Strunk and Chambers Scott Co TN
John Chambers
Birth:1677 in Scotland
Death:1747 in Trenton NJ
Sex:M
Father:John Chambers b. 1645 in Scotland
Mother:Marion Crockonrig b. 1649 in Scotland
  
Burial: First Presbyterian Church
Emigration: 1729

Spouses & Children
Mary Browning (Wife)
Children: 
  1. DescendantsDavid Chambers b. About. 1712 in Antrim, Northern Ireland
  2. DescendantsRobert Chambers b. About. 1715 in Middlesex Co NJ
  3. DescendantsAlexander Chambers b. 1716 in Antrim Co Ireland
 

Notes
Individual:
"John Chambers, of Trenton NJ, born 1677, left Scotland during the latter part of the 17th century and settled in county Antrim, Ireland; from thence he immigrated to America and settled in Trenton NJ, 1729. He has a son, Alexander, a man of considerable prominence and a commissionary of the Revolution. "
Genealogical Guide to Early Settlers of America

John was a member of Clan Cameron. They supported the Stuarts in their failed bid for the English Crown. 1689 marked the Revolution against James VII. This prompted many to leave Scotland and may be why John left at the time he did.

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