Jeremiah Chambers:
Jeremiah lived in the Lake Loramie area for his entire life--a period exceeding three-quarters of a century. He was born on April 6, 1846 in Oran Cynthian Twp. Shelby Co., Ohio  The hunters and fisherman who lived in lake region knew him as Jerry. From the time when the lake was known as the "Berlin Reservoir" he was known as one of its most constant guardians. He knew its depths and its currents with the same familiarity that a farmer knows his fields, and visitors sought his counsel in all matters pertaining to the lake.

When he was born, his parents resided on a farm one mile east of Oran. While he was a small boy, they moved onto a farm east of Ft. Loramie where he developed an attachment for the sports and thrills of the lake. As a boy, he saw the lake providing valuable services in freight transport in union with the Miami and Erie canal.

Jeremiah was described as "a rugged and fearless man, so that he was perfectly constructed in a physical way for the line of life which he chose to follow." He offered his services so that others could also enjoy the lake. For several years during his early career, he rafted timbers from the channel of the lake in order that it might be a safer place for the sportsmen. Logs of any value were hauled behind oxen to the neighboring saw mills. His efforts helped to transform a once treacherous body of water into an inviting place to visit.

He established a boat business on the south bank of the lake, where Short's Landing is now located, and he operated it for a period of forty years. He rented his boats to fishermen and gunmen who frequented the lake during the various game seasons. Through this business he made many friends--hundreds of which trusted his sporting advice.

Later in his life the State of Ohio assumed responsibility for the public area, and though he cared greatly for the land, he readily stepped aside so that the new plans would proceed without interference. Though he watched familiar structures destroyed, he found that progress did provide better services.

He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earl Brown, following an illness of several months. Prior to his death, he had been known as the oldest living person in McLean Township, Shelby County. The funeral was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Short, where he often spent his time. He is buried in a cemetery in the vicinity of New Bremen.



Shelby County Democrat (Ft. Loramie News Column) October 12, 1934


	Jerry Chambers passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. Hazel Brown, at Lima, Saturday about 4:00 P.M. He was 88 years old and well known around here. He had been seriously ill about three weeks but poorly for several months. In the early part of his life, he was the owner of Short's Landing for forty years after which George Short was the owner. 
	He is survived by three daughters in Lima, Mrs. Hazel Brown, Mrs. Grace Shepherd, and Mrs. Nora Shepherd, Elmer Chambers, Harvey Chambers, and Mrs. Emma Viola Short. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock at the house with interment at New Breman Tuesday afternoon.

	Marriages	Jeremiah Chambers and Miss Sarah J. Barker both of Shelby County. 
			Her 17 - he 24 on May 26, 1870 in Sidney by Justice Hale.

	Second	Jeremiah Chambers and Alice Brown
			1 Daughter Ann (Brown) preceded him in death
			1 Daughter Dell (Robbins) preceded him in death
			1 Son James Harvey preceded him in death
			



Jeremiah M. Chambers April 6, 1846 ------------October 6, 1934


The Sidney Daily News ------------Tuesday October 9, 1934


Funeral Rites Held For Aged County Farmer, Jeremiah Chambers Buried at New Breman Died Saturday Afternoon

	Funeral services for Jeremiah Chambers, 88 retired farmer of Loramie township and former manager of Short's Landing were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 O'clock from the home of his daughter, Mrs George Short at Short's Landing Ft. Loramie.
Burial was made in the New Breman cemetery.
	The aged man died Saturday afternoon about 4:00 O'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. F.E. Brown on the Findley Road, Lima after an illness of three weeks.
	 A greater part of his life was spent as a farmer in the Ft. Loramie community, but he was probably best know as the manager of the present Short's Landing which he conducted for about forty years. Following his retirement, it was taken over by his son in law George Short. He was a great fisherman and sportsman and was a member of the Ft. Loramie Borrowed Time Club.
His death occurred while he was enjoying a visit of several weeks at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Brown and with another daughter in Lima, Mrs. Grace Shepherd and Mrs. Nora Shepherd.
	The surviving children are four daughters and two sons. Mrs. George Short, Ft. Loramie, Mrs Jesse Shepherd, Mrs F.E. Brown, Mrs. Cary Shepherd, Lima; Elmer and Harry Chambers of Ft. Loramie.