Chambers spent his formative years in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. His father, who was a Philadelphia businessman and hotel owner, passed away when Chambers was twenty. For the next ten years, Chambers lived with his mother and siblings, and at one point studied law, and also worked as a bank clerk.
Chambers was named for his grandfather, Chambers McKibbin, who served as the Assistant Quarter Master and Postmaster at Pittsburgh. The elder Chambers also served as Superintendent for the U.S. Mint, as well as a Pennsylvania State Senator.
There is a tradition that as a teenager Chambers (the grandson) volunteered for the Union Army during the Civil War and fought in the Battle of Gaines's Mill. In later years, he was active in the local military reserves. He retired from service in 1895 with the rank of Colonel.
After his marriage, Chambers permanently settled in Pittsburgh and became one of the founding members of the Duquesne Club, a popular and exclusive men's club, becoming a full member in 1881. He was employed as the club's secretary and treasurer and faithfully worked in this capacity for more than forty-three years.
Chambers and his wife, Katherine, had only one child, Marion, who died shortly after her marriage. There were no grandchildren.
Chambers passed away at the age of 76 after catching a flu and developing pneumonia. His wife survived him.
State Senator John S. Weller, fellow club member, wrote a glowing tribute after Chambers' death, which in part, stated:
"He was a charming, unassuming, public-spirited gentleman, universally loved and respected. Many beautiful traits and sterling qualities made up his character. He had a host of friends and his associations with them were full of kindly deeds."
"He was a man of great moral dignity, possessed many amicable accomplishments, and took a decent pride in his work and served the best interest of this club with unshaken loyalty."
Biography by David M. Pierce. If you use the biography in your research, please credit me with being its author. Thank you.
Chambers was named for his grandfather, Chambers McKibbin, who served as the Assistant Quarter Master and Postmaster at Pittsburgh. The elder Chambers also served as Superintendent for the U.S. Mint, as well as a Pennsylvania State Senator.
There is a tradition that as a teenager Chambers (the grandson) volunteered for the Union Army during the Civil War and fought in the Battle of Gaines's Mill. In later years, he was active in the local military reserves. He retired from service in 1895 with the rank of Colonel.
After his marriage, Chambers permanently settled in Pittsburgh and became one of the founding members of the Duquesne Club, a popular and exclusive men's club, becoming a full member in 1881. He was employed as the club's secretary and treasurer and faithfully worked in this capacity for more than forty-three years.
Chambers and his wife, Katherine, had only one child, Marion, who died shortly after her marriage. There were no grandchildren.
Chambers passed away at the age of 76 after catching a flu and developing pneumonia. His wife survived him.
State Senator John S. Weller, fellow club member, wrote a glowing tribute after Chambers' death, which in part, stated:
"He was a charming, unassuming, public-spirited gentleman, universally loved and respected. Many beautiful traits and sterling qualities made up his character. He had a host of friends and his associations with them were full of kindly deeds."
"He was a man of great moral dignity, possessed many amicable accomplishments, and took a decent pride in his work and served the best interest of this club with unshaken loyalty."
Biography by David M. Pierce. If you use the biography in your research, please credit me with being its author. Thank you.
Chambers spent his formative years in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. His father, who was a Philadelphia businessman and hotel owner, passed away when Chambers was twenty. For the next ten years, Chambers lived with his mother and siblings, and at one point studied law, and also worked as a bank clerk.
Chambers was named for his grandfather, Chambers McKibbin, who served as the Assistant Quarter Master and Postmaster at Pittsburgh. The elder Chambers also served as Superintendent for the U.S. Mint, as well as a Pennsylvania State Senator.
There is a tradition that as a teenager Chambers (the grandson) volunteered for the Union Army during the Civil War and fought in the Battle of Gaines's Mill. In later years, he was active in the local military reserves. He retired from service in 1895 with the rank of Colonel.
After his marriage, Chambers permanently settled in Pittsburgh and became one of the founding members of the Duquesne Club, a popular and exclusive men's club, becoming a full member in 1881. He was employed as the club's secretary and treasurer and faithfully worked in this capacity for more than forty-three years.
Chambers and his wife, Katherine, had only one child, Marion, who died shortly after her marriage. There were no grandchildren.
Chambers passed away at the age of 76 after catching a flu and developing pneumonia. His wife survived him.
State Senator John S. Weller, fellow club member, wrote a glowing tribute after Chambers' death, which in part, stated:
"He was a charming, unassuming, public-spirited gentleman, universally loved and respected. Many beautiful traits and sterling qualities made up his character. He had a host of friends and his associations with them were full of kindly deeds."
"He was a man of great moral dignity, possessed many amicable accomplishments, and took a decent pride in his work and served the best interest of this club with unshaken loyalty."
Biography by David M. Pierce. If you use the biography in your research, please credit me with being its author. Thank you.
Chambers was named for his grandfather, Chambers McKibbin, who served as the Assistant Quarter Master and Postmaster at Pittsburgh. The elder Chambers also served as Superintendent for the U.S. Mint, as well as a Pennsylvania State Senator.
There is a tradition that as a teenager Chambers (the grandson) volunteered for the Union Army during the Civil War and fought in the Battle of Gaines's Mill. In later years, he was active in the local military reserves. He retired from service in 1895 with the rank of Colonel.
After his marriage, Chambers permanently settled in Pittsburgh and became one of the founding members of the Duquesne Club, a popular and exclusive men's club, becoming a full member in 1881. He was employed as the club's secretary and treasurer and faithfully worked in this capacity for more than forty-three years.
Chambers and his wife, Katherine, had only one child, Marion, who died shortly after her marriage. There were no grandchildren.
Chambers passed away at the age of 76 after catching a flu and developing pneumonia. His wife survived him.
State Senator John S. Weller, fellow club member, wrote a glowing tribute after Chambers' death, which in part, stated:
"He was a charming, unassuming, public-spirited gentleman, universally loved and respected. Many beautiful traits and sterling qualities made up his character. He had a host of friends and his associations with them were full of kindly deeds."
"He was a man of great moral dignity, possessed many amicable accomplishments, and took a decent pride in his work and served the best interest of this club with unshaken loyalty."
Biography by David M. Pierce. If you use the biography in your research, please credit me with being its author. Thank you.
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