Legislator Details

Image of Clifton  J. Chambers
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 6/26/2025

Clifton J. Chambers
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 9/23/1864
City:
County: Crawford County, OH
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 10/27/1951
City: Ithaca, MI
County: Gratiot County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Ithaca, MI
County: Gratiot County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Ithaca Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Emma A. McWilliams, dau. of Gabriel and Susanna (Sampsell) McWilliams, 10/8/1890; children: 2, Carlton B. and Helen M.

Number of Children:


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: teacher, contractor, builder, farmer, automobile dealer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools of Ohio and at the Valparaiso, IN; Normal School; and Business College

Biographical Sketch:
He came to Michigan with his parents, Aaron J. and Harrier (McKee) Chambers, in 1878 and settled in New Haven Township, Gratiot County. He served as township treasurer; supervisor for 7 consecutive year;, and was elected county clerk in 1902 and 1904.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Mines and Minerals , Rules and Joint Rules , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ithaca
County of Residence Gratiot
District: Gratiot
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office: 12/31/1912

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Committee chairmanship: Ways and Means
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Fish and Fisheries , Horticulture , Ways and Means
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ithaca
County of Residence Gratiot
District: Gratiot
District Description: Gratiot County

Date Elected: 11/3/1908
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1909
Date Left Office: 1/1/1753

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Elections , Home for Feeble Minded , School for the Blind , Revision of the Constitution
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Ithaca
County of Residence Gratiot
District: Gratiot
District Description: Gratiot County

Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:

Bibliography:

PolGryd; Manual 1907 p.710; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; Michiganology; USCen 1910