Henry Chamberlain

Henry Chamberlain (March 17, 1824 – February 9, 1907) was a Michigan politician.

Early life Henry Chamberlain was born on March 17, 1824, in Pembroke, New Hampshire, to parents Moses and Mary Chamberlain. Chamberlain attended school until about 1836. In 1836, the Chamberlain family moved to Three Oaks, Michigan.

Career In 1836, once in Three Oaks, Chamberlain started farming with his family. On November 6, 1848, Chamberlain was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Berrien County district from January 1, 1849, to April 2, 1849. In 1850, Chamberlain stated his own farm.

Personal life Chamberlain married Sarah Jane Nash in 1851. Chamberlain was widowed by her death in 1852. Chamberlain got remarried to Rebecca VanDevanter in 1856. Chamberlain and VanDevanter had three children together. Chamberlain was a member of the Freemasons from 1853 and onward. He served as Grand Master of the Masons in 1872. Henry Chamberlain had two brothers who were also politicians, William Chamberlain, who was a fellow member of the Michigan House of Representatives, and Mellen Chamberlain, who was a Massachusetts state legislator. Chamberlain was Congregationalist.

Death Chamberlain died on February 9, 1907, in Three Oaks. Chamberlain was interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Three Oaks.