J. C. CHAMBERS, boot and shoe manufacturer, Bloomington; a native of Canada; born in 1836; came to Bloomington in 1860, and engaged in farming. Enlisted in 1861 in the 2d W. V. C., Co. C; mustered out in 1865; was with regiment all through, and came out as a veteran. Married, in Grant Co., to Miss Rachael Coombs, a native of Hurricane, Grant Co., by whom has six children - three sons and three daughters. Owns a beautiful farm of 83 acres on Sec. 25, adjoining village. Mr. Chambers started a poor boy and worked his own way; now has a flourishing business and commands the respect of the community.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.