FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY
Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr.
4th of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin & Frieda Lois Jones
Born: Jun 12, 1926, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Died: Aug 11, 1999 (age 73), Salem, Polk Co., Oregon; asbestoses, lung cancer
Buried: Inurned in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon
Military: WWII and Korea, Marine sergeant (8 years)
Occupation: Commercial builder, safety engineer, high school teacher
Avocation: Fine cabinetry (gun cabinets, hutches, tables, grandmother clocks)
Married (1): Feb 14, 1947, Carol Elizabeth Schlinkmeier, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Divorced: 1966, Carol Elizabeth (Schlinkmeier) Chamberlin, prob Moses Lake, Washington
Three children: Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Jr., Cathy Carol Chamberlin, Penny Lu Chamberlin
Married (2): Mar 23, 1972, Sarah Doris (Little) Yates, Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
No children
m1: Carol Elizabeth Schlinkmeier
2nd of 2 children of Emil Bernard Schlinkmeier & Estelle May Boston
Born: Nov 21, 1928, Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri
Died: Nov 14, 2017 (age 88), Albany, Linn Co., Oregon; dementia
Cremated/Buried: Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens, Albany, Linn Co., Oregon
Occupation: Pacific Telephone & Telegraph, college switchboard operator, Realtor
Married (1): Feb 14, 1947, Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr., Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Divorced: 1966, Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr., Oregon
Three children: Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Jr., Cathy Carol Chamberlin, Penny Lu Chamberlin
Married (2): Apr 13, 1968, Joseph Lee “Joe” Burres, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
No children
m2: Sarah Doris Little
6th of 6 children of William Thomas Little & Eva Margaret McWilliams
Born: Dec 19, 1924, Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi
Died: Mar 22, 2021 (age 96), Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
Buried: Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon
Occupation: Teacher, Education Specialist
Married (1): Nov 20, 1941, Frank Vincent Yates, Atlanta, Georgia
Divorced: Feb 22, 1971, Frank Vincent Yates, Marion Co., Oregon
Five children: Frank Vincent Yates, Jr., Michael Raymond “Mike” Yates, Joseph “Joe” Yates, Lyle A. Yates, Elizabeth “Liz” Yates
Married (2): Mar 23, 1972, Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr., Salem, Marion Co., Oregon
No children
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Timeline and Records
Four children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin & Frieda Lois Jones:
1. Mary Hope “Hope” Chamberlin
1917 – 1974
2. Willard Joseph Chamberlin, Jr.
1920 – 1988
3. Marcella Joan “Jo” Chamberlin
1923 – 2014
4. Roy Morgan Chamberlin
1926 – 1999
Two children of Emil Bernard Schlinkmeier & Estelle May Boston:
1. Emil Joseph “Joe” Schlinkmeier
1925 – 1985
2. Carol Elizabeth Schlinkmeier
1928 – 2017
Six children of William Thomas Little & Eva Margaret McWilliams:
1. Eleanor Kathryn “Nell” Little
1913 – 1988
2. Thomas Winton Little
1915 – 1972
3. Shirley Little
1916 – 2002
4. Paul David Little
1918 – 2002
5. Lyle Anthony Kelley Little
1922 – 2005
6. Sarah Doris Little
1924 – 2021
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Jun 12, 1926: Birth of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, 4th of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Sr. & Frieda Lois Jones, in Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Nov 21, 1928: Birth of Carol Elizabeth Schlinkmeier, 2nd of 2 children of Emil Bernard Schlinkmeier & Estelle May Boston, in Sedalia, Pettis Co., Missouri
Apr 7, 1930: Federal Census for North Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon:
Chamberlin, Willard J: head, age 39, married at 26, born Texas, father born New York, mother born West Virginia, forest etymologist at State College, Veteran WWI
Frieda L: wife, age 36, married at 28, born Oregon, father born Oregon, mother born Oregon
Mary H: daughter, age 12, born Oregon, father born Texas, mother born Oregon
Willard J: son, age 9, born Oregon, father born Texas, mother born Oregon
Marcella J: daughter, age 7, born Oregon, father born Texas, mother born Oregon
Roy M: son, age 3, born Oregon, father born Texas, mother born Oregon
Apr 25, 1940: Federal Census for North Corvalis Benton Co., Oregon:
Name: Willard J Chamberlin
Age: 50
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: North Corvallis, Benton, Oregon
Map of Home in 1940: North Corvallis, Benton, Oregon
Street: Grant Street Road
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: North Corvallis, Benton, Oregon
Residence in 1935: North Corvallis
Occupation: Forest Entomologist
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 6000
Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 44
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Willard J Chamberlin: age 50, Head, born Texas
Frieda Chamberlin: age 46, Wife, born Oregon
Marcella J Chamberlin: age 16, Daughter, born Oregon
Roy M Chamberlin: age 13, Son, born Oregon
1941: Roy Morgan Chamberlin (abt age 15):
Apr 27, 1941: Roy with his father Willard “Joe” Chamberlin and sister Marcella “Jo”:
WWII: May 1941: Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Chamberlin, the father of Roy, is recalled up to the military with the rank of Major and is stationed in charge of a training film preparation unit at Lowry Field in Denver, Colorado
Feb 1942: Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Chamberlin reports for duty at Sheppard Field in Texas, where he directed technical training at the Army Air Forces Technical School
Jan 21, 1944: Military enlistment for Roy Morgan Chamberlin:
Jul 9, 1946: WWII Draft Card:
Name: Roy Morgan Chamberlin
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 12 Jun 1926
