John Chambers (White Clay Creek)

  • English

John Chambers was an English farmer and a member of the Society of Friends from Yorkshire, England. - AsNotedIn

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Member Quakers

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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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