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Capt Elias Hullfish Chambers

Birth	:	28 Jan 1819 New Jersey, USA
Death	:	23 Nov 1896 Waretown, Ocean County, New Jersey, USA
Burial	:	Red Hills Cemetery, Bushy Park, Derwent Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate	:	-42.7091350, 146.8893740
Description	:	Following copied from Internet information posted on 10 Dec 2000 by S. Smith regarding the NEW JERSEY CHAMBERS: CAPTAIN ELIAS HULLFISH CHAMBERS, SR, son of Ralph and Ann (hullfish) Chambers, was born near Trenton on January 28, 1819. On January 15, 1845, at the age of 26, he married Mary Ann Soper. They lived at one time in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey. In 1850 they lived in Union Township. Mary Ann died on February 19, 1881 at the age of 59. Mary Ann is buried in Waretown with Elias Hullfish Chambers, Sr. Elias Hullfish Chambers married second on October 25, 1883... Read More	Following copied from Internet information posted on 10 Dec 2000 by S. Smith regarding the NEW JERSEY CHAMBERS: CAPTAIN ELIAS HULLFISH CHAMBERS, SR, son of Ralph and Ann (hullfish) Chambers, was born near Trenton on January 28, 1819. On January 15, 1845, at the age of 26, he married Mary Ann Soper. They lived at one time in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey. In 1850 they lived in Union Township. Mary Ann died on February 19, 1881 at the age of 59. Mary Ann is buried in Waretown with Elias Hullfish Chambers, Sr. Elias Hullfish Chambers married second on October 25, 1883 to Miriam Cox of 244 Fourth St., Jersey City, New Jersey, at her home. (It was also the home of witness, Mrs. Edward Soper). Miriam was the daughter of Timothy Cox and Elizabeth Seaman. He was 64 and she was 44. It was his second marriage and her first. His residence at this time was Waretown, and his occupation was Sea Captain. His parents are listed as Ralph Chambers and Ann Hullfish. Elias died on November 23, 1896 at the age of 78. The death record lists his parents as Ralph and Ann. The inventory of his will lists a widow, "Miriam". Children of Elias Hullfish Chambers and Mary Ann Soper: 1) Charles S., born in 1847, m. Armenia Williams 2) Mary Ann, born 1848, died 1932, m. Revolutionary Soldier, Samuel H. Potter. 3) Eliza H., born 1848, twin of Mary, m. William Morse (b. 1846) May 13, 1877. She died in 1932 and George died in 1896. They are both buried in Waretown. 4) Elias Hullfish, Jr., born June 1851. He married Maria Louisa Camburn. 5) Abigail L., born about 1854, married Edward James Irons (administrator of her father's estate) on December 24, 1880. 1850 census of Union Township, Ocean County, NJ shows family of Elias H. Chambers age 31, Mary A., age 28, Charles, age 3, Mary and Eliza (twins, age 1). This census also shows John Chambers, age 23, boatman and Charles Chambers, Age 27, boatman. ---------------------------------- The 1860 census of Waretown, Ocean County, NJ shows family of Elias H. Chambers, age 41, mariner, wife, Mary, age 37, Charles S., age 13, Mary C. and Eliza, twins, age 11, Elias, age 8 and Abigail L., age 6. ----------------------------------- The 1870 Federal Census Ocean County, New Jersey lists the following household members, all living in Waretown, NJ: Chambers, Elias H. - age 50 - Sea Captain Chambers, Mary A. - age 47 - Housekeeper Chambers, Charles S. - age 23 - Carpenter Chambers, Mary C. - age 21 Chambers, Eliza H. - age 21 Chambers, Elias H., Jr. - age 18 Chambers, Abigail L. - age 16 ------------------------------------- The 1880 Federal Census Ocean County, New Jersey lists the following household members, all living in Ocean Twp., NJ: Chambers, Elias - age 61,Mariner<-THIS ELIAS Chambers, Mary A. - age 58 Chambers, Mary - age 31 Chambers, Elias H. Jr. - age 29, Mariner Chambers, Abbie - age 26 ------------------------------- Following copied from "REGISTER OF MEMBERSHIP of the GENERAL Society Of The War Of 1812" "Chambers, Elias Hulfish, Waretown, N. J. Son of Ralph Chambers, Private in Captain William Smith's Company, Sixth Regiment, United States Infantry, from April 8, 1813, to end of the War. Died November 23, 1896." ---------------------------------- It is believed that Elias Hullfish Chambers served the Union Army during the Civil War, and was part of the blockade of the Atlantic Coast in Chesapeake Bay, known as "The Anaconda Plan". The headquarters for the blockade was Fort Monroe, a massive stone fortress at Hampton Roads, Virginia, where the James River poured into the Chesapeake Bay. The Federal Camp was at Newport News. By the end of the Civil War, the US Navy maintained a force of over 600 ships.

