YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Lester Chaney 1922–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1922

Birth Location: Idaho, USA

Death Date: 05 Mar 2001

Death Location: Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA

Father: Lewis Chaney

Mother: Sarah Rothwell

Spouse(s): Frances Hodgetts

Children(s): Francis Chaney

In 1922, Lester Chaney entered the world in Idaho, USA, born to Lewis Carl Chaney And Sarah Josephine Rothwell. In 1930, Lester Chaney resided in Moscow, Latah, Idaho, USA. Lester Chaney married Frances Eleanor Hodgetts, and had children including Barbara Ruth Chaney, Donald E Chaney, Francis Frank Albert Chaney, Richard Dick L Chaney, Stephen Lester Chaney. Lester Chaney passed away in 2001 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA.

Find more search results for Lester Chaney
LC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1922, Lester Chaney entered the world in Idaho, USA, born to Lewis Carl Chaney And Sarah Josephine Rothwell.
  • In 1930, Lester Chaney resided in Moscow, Latah, Idaho, USA.
  • Lester Chaney married Frances Eleanor Hodgetts, and had children including Barbara Ruth Chaney, Donald E Chaney, Francis Frank Albert Chaney, Richard Dick L Chaney, Stephen Lester Chaney.
  • Lester Chaney passed away in 2001 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Chaney
1891–1953
Birth Location: Troy, Latah, Idaho, USA
LC
Sarah Rothwell
1894–1983
Birth Location: Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
SR

Spouses(s)

Frances Hodgetts
1927–2019
Birth Location: Seattle, King County, Washington, United States of America
FH

Children(s)

Francis Chaney
1949–1967
Birth Location: Washington, United States of America
FC

Lester Chaney's Ancestors

Self
Lester Chaney
1922–2001
Birth Place: Idaho, USA
Parents
Lewis Carl Chaney
1891–1953
Troy, Latah, Idaho, USA
Sarah (Josephine) Rothwell
1894–1983
Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Chaney
1861–1952
Illinois, USA
Myrtle (Maud Sims) Chaney
1875–1942
Forest, Clinton, Indiana, USA
Samuel (Joseph) Rothwell
1858–1933
Jefferson City, Cole, Missouri, USA
Alwilda (May) Nichols
1861–1911
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
Great-Grandparents
Lewis Chaney
1833–1927
Martha Sly
1835–1924
Clemuel Sims
1822–1885
Elizabeth Fry
1843–1911
John Rothwell
1818–1903
Sarah McMurtrey
1823–1880
William Nichols
1834–1923
Elizabeth Nichols
1830–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christian Fry
1796–1846
Elizabeth Shaffer
1804–1877
James Rothwell
1790–1856
Margaret Rothwell
1791–
Joseph McMurtrie
1809–1833
Lucy Madison
1811–1880
Joseph Sr
1798–1898
Indiana Badger
1808–1852
Heinrich Rantzier
1794–1858
Sarah Baylis
1795–1867

Lester Chaney's Descendants

1.
LC
Lester Chaney (Abt. 1922–05 Mar 2001) m. Frances (Eleanor) Hodgetts (22 Jan 1927–16 April 2019)
  1. 1. Francis ("Frank" Albert) Chaney 1949–1967

Lester Chaney's Timeline

7 Records

1921
08 Oct 1921
Birth of Lester Chaney in Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
1922
Abt. 1922
Birth of Lester Chaney in Idaho, USA
Idaho, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Lester Chaney resided here in Moscow, Latah, Idaho, USA
Moscow, Latah, Idaho, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Lester Chaney resided here in Viola, Latah, Idaho
Viola, Latah, Idaho
1935
1935
Age 13
Lester Chaney resided here in Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 18
Lester Chaney resided here in Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
2001
05 Mar 2001
Age 79
Death of Lester Chaney in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho; Roll: T627_749; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29-37
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Moscow, Latah, Idaho; Roll: 401; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 748.0; FHL microfilm: 2340136
    [3] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [4] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 518-18-8033; Issue State: Idaho; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1922
    Event Place: Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho; Roll: T627_749; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29-37

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Moscow, Latah, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Moscow, Latah, Idaho; Roll: 401; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 748.0; FHL microfilm: 2340136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho; Roll: T627_749; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29-37

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho; Roll: T627_749; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29-37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Viola, Latah, Idaho; Roll: T627_749; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29-37

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Mar 2001
    Event Place: Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
    [2] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 518-18-8033; Issue State: Idaho; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Washington, Find A Grave Index, 1821-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Lester Chaney

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE