Hello Tom, A little further information regarding John Chambers of Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone: Extracted from Canon John Gebbie’s Ardstraw: Historical Survey of a Parish 1600-1900 (Strule Press, Omagh, 1968) (pp 129-35)
Householders in Newtownstewart 1833-4 Upper Street (now Main Street) #46. John Chambers: dwelling, but now an office; height of wall facing the street 7 feet #47. John Chambers: dwelling; height of wall facing the street 8 feet Griffiths Valuation of Ardstraw Parish 1858 Newtownstewart, Upper Street John Chambers leased a small garden (14 perches) from Daniel Baird: annual valuation of ten shillings (enough for growing a few vegetables). There is no record regarding their residence – perhaps living with a family member. Hope this adds a little extra to your family story and regards, Len Swindley Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Len Swindley<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, 25 February 2018 10:18 PM To: Tom Chambers<mailto:[email protected]>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [CoTyroneMailingList] New to CTI, looking for informationonChambers family Hello again Tom, Thanks for your message and update. Your post contains vital information re. your connection to the Maclear family. The transcription on the Chambers headstone in the graveyard of Ardstraw Parish Church (St. Eugene’s Church of Ireland, Newtownstewart) reads: Sacred to the memory of JOHN CHAMBERS who died 3rd January 1867 aged 71 years. Also his wife MARTHA CHAMBERS of Newtownstewart who died June 1866 aged 72 years and his sister MARGARET LYNCH, Moyle who died 19th February 1879, aged 72 years. Kabristan published a selection of headstone inscriptions (50), but this is a very large graveyard with hundreds of memorials, so only the surface has been scratched. It is a similar scenario with the Patrick Street Graveyard in Strabane where thare are 451 headstones with legible inscriptions, but only 50 have been copied by Kabristan. Martha’s death was announced in the Londonderry Journal June 13 1866 [Died] June 9, at Newtownstewart, county Tyrone, Martha, the beloved wife of Mr. John Chambers, in the 73rd year of her age. Turning to the Maclears, the attached obituary for Sir Thomas Maclear will interest you, also the reference to Margaret Lynch of Moyle Cottage: Londonderry Journal January 14 1840 [Died] on Sunday, the 29th ult., aged 77 years, Mr. James McAleer (sic), Moyle Cottage, near Nn.-Stewart, county Tyrone. In all the relations of life deceased was much respected, and his death is very much lamented by his friends and acquaintances There is also a distinct possibility of a Maclear headstone in St. Eugene’s graveyard; it would be searching for during your visit to Newtownstewart. Hope this is useful and regards, Len Swindley Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Tom Chambers<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, 25 February 2018 1:41 PM To: Len Swindley<mailto:[email protected]>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: RE: [CoTyroneMailingList] New to CTI, looking for informationonChambers family Len Some updates on my research regarding the Chambers family in Newtownstewart. First, I have documented information that John Chambers and Martha McClear (McCleir) were the parents of Mary Ann Chambers (Wildey, McGowan). This is from her Disinterment Document. At the bottom of this document it lists the Occupation of her Father as “Linen Merchant”. Mary Ann and Thomas Chambers are both buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in NYC. I received information from the cemetery that is consistent with all of this. I am trying really hard to find the obituary for Thomas Chambers, but to date, no success. By the way, I found records of John and Martha buried at Ardstraw from the Kabristan.org Archives. I went back to look at the passenger list for the John Stuart 1852 and determined that the Thomas Chambers is probably not my relative since it shows a family of Chambers with wife and two children. So back to the drawing board to find how and when he got to the USA. At this point it looks like we will visit Newtownstewart around June 14-15. In the meantime, I’ll keep plugging away. Thanks for your help. Tom
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