Ezekial Forman Chambers
MSA SC 3520-1989
Biography:
Born February 28, 1788 in Chestertown, Maryland, Kent County. Son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Forman) Chambers. Attended Washington College, Chestertown, graduated 1805; studied law under James Houston. Admitted to the bar, 1809. Married Sarah J. Bowers on February 11, 1817 (divorced February 9, 1836); children James B., Laura, Caroline, Elizabeth Augusta, Sarah Maria Louise, Helen, Mary Clare. Episcopalian. Died January 30, 1867 in Chestertown.
Served as a captain in the 21st regiment, Kent County, 1809-1814; commended for bravery in battle of Caulks Field, 1814 and attained the rank of brigadier general. Attorney in private practice, Chestertown. Senate, Eastern Shore (Whig), 1821-25 (resigned). Member, Board of Public Works, 1825-28. U.S. Senate (elected to fill vacancy), February, 1826-December 20, 1834 (resigned). Judge, Maryland Court of Appeals, 1834-51; chief judge, 2nd District of Maryland, 1834-51. President, Board of Trustees, Washington College, 1843-67. Delegate from Kent County to the 1850 and 1864 constitutional conventions of Maryland.
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