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Nelson Cheney 1852–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1852

Birth Location: Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 29 Dec 1901

Death Location: Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA

Father: Ogden Cheney

Mother: Catherine Shaver

Spouse(s): Alice Thompson

Children(s): Roxey Cheney, Louise Cheney, George Cheney, Makala Cheney

The story of Nelson Cheney began in 1852 in Ontario, Canada. In 1871, Nelson Cheney resided in Winchester, Dundas, Ontario. In 1891, Nelson Cheney resided in Dufferin North, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada. Nelson Cheney married Alice Thompson, and had children including George Colin Cheney, Louise Cheney, Makala Cheney, Roxey Maggie Cheney. Nelson Cheney passed away in 1901 in Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Nelson Cheney began in 1852 in Ontario, Canada.
  • In 1871, Nelson Cheney resided in Winchester, Dundas, Ontario.
  • In 1891, Nelson Cheney resided in Dufferin North, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada.
  • Nelson Cheney married Alice Thompson, and had children including George Colin Cheney, Louise Cheney, Makala Cheney, Roxey Maggie Cheney.
  • Nelson Cheney passed away in 1901 in Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nelson Cheney's Ancestors

Self
Nelson Cheney
1852–1901
Birth Place: Ontario, Canada
Parents
Ogden Cheney
1829–1893
Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada
Catherine (Diana) Shaver
1828–1864
Williamsburgh, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Clark (Ela) Cheney
1786–1840
Tunbridge, Orange, Vermont, USA
Luna (or Lana) Orton
1796–1840
Hawkesbury, Prescott County, Ontario,Canada
Great-Grandparents
Eliphalet Cheney
1756–1822
Mary Ela
1754–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dustin Cheney
1731–1827
Sarah Mount
1740–1827

Nelson Cheney's Descendants

1.
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Nelson Cheney (1852–29 Dec 1901) m. Alice Thompson (18 Jul 1867–18 Jan 1954)
  1. 1. Roxey (Maggie) Cheney 1894–1964 m. William (Edgar) Glenn 1875–1950
    1. 1. Noela (Roxey) Glenn 1913–1986
    2. 2. Clifford (William) Glenn 1912–1986 m. Frances (Louise) Symington 1916–1985
      1. 1. David (William) Glenn 1936–1996
      2. 2. Donald (L) Glenn 1936–2013
      3. 3. Bernard (Lewis) Glenn 1944–2012
    3. 3. Edgar (E. Riles) Glenn 1916–1961
  2. 2. Louise Cheney 1892–
  3. 3. George (Colin) Cheney 1898–
  4. 4. Makala Cheney 1900–1982

Nelson Cheney's Timeline

5 Records

1852
1852
Birth of Nelson Cheney in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 19
Nelson Cheney resided here in Winchester, Dundas, Ontario
Winchester, Dundas, Ontario
1891
1891
Age 39
Nelson Cheney resided here in Dufferin North, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Dufferin North, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
1900
1900
Age 48
Nelson Cheney resided here in Neche, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
Neche, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
1901
29 Dec 1901
Age 49
Death of Nelson Cheney in Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA
Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1852
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Winchester, Dundas, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Dufferin North, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Neche, Pembina, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1901
    Event Place: Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Neche, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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