacco, deeded 19 S,recorded 12 Aug. 1703, to Samuel Chambers, AA, planter, "Pratt's Nest" 100 acres in a swamp on Herring Creek. Stephen Wright, AA, with dower released by Margaret Wright, deeded for 35 pounds, 16 May1711. recorded 23 July 1712, to Samuel Chambers, AA, Gent, moyety of "Timberneck", s. side of South River, west of Jacobs Creek, by line of Richard Beard, Richard Cheney, Marren Duvall, & Wm Young; patented 25 Aug 1665 to Richard Uggins & John Wheeler. Moyety of Wheeler to Matthew Beard, decd. Thomas Stockett, with dower released by Damaris, deeded for 32 pounds, 14 S 1715, 4 F 1715, to Samuel Chambers, AA, part of "Obligation", bounded by NE boundary of Larkin's Hills", SW to a branch, by "Bessenton." Hezekiah & wife Milcah Linthicum, deeded 31 July 1718, for 5 pounds, to Samuel Chambers, AA, part of Lot 33, 100 sq ft, in London Town, where Samuel lately built a 40-foot house. (Md Genealogies, "Linthicum Fam.," says Milcah Francis (14 N 1666 - Dec 1721, d/o Thomas & Ruth) m 5 Oct. 1699, Hez. L. (Why would he have built a house before he was deeded the lot? Was he related to the Linthicum family? Bateman, William, A.A Co, 23rd January 1706, 10th Mar 1706-07 To Church of All Hallows Parish, personalty. To wife Sarah, extx, entire real estate and residue of personalty. To Agnes, daughter of Samuell and Anne Chambers, of A.A. Co, and her heirs, all real estatte at decease of wife, and in event of her decease without issue, to pass afsd, as glebe land. Test: Robert Neall, Mary Williams. 12.84 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- Samuel lived in London Town on the South River in Anne Arundel Co Md, and appears to have been a tobacco planter and engaged in agriculture. Samuel Chambers, along with William Chapman, Turner Wooten, and Capt Anthony Beck are all listed as early members (before 1741) of the South River Club, said to be the first gentleman's club established in the United States. Notes for ANNE SANDERS: Was married first to Nicholas Gassaway. Nicholas was born 1669 Anne Arundel Md, d March 10, 1698/99 in Anne Arundel Co Md. His parents were NIcholas Gassaway and Anne (Hester) Besson. Their children were John, Hester, Jane, and Margaret Gassaway. Children of SAMUEL CHAMBERS and ANNE SANDERS are: 2. i. NICHOLAS2 CHAMBERS, b. 28 Feb 1701/02, All Hallows, Anne Arundel Md. 3. ii. AGNES CHAMBERS. 4. iii. REBECCA CHAMBERS. 5. iv. SAMUEL CHAMBERS. v. JANE CHAMBERS, m. ANTHONY BECK; d. 1749, At sea, Atlantic Ocean. Notes for ANTHONY BECK: Anthony was a sea captain who lived in London Town in Anne Arundel Co Md. He died at sea, as announced in the Maryland Gazette on 9-30-1749, on a voyage from Philadelphia to Holland and back in which he transported a group of Palentine settters, some of whom also died during the voyage. The ship was called the "Frances and Elizabeth". He was probably married twice, first wife being Elizabeth, daughter of Stephen West. May have had a son named Joseph, don't know by which marriage. A 1750 inventory of his estate exists in Maryland records. Generation No. 2 2. NICHOLAS2 CHAMBERS (SAMUEL1) was born 28 Feb 1701/02 in All Hallows, Anne Arundel Md. He married MARY JOHN2. Notes for NICHOLAS CHAMBERS: >From History of Cecil Co Md (1881) Page 450. Nicholas Chambers, Sr. was one of five men who bought land in North East for a parsonage, to be used at the convenience of a traveling preacher of the gospel, in or belonging to the Methodist church. This was probably the first such parsonage in Cecil County. it appears that the church was called "Ebenezer Chapel". Page 451. Nicholas Chambers Sr was also party to the purchase of another tract of land on which The Methodist Episcopal church was erected. It is unclear if this was Nicholas or a son, more likely a son. A Nicholas Chambers took the Oath of Allegience to the Revolutionary government in Cecil Co in 1778, same year that Jonas Chambers took the pledge. A Nicholas Chambers married Rebecca Brevard 3-05-1796 in Cecil Co Md. She was born 1750, daughter of Benjamin Brevard and Rebecca Alexander, and she died between 1797-1799. In 1815 Bishop Francis Asbury wrote in his journal that he stayed at the home of a Nicholas Chambers during a visit to Elkton in Cecil Co Md. Probably a son :Cecil Co Tax Assessment of 1783 Nicholas Chambers. Three Bohemia Sisters, pt, 1 acres/ CE 2nd District, p 10. MSA S 1161 -3-8 1/4/46 Nicholas Chambers. 1 acres. CE 2nd District, p 2, MSA S 1161-3-8. 1/4/5/46 Probably a son: Notes on Maryland clergy: Chambers, Rev Nicholas; fl.1808; not further identified. >From Marriages and Deaths from the Maryland Gazette 1727-1839: Cook, Rev. James, minister of the Gospel, aged 60 years, and Miss Rebecca Chambers, aged 16, of Cecil Co, were married Thurs, evening, 22nd inst, by the Rev Nicholas Chambers. (Sept 29, 1808.) Notes for MARY JOHN: Will of David John dated 1768 Cecil Co Md names Jonas Chambers, son of "my sister Mary Chambers" as an heir. Jonas Chambers and Joseph Gilpin are executors. Child of NICHOLAS CHAMBERS and MARY JOHN is: 6. i. JONAS3 CHAMBERS, b. 1741; d. Abt. 1813, Probably Burke Co Ga. 3. AGNES2 CHAMBERS (SAMUEL1) She married TURNER WOOTEN 01 Jan 1722/23 in St. Mary's Co. Md.. He was born 1695, and died 03 Nov 1760 in Prince George's Co, Md. Notes for TURNER WOOTEN: Was married three tmes, first to Agnes Chambers, then to Elizabeth Sprigg, then to Ann Jones. Children with Elizabeth Sprigg: William Turner, Thomas Sprigg, Richard, Singleton, and John Wooten. Elizabeth also married Josiah Wilson. A descendant of Turner Wooten, William Turner Wooten, b 1795 Prince George's Co Md (son of Turner Wooten and Mary Mackall Bowie) marred Margaret Hall in 1819. Margaret's parents were Francis McGruder Hall and Mary Hill. Francis was a descendant of the Richard Hall of Calvert Co Md family. Member of the South River Club. Children of AGNES CHAMBERS and TURNER WOOTEN are: i. ELIZABETH3 WOOTEN, b. 1724; m. RICHARD SPRIGG. ii. MARY WOOTEN. Notes for MARY WOOTEN: Died in early childhood. 4. REBECCA2 CHAMBERS (SAMUEL1) She married WILLIAM CHAPMAN 21 Jan 1718/19 in All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel Md. He died 1762 in Anne Arundel Co Md. Notes for WILLIAM CHAPMAN: Mr. William Chapman 79.34 AA 1679.6.2 July 31,1762 Appraisers: Thomas Sprigg, Gerrard Hopkins Creditors: John Brice, James Dick Next of kin: Ann Sanders, Samuel Chapman Administrator: Mr William Chapman Elizabeth Marriott 2.113 D AA 1608.3.8 May 23, 1759 Sureties: William Hall, William Chapman, Samuel Chapman of Anne Arundel Co, John Hall of St Marys Co (gentleman) Administrator (de bonis non)s Henry Hall Was a member of the South River Club. According to "The Ancient South River Club - A Brief History", p 55, William Chapman lived near where the South River met Solomans Island Road. Children of REBECCA CHAMBERS and WILLIAM CHAPMAN are: 7. i. WILLIAM3 CHAPMAN, b. Oct 1722. ii. REBECCA CHAPMAN, b. 12 Dec 1725, All Hallows Parish, Anne Arundel Md. iii. SAMUEL CHAPMAN, b. 1727, Anne Arundel Co Md. Notes for SAMUEL CHAPMAN: CHAPMAN, SAMUEL, Anne Arundel Co, gentleman. 