John Chambers (White Clay Creek)
English
John Chambers was an English farmer and a member of the Society of Friends from Yorkshire, England. - AsNotedIn
| Notable Position | Organization | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakers |
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- Son: Richard Chambers
John Chambers was an English farmer and a member of the Society of Friends from Yorkshire, England. - AsNotedIn
| Notable Position | Organization | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakers |
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
| 1662/00/00 | John Chambers is born. | Born | |||||
| 1713/00/00 | John Chambers, a Yorkshire farmer, wife Deborah and their 5 children, arrive in Philadelphia. Seeking to escape from the religious persecution of Quakers in England, Chambers sold his farm and journeyed to William Penn's 'Holy Experiment' in Pennsylvania. | Architect | |||||
| 1720/00/00 | David Lloyd, William Penn's agent, sells John Chambers 664 acres along White Clay Creek, originally part of the 'Hopyard' tract. Chambers will also buy acreage on the west side of the creek. | Owner | White Clay Creek State Park, DE | Delaware | |||
| 1730/00/00 | John Chambers dies. | Died |
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