John P., parents unknown, was born ?, died about 1842 Robertson Co TN.
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Rebecca Graham

Children of John & Rebecca:
1. Goolsberry born Aug 11, 1802 Halifax Co VA, died 1881 Fayette Co TN & buried at Chambersville Cemetery.
Married: Rebecca Gordon about 1823 Robertson Co TN. She is the daughter of Alexander Gordon & Sarah Lee & was born Apr 13, 1805 TN, died Mar 26, 1878 Fayette Co TN & buried at Chambersville Cemetery.
Children: W.T., Mary Ann, Sarah Jane, Albert, Nancy, Marcus L., Daniel Gools, Ferdinand, Amanda, Elias B., Martha, Francis & George Washington.
2. Fannie born ?, died before 1842 Robertson Co TN.
Married: George Adams 1814 Person Co NC. He was born 1790 VA.
Children: Emily Albinia, William G., Martha, Amanda, Rebecca, Nancy, George W. & Mary
3. Jane
4. James H.
5. Clement born 1807 VA.
Married: Martha ? Robertson Co TN. She was born 1819 TN.
Children: Jonathan W., James W., Eugenia C., George W. & A. (fem)
6. Elizabeth
7. Hyram
8. Nancy

Notes:
1. Dec 20, 1820 Deed - John P. Chambers from Moses McCorley, 225 acres in Robertson County. (Robt Co TN Deed Bk Q, pg 350-351)
2. May 1821 John Chambers is listed as one of the hands for road repair. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 260)
3. Mar 1822 Deed - Moses McCarley to John P. Chambers for 225 acres of land was registered in county court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 463)
4. June 1822 John P. Chambers is listed as one of the hands for road repair. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 515)
5. 1830 Robertson Co TN census record shows Goolsberry as head of household which consisted of 1 male 0-5yrs, 1 male 5-10yrs, 1 male 20-30yrs, 1 female 0-5yrs, 1 female 5-10yrs & 1 female 20-30yrs. He had no slaves. (pg 419, line 10)
6. 1836 - Goolsberry & his family moved from Robertson Co TN to Fayette Co TN & settled on a farm in District 15 about 9 miles from Somerville.
7. Sep 28, 1837 Deed - John P. Chambers to William Wills, 100 acres in Robertson County. (Robt Co TN Deed Bk Z, pg 459-460)
8. May 10, 1838 John P. Chambers vs Joseph Winfield & others - the case was continued til next court term. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk B, pg 11)
9. May 1838 John P. Chambers served on a jury in the case of State vs Norfleet Hart. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk B, pg 13)
10. Sep 1838 John P. Chambers served on a jury in the case of State vs David Gardner in Robertson Co TN circuit court. (Robt Co TN Circuit Court Bk B, pg 47)
11. Mar 24, 1842 John P. Chambers wrote his will appointing Lemuel Henley & Clement Chambers as executors of his will. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 11, pg 390)
12. Oct 22, 1850 Robertson Co TN census record shows Clement age 43, wife Martha age 31, children Jonathan age 13, James age 11, Eugenia age 9 & George W. age 1 farming in District 7. Value of his real estate is $1750. It is noted Clement was born in Virginia & all others in Tennessee. (pg 51a, #1265)
13. Oct 22, 1850 Robertson Co TN census record shows George Adams age 60, Elizabeth age 46, Rebecca age 25, Nancy age 21, George age 16, Sarah age 12, Mary age 10, Henry age 5, John age 6 & Thomas Husky age 20 & George Conley age 18. It is noted their real estate was valued at $2000, T. Huskey & G. Conley were working as laborers. (pg 52b, #296)
14. Dec 20, 1850 Fayette Co TN census record shows Goolsberry age 48, wife Rebecca & children Nancy, Marcus, Daniel, Amanda, Elias, Martha & George farming in District 15 with real estate valued at $1600. He owned 4 slaves. (pg 371a, #1882)
15. June 25, 1860 Robertson Co TN census record shows Clement age 52, wife Martha age 45, children Jonathan age 23, James age 21, Eugenia age 12 & A. age 5 farming in Western Division, P.O. Red River. Value of real estate is $1100, value of personal property $11, 750. It is noted all children were born in Tennessee. (pg 466b, #426)
16. Aug 30, 1860 Fayette Co TN census record shows Goolsberry as a physician with real estate valued at $3000 & personal property valued at $7900. He owned 8 slaves. His wife Rebecca & children Elias, Martha & George are living with him. (pg 519a, #1519)
17. July 16, 1870 Robertson Co TN census record shows Clement Chambers age 63, wife Martha age 55 & children Walter & E.L. on their farm in District 6, P.O. Cedar Hill. It is noted that Clement is a farmer with real estate valued at $6000 & personal property valued at $10,000. (pg 67b, #118)
18. Aug 11, 1870 Fayette Co TN census record shows Goolsberry age 68 living in District 15, P.O. LaGrange with wife Rebecca & son George. (pg 489a, #1240)
19. John P. Chambers is the father-in-law of Rebecca Gordon.

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