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William G. McChesney

mariealevesque — 2012-05-17 13:54:42Z

i am seeking any info about my grandfather William G. McChesney DOB:9/28/1887 in Oneida,New York. last info about him was in the 1930 census; he was 42 years of age, in the Army stationed at FT. Sam Houston, San Antonio,Texas!! Any info anyone????

Re: McChesney in PA

mikesullivan606 — 2012-04-26 18:46:11Z

Sorry I misspelled McChesney! Mary McChesney (the widow of George) was my great great grandma. George was evidently in the civil war but mustered out after only between three and four months (hurt?). Mary had several kids, as noted by others, including Ida (13 years old in 1880). Ida married Albert Solomon of Buffalo. They lived awhile with Mary in Allegheny City then moved to Buffalo, where Albert joined the police force. They had five kids: George, Urban, Nelson, Howard, and Mildred (my grandma). After 1911 they moved to Duluth, Minn., where Albert was Police Chief of the steel mill/town (Morgan Park).

Re: McChesney

851944 — 2012-04-15 16:17:50Z

Melissa - I, too, live in California (suburb of LA) and always wondered where I got my wicked sense of humber and quick verbal ability. Now I know - the McChesney's. My maiden name was McChesney - my dad (Alfred) was the son of George Oregon...his wife's name Anna/Annie. George O. was the son of George A....his wife's name Josephine Budka. George A. the son of Fergus Potter..the son of Thomas P...
Think we're any relation?
My relatives lived in Kansas, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Vergie

Sarah Orr McChesney/Wilde

wildejg — 2012-03-08 20:37:52Z

Sarah Orr McChesney married Frederick John Wilde 7 April 1897 in Glasgow, Scotland. Frederick John was born in 1872. He was christened in Denton, Lancashire, England. She divorced Frederick John Wilde about 1917. They had 4 children. Beatrice Violet, Robert Isaiah, William and Albert. Robert and Albert emmigrated to Canada. Sarah Orr then married Edward Francis Perriss 28 May 1923 in Glasgow. They had 2 children.

New York McChesneys, My Grandparents were Bessie and Walter McChesney of NY

governmentcontracts1 — 2012-02-28 22:39:47Z

I am doing reearch on my grand parents family in the Syracuse New York Area, My Grandfather was Walter McChesney
and my grandmother was Bessie McChesney, both born in late 1800's or early 1900's. They had two daughters, Minnie Belle McChesney and Etta McChesney born between 1920 and 1923. Etta McChesney married John Jack Mable and they lived their entire adult lives in Syracuse New York.

Any information you may have on my grandfather or grandmother would be appreciated. contact
Commissioner Arthur Jackson
governmentcontracts@yahoo.com

McChesney 1730 Armaugh, NI

glboerner — 2011-11-08 22:04:33Z

I am looking for the McChesney Blood Line of my 4g grandfather, Walter McChesney of Ulster province -- most likely Armaugh. Walter was born about 1730 in North Ireland. He came to America, exact date unknown, thought to be 1770. Established the McChesney Virginia/Kentucky line in America. I'm trying to find his roots. He was Presbyterian. I would like to know what port the McChesney's may have departed from in Ireland around 1760-1770? It has been suggested that his father was Samuel McChesney? Unknown if this is true. He married Isabel (signed Esbil) prior to 1754 or so, children were 1) Samuel 2) Jean (Jane) 3) Mary (Polly), and Walter Jr. only birth recorded in Virginia in 1772. Can anyone help me?

Re: McChesney Blood Line

glboerner — 2011-11-08 22:03:36Z

Re: McChesney Family of Cortland/Syracuse New York Area

ELLinSpain — 2011-10-17 13:51:20Z

cannot see a Walter with a wife Bess* on the 1920 or 1930 census in NY

there is however going on the place you state, in 1920

Name: Bessie Mcchesney
Home in 1920: Homer, Cortland, New York
Age: 17
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Single
Race: Mulatto
Sex: Female
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
WITH other Mcchesney's:
MINNIE 38
IRENE 15
EMMA 9
LILLIAN 51 MONTHS
JAMES 41 MONTHS