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Where is Capt Elias Hullfish Chambers's memorial?
Capt Elias Hullfish Chambers's memorial is located at: Red Hills Cemetery, Bushy Park, Derwent Valley Council, Australia.
When did Capt Elias Hullfish Chambers death?
Capt Elias Hullfish Chambers death on 23 Nov 1896 in Waretown, Ocean County, New Jersey, USA
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Latitude: -42.7091350
Longitude: 146.8893740

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph Chambers

(1787 - 1857)

Ann Hullfish Chambers

(1788 - 1875)

Spouse

Miriam Cox Chambers

(1839 - 1923)

Mary Ann Soper Chambers

(1822 - 1881)

Children

Mary Ann Chambers Potter

(1848 - 1930)

Eliza H. Chambers Morse

(1848 - 1932)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Red Hills Cemetery
Bushy Park, Derwent Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7091350, 146.8893740

2. St. Mary's Church of England Cemetery
Gretna, Central Highlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.6669200, 146.9333810

3. Plenty Anglican Church Cemetery
Plenty, Derwent Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7382900, 146.9605860

4. Lawitta Church Cemetery
Magra, Derwent Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7661690, 147.0331060

5. New Norfolk Old Cemetery
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Coordinate: -42.7719330, 147.0579860

6. St. Matthew’s Anglican Columbarium Wall
New Norfolk, Derwent Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7792220, 147.0673080

7. Saint Matthew's Anglican Cemetery
New Norfolk, Derwent Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7806289, 147.0664250

8. St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Cemetery
Hamilton, Central Highlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.5624260, 146.8309980

9. St Colman’s Catholic Church Cemetery
Ellendale, Central Highlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.6190180, 146.7164810

10. Tyenna General Cemetery
Tyenna, Derwent Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7252550, 146.6749150

11. St. Peter's Church of England Cemetery
Hamilton, Central Highlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.5541010, 146.8378730

12. St Andrews Church Cemetery
Ellendale, Central Highlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.6097130, 146.7070010

13. Broadmarsh Congregational Cemetery
Broadmarsh, Southern Midlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.6344620, 147.1129760

14. St. Augustine's Anglican Cemetery
Broadmarsh, Southern Midlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.6380880, 147.1158740

15. Malbina General Cemetery
Malbina, Derwent Valley Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7866610, 147.1184830

16. St. James Anglican Church Cemetery
Hollow Tree, Central Highlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.4708990, 146.8817810

17. Jackman Graveyard
Collinsvale, Glenorchy City, Australia
Coordinate: -42.8406720, 147.1639470

18. St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery
Bridgewater, Brighton Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7374010, 147.2282310

19. St. Michael's Anglican Cemetery
Bagdad, Southern Midlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.6263790, 147.2226500

20. Saint John the Baptist Anglican Church Cemetery
Ouse, Central Highlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.4848760, 146.7128530

21. Collinsvale Uniting Church Cemetery
Collinsvale, Glenorchy City, Australia
Coordinate: -42.8410560, 147.1991720

22. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery
Ouse, Central Highlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.4813800, 146.7072740

23. Bagdad Uniting Church Cemetery
Bagdad, Southern Midlands Council, Australia
Coordinate: -42.6084120, 147.2222760

24. Hestercombe Uniting Church Cemetery
Austins Ferry, Glenorchy City, Australia
Coordinate: -42.7695190, 147.2448030