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Stephen James Cheney 1864–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1864

Birth Location: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 17 Mar 1933

Death Location: Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Cornelius Cheney

Mother: Aseneth Rundell

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sasserman, Mary Barrett

Children(s): Reid Cheney, Alice Cheney, Leroy Cheney, Ruth Lamberson, Claude Cheney, Frank Cheney, Henry Willis, Florence Willis

In 1864, Stephen James Cheney entered the world in Leslie, Ingham, Michigan, USA, born to Cornelius W Cheney And Aseneth Patience Rundell. In 1870, Stephen James Cheney resided in Henrietta, Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA. In 1880, Stephen James Cheney resided in Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA. Stephen James Cheney married Elizabeth Libby Cheney Nee Willis Sasserman, Mary E Cheney Nee Barrett, and had children including Alice Imogene Cheney, Claude William Cheney, Florence M Willis, Frank James Cheney, Henry Willis, Leroy Blair Cheney, Reid Carlton Cheney, Ruth L Lamberson. Stephen James Cheney passed away in 1933 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Stephen James Cheney entered the world in Leslie, Ingham, Michigan, USA, born to Cornelius W Cheney And Aseneth Patience Rundell.
  • In 1870, Stephen James Cheney resided in Henrietta, Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1880, Stephen James Cheney resided in Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • Stephen James Cheney married Elizabeth Libby Cheney Nee Willis Sasserman, Mary E Cheney Nee Barrett, and had children including Alice Imogene Cheney, Claude William Cheney, Florence M Willis, Frank James Cheney, Henry Willis, Leroy Blair Cheney, Reid Carlton Cheney, Ruth L Lamberson.
  • Stephen James Cheney passed away in 1933 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cornelius Cheney
1829–1887
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Aseneth Rundell
1836–1890
Birth Location: Ogden, Monroe, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Sasserman
1861–
Birth Location: Germany
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Mary Barrett
1870–1910
Birth Location: Leoni, Jackson, Michigan
MB

Children(s)

Reid Cheney
1897–1974
Birth Location: Michigan
RC
Alice Cheney
1905–1977
Birth Location: Jackson, Michigan
AC
Leroy Cheney
1892–1960
Birth Location: Jackson, Michigan
LC
Ruth Lamberson
1903–1993
Birth Location: Leoni, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
RL
Claude Cheney
1889–1979
Birth Location: Michigan
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Frank Cheney
1894–1951
Birth Location: Leoni, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
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Henry Willis
1897–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Florence Willis
1902–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Stephen Cheney's Ancestors

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Stephen Cheney
1864–1933
Birth Place: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Parents
Cornelius W. Cheney
1829–1887
New York, USA
Aseneth (Patience) Rundell
1836–1890
Ogden, Monroe, New York, USA
Grandparents
James (Owen) Rundell
1802–1880
Massachusetts, USA
Abigail (Rundell née) Knapp
1803–1851
Farmington, Ontario, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jared Jr
1782–1854
Sarah Bedell
1783–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Knapp
1749–1812
Jane Williams
1751–1829

Stephen Cheney's Descendants

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Stephen (James) Cheney (18 Feb 1864–17 Mar 1933) m. Elizabeth ("Libby" Cheney née Willis) Sasserman (abt 1861–) m. Mary (E. Cheney née) Barrett (2 Mar 1870–2 Aug 1910)
  1. 1. Reid (Carlton) Cheney 1897–1974
  2. 2. Alice (Imogene) Cheney 1905–1977
  3. 3. Leroy (Blair) Cheney 1892–1960
  4. 4. Ruth (L.) Lamberson 1903–1993
  5. 5. Claude (William) Cheney 1889–1979
  6. 6. Frank (James) Cheney 1894–1951
  7. 7. Henry Willis 1897–
  8. 8. Florence (M) Willis 1902–

Stephen Cheney's Timeline

9 Records

1864
18 Feb 1864
Birth of Stephen James Cheney in Leslie, Ingham, Michigan, USA
Leslie, Ingham, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 6
Stephen James Cheney resided here in Henrietta, Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Henrietta, Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Stephen James Cheney resided here in Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1890
1890
Age 26
Stephen James Cheney resided here in Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Stephen James Cheney resided here in Leoni, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Leoni, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Stephen James Cheney resided here in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
Stephen James Cheney resided here in Jackson Ward 8, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson Ward 8, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Stephen James Cheney resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1933
17 Mar 1933
Age 69
Death of Stephen James Cheney in Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1864
    Event Place: Leslie, Ingham, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson Ward 8, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T625_774; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 29
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340731
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: M593_678; Page: 128B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leoni, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 719; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0021
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T624_653; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1374666
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 38; Film Description: 1889 Barry-1889 Kent
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [9] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [11] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Stephen James Cheney, Memorial ID 29452901

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Henrietta, Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: M593_678; Page: 128B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Henrietta, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Jackson, Michigan, U.S., City Directories, 1887-1888, 1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Leoni, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Leoni, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: 719; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0021

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T624_653; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1374666

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jackson Ward 8, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson Ward 8, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: T625_774; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2340731

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Blackman
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 38; Film Description: 1889 Barry-1889 Kent

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1933
    Event Place: Blackman, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Stephen James Cheney, Memorial ID 29452901

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Stephen James Cheney, Memorial ID 29452901
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