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Euphrates T Chester

Male 1860 - 1888  (~ 28 years)


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  1. 1.  Euphrates T Chester was born in Jul 1860 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey (son of William R Chester and Jane A Thompson); died on 23 Jul 1888 in Massena Township, Cass County, Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eufrates
    • Name: Freight

    Notes:

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 125)

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 11)

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)
    - Lists birth as Jul 1860

    Listed in 1885 Iowa State Census

    Appears to have followed sister Adelia to Cass County, Iowa

    Cass County, Iowa Cemetery Book (1985) lists: E.T. Chester died 7-23-1888 age 28yrs 3mo. 6 days

    Buried in Block B, Lot 32, Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa

    Burial confirmed through WPA cemetery project:
    - E.T. Chester died 7-23-1888 age 28

    Obit:
    Mr. E. Chester, of Victoria township, died last week, leaving a wife and and three children. Mr. Chester was son-in-law of A. Joy of Lincoln Township. (The Atlantic, Iowa Telegraph, Aug 1, 1888)

    Euphrates married Eva C Joy on 19 Jan 1885 in Lincoln Township, Cass County, Iowa. Eva was born on 01 Oct 1857 in New York; died on 18 Oct 1927 in Lamont, Buchannan County, Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Lilly Chester was born on 15 Dec 1887 in Lincoln Township, Cass County, Iowa; died on 01 Jan 1888 in Massena Township, Cass County, Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.
    2. Adelia C Chester was born on 05 Jan 1889 in Massena Township, Cass County, Iowa; died on 10 Sep 1889 in Cass County, Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.
    3. Alice Amanda Chester was born on 05 Oct 1885 in Massena Township, Cass County, Iowa; died on 20 Dec 1955 in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa; was buried in Littleport, Clayton County, Iowa.
    4. Albert W Chester was born on 22 Dec 1886 in Lincoln Township, Cass County, Iowa; died on 05 May 1917 in Massena Township, Cass County, Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William R Chester was born about 1824 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey (son of Richard Chester and Mary Riggins); died on 13 Apr 1892 in Mason County, Illinois; was buried in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 43)
    - Occupation listed as mariner

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 125)
    - Occupation listed as laborer

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 11)
    - Surname is misidentified as "Thisler" in most census indexes

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)
    - Age shown as 54 years.
    - Listed as W.R.

    Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery.

    William married Jane A Thompson on 16 Sep 1848 in Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. Jane was born in Oct 1828 in Cape May, New Jersey; died on 22 Apr 1907 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Apr 1907 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Jane A Thompson was born in Oct 1828 in Cape May, New Jersey; died on 22 Apr 1907 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Apr 1907 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 44)

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 125)

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 11)

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp (ED# 8, Sheet 1)
    - Living with daughter Julia and son-in-law Alonzo White
    - Indicates she gave birth to 6 children, 4 still living as of 1 June 1900

    Lived at 508 Springfield Ave, Champaign, Illinois at time of death (presumably with daughter Julia & son-in-law Alonzo White).

    Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Marriage listed in Book G, Page 117 of Cape May County Marriage Register (1848-1867)

    Children:
    1. Julia H Chester was born on 01 Oct 1867 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died after Apr 1930.
    2. Melvin Chester was born on 24 Feb 1852 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 01 Nov 1918 in Blakeman, Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas; was buried on 02 Nov 1918 in Blakeman Cemetery, Rawlins County, Kansas.
    3. Adelia Chester was born on 07 Nov 1853 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died after Nov 1937; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.
    4. U. Chester
    5. 1. Euphrates T Chester was born in Jul 1860 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 23 Jul 1888 in Massena Township, Cass County, Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.
    6. Ashmead Beasley Chester was born on 10 Feb 1866 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 08 Jun 1934 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, Illinois; was buried on 10 Jun 1934 in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason County, Illinois.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Richard Chester was born about 1794 in New Jersey; died on 15 Jun 1863 in Cape May, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Cape May, New Jersey 1830 Federal Census
    County: Cape May District: Middle Twp. Enumerator: Samuel S. Marey
    Head of Household Males Females
    Pg Ln Last Name First Name to 5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30 30-40 to 5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-30
    249 9 Chester Richard 2 1 1 . . 1 1 . . . 1

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 41)

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 114)
    Alt. Birth: Abt 1807 New Jersey

    Richard married Mary Riggins on 25 Feb 1823 in Cape May, New Jersey. Mary was born on 21 Jan 1802 in New Jersey; died on 21 Mar 1889 in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Riggins was born on 21 Jan 1802 in New Jersey; died on 21 Mar 1889 in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 41)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 48)
    - Shown as a houskeeper for Enoch Townsend and family
    - Age shown as 66 years

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 44)
    Alt. Death: 21 Mar 1885 Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey

    Children:
    1. Thomas Chester was born on 04 May 1831 in New Jersey; died in 1901; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.
    2. Reuben Chester was born in 1834 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 27 Apr 1866 in Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.
    3. Charles P Chester was born about 1834 in New Jersey; and died.
    4. James Chester was born between 23 Dec 1824 and 1825; died on 22 May 1906.
    5. Norman Chester was born about 1828 in New Jersey; and died.
    6. Eleanor Chester was born about 1829 in New Jersey; died on 16 Jun 1856; was buried in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.
    7. Mary A Chester was born in Feb 1843 in New Jersey; died in 1912; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.
    8. 2. William R Chester was born about 1824 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 13 Apr 1892 in Mason County, Illinois; was buried in Mason City Cemetery, Mason City, Mason County, Illinois.
    9. Samuel Chester was born about 1834 in New Jersey; died on 16 Apr 1858; was buried in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.
    10. Jeremiah Chester was born about 1838 in New Jersey; died on 15 Apr 1861; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.


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