For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 518
JAMES A. CHAMBERS....James A. Chambers, who devotes his time and energies to the pursuits of farming and stock-raising, is the owner of a tract of two hundred and thirty-two acres of rich and arable land in Pike township. His birth occurred in Jefferson county, Indiana, in 1855, his parents being George and Mary ( Pagett ) Chambers, who operated a farm near Muscatine belonging to Samuel Senate, and a native of Baltimore, Maryland. Their marriage was celebrated in Jefferson county, Indiana, where they continued to reside until 1873, which year witnessed their arrival in Iowa. During the first year of his residence in this state George Chambers operated a farm near Muscatine belonging to Samuel Senate and later cultivated other land as a renter for a number of years. When his capital was sufficient to enable him to buy a farm of his own he purchased a tract of land and successfully carried on general agricultural pursuits until the time of his retirement. His remaining days were spent in well earned ease in the home of his son, James, where his demise occurred in 1892. His wife, who survived him for ten years, passed away in 1902. They were the parents of six children, namely : Ellen ; Harmom ; Rachel ; Nancy M.; and Commodore, all of whom are deceased ; and James, of this review.The last named started out as an agriculturist on his own account when twenty-one years of age, wisely choosing the occupation to which he has been reared. He was busily engaged in the cultivation of rented land for a number of years, thus gradually accumulating the capital which in 1892 enabled him to invest in a farm of his own. In that year he came into the possession of a tract of two hundred and thirty-two acres in Pike township, the further cultivation amd improvement of which has claimed his attention continuously since. In connection with the tilling of the soil he has made a specialty of handling stock and both branches of his business have proven profitable.
On the 30th of September, 1891, Mr. Chambers was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth N. Nolta. a native of Indiana and a daughter of H. H. and Maria ( Pagett ) Nolta. Mrs. Chambers was one of a family of twelve children, ten of whom are still living. She passed away December 12, 1902, and lies buried in Nichols cemetery. Unto our subject and his wife were born two children : May, whose birth occurred in 1892 and who died in infancy ; and Harmon H., who was born June 15, 1894.
Mr. Chambers is a democrat in politics but does not seek office as a reward for his party fealty. He belongs to The Modern Woodmen of America, being a member of Camp No. 4195 at Nichols, and is also identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Lodge No. 664 at Nichols. He is also connected with the Rebekahs at Nichols. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church, of which his wife was also a member. Mr. Chambers is widely and favorably known throughout the community, enjoying an emviable reputation as a substantial and respected citizen.
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