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Calvin T. Chamberlain

1795 – 1878

American politician

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Lived 1795 – 1878 (aged 82). Calvin T. Chamberlain was an American politician.

Calvin Tibbetts Chamberlain (December 5, 1795 in Mount Vernon, then in Lincoln County, Massachusetts, now in Kennebec County, Maine – June 27, 1878 in Cuba, Allegany County, New York) was an American politician from New York.

Life He was the son of Benjamin Chamberlain (1757–1847) and Tryphena (née Tibbetts, widowed Kenney) Chamberlain. In 1816, he removed to a place then located in the Town of Friendship, about two miles from a settlement which was later incorporated as the Village of Cuba, in Allegany County. The next year, he established a saw mill there. He married Betsey Moore (d. 1845). In 1835, he opened a public house and general store, and was appointed Postmaster of Cuba.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Allegany Co.) in 1836 and 1837.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (6th D.) from 1843 to 1846, sitting in the 66th, 67th, 68th and 69th New York State Legislatures. On May 14, 1846, he married Sarah (Russell) Waters.

He was a brigadier general of the New York State Militia.

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Member of the State Senate of New York, Member of the New York State Assembly
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Calvin Tibbetts Chamberlain

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Calvin T. Chamberlain?

American politician

When was Calvin T. Chamberlain born?

Calvin T. Chamberlain was born on 5 December 1795.

When did Calvin T. Chamberlain die?

Calvin T. Chamberlain died on 27 June 1878.

What was Calvin T. Chamberlain's occupation?

Calvin T. Chamberlain was a politician.

What nationality was Calvin T. Chamberlain?

Calvin T. Chamberlain was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Calvin T. Chamberlain

· Wikidata: Q5024505

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