Mrs. Mary Chamberlin
Mrs. Mary Chamberlin, an esteemed resident of Elida, is the widow of the late William Chamberlin. She was born in Perry County, Ohio, May 1, 1841, and is a daughter of George and Mary (Stemen) Hunsaker, who located in Marion township, Allen County, when their daughter Mary was a child of 11 years. She obtained her education in the district schools of Marion township and at the age of 19 years, in 1860, became the wife of James Carman, a farmer of Sugar Creek township. Three years later he was laid to rest in Carman cemetery and his widow was left with two children, George and Elizabeth, who married Abel Pitzenberger and at death left one child Ebert. George Carman was born January 2, 1861, and married Rebecca Goode, a native of Perry County. Seven children have been born to them, only four of whom survive, viz: Vernie, who married Ora Herring; Alveda, who became the wife of Carl Billimack and is the mother of two children Agnes and a child that died in infancy; James and Bessie.
Eleven years after the death of Mr. Carman, his widow was married to Armstead Hunt who died one year later. One child was born to this union, Armstead Mason Hunt, Jr., whose splendid manhood fulfilled the promise of his earlier years. Seeking to make his own way in life, he had entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company as brakeman and, in January, 1901, while running on a local at Upper Sandusky met his death in the service. He had been reared and educated in Sugar Creek township, where he was a universal favorite and his untimely death cast a gloom over the entire community.
In September, 1890, Mrs. Hunt was married to William Chamberlin, a carpenter who resided in Elida. Her life has been one of mingled sunshine and shadow but the latter has often been so dark that it gave no hint of recurring sunshine, and only her abiding trust in her heavenly Father has enabled her to bear her crosses with fortitude and calmness. She is a devout Christian, a member of the United Brethren Church of Elida, and her life has been an inspiration to those about her. Mrs. Chamberlin is well situated financially, owning the home in Elida and also a good farm of 115 acres in Sugar Creek township. She possesses marked business ability and is a woman who is esteemed and respected by all who know her.