Augustus Patrick Chambers (bef. 1850 - 1879)

Born before 9 Oct 1850 in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 22 Jan 1879 after age 28 in Isandlwana, Nqutu, Natal, South Africa

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Augustus Chambers was born in Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England.

Biography

Timeline

• 1850 Oct 09 Baptism: 55) Thornbury, Gloucestershire; Parents: George and Sarah Chambers; Abode: Thornbury^[1][2]
• 1861 Apr 07 Census: 65) High Street, Thornbury, Gloucestershire; Son; Unmarried; Age: 11; bn: Thornbury, Gloucestershire^[3]
• 1871 Apr 02 Census: 35) 45, 46 &47 Wine Street, Christchurch, Bristol; Assistant; Unmarried; Age: 20; Apprentice (Draper); bn: Thornbury, Gloucestershire^[4]
• 1879 Jan 22 Death: Lieutenant Natal Native Contingent who was slain at Isandula, South Africa; aged 28 years^[5][6]
• 1900 Jul 24 Probate: at Gloucester; died 22 January 1879 at Isandula, Zululand, South Africa; Effects: £210 5s 10d^[6]

Research Notes

Although the gravestone and probate calendar aren't explicit, there can be no doubt that Augustus was killed at the Battle of Isandlwana, at which the Natal Native Contingent were a part of the obliterated British forces.

Sources

1. ↑ Thornbury Parish Registers; P330 in 1/8; Gloucestershire Archives
2. ↑ Thornbury Bishop's Transcripts; Gdr/V1/433; Gloucestershire Archives; as Agustus Patrick
3. ↑ 1861 Census; The National Archives, Kew, London; Class: RG 9; Piece: 1748; Folio: 18; Page: 30; GSU roll: 542862
4. ↑ The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2522; Folio: 117; Page: 11; GSU roll: 835252
5. ↑ Gravestone, St. Mary's Churchyard, Thornbury, Gloucestershire; Transcribed by Thornbury Roots 2
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England. London, England

Gravestone

Transcribed by Thornbury Roots 2
A6
In memory of GEORGE CHAMBERS died 19 April 1875 aged 63 years. Also of his son AUGUSTUS PATRICK CHAMBERS son, Lieutenant Natal Native Contingent who was slain at Isandula, South Africa on 22 January 1879 aged 28 years. Also of SARAH LONGDEN the beloved wife of the above George Chambers who died 25 December 1896 aged 69 years.

Probate Calendar

1900
CHAMBERS Augustus Patrick of Thornbury, Gloucestershire dies 22 January 1879 at Isandula Zululand South Africa Administration
Gloucester 24 July to Lucy Chambers (wife of John Taylor Chambers) Effects £210 5s. 10d.