Ephraim Kirby Chamberlain (April 24, 1805 – December 28, 1852) was a politician in California.
[1] During the Mexican–American War he served in the U.S. Army as surgeon of a volunteer regiment from Ohio.
[1] After arriving in California, Chamberlain became involved in several businesses, including gold mines.
[1] When California attained statehood, Chamberlain was elected to represent the San Diego area in the first state senate, and was chosen to serve as the body's president pro tempore.
[3][4] He died aboard ship near Acapulco on December 28, 1852, and was buried at sea.