McChesney Family of Cortland/Syracuse New York Area

governmentcotracts — 2011-10-17 02:42:07Z

I am searching for the relatives or family of my grandfather
Walter McChesney, married to Bessie McChesney, they had two ddaugthers born in teearly 1920's in Syracuse New York, Minnie Belle McChesney and Etta McChesney. For informtion contact Capt Jackson at governmentcontracts@yahoo.com

Re: McChesney's in Pa

janetdmajor — 2011-09-21 13:17:51Z

Yes I am related to these McChesney's. I am the daughter of one of the twins, Inelda born 1914 in Sharpburg PA

Re: Robert McChesney (b.1745 County Antrim, Ireland d.1823 Orange, NJ)

coachzach_1 — 2011-06-01 19:47:14Z

If you get this information would you send it to me as well. I am a direct descendant of Robert and Mary McChesney through their son Samuel b.1775.

Thanks!! Zach

JOSHUA J. FISHER'S DAU. EVA MARRIED A J. ROBERT MCCHESNEY

BENJAMINMARIAM — 2011-05-20 23:43:40Z

JOSHUA J. FISHER'S DAU. MARRIED J. ROBERT MCCHESNEY AND THEY HAD EVA M. BORN IN 1897 IN MD, ROBT. L. BORN IN 1899 IN MD, AND DOROTHY IN 1905 IN WA. HOPING THERE ARE MCCHESNEY'S WHO HAVE INFORMATION ON JOSHUA FISHER - HE WAS WITH THE CO B 103RD IL INFANTRY CIVIL WAR BUT ENDED UP IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AFTER THE WAR. HE MARRIED MARY E.NICHOLSO. ANYONE WILLING TO RESEARCH THIS PLEASE GET AHOLD OF ME. willismaryjo@yahoo.com

Re: Robert McChesney (b.1745 County Antrim, Ireland d.1823 Orange, NJ)

AidansAncestry — 2011-05-15 01:28:36Z

I would like to get a copy of this information too, as my husband is a descendant of Robert McChesney through his son, John and then his son William, and then his daughter, Mary McChesney that married George Washington Rust.
Thanks!

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

tesstre — 2011-04-11 01:50:48Z

Hi! One thing I have learned is that only the recognized clans have tartans. The septs and dependents are smaller groups who fell under the protection of the clans. They then wore the recognized clan's tartans. They don't have one of their own. Thus, any septs or dependents that associated with my husbands clan Munro wore the Munro tartan. At a Celtic festival a gentleman did show me McChesney in Scotland under a recognized clan. I will never understand why I didn't write it down. But the book was a huge published hard cover book.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

38316m — 2011-04-09 14:22:57Z

Bobbie, I would appreciate your sending me the ship information. e-mail- clrjw36@stny.rr.com

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

bobbiesfamily — 2011-04-08 23:52:16Z

I have never believed that John was Sarah's son. There was a John who was at Sarah's in AUGUST of 1850 and then with James in OCTOBER of 1850. I still believe that it was her grandson visiting. Ages have proven wrong many times. Right now it is just a theory...until I can prove otherwise. There was no John with Sarah on the ship.
Ship's name was ABAQUN June 1, 1844.
I can e-mail you a copy if you wish.
Bobbie

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

38316m — 2011-04-08 19:56:34Z

Bobbie, I recenty started researching the McChesneys again. In the 1850 NY Census there is a John McChesney age 9, born in Ireland, living with Sarah in Town of Howard. There is also John age 7 born in Canada, living in Town of Bath, NY. with James McChesney.
Also John McChesney from Towlesville, NY., born in Ireland 1841, is listed in the Civil War records on Ancestry. Com.
Would you mind telling me what ship Sarah came on from Ireland. I can't find it. Thank you.

Re: McChesney's in Pa

JanetPatterson519 — 2011-03-31 03:05:29Z

These folks are in my family tree also. Have you any more info about them? Louisa's maiden name was Sager.

Re: McChesney

JanetPatterson519 — 2011-03-31 02:58:50Z

Your McChesneys may be my Dad and uncles...Richard James (dec), Paul Russell (dec), John Robert (dec) and William Donald.

McChesney Blood Line

MacAttack73 — 2011-02-20 07:04:20Z

Hi, I'm Richard McChesney distant grandson of Robert McChesney and Mary Ann Welch. I'm in search of further information of the blood line starting with the parents of Robert McChesney b. 1745 in Ireland. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

bobbiesfamily — 2011-02-14 02:06:49Z

Jane (Jennie) died in 1849. According to her obit Samuel died about 50 years before that. I have found oodles of info on everyone else in the family but have not been able to locate exactly when he died and where he is buried. They were married in 1869.

