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Richard Chester

Male Abt 1794 - 1863  (~ 69 years)


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  1. 1.  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]

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

    Family/Spouse: M. Chester. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Richard Chester, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1818 in New Jersey; died on 12 Nov 1898 in Cape May, New Jersey; was buried in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.
    2. 13. J. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. M.A. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born on 04 May 1831 in New Jersey; died in 1901; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 48)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)
    - Shows age as 48 years.

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 108, Sheet 9A)
    Alt. Death: Bef 26 Jul 1910

    Thomas married Lorenna T Little on 14 Apr 1855 in Cape May, New Jersey. Lorenna (daughter of S. Little and S.) was born in Mar 1837 in Cape May, New Jersey; died in 1935; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. M.J. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Reuben Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) 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.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 42)

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

    Enlisted as a Private in Company K, 9th New Jersey Infantry Regiment on 15 October 1861. Received a disability discharge on 15 September 1863 in Beaufort, NC with the rank of Sergeant. Source: Register of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War 1861-65. (NJ Roster) Published in 1876

    REUBEN CHESTER: Mustered in October 15, 1861, Trenton, NJ, discharged for disability, September 15, 1863, disability, at Beaufort, North Carolina. This regiment was mainly in the North Carolina campaign. They fought the Battle of Roanoke Island, NC, Battle of New Berne, NC, Battle of Cold Harbor, crossed the Appomattox into Petersburg, VA., to guard railroads. One of their most gallant fights was crossing a burning bridge while facing the enemy at Rawle's Mill.
    Alt. Burial: Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey
    Alt. Birth: Abt 1833 Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey


  3. 4.  Charles P Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1834 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 42)

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 118)

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Crane Creek Twp (Page 16)

    Charles married Sarah C Hawkins on 09 Feb 1856 in Cape May, New Jersey. Sarah was born in May 1838 in Cape May, New Jersey; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Clarabell Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1869 in Illinois; and died.
    2. 17. Walter W Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1875 in Illinois; and died.
    3. 18. Charlesanna Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jul 1864 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.
    4. 19. Edwin Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1866 in Illinois; and died.
    5. 20. Edella Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1859 in New Jersey; and died.
    6. 21. Elenora Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1861 in New Jersey; and died.
    7. 22. Sarah Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1863 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 03 Mar 1864 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

  4. 5.  James Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born between 23 Dec 1824 and 1825; died on 22 May 1906.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 42)

    Listed in 1860 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 117)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 43)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 48D)

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 108, Sheet 9B)

    James married Mary A Jones on 31 Jul 1853 in Cape May, New Jersey. Mary was born in Feb 1836 in Cape May, New Jersey; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Samuel Lewis Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1861 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.
    2. 24. Alfanetta Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 07 Mar 1864; and died.
    3. 25. Harry Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Jan 1869 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 08 Jul 1869; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.
    4. 26. Eugene Benton Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1857; and died.
    5. 27. James Monroe Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1859; and died.
    6. 28. Eva D Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Nov 1854 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.

  5. 6.  Norman Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1828 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 42)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 48)

    Family/Spouse: Loranna. Loranna was born about 1838 in New Jersey; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Mary Jane Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1853 in New Jersey; and died.

  6. 7.  Eleanor Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1829 in New Jersey; died on 16 Jun 1856; was buried in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ellen

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Atlantic County, Weymouth Twp (Page 6)

    Family/Spouse: Ruliff Feaster. Ruliff (son of Morice Feaster and Elizabeth, son of Morice Feaster and Elizabeth) was born in 1820 in New Jersey; died in 1893; was buried in Fairview Memorial Cemetery, Cape May Court House, Cape May, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Rachel Feaster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1848 in New Jersey; and died.
    2. 31. Samuel Feaster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1849 in New Jersey; and died.
    3. 32. Elizabeth Feaster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1847 in New Jersey; and died.

