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Valen Porter Chaney 1905 – 1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1905

Birth Location: Douglas County, Oregon

Death Date: 11 Apr 1971

Death Location: San Joaquin County, California

Father: Thurman Chaney

Mother: Grace Cornelison

Spouse(s): Ida Wright

Children(s): Richard Chaney

The story of Valen Porter Chaney began in 1905 in Douglas County, Oregon. In 1910, Valen Porter Chaney resided in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon. In 1930, Valen Porter Chaney resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon. Valen Porter Chaney married Ida Gwendolyn Wright, and had children including Richard P Chaney. Valen Porter Chaney passed away in 1971 in San Joaquin County, California.

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Biography

  • The story of Valen Porter Chaney began in 1905 in Douglas County, Oregon.
  • In 1910, Valen Porter Chaney resided in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon.
  • In 1930, Valen Porter Chaney resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
  • Valen Porter Chaney married Ida Gwendolyn Wright, and had children including Richard P Chaney.
  • Valen Porter Chaney passed away in 1971 in San Joaquin County, California.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thurman Chaney
1875 –
Birth Location: Illinois
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Grace Cornelison
1880 – 1969
Birth Location: Myrtle Creek, Douglas, Oregon
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Spouses(s)

Ida Wright
1910 – 1984
Birth Location: Oregon
IW

Children(s)

Richard Chaney
1927 – 1976
Birth Location: Oregon
RC

Valen Chaney's Ancestors

Self
Valen Chaney
1905 – 1971
Birth Place: Douglas County, Oregon
Parents
Thurman Chaney
1875 –
Illinois
Grace (Mae) Cornelison
1880 – 1969
Myrtle Creek, Douglas, Oregon
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Valen Chaney's Descendants

1.
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Valen (Porter) Chaney (14 Feb 1905 – 11 Apr 1971) m. Ida (Gwendolyn) Wright (27 Jan 1910 – 6 Sep 1984)
  1. 1. Richard (P) Chaney (29 Sep 1927 – 22 Jun 1976)

Valen Chaney's Timeline

6 Records

1905
14 Feb 1905
Birth of Valen Porter Chaney in Douglas County, Oregon
Douglas County, Oregon
1910
1910
Age 5
Valen Porter Chaney resided here in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon
Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon
1930
1930
Age 25
Valen Porter Chaney resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1935
1935
Age 30
Valen Porter Chaney resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 35
Valen Porter Chaney resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1971
11 Apr 1971
Age 66
Death of Valen Porter Chaney in San Joaquin County, California
San Joaquin County, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1905
    Event Place: Douglas County, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 19
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03391; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-350
    [3] California Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1971-04-11
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0387; FHL microfilm: 2341686
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375293
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1280; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375293

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0387; FHL microfilm: 2341686

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03391; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-350

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03391; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 37-350

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oregon, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1971
    Event Place: San Joaquin County, California
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1971-04-11
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Phoenix, Jackson, Oregon
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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