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John Wesley (Thomas) Chew 1826–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1826

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: Jan 1881

Death Location: Indianola, Warren, Iowa, USA

Father: Thomas Chew

Mother: Julia Minser

Spouse(s): Martha Hershman

Children(s): Elizabeth Chew, William Chew, Susana EOL, James Chew, Julia EOL, Thomas Chew, Martha Chew, John Chew

The story of John Wesley (Thomas) Chew began in 1826 in Virginia, USA. In 1850, John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided in Jackson, Hamilton, Indiana, USA. In 1860, John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided in Washington, Warren, Iowa, USA. John Wesley (Thomas) Chew married Martha A Hershman, and had children including Elizabeth Jane John Chew, James Mayo John Chew, John H John Chew, Julia A John Chew Eol, Martha Eveline John Chew, Susana John Chew Eol, Thomas Marion John Chew, William F John Chew, Wm F John Chew. John Wesley (Thomas) Chew passed away in 1881 in Indianola, Warren, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Wesley (Thomas) Chew began in 1826 in Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided in Jackson, Hamilton, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided in Washington, Warren, Iowa, USA.
  • John Wesley (Thomas) Chew married Martha A Hershman, and had children including Elizabeth Jane John Chew, James Mayo John Chew, John H John Chew, Julia A John Chew Eol, Martha Eveline John Chew, Susana John Chew Eol, Thomas Marion John Chew, William F John Chew, Wm F John Chew.
  • John Wesley (Thomas) Chew passed away in 1881 in Indianola, Warren, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Chew
1801–1879
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
TC
Julia Minser
1804–1876
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
JM

Spouses(s)

Martha Hershman
1828–1855
Birth Location: Coshocton, Ohio, USA
MH

Children(s)

Elizabeth Chew
1855–1903
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
EC
William Chew
1847–1933
Birth Location: Hamilton, Indiana, USA
WC
Susana EOL
1847–1867
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
SE
James Chew
1851–1937
Birth Location: Hamilton, Indiana, USA
JC
Julia EOL
1854–1870
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
JE
Thomas Chew
1858–1940
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
TC
Martha Chew
1863–1935
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
MC
John Chew
1861–1927
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
JC

John Chew's Ancestors

Self
John Chew
1826–1881
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Chew
1801–1879
Virginia, USA
Julia Minser
1804–1876
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Chew's Descendants

1.
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John (Wesley (Thomas)) Chew (17 Nov 1826–Jan 1881) m. Martha (A) Hershman (7 Dec 1828–Jan 1855)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane (John)) Chew 1855–1903 m. Monroe (J. (Aaron)) Sayers 1850–1921
    1. 1. Charles (Elmer (Monroe)) Sayers 1875–1944 m. Lenora (May "Nora" (Milton)) Denny 1878–1969
      1. 1. Leonard (Denney (Charles)) Sayers 1901–1963 m. Miriam B 1902–1992 m. Sereta (Frances (Seumour)) Patton 1904–1959
      2. 2. Leah (May (Charles)) Sayers 1900–1994 m. Guy (Ellsworth (John)) Thompson 1900–1951
      3. 3. Elmer (W. (Charles)) Sayers 1904–1958
    2. 2. Dora (V. (Monroe)) Sayers 1889–1956
    3. 3. Eva (Ellen (Monroe) Sayers) EOL 1878–1963 m. James (Orlando) Mitchell 1869–1949
    4. 4. Minnie (Ethel (Monroe)) Sayers 1885–1912
  2. 2. William (F. (John)) Chew 1847–1933
  3. 3. Susana ((John) Chew) EOL 1847–1867
  4. 4. James (Mayo (John)) Chew 1851–1937 m. Elizabeth Utsler 1853–1896 m. Rachael (Ellen) Lukenbeal 1858–1932
    1. 1. Laura (Alice (James)) Chew 1877–1936
    2. 2. Bertha (May (James)) Chew 1883–1966
    3. 3. Ira (Lovell (James)) Chew 1873–1961
  5. 5. Julia (A. (John) Chew) EOL 1854–1870
  6. 6. Thomas (Marion (John)) Chew 1858–1940
  7. 7. Martha (Eveline (John)) Chew 1863–1935
  8. 8. John (H. (John)) Chew 1861–1927

John Chew's Timeline

8 Records

1826
17 Nov 1826
Birth of John Wesley (Thomas) Chew in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 24
John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided here in Jackson, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 34
John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided here in Washington, Warren, Iowa, USA
Washington, Warren, Iowa, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 37
John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided here in Washington, Warren, Iowa, United States
Washington, Warren, Iowa, United States
1870
1870
Age 44
John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided here in Washington, Warren, Iowa, United States
Washington, Warren, Iowa, United States
1872
1872
Age 46
John Wesley (Thomas) Chew resided here in White Oak, Warren, Iowa
White Oak, Warren, Iowa
1881
5 Jan 1881
Age 55
Death of John Wesley (Thomas) Chew in Warren, Iowa, USA
Warren, Iowa, USA
1881
Jan 1881
Age 55
Burial of John Wesley (Thomas) Chew in Indianola, Warren, Iowa, USA
Indianola, Warren, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1826
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Iowa; Roll: M593_423; Page: 467A; Image: 353; Family History Library Film: 545922
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Iowa; Roll: M653_341; Page: 705; Image: 45; Family History Library Film: 803341
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Hamilton, Indiana; Roll: M432_148; Page: 135B; Image: 596

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jackson, Hamilton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Hamilton, Indiana; Roll: M432_148; Page: 135B; Image: 596

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Iowa; Roll: M653_341; Page: 705; Image: 45; Family History Library Film: 803341

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Iowa; Roll: M593_423; Page: 467A; Image: 353; Family History Library Film: 545922

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: White Oak, Warren, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_86; Roll Number: 86

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1881
    Event Place: Warren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jan 1881
    Event Place: Indianola, Warren, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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