  7. 8.  Mary A Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in Feb 1843 in New Jersey; died in 1912; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 42)

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

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 49)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 108, Sheet 10B)

    Listed in 1910 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 92, Sheet 29B)
    Alt. Death: Bef 1920

    Mary married Thomas H Swain about 1860. Thomas (son of Richard Swain and Catherine Hawkins) was born in Sep 1842 in Cape May, New Jersey; died in 1931; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Edna Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1884 in New Jersey; and died.
    2. 34. Lillian M Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1887 in New Jersey; and died.
    3. 35. Elizabeth Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1865 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.
    4. 36. Sarah Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1868 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.
    5. 37. Harriet Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 06 Nov 1870 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.
    6. 38. Florence C Swain  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 04 Jun 1863 in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died after 10 Apr 1930.

  8. 9.  William R Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) 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.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 39. Julia H Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Oct 1867 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died after Apr 1930.
    2. 40. Melvin Chester  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 41. Adelia Chester  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 42. U. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 43. Euphrates T Chester  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 44. Ashmead Beasley Chester  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  9. 10.  Samuel Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1834 in New Jersey; died on 16 Apr 1858; was buried in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (Page 42)


  10. 11.  Jeremiah Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1838 in New Jersey; died on 15 Apr 1861; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    1850 Federal Census Index Atlantic County, NJ (Weymouth Twp)
    PAGE LINE LAST_NAME FIRST_NAME AGE BIRTH_PL
    6 40 Chester Jeremiah 12 NJ (Brother of Eleanor Chester)

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

    Grave marker:
    "Jeremiah son of R & M Chester died April 15 1861 ????????"
    Alt. Burial: Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey


  11. 12.  Richard Chester, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born on 15 Jun 1818 in New Jersey; died on 12 Nov 1898 in Cape May, New Jersey; was buried in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 42)

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 121)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 46)
    - Shows age as 50 years

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)
    - Shows age as 68 years.

    Richard married Eliza Conover on 31 Jan 1840 in Cape May, New Jersey. Eliza was born on 29 Jul 1823 in New Jersey; died on 31 Oct 1884 in Cape May, New Jersey; was buried in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Charles Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1855 in New Jersey; and died.
    2. 46. Sarah Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 05 Feb 1863 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.
    3. 47. Eliza Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Apr 1850 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.
    4. 48. Richard Chester, III  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Mar 1852 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 22 Mar 1883 in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.
    5. 49. Francis Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 28 Jul 1864 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

  12. 13.  J. Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1)

  13. 14.  M.A. Chester Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1)


Generation: 3

  1. 15.  M.J. Chester Descendancy chart to this point (2.Thomas2, 1.Richard1)

  2. 16.  Clarabell Chester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1869 in Illinois; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Crane Creek Twp (Page 16)


  3. 17.  Walter W Chester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Richard1) was born in Feb 1875 in Illinois; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Cass County, Ashland (Page 806A)

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Cass County, Ashland (ED# 7, Sheet 3A)


  4. 18.  Charlesanna Chester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 Jul 1864 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Crane Creek Twp (Page 16)

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Cass County, Ashland (Page 806A)


  5. 19.  Edwin Chester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1866 in Illinois; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Crane Creek Twp (Page 16)

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Cass County, Ashland (Page 806A)


  6. 20.  Edella Chester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1859 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1860 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 118)


  7. 21.  Elenora Chester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1861 in New Jersey; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elnora

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Crane Creek Twp (Page 16)

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Cass County, Ashland (ED# 57, Page 806A)

    Family/Spouse: John Carl. John was born about 1857 in Illinois; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Alva Carl  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1879 in Illinois; and died.

  8. 22.  Sarah Chester Descendancy chart to this point (4.Charles2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1863 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 03 Mar 1864 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

  9. 23.  Samuel Lewis Chester Descendancy chart to this point (5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born on 27 Nov 1861 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 44)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 48D)


  10. 24.  Alfanetta Chester Descendancy chart to this point (5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born on 07 Mar 1864; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 44)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 48D)


  11. 25.  Harry Chester Descendancy chart to this point (5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born on 05 Jan 1869 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 08 Jul 1869; was buried in Goshen Methodist Cemetery, Goshen, Cape May, New Jersey.

