Robert H. Chamberlain
Robert Horace Chamberlain was an American law enforcement officer, machinist, military officer and politician who served as the eighteenth Sheriff of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Early life
Chamberlain was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 16, 1838. He was educated in public schools, and apprenticed as a machinist.When the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in the 51st Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, and was promoted from private to sergeant. He reenlisted in the 60th Regiment and was commissioned captain of Company F.
He went on to serve as a brigadier general in the Massachusetts militia until 1876.