Murray was their only child. He was my mothers grandfather. I guess he was a very special person. My mother had quite a lot to say about Jennie and none of it good. Both of Murray's children died young. His daughter was my grandmother but I never knew her as she died when my mother was about 6. My grandfather married again and eventually Jennie went to live with them, which is how my mother knows her so well. Murray threw her out and never spoke to her again. He even refused to go to her funeral.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

38316m — 2011-02-13 22:52:30Z

Thank you for your thoughts. I haven't had time to look for John. I wondered when Samuel died and where?
Did he have more children beside Murray?

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

bobbiesfamily — 2011-02-13 20:54:48Z

I have been researching John and still think he is her grandson through James.
I cannot find a John born about 1841 before 1860 or after.

I found John, son of James, born in Canada about 1843 in 1860:
In August of 1850 he is listed with Sarah. In October of 1850 he listed with his parents. I still believe that he was visiting his grandma in August and was home with his parents in October.
In 1850 they rarely listed the relationship if the person carried the same last name. I have run across that same problem with other members of my family.
I found John, son of James, in 1860, 1880, and 1900. I have yet to find him in 1880...still looking.
As far as the John listed with Sarah and being 9 years old...I have found the Census in all years to be inaccurate much of the time...especially with ages.
Another idea is that possibly the Census taker did not understand the family very well because they would have had a thick accent. There could be several reasons why he is listed as 9

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

bobbiesfamily — 2011-02-10 04:22:37Z

I forgot about that census. I do have a copy of it. I always thought John was probably visiting his grandmother because he wasn't listed on the passenger list with Sarah. James had a son born about that time. Unfortunately, the 1850 census does not mention relationships.
I have been able to connect all of the other children with Sarah, but not John.
I haven't been doing research for several months. This would be a good time to start.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

38316m — 2011-02-10 03:33:46Z

Go on Family Search.org and look for Sarah in the 1850 Howard, NY. census. The image has John listed age 9.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

bobbiesfamily — 2011-02-10 02:30:14Z

I have the passenger list with Sarah and six of her children arriving 1844 in NY.
With her were: Wm; Joseph; Samuel; Hannah; Alex; Sarah.

Sarah is listed in the 1850 census with: Samuel; Hannah; Alex; Sarah.

In 1860 Samuel is living with William & Harriet

In 1870 Samuel is living next door to William & Harriet.

I haven't found anything that shows a John living with them and he is not listed in the passenger list. I wonder if he was living with one of his other brothers when Sarah died.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

38316m — 2011-02-09 23:32:37Z

Myrtle McGurie and Edna McChesney researched the McChesney families in Steuben Co. NY. I have a copy of the family tree they did. They had help from Miss Katherine Schultz. They have Sarah coming to NY by way of Canada. Where did you get your information from? John age 9, is listed in the 1850 Census-Howard, NY. It also list 4 other children with Sarah.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

bobbiesfamily — 2011-02-09 22:22:45Z

I have the birth date for Sarah as Dec 5,1837
Where did you find John and how did you connect him to Sarah?

You mentioned that Sarah arrived via Canada. Actually she arrived in New York but I know that James settled in Canada for a time...before his mother came over, and then settled in NY. He probably moved to NY to be with his mother and the rest of the family.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

38316m — 2011-02-09 20:41:12Z

I. Jane McChesney Cooper born 1814- died 1891.
2. James born 1817 - died 1893- James is my line.
3. Hugh born 1820
4. William born 1822 died 1876.
5. Joseph born 1824 died 1908.
6. Samuel
7. Hannah McChesney Clisdell- born 1832 died 1876.
8. Alexander born 1834-died 1908.
9. Sarah McChesney Corregan- born 1838 -died 1865.
10. John born 1841. He was in the Civil War & mustered out
1865. I have nothing more on him.
All were born in Ireland.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

bobbiesfamily — 2011-02-09 20:05:45Z

Samuel was born about 1830 in Ireland and died about 1893.
My e-mail is bobbiesfamily@cox.net

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

glboerner — 2011-02-09 20:00:56Z

Samuel is a name in my tree. What year was Samuel born?

