Amanda and Samuel Chambers

Amanda Leggroan (January 1, 1840 - March 10, 1929) and Samuel Chambers (May 21, 1831 - November 7, 1929) were early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah and former enslaved persons.

[2] Chambers was born in Pickens County, Alabama on May 21, 1831, to James Davidson, and his slave, Hester Gillespie.

[3] Chambers first came in contact with missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was enslaved in Mississippi.

Chambers had almost no contact with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for nearly twenty-five years after his baptism.

[9] The Chambers quickly became involved with the activities of the Eighth ward, Samuel receiving a calling as an assistant deacon, and Amanda becoming a Relief society "deaconess".

Chicken, pork, eggs, peas, wheat, corn, cabbage, molasses, and butter came from their farm.

Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvenstrini said, "For over half a century, they were stalwart settlers in this area and well respected in the community.

"Representatives from the NAACP, the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, and descendants of relatives Amanda and Samuel spoke at the ceremony.