1. 2. Mary CHENEY   b. 1746, Naseby, England.
2. 3. Elizabeth CHENEY   b. 1747; d. 1826.
3. 4. Jonas CHENEY   b. 1748, Naseby, England.
4. 5. Ann CHENEY   b. 1752; d. 1832.
5. 6. John CHENEY   b. 1755; d. 1819.
6. 7. Edward CHENEY   b. 1757.
7. 8. William CHENEY   b. 1760; d. 1839.
8. 9. Roger CHENEY   b. 1763, Naseby, England; d. 1811, Naseby, England.
9. 10. Hannah CHENEY   b. 1765; d. 1821.

1. 11. John CHENEY   b. 1 Jan 1787, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. 9 Aug 1866, Coldwater,, Michigan; bur. Lockwood Cemetery, south of Coldwater, Mi.
2. 12. Jonas CHENEY   b. Abt 1786, Naseby, England.

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Posted by Margaret Cheney on February 08, 1999 at 04:53:09:

Our 1st Cheney ancestor of record is JOHN CHENEY b. 1781 in Naseby
Northamptonshire England. He married Frances 'Fanny Haddon (Hednet) who was
born and died in England. JOHN came to US in 1866 with his married daughter
Sarah Gibbs and family via St Lawrence River, Montreal and Detroit. They
settled in Ovid Twp. west of Owosso, Mich. He is buried in Lockwood Cemetery
south of Coldwater, MI. His known children are:
ELI b. 5-9-1818 Naseby, Eng d. in Michigan
JOHN b. 9-18-1821 Naseby, Eng d. 3-26-1910 Coldwater Twp., MI
REUBEN b. 4-21-1824, Naseby, Eng d. 4-26-1888 Bethel Twp., MI (our ancestor)
LUKE b. 2-28-1827 Naseby, Eng d. 7-1-1908 Dundas, Minnesota
SARAH b. d. d. near Owossso, MI
ELIZABETH (Betsy) b. Naseby, Eng d. 7-1-1908 Dundas, MINN
PHOEBE
MARY
CHARLOTTE
JOB - died as a youth
Unknown - died at birth.
Have a limited amount of information on this line but would like more - as
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John Cheney born in 1787 in England, married Frances (Fanny) Adnitt who died in England. He was a farmer and resided at Naseby, Northamptonshire, England where the family had lived for some time. He came to America with his married daughter, Sarah Gibbs, and family in 1866 by way of the St Lawrence River, Montreal and Detroit. They settled in Ovid Twp. west of Owosso, Shiawassee Co., Mich.. He died August 9, 1866 at the age of 79 years, 7 months 8 days and was buried in Lockwood Cemetery south of Coldwater, Mich. The family is believed to have come from France to England with William the Norman in 1066 and subsequently resided in England.

From Virginia Stickan Dec, 2001
John and his daughter's family arrived in Quebec, Canada on June 10, 1866 on the ship "Hibernian". They came to the U.S. by way of the St Lawrence Seaway, Montreal and Detroit. They settled in Ovid Twp, west of Owosso, Clinton Co., MI. According to his monument, he died August 9, 1866 at age 79 yrs, 7 mos. 8 days and was buried in Lockwood Cemetery south of Coldwater, Branch Co., MI

It has been said by some that John and Frances had 17 children, but others, eleven children.

John Cheney, a widower, and Elizabeth Burdett, a widow, were married at the church in Naseby, Northamptonshire, England on August 1, 1835. Witnesses were Luke Wilford and Ann Adnitt. (Northamptonshire Record Office, Naseby Marriages, Fiche #6128131 - 2nd fiche). According to the 1841 Naseby census, John was 44 and Elizabeth was 49 when they married.


Witness for the marriage of John and Frances were George Adnitt and Jane Haddon. Official Temple Record Deceased - Mormon Church, US/CAN film #1985502, at Temple Manti, the marriage of JOHN and FRANCES was sealed on Mar. 23, 1995.

1. 13. Phoebe CHENEY   b. 9 Apr 1815, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England.
2. 14. Charlotte CHENEY   b. 1816, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; c. 20 Sep 1816.
3. 15. Eli CHENEY   b. 9 Mar 1818, Naseby, England; d. 12 Nov 1890, "Sunny Side Farm" Ovid Twp., Branch, Michigan; bur. 14 Nov 1890, Waterhouse Cemetery, Kinderhook, Branch, Michigan.
4. 16. Elizabeth (Betsy) CHENEY   b. 11 Feb 1821, Naseby, England; c. 21 Feb 1821, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. May 1886, Quincy, Branch, Michigan; bur. Oak Grove Cemetery.
5. 17. John CHENEY   b. 18 Sep 1821, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. 26 Mar 1910, Coldwater Twp, Mi; bur. Lockwood Cemetery south of Coldwater, Mi.
6. 18. Luke CHENEY   b. 28 Feb 1827, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. 1 Jul 1908, Dundas,, Minnesota; bur. Dundas Cemetery.
7. 19. Sarah CHENEY   b. 1823, Naseby, England or Market Harborough, Leics. Eng; c. 23 Oct 1823, Wesleyan Chapel, Market-Harborough, Leiceister, England; d. Abt 1898, Perry, Shiawaasee Co., Mi; bur. Perry, Shiawaasee Co., Mi.
8. 20. Reuben CHENEY   b. 21 Apr 1824, Naseby, , England; d. 26 Apr 1888, Bethel Twp,, Michigan; bur. Lockwood Cemetery, Ovid Twp., Branch, Michigan.
9. 21. Job Adnitt CHENEY, [infant]   b. 11 Jan 1827, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; c. 20 Apr 1828, Wesleyan Chapel, Market-Harborough, Leiceister, England; bur. 1 Nov 1829, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England.
10. 22. Mary CHENEY   b. England.
11. 23. Job CHENEY   b. 30 Jan 1830, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England or Market Harborough, Leics., Eng; c. 19 Apr 1830, Wesleyan Chapel, Market-Harborough, Leiceister, England.
12. 24. unknown CHENEY  

1. 25. Elizabeth Watson CHENEY   b. Abt 1810, Naseby, England.
2. 26. Reuben CHENEY   b. Abt 1813, Naseby, England.
3. 27. Robert CHENEY   b. Abt 1813, Naseby, England.
4. 28. Rachel CHENEY   b. Abt 1820, Naseby, England.
5. 29. John CHENEY   b. Abt 1821, Naseby, England.

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It is believed that Phoebe did not come to America and it is unknown if she married.

from Virginia Stickan Dec. 2001

Charlotte Cheney witnessed the wedding of Phoebe and Eli.
Phoebe was christened April 15, 1815 at Naseby.

Marriage Notes: Source: Church of England - Northamptonshire Record Office, Naseby, Marriages 1837-19335, England Parish registers 1563-1980, fiche #6128132 (1st fiche) No. 3, P. 2, "Marriage of Eli Burdett, a bachelor labourer, residence at Naseby. Father - Robert Burdett, labourer, to Phoebe Cheney, spinster of Naseby, father - John Cheney, labourer, on 6 November 1837, in presence of John Wilford and Charlotte Cheney."

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Eli Cheney, a farmer married Jane Wallis in 1838 in England. She was born about 1818 and died at age 99. They came to America in 1845 with family, settling at Avon, Ohio working for Joel Townsend, later going to Branch Co., Michigan.

from Virginia Stickan Dec. 2001

Eli, Jane, Alfred and Anna sailed from Liverpool for four weeks and four days, arriving in NY probably in October, 1846. They traveled by steamboat from the Hudson River Wharf to Albany, eventually arriving in Avon, Lorain co., OH. Brothers, John, Eli, Luke and Reuben lived in Avon for several years. Eli and his family went to Coldwater, Branch co., MI in the spring of 1853.

Eli was an avid farmer and was a deacon in his church.

Eli was christened July 26, 1818 in Naseby.

Marriage Notes: Source: Church of England - Northamptonshire Record Office, Marriages 1837-1935, No 6, "December 10, 1838: Eli Cheney, labourer of Naseby, father - John Cheney, laborerr, married to Jane Wallis, servant, father - Thomas Wallis, labourer" One witness was Charlotte Cheney. Eli could not write his name but Jane could.

1. 30. Alfred CHENEY   b. 5 Jul 1839, Naseby, England; d. 23 Dec 1923, Branch Co.., Mi.
2. 31. John CHENEY   b. 1841, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. 18 Feb 1845, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England.
3. 32. Anna CHENEY   b. 14 Dec 1844, Naseby, England; d. 25 Jan 1919, Kinderhook, Twp., Branch Co.., Mi.
4. 33. Sarah CHENEY   b. 1847, Naseby, England; d. 27 Dec 1873, Indiana or Mi.

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Elizabeth married Berrye, a butcher, in England and came to America about 1845 settling at Ridgeville, Lorain Co., OH. Later they went to Coldwater, MI.

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from Virginia Stickan - Dec 2001

John's marriage information says that his mother's name was FRANCIS HADNITT. Birth date may have been Sept 21, 1821. He and his family came to America in 1852. He was a laborer. Brothers Eli, Luke, Reuben and John stayed in Ohio for several years.

John died of pneumonia.

Marriage notes: Source: Church of England, Parish Church of Naseby, Parish Registers 1563-1980, fiche #6128132 (3 of 14), No. 45, p. 22 "November 9, 1847, JOHN CHENEY, labourer, of full age, residence in Naseby, father JOHN CHENEY, labourer, to REBECCA CASTELL (Castate?), 20 yrs of Clipston, father Joseph Castell, (deceased). Witnesses - William Martin and Mary Haddon

1880 Census - www.familysearch.org

Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
John CHENEY Self M Male W 58 ENG Farmer ENG E
Rebecca CHENEY Wife M Female W 52 ENG Keeping House ENG ENG
Mary CHENEY Dau S Female W 29 ENG School Teacher ENG ENG
Eliza CHENEY Dau S Female W 28 ENG School Teacher ENG ENG
Dora CHENEY Dau S Female W 18 MI School Teacher ENG ENG
Annie CHENEY Dau S Female W 15 MI At Home ENG ENG

1. 34. Unknown CHENEY  
2. 35. Job CHENEY   b. Oct 1848, Naseby, England; d. 16 Nov 1865, Branch, Michigan; bur. 19 Nov 1865, Lockwood Cemetery, Ovit Twp., Branch, Michigan.
3. 36. Mary CHENEY   b. 1850, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. Abt 1938, Branch, Michigan.
4. 37. Elizabeth (Lizzie) CHENEY   b. Abt 1852, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. 11 Nov 1903, Batavia Twp., Branch, Michigan.
5. 38. John H. CHENEY   b. 1856, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan; d. 28 Jan 1941, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan.
6. 39. Ernest Melvin CHENEY   b. 1858, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan; d. 30 Dec 1871, Branch, Michigan; bur. 2 Jan 1872, Lockwood Cemetery, Ovid Twp., Branch, Michigan.
7. 40. Louisa (Katey) CHENEY   b. 1861, Branch, Michigan; d. Branch Co.., Mi; bur. Lockwood Cemetery, Ovid Twp., Branch, Michigan.
8. 41. Louvisa CHENEY   b. 1861, Michigan; d. 1861, Michigan; bur. Lockwood Cemetery, Ovid Twp., Branch, Michigan.
9. 42. Eudora (Dora) CHENEY   b. 1862.
10. 43. Anna CHENEY   b. 26 Mar 1865, , Branch, Michigan; d. 1959, ,, Minnesota.

Luke Cheney, a farmer, came to America about 1845 stopping in Avon, Lorain Co., OH. He married Elizabeth Fretter. He later went to Michigan, but returned to Avon for a short time. He then went to Rice Co., MN where he acquired a 720 acre farm near Dundas, MN.

DEATH: Died from a fall on the ice.

1. 44. Ernest M CHENEY   b. 19 Mar 1851, Avon, Oh; d. 1853, Michigan.
2. 45. Emeler (Emily) CHENEY   b. 6 Nov 1852, Avon, Oh; d. 26 Sep 1892, Dundas, Rice Co., Minnesota, bur in Dundas Cemetery.
3. 46. John F CHENEY   b. 2 Sep 1854, Avon, Oh; d. 11 Jul 1916, Dundas, Rice Co., Minnesota, bur in Dundas Cemetery.
4. 47. Theodore CHENEY   b. 13 Jul 1856, Avon, Oh; d. 17 Apr 1928, Dundas, Rice Co., Minnesota, bur in Dundas Cemetery.
5. 48. Frank Adnitt CHENEY   b. 22 Aug 1858, Avon,, Ohio; d. 1 Feb 1908, Dundas, Rice Co., Minnesota, bur in Dundas Cemetery.
6. 49. Frances A CHENEY   b. 22 Aug 1858, Avon, Oh; d. 29 Oct 1941, Dundas, Rice Co., Minnesota, bur in Dundas Cemetery.

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Sarah married in England and came to America in 1866 with her family and father by way of Montreal settling in Ovid, Shiawassee Co., MI.

From Notes of Virginia Stickan - December 2001

See British Film #597075, p. 15, #114, for christening record.

Sarah, Job and some of their children arrived in Quebec on June 10, 1866 on the ship "Hibernian". They came to the U.S. by way of Montreal, Canada and settled in Ovit Twp., Shiawassee Co., MI

1. 50. Elizabeth Cheney GIBBS   b. 12 Nov 1840, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. 13 Oct 1943, Perry, Shiawassee Co., Mich..
2. 51. Robert GIBBS   b. 24 Sep 1842; d. 15 May 1937.
3. 52. Lottie GIBBS   b. Abt 1844.
4. 53. Luke GIBBS   b. 25 Dec 1847, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. 5 Jan 1925.
5. 54. John GIBBS   b. Abt 1848.
6. 55. Fannie GIBBS   b. 1850.

1. 56. Luke GIBBS   b. 25 Dec 1848, Naseby, England; d. 5 Jan 1929, Perry, Mi.
2. 57. Elizabeth GIBBS   b. Abt 1850.
3. 58. Robert GIBBS   b. 24 Sep 1851.
4. 59. Charlotte "Lottie" GIBBS   b. Abt 1855, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England; d. 26 Jan 1922, Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Mi; bur. Roselawn Cemetery.
5. 60. John C GIBBS   b. 4 Nov 1859, Naseby, England; d. 28 Mar 1927, Perry, Shiawasee Co., Michigan.
6. 61. Susan GIBBS   b. Abt 1860.
7. 62. Fannie GIBBS   b. Abt 1861, Naseby, Northamptonshire, England.

MARRIAGE: Divorced from one of his wives in 1875.

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Reuben Charles Cheney (middle name added by himself) came to America in 1845 stopping in Poughkeepsie NY where he worked for a Mr. Hunter. Later he traveled to Avon, Lorain Co., OH and bought a 75 acre farm with his brother Luke on Bradley Rd., Dover Twp., Cuyahoga Co., 1/4 mile south of the New York Central and St Louis Railroad, known as the Kidney farm. He eventually moved to Branch Co., MI in the 1850's where he bought a farm with his brother John near Ovid Center. About 1856 he married Martha Lovejoy at Stueben Co., NY. He took his bride back to Michigan. (From the notes of Ralph H. Cheney)

When Martha died in 1861 after giving birth to a daughter, Reuben had gone back to Ohio and there married Elizabeth Ann Blanchett in Avon, Lorain Co., OH. Reuben and Elizabeth settled on a farm near Ovid, MI. Elizabeth died in 1867 11 days after giving birth to twin daughters.

Reuben remarried 3 more times but had no more children.

Notes from Virginia Stickan - December 2001:

My local source says that Reuben was born 14 Apr 1824. Baptism record says he was born 11 Aug 1824, England, Film 597075, item 4: Wesleyan Church of Market-Harborough England, Births and Baptisms, 1814-1837. His middle name was added by himself.

He came to America in 1845 stopping in Poughkeepsie, NY. He worked for a Mr. Hunter, later coming to Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio. He bought a 75 acre farm (known as the Kidney Farm) with his brother Luke on Bradley Rd., Dover Twp., Cuyahoga Co., OH. Ralph Cheney's Biographical Sketch Note states that Eli Cheney proceeded directly to Lorain County, Ohio where, in company with his brother Reuben, he bought a farm on which he lived nearly six years. Subsequently Reuben went to Branch Co., MI in the 1850's and bought a farm with his brother John near Ovid Center.

After Reuben's first wife, Martha Lovejoy, died, he brought his second wife, Elizabeth Ann Blanchett from Ohio to Michigan settling on a farm in Bethel Twp., Branch Co., MI. Reuben's third wife, Matilda Blanchett, nee Chester, also came to Michigan from Ohio. Matilda was the widow of Charles Blanchett and sister of Reuben and William Chester. This third marriage ended in divorce about 1870.

His fourth marriage was to Emily Wilson of Ovid Twp., Branch Co., MI in 1875. She died a few months later. He then married Mrs. Maria Rappalye, nee Van Nice (Vannuys). She outlived him and later married Rev. Norton. Maria Rappalye had the following children with her former husband: Lucretia, Ella, George, Jenny, Frank, Amanda and May

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Divorce of
Reuben Cheney
Vs
Matilda Cheney

State of Michigan
Reuben Cheney
Complainant
Vs
Matilda Cheney
Defendant

The Circuit Court for the County of Branch in Chancery in a session of said Court held at the Court House in the City of Coldwater in said County on the fifth day of May AD 1871.

Present Hon. Charles Upson Circuit Judge

This case having been brought on to be heard upon the pleadings and proofs therein. And the counsel for the Complainant and Defendant respectively having been heard. And it satisfactorily appearing to this Court that the material facts charged in such bill of complaint are true. And that said Defendant is guilty of the act of desertion charged therein and did desert the Complainant for a term of two years and upward …….to the filing of his said bill of complaint.

Therefore on motion of ____________________of counsel for the Complainant it is ordered, adjudged and decreed and this Court by virtue of the authority therein vested and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided doth order _______and decree that the marriage between the said Complainant Reuben Cheney and the Defendant Matilda Cheney be dissolved and the same is hereby dissolved accordingly. And a divorce from the bonds of matrimony between both parties is also adjudged and decreed. And it is further ordered, adjudged and decreed that the said Complainant pay to the said Defendant the sum of Six Hundred Dollars…………Alimony to be paid in manner following viz One Hundred and Fifty dollars within ten days from the filing of this decree and the remainder in two equal installments with interest thereon from the date of this decree. And that the same be paid to the Register of this Court for the County of Branch, aforesaid.

Chas. Upson
Circuit Judge

The Circuit Court for the County of Branch
In Chancery
Reuben Cheney Complainant
Vs
Matilda Cheney Defendant

Decree

Shipman Lov……
Solicitor for Complainant
Filed May 5, 1871
S----- M. Bipell-Register
Page --65

1. 63. Frances Ann CHENEY   b. 6 Dec 1857, Ovid,, Michigan; d. 3 Sep 1918, Coldwater, Branch, Michigan.
2. 64. Carrie (Clara) E. CHENEY   b. 1860, Ovid,, Michigan; d. 27 May 1880, Bethel, Mi, bur Sorter Cemetery south of Coldwater, Mi; bur. 30 May 1880, Sorter Cemetery, Ovid Twp., Branch, Michigan.
3. 65. Martha L. CHENEY   b. 26 Jun 1861, Ovid,, Michigan; d. 15 Sep 1879, Ovid Twp., Branch, Michigan; bur. Sorter Cemetery, Ovid Twp., Branch, Michigan.

1. 66. Charles Edward CHENEY, [twin]   b. 10 Mar 1865, Ovid, Clinton, Michigan; d. 16 Feb 1952, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio.
2. 67. Estella Lorette CHENEY   b. 12 Sep 1863, Avon Twp, Lorain, Ohio; d. 1 Jul 1937, Elyria, Oh, buried at Bridgeport, Connecticut; bur. 5 Jul 1937, ,, New York.
3. 68. Ida Blanch CHENEY, [twin]   b. 10 Mar 1865, Bethel, Mi; d. 26 Dec 1957, Coldwater Twp. Mi, bur in Sorter Cemetery.
4. 69. Alice Elizabeth CHENEY, [twin]   b. 2 Jun 1867, Bethel, Mi; d. 15 Jan 1890, East Gilead, Mi.
5. 70. Bernice Ann CHENEY, [twin]   b. 2 Jun 1867, Bethel, Mi; d. 21 Feb 1874, Bur Lockwood Cemetery.

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It is probable that Mary and William did not come to America. There are also notes that indicate that William was referred to as Josh.

from Virginia Stickan Dec. 2001

Marriage Notes for MARY CHENEY and WILLIAM BILLING(S):
Source: Church of England-Naseby, Northamptonshire, Parish Registers 1563-1980, Britain, 2nd fiche of #6128131, No 118. "William Billing (a bachelor) and Mary Cheney (a spinster) married in this church by Banns on 7 Nov. 1833 by William Marshall, Vicar, in the presence of Jeremiah Welford and John Bosworth."

1. 71. Elizabeth BILLINGS  
2. 72. Thomas BILLINGS   b. Naseby, Northamptonshire, England.

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"Died as a youth."

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"Died at birth."