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

glboerner — 2011-02-09 19:59:24Z

There may be some connection although distant to my McChesneys. The first record of my ancestor that can be located is in Rockbridge Virginia in 1772 when he (Walter McChesney Sr.) and son/brother Samuel McChesney purchased land in the Borden tract. But I can find no previous record directly relating to Walter. It was said of him that he was part of the Ulstermen who came from Ireland/Scotland and inhabited Virginia colony. He was married to Isabel McChesney -- no maiden name is known. It was suggested by a geneologist in 1967 (Katherine Shultz) that Isabel may be the daughter of Benjamin Borden, but Borden had no daughter named Isabel, and if Walter was born in Ireland, then he would have had to have married in Ireland and come to America about 1770 with his wife and children. Isabel was NOT a Borden, misguided though this assumption may be. So I'm looking for a Walter McChesney who was born about 1730 most likely (?) in North Ireland, who lived from 1772-1782 in Rockbridge VA. He could have been born in Ireland, New York/New Jersey, or Pennsylvania as far as I can tell. I have found McChesneys in those areas about 1730, but with no evidence of relationship to my Walter. I'm exploring the French Hugonaut theory to see if it will lead me anywhere. I'm glad at least that you have evidence of your McChesneys roots. Thanks for replying and good luck in your quest.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

bobbiesfamily — 2011-02-09 17:50:38Z

Sarah was my 3rd great grandmother. I have her arriving in NY in 1844, along with 6 of her children. I am only showing 9 children. Who was the 10th child? My line is through her son Samuel.

Re: McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

38316m — 2011-02-09 15:54:46Z

The McChesneys in my family were from Ireland. Sarah Clark McChesney (born 1796) was from
Monaghan Co. Ireland. She married William McChesney who was not with her when she came into the US.
My father aways said the McChesneys name was from Scotland. This family came to the U.S. by way of Canada in 1844
and settled in Steuben Co. NY. Sarah had 10 children.

Re: McChesney in Pennsylvania

jlieland1 — 2011-02-09 00:53:31Z

Is your offer to look for McChesneys in your book still good? My ancestress Sarah McChesney Bowman Gebhart was born 1796 at Lexington KY; she moved to Ohio in 1804, per her obituary. Her father was Thomas McChesney; her mother may have been Sarah but could also have been Malvina Lavinia. Sarah's husband George Bowman was originally from PA so I assume Sarah was too.

thanks, Jim Lieland

McChesney, Chesne, Chesney, Chesnay, Huguenot?

glboerner — 2011-01-07 19:20:27Z

am trying to determine if the Chesne, Chesney Chesnay, McChesney, Chestnut name is French Huguenot. To my knowledge there is no McChesney/Chesney/Chesne tartan in Scotland. What little there was in Ireland seems to be from the 1680 -1690 Especially around the time of the battle of the Boyne in Northern Ireland. This leads me to believe the Chesnoi/Chesnay/McChesneys were French Huguenots who went to Ireland briefly, fought there, and than went to the Am. Colonies. Any information from anyone on this?? Grace McChesney Boerner -- email me at grace.boerner@boerner.net

Re: MCCHESNEY ANCESTRY

genburk — 2010-12-20 15:20:55Z

I am related to David McChesney. He is my ggg grandfather. I notice that this has been several years, and wondering if you found someone to take these things or still have them. Thank you Tina Burkart Gibson tinamarie7@juno.com

Sarah McChesney NJ

TorreyPines12557 — 2010-08-15 21:39:48Z

Sarah McChesney born in NJ in 1813, married John Sheppard in 1832 Cumberland County NJ. Sarah died in 1860 in NJ
Seeking parents of Sarah and further information

Re: mcchesney-casler -reese family bible

gclarke69 — 2010-06-23 00:43:29Z

they would have come from ireland he was so lightskinned he looked white. but i have him living in cortland and homer then syracuse

Re: mcchesney-casler -reese family bible

bobbiesfamily — 2010-06-21 15:17:34Z

My McChesney were originally born in Ireland, came over in 1844. Stayed mostly in Steuben and Bath counties. I looked around but could only find what you have posted on Ancestry.com. I checked and I have nothing in my files.
Good luck

Re: mcchesney-casler -reese family bible

gclarke69 — 2010-06-21 01:06:05Z

hi which her? my grandmother was Emma could be williams)McChesney her dad was philander mc chesney,willams reese
any mention of cortland NY/Homer NY/canastota NY/Peterboro NY/Syracuse NY?? gclarke9@verizon.net

Re: mcchesney-casler -reese family bible

bobbiesfamily — 2010-06-19 15:52:49Z

Hello,
You did not mention her first name. What was her father's name. Where was she born?
My line is from William McChesney married to Sarah Clark. Sarah came over in 1844 with some of her children. They lived in New York.