  12. 26.  Eugene Benton Chester Descendancy chart to this point (5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1857; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1860 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 117)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 44)

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)
    - Living with the Brown family as a farm laborer.
    - Listed as E.B.


  13. 27.  James Monroe Chester Descendancy chart to this point (5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born in Dec 1859; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1860 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 117)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 44)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 48D)

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Ocean City (ED# 114, Sheet 9A)

    Listed in 1920 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Ocean City (ED# 126, Sheet 5B)

    Family/Spouse: Julia H. Julia was born about 1859 in New Jersey; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Ralph S Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1884 in New Jersey; and died.
    2. 52. Genevieve Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1896 in New Jersey.
    3. 53. Arthur B Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1883 in New Jersey; and died.

  14. 28.  Eva D Chester Descendancy chart to this point (5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born on 18 Nov 1854 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1860 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 117)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 44)

    Eva married L.J. McCauley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 29.  Mary Jane Chester Descendancy chart to this point (6.Norman2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1853 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 48)


  16. 30.  Rachel Feaster Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eleanor2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1848 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Atlantic County, Weymouth Twp (Page 6)


  17. 31.  Samuel Feaster Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eleanor2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1849 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Atlantic County, Weymouth Twp (Page 6)


  18. 32.  Elizabeth Feaster Descendancy chart to this point (7.Eleanor2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1847 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Atlantic County, Weymouth Twp (Page 6)

    Listed in 1860 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 117)
    - Living with uncle James Chester


  19. 33.  Edna Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born in Nov 1884 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 108, Sheet 10B)

    Family/Spouse: J. Douglas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 34.  Lillian M Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born in Apr 1887 in New Jersey; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lillian Swain

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 108, Sheet 10B)

    Listed in 1920 N.J. Census, Burlington County, Medford Twp (ED# 89, Sheet 7B)

    Family/Spouse: Ralph C Mingin. Ralph was born about 1887 in New Jersey; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 35.  Elizabeth Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born on 10 Dec 1865 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lizzie

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 49)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)

    Listed in 1910 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 91, Sheet 7A)

    Listed in 1920 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 124, Sheet 4A)

    Birth listed in Cape May New Jersey, Middle Twp Registry of Births:
    Entry No.: 23
    Date of Birth: Dec 10 1865
    Place of Birth: Goshen
    Name of Child: Lizzie Swain
    Sex of Child: Female
    Name of Parents: Thomas & Mary Swain
    Occupation of Father: Laborer
    Residence of Parents: Goshen
    Time of Making Record: July 14 1866

    Elizabeth married Thomas Wright about 1885. Thomas was born about 1854 in Maryland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Thomas Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1896 in New Jersey.
    2. 55. Mary Wright  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in New Jersey.

  22. 36.  Sarah Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born on 10 Sep 1868 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sally

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 49)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)

    Family/Spouse: H. Hood. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 37.  Harriet Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born on 06 Nov 1870 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)

    Family/Spouse: Charles Hollingshead. Charles was born on 09 Dec 1865 in Green Creek, Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  24. 38.  Florence C Swain Descendancy chart to this point (8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born on 04 Jun 1863 in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died after 10 Apr 1930.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 49)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 107, Sheet 11A)

    Listed in 1910 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 91, Sheet 6A)

    Listed in 1920 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 124, Page 8)

    Listed in 1930 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 5-8, Sheet 5A)

    Family/Spouse: Coleman F Corson. Coleman (son of Somers Corson and Nancy Ann Erickson) was born in Apr 1862 in New Jersey; died before 10 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Blanch Corson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1884 in New Jersey; and died.
    2. 57. Charles B Corson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1885 in New Jersey; and died.
    3. 58. Alice Corson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1887 in New Jersey; and died.

  25. 39.  Julia H Chester Descendancy chart to this point (9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born on 01 Oct 1867 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died after Apr 1930.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 12)

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

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp, Ward 5 (ED# 8, Sheet 1B)

    Listed in 1910 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp, Ward 5 (ED# 10, Sheet 1B)

    Listed in 1920 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp, Ward 6 (ED# 14, Sheet 6A)

    Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp, Ward 6 (ED# 10-17, Sheet 11A)

    Julia married Alonzo L White on 17 Mar 1892 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois. Alonzo (son of Jonas White and Almira Stewart) was born in Jul 1854 in Ross County, Ohio; died on 17 Apr 1932 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Chester L White  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1892 in Illinois.
    2. 60. Marvel L White  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1893 in Illinois.

