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Anthony P. Chamberlain
Denison Marble Works A. P. Chamberlain, Proprietor 620 - 622 W. Main St. Denison, Texas This is one of the very oldest enterprises of its kind in north Texas, it having been established for twenty-seven years. A large patronage is enjoyed throughout Oklahoma and Texas, a number of salesmen efficiently covering this territory. The Denison Marble Works are equipped with up-to-date facilities, while the most thoroughly experienced workmen are employed, with the result that the best character of work comes from this establishment. Mr. Chamberlain deals in all kinds of granite and marble monuments, tombstones, etc., all kinds of cut stones and granite work and importer of fine statuary. Estimates are cheerfully furnished and all contracts are executed with promptness and satisfaction. Mr. Chamberlain is classed among the most progressive citizens of Denison, and may be said to stand at the very head of the marble and granite business of the city of Denison and Grayson County. Source: “Denison, the Texas Gateway: A Busy, Progressive City with Golden Opportunities.” 16pp. Brochure. N.p.: N.d. [ca. 1908].
Anthony P. Chamberlain accompanied his parents on their removal from New York to Ohio and afterward to Michigan, being reared largely in the latter state- He remained there until twenty-four years of age and then came to Texas in September, 1874, making his way from Detroit, Michigan, to Dallas. He had previously learned the marble cutter's trade in Dexter, Michigan, under the direction of his father, and sought employment in that line in the southwest. He spent the winter in Dallas and in the spring of 1875 went to Sherman, Texas, where he remained until 1879. He then went to Leadville, Colorado, where he was engaged in mining and he also did some contract work in the marble business, residing in Colorado until 1885. In that year he again became a resident of Sherman, where he was engaged in contracting and building until 1889. In October of that year he came to Denison, where he continued in the same line of business, erecting many business blocks and other important structures in the city. He was thus closely connected with its improvement and upbuilding until 1896, when he purchased a half interest in the marble works owned by Joe Cathry, of Denison. The partnership was maintained for a time and later he purchased the interest of his partner, so that he is now sole proprietor. He conducts the plant under the name of the Denison Marble Works, the oldest established enterprise of the kind in the city- He also conducted a similar business in Sherman from 1875 until 1879, and his thorough understanding of the trade and practical workmanship enable him to capably direct the labors of those whom he employs. His business has now reached an extensive figure, for he receives and executes many orders annually, being a leading representative of this line of trade in his part of the state. The Sunday Gazetteer In 1877 Mr.
Chamberlain was united in marriage in
Sherman, Texas, to Miss Nannie Gatewood, a
native of Missouri and a daughter of
Colonel James Gatewood. Her father at the
breaking out of the Civil war become
commander of a Missouri regiment that enlisted
for service in the Confederate
army and was in Price's division. Associated
with George Smith, he was the
founder of the town of Sedalia, Missouri [a
key stop on the MK&T Railroad].
Unto Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain have been born
three children: Nelson G. and
William H., both born in Sherman; and Hazle
T., born in Marysville, Colorado. Mr. Chamberlain is
well known in Denison and
Grayson county, where for many years he has
been actively connected with
business interests. To a student of human
nature there is nothing of greater
interest than to examine into the life of a
self-made man and analyze the
principles by which he has been governed, the
methods he has pursued, to know
what means he has employed for advancement and
to study the plans which have
given him prominence, enabling him to pass on
the highway of life many who had
a more advantageous start. In the history of
Mr. Chamberlain there is deep food
for thought, and, if one so desires, he may
profit by the obvious lessons
therein contained, for his success is
attributable entirely to his own labors.
Watchful of business opportunities and
utilizing the advantages that have come
to him, he has gained recognition in
commercial circles as a man of capability
and enterprise and has also won the
substantial return of labor, of which his
profitable business is today the indication. Source: B. B.
Paddock, History and Biographical Record
of North and West Texas (Chicago:
Lewis Publishing Co., 1906).
Sherman Democrat 
Lucy Harris Hornbeck died in Rains Co., Texas and was buried in the Emory City Cemetery. Her daughter, Lucy, had her mother's body exhumed and moved to be buried next to Jennie's. Lucy Hornbeck is buried in Fairview Cemetery, Denison, so based on the family information, it is safe to assume that Jennie was also buried in Fairview Cemetery and that the photograph of a cemetery scene on the promotion card for Denison Monument Co. was taken at Fairview Cemetery.  &
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