Charles Chamberlain (1820 - 1907)

Born 9 Feb 1820 in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Mary Ann (Collis) Chamberlain — married 27 Mar 1842 in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 2 Feb 1907 at age 86 in Heathcote, Victoria, Australia

Biography

Charles Chamberlain (1820-1907)

Charles Chamberlain was born in Cambridgeshire, England.

Birth
Charles Chamberlain was born 09 February 1820 at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. He was the son of William Chamberlain. ^[1]

Marriage
On 27 March 1842, at the Parish Church, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, Charles Chamberlain, minor, Bachelor, occupation: Labourer, son of William Chamberlain, married (by Banns) Mary Anne Collis, minor, Spinster, daughter of James Collis. ^[1]

Death
Charles Chamberlain age 86/87, passed away 02 February 1907 at Heathcote, Victoria, Australia. ^[2]

Burial
Charles Chamberlain is buried at Redcastle Cemetery, Redcastle, Victoria, Australia. ^[3]

Obituary

McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (Heathcote, Vic. : 1863 - 1918), Thursday 7 February 1907, page 3

On Saturday last the death occurred at the Hospital, of Mr Charles Chamberlain, also from an affection of the heart, ending in heart failure. The deceased, who possessed a fine constitution, having reached the advanced age of 87 years, and would have been 88 on on the 9th of this month.

Deceased was a native of Oxford (sic) [Cambridgeshire], England, and had been resident in Victoria about 59 years, having arrived in this country in 1848.

He visited many of the diggings in the early days, including Bendigo, Ballarat, Castlemaine, Friar's Creek, Dunnolly, and Rushworth. For many years he resided on his farm at Gobarup, between the Half-Way House and Rushworth, before coming to Heathcote and Redcastle.

A few years ago he had the misfortune to lose an arm through an accident, the arm having to be removed, but his hardy constitution, though then of advanced years, enabled him to come through it all right.

He leaves three sons and one daughter, viz., Mr D. Chamberlain, of Heathcote, Messrs. G. and W. Chamberlain, of Redcastle and Mrs. F. Clark.

The remains were removed to Redcastle and interred in the Redcastle Cemetery on Tuesday last, the funeral being attended by many friends, the burial service being read by the Rev. G. N. MacDonnell. The funeral arrangements were carried out by Mr W. Mitchell, the funeral requisites being supplied by Messrs Perry Bros. ^[4]

Research Note

Was Charles Chamberlain born 09 February 1820, 1821, 1822 or 1823
The marriage record states that both Charles Chamberlain and Mary Ann Collis were minors (under the age of 21) when they married on 27 March 1842. If his birthday was 09 February, then this would make him born in 1822 or later.
The death record states that Charles Chamberlain was age 86 when he died on 02 February 1907.
The Obituary states that he was age 87 when he died and would have been 88 on the 9th of February.

There is a baptism for a Charles Chamberlain with father, William Chamberlain at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, on 06 January or 06 June 1824.

• "England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWGJ-1MB : 11 December 2014), Charles Chamberlain, 06 Jan 1824, Baptism; citing p. 16, Melbourne, Cambridgeshire, record group RG4, Public Record Office, London.

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5V9-9TW : 20 September 2020), Charles Chamberlain, 1824.

The England Census of 1841 records: William Chamberlain age 50, and his wife, Ann Chamberlain age 50, and their children: Hannah Chamberlain age 20, Charles Chamberlain age 18, and Frederick Chamberlain age 14, are living at Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England.

• "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQRZ-PJR : 22 May 2019), Charles Chamberlain in household of Willm Chamberlain, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.

Research by Darcy-578 07:32, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Marriage: "England, Cambridgeshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1538-1983," database, FamilySearch
2. ↑ Death: VIC, Australia BDM Index CHAMBERLAIN Chas| Death| Mother: Unknown UNKNOWN | Father: Unknown | Died: Hcote | Age: 86 | Year: 1907| Reg. No. 1579/1907 | Reg. Victoria, Australia
3. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185428136/charles-chamberlain: accessed 12 February 2023), memorial page for Charles Chamberlain (9 Feb 1820–2 Feb 1907), Find a Grave Memorial ID 185428136, citing Redcastle Cemetery, Redcastle, Greater Bendigo City, Victoria, Australia; Maintained by Dale Thomas (Lawther) (contributor 48787655).
4. ↑ Obituary. (1907, February 7). The McIvor Times and Rodney Advertiser (Heathcote, Vic. : 1863 - 1918), p. 3. Retrieved January 21, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article91433817

See also:

• Marriage: "England, Cambridgeshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1538-1983," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLB9-Q4G3 : 17 March 2018), Charles Chamberlain and Mary Ann Collis, 27 Mar 1842; citing Marriage, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Cambridge University Library, England; FHL microfilm 2,358,010. Name Charles Chamberlain|Event Type Marriage|Event Date 27 Mar 1842|Event Place Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom|Sex Male|Marital Status Single|Father's Name William Chamberlain|Spouse's Name Mary Ann Collis|Spouse's Sex Female|Spouse's Marital Status Single|Spouse's Father's Name James Collis

• "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MQRZ-PJR : 22 May 2019), Charles Chamberlain in household of Willm Chamberlain, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.