Inspired by our trip to Anahuac, Crazy for Texas is here to share the story of Thomas Jefferson Chambers whom Chambers County is named after. Listen along to hear of his contribution to our great state of Texas, the details of his murder mystery, and the discovery of an unknown daughter.
Crazy for Texas September 11, 2023
Season1, Episode2- Thomas Jefferson Chambers
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Findagrave (Burial Locations)
Amanda Chambers Gailes
Nathan Gailes
Thomas Jefferson Chambers
Harriet “Hattie” Abraham Jackson
Abigail Annie “Abbie” Chubb Saladee
Katherine Abigail “Kate” Chambers Sturgis
Stella Jefferson Chambers MacGregor
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Willcox
Albert Gallatin Van Pradelles “Ab” Willcox
John O’Brian
Katherine Sturgis Evans
Dr Edward Boyd “Booster” Stephenson
Joseph Eli “Joe” Stephenson
Findagrave cemetery locations mentioned in this episode
Walter Brown Cemetery
Trinity Episcopal Cemetery
Monticello Graveyard
Anahuac Cemetery
Chapman Cemetery
Port Bolivar Community Cemetery
Places you should visit mentioned in this episode
Thomas Jefferson Chambers
