Judge Chamberlain was the man most responsible for the early growth of Gilman.Beckwith 1880, p. 232. He was born in Charlestown, New Hampshire, the son of a lawyer. Chamberlain had served in the New York Legislature and had moved to Iroquois County in 1853. He was elected judge, was active in county politics, and lived in Watseka, Illinois.Beckwith 1880, p. 114. Chamberlain took as a partner Joseph Thomas ( ? -1858) from nearby Onarga.
Jud.ge Chamberlain was the man most responsible for the early growth of Gilman.Beckwith 1880, p. 232. He was born in Char.lestown, New Hampshire, the son of a lawyer. Chamberlain had served in the New York Legislature and had moved to Iroquois County in 1853. He was elected judge was active in county politics, and lived in Watseka, Illinois.Beckwith 1880, p 114. Chamberlain took as a partner Joseph Thomas ( ? -1858) fro,m nearby Onarga