23 Mar, 1765; 14 Jan 1767 Desire to be buried at South River Church, at discretion of exs. To sister Sarah Chapman, youngest sister (who was not provided for by my father) and William Chapman, son of bro. William Chapman, all real and personal estate, tat is left after debts are paid. Exs: Sarah Chapman and Wm Turner Wooten.Wit: Jno. Ijams, Jr, Joseph Beard Came Captain John Ijams, John Ijams Jr, and Joseph Beard and probated the will. 32.272 Capt Samuel Chapman 95.240 AA 74.3.6 Dec 17, 1767 May 21 1768 Appraisers: G. Watkins, Thomas Watkins Creditors: Thomas Hyde, Charles Wallace Next of kin: Jane Beck, Ann Sanders Executor: William Wootton. iv. SARAH CHAPMAN. 5. SAMUEL2 CHAMBERS (SAMUEL1) He married ANN UKN. Notes for SAMUEL CHAMBERS: Mr. Samuel Chambers 60.172 AA 102.12.0 Dec 18 1753 Feb 10 1755 Appraisers: John Ijams, Nicholas Watkins, Jr. Creditors: William Chapman, Samuel Chapman. Administratrix: Ann Chambers. Child of SAMUEL CHAMBERS and ANN UKN is: i. DAUGHTER3 CHAMBERS. Generation No. 3 6. JONAS3 CHAMBERS (NICHOLAS2, SAMUEL1) was born 1741, and died Abt. 1813 in Probably Burke Co Ga. He married PRISCILLA JONES, daughter of ROBERT JONES and ELIZABETH. She was born 1746, and died 1816 in Screven Co Ga. Notes for JONAS CHAMBERS: Owned land in Cecil Co Maryland in 1760's until mid 1780's. Also paid taxes in Anne Arundel Co Md. Moved to Burke Co Ga by 1788.In 1789 he recorded a land plat for 750 acres. Owned land in Burke, Screven, and Washington Counties. Likely commanded a regiment in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War (implied in a letter written 9-12-1781 to the governor or the Council of Maryland).A Jonas Chambers was a lieutenant in Lord Dunmore's War of 1774. His mother was Mary John.The will of David John dated 1768 in Cecil Co Md named Jonas Chambers as an heir "son of my sister Mary Chambers". Executors were Jonas Chambers and Joseph Gilpin. David John named nephews John Ricketts and William Chambers and niece Agnes Black as heirs also. >From "Inhabitants of Cecil Co MD, 1774-1800: Chambers, Jonas obained a certificate of survey for tract Chambers' Sixth Discovery in 1774 (land patents index); took the Oath of Allegiance in 1778 (MS.1146); appeared on property tax list (12 white inhabitants in household) in 3rd Dist. in 1783 (tax list); deposed in 1781, age 39, in 1784, age 43, and in 1785, age 43 (Land Commisssions Book 3, pp 14, 26, 51.) Records of Washington Co Ga, Extant Surveyor's Records: McGee, Shadack date issued 7-05-1790, adjoining Jonas Chambers. Jonas drew in the 1805 Ga Land Lottery and is listed in the 1790 Reconstructed Census of Ga in Burke Co Ga. The names John Chambers and Robert Chambers also appear on some of Jonas's Burke Co Ga land plats. Jonas owned land near present day Providence in Cecil Co Md, which is about seven miles nw