  26. 40.  Melvin Chester Descendancy chart to this point (9.William2, 1.Richard1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mel Mell

    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)
    - Spelled Malvin

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 5)

    Listed in 1885 Rawlins County, Kansas Census, Celia Twp (Page 10)

    Listed in 1895 Rawlins County, Kansas Census, Beaver Twp (Volume 300, Page 3)

    Listed in 1900 Kansas Census, Rawlins County, Beaver Twp (ED# 133, Sheet 2A)

    Listed in 1905 Rawlins County, Kansas Census, Beaver Twp (Page 1)

    Listed in 1910 Kansas Census, Rawlins County, Logan Twp (ED# 153, Sheet 1A)

    Possible census match in 1885 Nebraska State Census, Cedar County, 13th Precinct. A listing for "M.C. Chester" with no family members listed.

    In 1981, Miss Gayle Brown of Atwood, Kansas produced a biographical sketch of those buried at the Blakeman Cemetery near Atwood in Rawlins County, Kansas. It is unclear as to the sources of her information, however the following was given in regard to Melvin Chester: "Melvin Chester was born in Cape May, New Jersey. He was a very tall, thin white haired man. He was a traveling salesman and an alcoholic. Melvin and his wife Mollie had one son and they named him Frank. Melvin Chester died at an elderly age at his home in Blakeman. His age and death date are unknown".

    Obituary (Rawlins County Kansas Square Deal, Nov 7 1918)
    Melvin Chester was born at Goshen, N.J. Feb 24, 1852 and died Nov 1, 1918 at Blakeman, Kansas being 66 years, 7 months and 7 days old. He lived at the place of his birth until 17 years old being a cook on a ship of which his father was a captain, which plied the coast waters of the Atlantic. At the close of this period he moved with his father and was engaed in farming for a few years.
    He married to Miss Mary Sullivan of Mason City, Ill. Dec 11, 1876. To this was born one son, Frank, of Blakeman, Kansas. He farmed for two years after his marriage in Mason County, Ill. and then engaged in the implement business in Mason City for two years until 1884. He then moved to Nebraska where he lived for only a few months from whence he moved to Rawlins County, Kansas where the rest of his life was spent. The last two years of his life he sufferred from ill health.
    He leaves to bereft a wife, son and two sisters, Mrs. Adelia Sullivan, Messena (sp.), Iowa and Mrs. Julia White, Champaign, Ill. and one brother, Ashmeele (sp.) Chester, Jacksonville, Ill.
    Funeral Services were conducted by R.A. White at the Blakeman Cemetery Nov 2 at 10:00 a.m.

    Textual Reference Branch (NNR1), Textual Reference Division, National Archives and Records Administration,Washington, DC 20408 indicates Melvin Chester's homestead was located at Section SE15, Twp 4, Range 36.

    1906 Standard Atlas of Rawlins County Kansas lists Melvin Chester as co-owner of Land Section 18 in Beaver Twp

    William G. Cutler's "History Of The State Of Kansas" describes the nine land districts existing in 1883.
    NORTHERN LAND DISTRICT.
    Office at Oberline, Decatur County. Thomas H. Cavanaugh, Register; C. E. Chandler, Receiver. This district has been created recently. It was taken from the northwestern district, and is composed of the counties of Decatur, Rawlins, Cheyenne, Graham, Thomas and Sherman. The district comprises 3,878,400 acres of land, and with the exception of the small proportion (about one-tenth) already taken by settlers, and that set aside for school purposes, it is all subject to settlement.

