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Benjamin Cheney 1818–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 MAR 1818

Birth Location: Washington, Vermont (Orange)

Death Date: 29 MAR 1876

Death Location: Vermont USA

Father: Jesse Cheney

Mother: Eleanor Cheney

Spouse(s): Rosina Wheeler, Sophronia Sargent

Children(s): Merton Cheney, Willard Cheney, Frederic Cheney, Josiah Cheney, Flora Cheney, Anna Cheney

The story of Benjamin Cheney began in 1818 in Washington, Vermont (Orange). In 1860, Benjamin Cheney resided in Washington, Vermont (Orange). In 1870, Benjamin Cheney resided in Topsham, Vermont (Orange). Benjamin Cheney married Rosina A Wheeler, Sophronia Sargent, and had children including Anna R Cheney, Flora Cheney, Frederic E Cheney, Josiah Cheney, Merton Lincoln Cheney, Willard Cheney. Benjamin Cheney passed away in 1876 in Vermont USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Cheney began in 1818 in Washington, Vermont (Orange).
  • In 1860, Benjamin Cheney resided in Washington, Vermont (Orange).
  • In 1870, Benjamin Cheney resided in Topsham, Vermont (Orange).
  • Benjamin Cheney married Rosina A Wheeler, Sophronia Sargent, and had children including Anna R Cheney, Flora Cheney, Frederic E Cheney, Josiah Cheney, Merton Lincoln Cheney, Willard Cheney.
  • Benjamin Cheney passed away in 1876 in Vermont USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Cheney's Ancestors

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Benjamin Cheney
1818–1876
Birth Place: Washington, Vermont (Orange)
Parents
Jesse Cheney
1794–1846
Plaistow, New Hampshire (Rockingham)
Eleanor ((MNU)) Cheney
1791–1870
New Hampshire USA
Grandparents
Giles Cheney
1771–
Plaistow, New Hampshire (Rockingham)
Hannah Peasley
1774–
Plaistow, New Hampshire (Rockingham)
Great-Grandparents
Dustin Cheney
1731–1827
Sarah Mount
1735–
Reuben Peasley
1748–
Judith Noyes
1748–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cheney
1703–1767
Hannah Stevens
1705–
Nathan Peasley
1711–1768
Lydia Gove
1720–
Thomas Noyes
1721–1784
Anna Follansbee
1725–

Benjamin Cheney's Descendants

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Benjamin Cheney (4 MAR 1818–29 MAR 1876) m. Rosina (A.) Wheeler (1838–) m. Sophronia Sargent (15 SEP 1824–1862)
  1. 1. Merton (Lincoln) Cheney 1867–1914 m. Theresa (Sarah) Perry 1874–1956
    1. 1. Bunal (Merton) Cheney 1893–1980 m. Julia (May) Somers 1899–1992
      1. 1. Margaret (Olive) Cheney 1919–
      2. 2. Robert (B.) Cheney 1921–
      3. 3. Merle (Julia Somers) Cheney 1924–
      4. 4. Lyle (Gilman) Cheney 1926–
    2. 2. William (P.) Cheney 1895–
    3. 3. Irma (R.) Cheney 1903–
    4. 4. Esther (T.) Cheney 1907–
    5. 5. Miriam (P.) Cheney 1909–
    6. 6. Ruth (M.) Cheney 1909–
  2. 2. Willard Cheney 1856–
  3. 3. Frederic (E.) Cheney 1862–
  4. 4. Josiah Cheney 1848–
  5. 5. Flora Cheney 1854–
  6. 6. Anna (R.) Cheney 1871–

Benjamin Cheney's Timeline

4 Records

1818
4 MAR 1818
Birth of Benjamin Cheney in Washington, Vermont (Orange)
Washington, Vermont (Orange)
1860
1860
Age 42
Benjamin Cheney resided here in Washington, Vermont (Orange)
Washington, Vermont (Orange)
1870
1870
Age 52
Benjamin Cheney resided here in Topsham, Vermont (Orange)
Topsham, Vermont (Orange)
1876
29 MAR 1876
Age 58
Death of Benjamin Cheney in Vermont USA
Vermont USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 MAR 1818
    Event Place: Washington, Vermont (Orange)
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 census, Topsham, Vermont (Orange), Pg. 1 ----- 20 Jul 1870
    [2] IGI - International Genealogical Index
    [3] Rootsweb Online Website, [email protected]

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Vermont (Orange)
    Record Source: 1860 census, Washington, Vermont (Orange), Pg. 40 ----- 14 Jun 1860

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Topsham, Vermont (Orange)
    Record Source: 1870 census, Topsham, Vermont (Orange), Pg. 1 ----- 20 Jul 1870

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 MAR 1876
    Event Place: Vermont USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 census, Cabot, Vermont (Washington), Pg. 43d
    [2] Rootsweb Online Website, [email protected]

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