Caledonia

CHAMBERLAIN, Mellen & William

Vermont Historical Magazine, No XI, October 1867, p 367

Mellen & William CHAMBERLAIN were sons of William CHAMBERLAIN. Mellen 
CHAMBERLAIN was born 17 June 1795, graduated at Dartmouth in 1816, and was in 
the practice of law some years in the state of Maine. While making a tour of 
Europe, Mellen CHAMBERLAIN drowned in the Danube River on 14 May 1840. His 
grave is on the banks of the Danube, Province in Servia, Empire of Austria. 
William CHAMBERLAIN, born 24 May 1797, graduated at Dartmouth in 1818. In 
1820 he was elected professor of languages in his alma mater, and so 
continued until his death, 11 July 1830. [Excerpt from a section on the 
history of Peacham, Caledonia County, Vermont.]

Submitted by Cathy Kubly