Jane Watson was born a Presbyterian. She transferred to the Methodist church when she married Moses Chamberlin. She was called before the governing board of Brethren and threatened with ex-communication for wearing such gaiety (flowers in her bonnet and foulard silk skirts.) Moses had given the bell and pews and carpet and other substantial items of support and she was allowed to wear her flowers and feathers. (Noted by James C. Furst in a letter to Jane C. Downey, May 6, 1957.)

Birth

September 24, 1813, in Watsontown, PA.

Marriage

Jane was married twice.

James Montgomery (1814-1837)

Jane married James Montgomery, son of John Montgomery and Eleanor Wilson. James died at the age of 23 and is buried at Warrior’s Run Cemetery, Northumberland, PA.

Moses Chamberlin (1812-1902)

After James’ death, Jane married Moses Chamberlin on September 15, 1840.

Children

Jane and Moses had six children.

1. William B. Chamberlin, born December 19, 1841; died June 8, 1918. William married Margaret Strawbridge Sanderson Lawson.
2. Harriet Chamberlin, born September 4, 1843; died January 24, 1849, at the age of six.
3. Caroline W. Chamberlin, born May 24, 1845; died April 1936. She married Austin Owen Furst on December 17, 1878, and continues our family line.
4. James Irvin Chamberlin, born November 13, 1847; died June 1, 1906.
5. Mary Jane Chamberlin, born May 27, 1850; died July 26, 1850, only two months old.
6. Frank Chamberlin, born July 1, 1853; died October 31, 1910.

Death

May 7, 1890, in Milton, PA