Birth Place: Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Residence Place: Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Registration Date: 9 Jul 1946
Registration Place: Oregon, USA
Weight: 160
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 6 1
Next of Kin: Willard J Chamberlin
Household Members:
Name Relationship: Roy Morgan Chamberlin Self (Head)
Jan 1947: Engagement of Roy Morgan Chamberlin & Carol Elizabeth Schlinkmeier, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Jan 25, 1947: Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon (pg 4):
Feb 14, 1947: Marriage of Roy Morgan Chamberlin & Carol Elizabeth Schlinkmeier, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon
Feb 14, 1947: Oregon, County Marriage Record:
Name: Roy Morgan Chamberlin
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 14 Feb 1947
Marriage Place: Benton, Oregon, USA
Spouse: Carol Elizabeth Schlinkmeier
Film Number: 004388849
Feb 15, 1947: Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon (pg 3):
Sep 18, 1950: Military enlistment for Roy Morgan Chamberlin
Oct 6, 1951: Military discharge for Roy Morgan Chamberlin
1956: City Directory for Corvallis, Oregon (pg 127):
Name: Roy M Chamberlin
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1956
Street Address: 342 N 29th
Residence Place: Corvallis, Oregon, USA
Occupation: Carpenter
Spouse: Carol E Chamberlin
Publication Title: Corvallis, Oregon, City Directory, 1956
1958: Photo of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin & Frieda Lois (Jones) Chamberlin, the parents of Roy Morgan Chamberlin:
Apr 13, 1968: Marriage of Carol Elizabeth (Schlinkmeier) Chamberlin & Joseph Lee “Joe” Burres, in Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon; the 2nd marriage for both
Name: Carol Elizabeth Schlinkmeier
Gender: Female
Race: White
Age: 40
Birth Date: 1928
Birth Place: Sedalia, Missouri
Marriage Date: 13 Apr 1968
Marriage Place: Corvallis, Benton, Oregon, USA
File Number: 1346237
Father: Emil Bernard Schlinkmeier
Mother: Estelle May Boston
Spouse: Joseph Lee Burres
Dec 10, 1971: Death of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin (age 82), the father of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, in Lakeside, San Diego Co., California; emphysema and arthritis
Mar 16, 1972: The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon (pg 9):
Mar 23, 1972: Marriage of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr. & Sarah Doris (Little) Yates, Salem, Marion Co., Oregon, the 2nd marriage for both
Mar 23, 1972: Marriage Oregon Marriage Record:
Name: Sarah Little
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 23 Mar 1972
Marriage Place: Marion, Oregon, USA
Spouse: Roy Chamberlain
Mar 11, 1974: Death of Mary Hope “Hope” (Chamberlin) Corso, the sister of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr., and 1st of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Sr. & Frieda Lois Jones, in Washington, District of Columbia; lung cancer
Sep 7, 1983: Death of Frieda Lois (Jones) Chamberlin (age 89), the mother of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr., in Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado; old age, bad heart valve
Aug 11, 1999: Death of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr. (age 73), 4th of 4 children of Willard Joseph “Joe” Chamberlin Sr. & Frieda Lois Jones, in Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon; asbestoses, lung cancer
Aug 11, 1999: Department of Veterans Affairs Death File:
Name: Roy M Chamberlin
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 12 Jun 1926
Death Date: 11 Aug 1999
Enlistment Branch: M
Enlistment Date: 21 Jan 1944
Discharge Date: 19 Jun 1946
Enlistment Branch 1: M
Enlistment Date 1: 18 Sep 1950
Discharge Date 1: 6 Oct 1951
Aug 11, 1999: Death Record Willamette Valley, Oregon:
Name: Roy Morgan Chamberlin Sr
Gender: Male
Death Age: 73
Birth Date: 12 Jun 1926
Birth Place: Corvallis
Death Date: 11 Aug 1999
Burial Date: 1999
Cemetery: Willamette National
Burial Place: Portland
Spouse: Sarah Little
Aug 11, 1999: Social Security Claims Index:
Name: Roy Morgan Chamberlin
[Roy M Chamberlin]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 12 Jun 1926
Birth Place: Corvallis, Oregon
Death Date: 11 Aug 1999
Father: Willard J Chamberlin
Mother: Freda L Jones
Disability Status: Disability denied – no record of type.
Notes: Aug 1942: Name listed as ROY MORGAN CHAMBERLIN; 19 Aug 1999: Name listed as ROY M CHAMBERLIN
Aug 14, 1999: Obituary:
Aug 14, 1999: Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Linn Co., Oregon (pg 4):
U.S. Veteran’s Gravesites:
Name: Roy M Chamberlin Sr
Death Age: 73
Birth Date: 12 Jun 1926
Service Start Date: 21 Jan 1944
Service End Date: 6 Oct 1951
Death Date: 11 Aug 1999
Interment Date: 22 Oct 1999
Interment Place: Oregon, USA
Cemetery Address: 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard Portland, Or 97266
Cemetery: Willamette National Cemetery
Plot: Section 3 Site 660
Notes: Sgt Us Marine Corps World War Ii, Korea
Burial of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr. in Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon:
Nov 14, 2017: Death of Carol Elizabeth (Schlinkmeier) Burres (age 88), the 1st wife of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr., in Albany, Linn Co., Oregon. Carol was cremated, her ashes interred with her 2nd husband, Joseph Lee “Joe” Burres in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens, Albany, Linn Co., Oregon.
Nov 16, 2017: Corvallis Gazette-Times, Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon (pg A4):
Mar 22, 2021: Death of Sarah Doris (Little) Chamberlin (age 96), the 2nd wife of Roy Morgan Chamberlin, Sr., in Salem, Marion Co., Oregon. Sarah is buried in the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.
Note: The cemetery and headstones pictures are from Find A Grave and are the property of those who photographed them.
2021. Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau.