John Cheney (1756–1828) was born in Washington, Maryland, United States and died in Washington, Maryland, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John ♣ Cheney 1756–1828

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Mar 1756 · Washington, Maryland, United States

Died 28 May 1828 · Washington, Maryland, United States

Father Jeremiah Cheney

Mother Naomi Twigg

Siblings Althea Chaney, Amy Charity Cheney, Charity Cheney, Charles Cheney, David Cheney, Drusilla Cheney, Elizabeth Cheney, Jeremiah Chaney, John Cheney, Mary Cheney, Milly Cheney, Naomi Cheney, Rebecca Cheney, Robert Cheney, William Cheney

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Cheney

Naomi Twigg

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1756, John ♣ Cheney entered the world in Washington, Maryland, United States, born to jeremiah cheney and naomi twigg. John ♣ Cheney passed away in 1828 in Washington, Maryland, United States.

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Life Timeline

1756

Birth of John ♣ Cheney in Washington, Maryland, United States

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1828

Death of John ♣ Cheney in Washington, Maryland, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cheney

This ancestor line traces from Queen Anne, Prince George's, Maryland, USA (1730) to Washington, Maryland, United States (1756) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Cheney (1756–1828) was born in Washington, Maryland, United States and died in Washington, Maryland, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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