Re: mcchesney-casler -reese family bible

oneshanrg — 2010-06-19 03:07:39Z

Hello! I don't know if you still come to this site--am new to it--have McChesney and Keller in my family--great-grandmother's maiden name is McChesney (she passed in May '05 at 102)--I will first find out more and then perhaps I could ask you a question or four? I would so appreciate and would be happy to give you any info! From northern IN. Thank you!!

Jessie McChesney Miller 1905-2010 b. New York

Lace_Lynch — 2010-05-12 11:53:45Z

Jessie R. King Miller, 104, of Kentucky Ave, Fremont, Ohio passed away on Monday, May 10, 2010 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 6, 1905 in Middletown, New York to Frank and Clara (Emrich) McChesney.

Jessie married Willard Miller on March 1, 1945 in Findlay, OH and he preceded her in death on October 18, 1970.

She was a Homemaker and loved crocheting, embroidery, gardening and traveling.

Jessie is survived by her children, Will (Mary) Miller and Clara Fisher both of Fremont, Ohio and Betty (Donald) Dowell, Burgoon, OH; step son, Wilson "Bud" Miller, Fremont, OH; fifteen grandchildren; many step grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; forty-three great-great grandchildren; and one great-great-great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Willard Miller; two infant children; step children, Don Miller, Wanita DePotty, and Wayne Miller; brother, Verner McChesney; and two infant grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory.

Services will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Gerhardt Gosnell officiating.

Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, Ohio

Memorials can be made to Sandusky County Humane Society or Hospice of Memorial Hospital.

Online Condolences: www.wonderlyhorvathhanes.com

Davis/Pope Co Arkansas

Arkansaskitty — 2010-05-09 01:03:40Z

My ggrandfather was Alfred Davis and he was married to a Amanda J (Meeler or Mealer, I think). I found them in 1880 census of Dover Township in Russeville,Ar I am looking for Alfred's parents. Lower on the page there is a Squire Davis, wife is Norris.I looked in the 1870 census and there is a Alfred with a father named Squire but the wife was Lauretta. I am wondering if this is his father. Anyone have these names? If there is anyone out there that can connect with this tree. I would be so appriecative to find someone with some clues to my brickwall.

MCCHESNEY'S FROM MIDDLESEX OR MONMOUTH CO. NJ

jasproul1 — 2010-05-04 02:43:54Z

Seeking information on Zilpha (Tilton) Sproul Tilton McChesney's (abt 1753-1808), third husband. He is said to be a McChesney from Middlesex or Monmouth County NJ. He may have served in the American Revolution. She was from Shrewsbury. Married McChesney after 1780.

Re: McChesney's from Ireland

jwfgen — 2010-04-08 19:39:54Z

Family of McChesney's from Ireland: Brothers and sisters--George b. 1810; Joseph b. 1811;Sara b. 1914;Elisa b. 1816;Fanny b. 1821; Jane 1823;Mary b. 1825;James b. 1828; Thomas b. 1831 and Margaret b. 1833. i believe George; Jane; Thomas; Margaret and my gggrandfather james came to the U.S.in the 1840's. Joseph may have gone to Canada.
The parents of this family are not known for sure but May have been a George McChesney and Eliza Little. The were from Northern Ireland.

Mc CHESNEY 1 Floyd 1861-1933

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-24 21:26:22Z

McCHESNEY 1 Floyd 1861-1933

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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Mc CHESNEY 1 Josephine 1875-1964

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-24 21:26:09Z

McCHESNEY 1 Josephine 1875-1964

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Mc CHESNEY 1 Eugene 1903-1910

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-24 21:25:47Z

McCHESNEY 1 Eugene 1903-1910

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 212,975 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.