of Elkton between the Elk River and the Little Elk RIver. Adjacent to his property was that of Samuel Robinet (probable ancestor of my 2 great-grandmother Rachel Robinette). A Rowland Chambers owned land in the early 1700's in this area. He may be the same Rowland Chambers who was an early member of the Rock Presbyterian Church near Elkton. Also worth checking is the Ebenezer Methodist Church in Cecil Co which was founded by a Nicholas Chambers. Jonas's land in Burke Co Ga was in the Briar Creek area near the Screven Co line. Need to check the Richard Johns family line of Calvert Co Md. Richard had a son named Kensey. Children of JONAS CHAMBERS and PRISCILLA JONES are: 8. i. RACHEL4 CHAMBERS, b. 03 Feb 1767, Maryland; d. 03 Jan 1857, Emanuel Co Ga, Thompson Family Cem.. ii. CATHARINE CHAMBERS. 9. iii. NANCY MARY CHAMBERS, b. 07 Jan 1777, Maryland, maybe. 7. WILLIAM3 CHAPMAN (REBECCA2 CHAMBERS, SAMUEL1) was born Oct 1722. He married ANNE GASSAWAY, son of JOHN GASSAWAY and SARAH COTTER. He was born 21 Feb 1727/28. Notes for WILLIAM CHAPMAN: CHAPMAN, WILLIAM, Anne Arundel Co 18 Jul, 1763; 22 Oct, 1763 To son WIlliam Chapman, tract:called Burgesses Choice; If he dies without issue, to dau. Ann Chapman.Desire exs. make over to James Disney, land called Michels Chance and pt of tract called Puddington, sold him at public sale, 27th May, when he pays 39 s. sterl. for every acre. Desire 2 tracts sold at publicsale, lying of the bayside below mouth of West River, one called Pratt's Neck, the other called Pratt's Security, also tract lyng near Patapsco River on Curtiss Creek in this county; likewise sell all my houses and lots in London Town and in Annapolis, to pay my debts. Balance divided between wife Ann, dau. Ann, and son William. Extx: Wife Ann. Wit: Lewis Stockett, John Glover, Thomas Gassaway. 31.1009 William Chapman Sr 92.198 AA 1281.19 09 Mar 1767 Appraisers: Thomas Sprigg, Thomas Harwood. Creditors: Richard Tootell, Edward Lloyd. Next of kin: Samuel Chapman, Ann Sanders Exx. Ann Rawlings, wife of Gassaway Rawlings (William's widow) Notes for ANNE GASSAWAY: First husband was Isaac Johns. Isaac Johns, AA, mariner, 5 Dec 2749, 15 F 1755. Leaving for voyage to London -- to wf Ann JOHNS, exx, pt of Christopher's Camp, Baltimore Co, & part of ship "Peggy & Nancy." Ann requested that the estate be administerd by her father John Gassaway. H.W. Newmans AA Gentry: Capt John Gassaway (16 S 707. All Hallows - !0 Je 1762) m cousin Sarah Cotter, d/o Jane Gassaway & Wm Cotter. John Gassaway & Sarah had Ann, b 21 Feb 1728. who married 1) c 1748 Isaac JOHNS married 2) (C 1751) WM CHAPMAN and 3) (by 1767) Gassaway Rawlings. Children of WILLIAM CHAPMAN and ANNE GASSAWAY are: i. ANN4 GASSAWAY. ii. WILLIAM GASSAWAY. Generation No. 4 8. RACHEL4 CHAMBERS (JONAS3, NICHOLAS2, SAMUEL1) was born 03 Feb 1767 in Maryland, and died 03 Jan 1857 in Emanuel Co Ga, Thompson Family Cem.. She married REUBIN THOMPSON 1792 in Burke Co Ga. He was born 11 Jan 1765 in Bertie Co NC, and died 31 Dec 1855 in Emanuel Co Ga, Thompson Family Cem.. Notes for REUBIN THOMPSON: Reuben was a lieutenant in the Burke Co Ga militia. Family legend also says that he was a soldier at the Battle of Kettle Creek in Wilkes Co Ga at age 14. Reubin was a landowner in Burke Co Ga by 1788, owned land in Screven