Biographical Sketch of Edmond J. Chambers, Lafayette County, Missouri

>From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled
from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo.
Historical Company, 1881.
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The subject of this sketch was born in Lexington, Mo., December 25,
1847.  His father died while going to California in 1849.  Up to 1864
Mr. Chambers worked hard, supporting himself and mother.  At that time
he enlisted in the confederate cause, under Gen. Shelby, in Gordon's
regiment, and served until the close of the war.  He surrendered at
Shreveport, Louisiana and on the 27th of June, 1865 returned home; he
was married November, 1876, to Miss Cerelda Bates.  Mr. Chambers was
licensed to preach in March, 1874, in the Methodist Episcopal church,
south.  He has a family of two children living: James L. and Annie May.
Mr. Chambers is a quiet and peaceful citizen, honored and respected by
his neighbors.

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