Family History

Joseph Chambers (1714–1807)

Joseph was baptised on 6 Oct, 1714 at the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul in Fressingfield, Suffolk, Englanda1,b1, the son of Joseph Chambers (1649–?)★ and Mary Hill★. He is Ian's 5x great grandfather.

He married Elizabeth Stigold (1716–1810)★ on 3 Feb, 1737/8 at St. Nicholas' Church in Bedfield, Suffolk, Englandc1 and had two children:–

Joseph was buried at the age of ninety-three on 11 Oct, 1807 at the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Fressingfielde2 He was survived by his wife Elizabeth.

Timeline

1714
6 Oct
Baptised at the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Fressingfield, Suffolk, England.a1,b1
1737
3 Feb
Married Elizabeth Stigold★ at St. Nicholas' Church, Bedfield, Suffolk.c1
1738
25 Dec
Son, Joseph Chambers (1738–1815)★, baptised at the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Fressingfield.a2,b2
1742
18 Aug
Daughter, Sarah Chambers (1742–?), baptised privately at the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Fressingfield.a3,b3
1807
11 Oct
Buried at the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Fressingfield.e2

Citations and Notes

England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
a1: Baptism entry for Joseph Chambers, Fressingfield, 6 Oct 1714, FHL Film Number 0097127, 0097128 (more details...)
a2: Baptism entry for Joseph Chambers, Fressingfield, 26 Dec 1738, FHL Film Number 0097127, 0097128 (more details...)
a3: Baptism entry for Sarah Chambers, Fressingfield, 18 Aug 1742, FHL Film Number 0097127, 0097128 (more details...)
Suffolk Baptism Index, Corrections March 2025
b1: Baptism entry for Joseph Chambers, Fressingfield, 6 Oct 1714, Entry 14/5 (more details...)
b2: Baptism entry for Joseph Chambers, Fressingfield, 26 Dec 1738, Entry 54/13 (more details...)
b3: Baptism entry for Sarah Chambers, Fressingfield, 18 Aug 1742, Entry 59/4 (more details...)
Suffolk Marriage Index, Hoxne Deanery, 1650-1753
c1: Marriage entry for Joseph Chambers and Elisabeth Stigold, Bedfield, 3 Feb 1737
Suffolk Marriage Index, Hartismere, Hoxne, South Elmham, Wangford Deaneries, 1754-1812
d1: Marriage entry for Joseph Chambers and Elizabeth Gooch, Metfield, 28 Jul 1766 (more details...)
d2: Marriage entry for Joseph Chambers and Sarah Meen, Fressingfield, 25 Jul 1785 (more details...)
Suffolk Burial Index, 1538-1900
e1: Burial entry for Joseph Chambers, Fressingfield, 21 Mar 1815 (more details...)
e2: Burial entry for Joseph Chambers, Fressingfield, 11 Oct 1807