Co as well.May have had up to 3000+ acres before moving to Emanuel. Reubin received land in Montgomery/Emanuel Co due to distinguished military service, and legend is he was granted "all the land he could ride in a day.", which may have been up to 6000 acres. He and Rachel were instrumental in founding the Kemp community and in establishing a Methodist church, now known as Ebenezer, but was called Green Leaf Log Methodist Church when first built. Reubin was Justice of the Emanuel Co Court 1821-1833. He was named Trustee of Emanuel Co Academy in 1832. Children of RACHEL CHAMBERS and REUBIN THOMPSON are: i. ASA5 THOMPSON, b. 1793. ii. KATHERINE THOMPSON, b. 1795; m. JOHN C. SUMNER. iii. REUBEN THOMPSON JR., b. 1796; m. MARTHA DANIEL; b. 1820. iv. JOHN THOMPSON, b. 1799, Wilkes Co Ga; m. SUSANNAH UNKNOWN; b. 1806; d. 1840. Notes for JOHN THOMPSON: four more children: Nancy, b 8-30-1846, m. William Blankenship, b 3-16-1840. Three infants who died young. Who was Nancy's mother? v. ELIZABETH THOMPSON, b. 1800; m. UKN WILLIAMS. vi. SARAH "SALLY" THOMPSON, b. 1800; m. JORDAN FLANDERS. vii. ALLEN THOMPSON, b. Bet. 1800 - 1810; m. MARY CATHERINE KITCHENS. viii. ROBERT THOMPSON, b. 04 Jan 1804, Emanuel Co Ga; d. 25 Nov 1865, Emanuel Co Ga, buried Thompson Family Cem.; m. MILDRED AMELIA "MILLIE" BEASLEY; b. 25 Apr 1806, Greene Co Ga; d. 08 Jun 1865, Emanuel Co, buried Thompson Family Cem.. Notes for ROBERT THOMPSON: Was a Methodist minister, was minister at Ebenezer Methodist ix. HENRY THOMPSON, b. 1806; m. MARY CATHERINE WEBB. Notes for HENRY THOMPSON: Moved to Ware County Ga. He was a Methodist miniser and established many churches in the area. x. JORDAN THOMPSON, b. 1810. Notes for JORDAN THOMPSON: May have died young. xi. HATTIE O THOMPSON, b. 1816; m. JOHN B ROWELL. 9. NANCY MARY4 CHAMBERS (JONAS3, NICHOLAS2, SAMUEL1)3 was born 07 Jan 1777 in Maryland, maybe. She married NATHAN RACKLEY, son of JOHN RACKLEY and POLLY MURRAY. He was born 09 Feb 1777, and died 21 Dec 1861. Notes for NATHAN RACKLEY: In Decatur Co Ga by 1830. Soldier in War of 1812. Children of NANCY CHAMBERS and NATHAN RACKLEY are: i. SARAH PRISCILLA5 RACKLEY. ii. NANCY ANN RACKLEY, b. 09 Jul 1800; d. 24 Mar 1892, Mitchell Co Ga, bur. Bethany Cem.; m. JAMES G SAPP, 1824, Burke Co Ga. iii. JONAS AUGUSTUS RACKLEY, b. 25 Jul 1807; d. 9-11-1889; m. SUSAN A SMITH, 11 Jan 1836. iv. ANTHONY NATHAN RACKLEY, b. 09 Mar 1809; d. 21 Mar 1855, Decatur Co Ga, buried Rackley-Dollar Cem, Grady Co Ga; m. PENELOPE SANDERS, 25 Dec 1831. v. LABAN RACKLEY, b. 1811; d. 1898; m. NANCY A ELLIS, 11 Dec 1841. Notes for LABAN RACKLEY: Representative, Sessession Convention, Milledgeville, Ga 1861 vi. ELIZABETH RACKLEY, b. 1813; d. 15 Oct 1888, Havana, Fl, buried Vickers Cem, Gadsden Fl; m. WRIGHT SANDERS JR, MD., 15 Jul 1830, Bainbridge Ga. vii. JAMES RACKLEY, b. 1817; d. Bef. 1850. viii. MARY RACKLEY, b. 1818; d. 26 Dec 1840. Endnotes 1. ancestry.com/ Maryland Marriages 1634-1777, 31, Chambers, Samuell 23 July 1700, Mrs. Anne Gassaway, widow of Capt Nicholas Gassaway. 2. Jonas Chambers was an heir, "son of my sister Mary John", other heirs were William Chambers and Agnes Black. Executors were Jonas Chambers and Joseph Gilpin. Witnesses were Tobias & John Rudolph and John Mitchell. 3. ancestry.com/~ehandley/fam05199.htm.