Chambers, Thomas Jefferson, 1802-1865

In 1834 Thomas Jefferson Chambers became the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Texas. In payment for this office, Chambers was granted thirteen leagues of land which he selected from the site of present day Austin. The state of Texas failed to reimburse Chambers or his estate for large tracts of Austin land condemned in 1839 to establish the capital. This led to a long series of legal contests by Chambers' heirs who eventually won monetary compnesation by an act of the Texas legislature in 1925.

From the description of Thomas Jefferson Chambers papers, 1830-1942, (bulk 1870-1925). (San Jacinto Museum of History). WorldCat record id: 47111337

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