Chamberlain, Samuel E. (Samuel Emery), 1829-1908

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Birth 1829-11-27

Death 1908

Biographical notes:

Samuel Emery Chamberlain was born in Centre Harbour, New Hampshire, on November 27, 1829. He fought with the First United States Dragoons in Mexico in 1846-48. During the Civil War he joined the First Massachusetts Cavalry and rose to brevet brigadier general. In 1865 Chamberlain was appointed assistant quartermaster general of the State of Massachusetts, and placed in charge of the state arsenal. He died November 10, 1908.

From the description of Chamberlain scrapbook, 1867-1905. (San Jacinto Museum of History). WorldCat record id: 50219150

Samuel Emery Chamberlain was born in Centre Harbour, New Hampshire, on November 27, 1829. He fought with the First United States Dragoons in Mexico in 1846-48. During the Civil War he joined the First Massachussetts Cavalry and rose to brevet brigadier general. In 1865 Chamberlain was appointed assistant quartermaster general of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and placed in charge of the state arsenal. In 1854 he married Mary Keith, with whom he had three daughters. Samuel Chamberlain died November 10, 1908.

From the guide to the Chamberlain scrapbook MC092., 1867-1905, (Albert and Ethel Herzstein Library, )