    Melvin married Mary Ann Sullivan on 21 Dec 1876 in Mason County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Job Sullivan and Mary Ann Daniels) was born on 22 Mar 1856 in Cumberland County, New Jersey; died on 18 Jul 1949 in Colby Hospital, Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 21 Jul 1949 in Blakeman Cemetery, Rawlins County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Frank Marion Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1877 in Mason County, Illinois; died on 08 May 1947 in Thomas County Hospital, Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 12 May 1947 in Blakeman Cemetery, Rawlins County, Kansas.

  27. 41.  Adelia Chester Descendancy chart to this point (9.William2, 1.Richard1) 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.

    Notes:

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

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (Page 22)

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

    Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 37, Page 4D)

    Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 45, Sheet 7B)

    Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 42, Sheet 11B)

    Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 45, Sheet 9B)
    - As a boarder in the home of Roy & Mary (Sullivan) Robinson. Mary Robinson was her daughter.

    Listed in 1930 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 15-18, Sheet 5B)

    Adelia, like brother Melvin, married a Sullivan. She was married to Josiah Sullivan on 19 Feb 1874 in Mason City, Illinois.

    Known to have lived in Lincoln, Nebraska in 1937.

    Buried in Lot 52, Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa

    Adelia married Josiah Sullivan on 19 Feb 1874 in Mason County, Illinois. Josiah (son of Job Sullivan and Mary Ann Daniels) was born in Mar 1851 in New Jersey; died in 1914 in Massena Township, Cass County, Iowa; was buried in 1914 in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Mary Jane Sullivan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1886 in Iowa; died after 18 Jul 1949.
    2. 63. U. Sullivan  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 64. U. Sullivan  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 65. Leona G Sullivan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Oct 1876 in Illinois; and died.
    5. 66. Oren William Sullivan  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1878 in Iowa; died in 1953 in Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.
    6. 67. Myrtle A Sullivan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Mar 1882 in Iowa; died on 29 Oct 1930 in Iowa; was buried in Atlantic Cemetery, Grove Twp, Cass County, Iowa.
    7. 68. U. Sullivan  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 42.  U. Chester Descendancy chart to this point (9.William2, 1.Richard1)

  29. 43.  Euphrates T Chester Descendancy chart to this point (9.William2, 1.Richard1) 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.

    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. 69. Lilly Chester  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 70. Adelia C Chester  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 71. Alice Amanda Chester  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 72. Albert W Chester  Descendancy chart to this point 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.

  30. 44.  Ashmead Beasley Chester Descendancy chart to this point (9.William2, 1.Richard1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Name: A.B. Ash
    • Occupation: Travelling Salesman, Mason City, Mason County, Illinois; 1900 Census
    • Census: 1870, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Sherman Twp, Havana P.O.
    • Census: 1880, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp
    • Census: 1900, Illinois, USA, Mason County, Mason City Twp

    Notes:

    Listed in 1870 Illinois Census, Mason County, Sherman Town, Havana P.O. (Page 12)

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 4)
    - Age shown as 14 years

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Mason County, Mason City Twp (ED# 64, Sheet 4B)

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Knox County, Ontario Twp, Oneida City (ED# 58, Sheet 10B)

    Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, Morgan County, Jacksonville, (ED# 11, Page 13B)

    Lived in Jacksonville, Illinois in Nov, 1918 at time of brother Melvin's death.

    Birth listed in Cape May New Jersey, Middle Twp Registry of Births:
    Entry No.: 14
    Date of Birth: Feb 10 1866
    Place of Birth: Goshen
    Name of Child: Ashmead Chester
    Sex of Child: Male
    Name of Parents: William & Jane Chester
    Occupation of Father: Farmer
    Residence of Parents: Goshen
    Time of Making Record: July 14 1866

    Birthdate listed in various records as Dec 1864, Dec 1865 and Feb 1866.

    Charter member of Mason City Royal Neighbors Lodge in 1898
    ("Mason City Centennial, 1857 - 1957", pg. 65)

    1906 Standard Atlas of Rawlins County Kansas lists A.B. Chester as co-owner with brother Melvin of Land Section 18 in Beaver Twp

    Newspaper Article:
    Chester, A.B. of Sedalia, Mo. visiting his son, Raymond, who lives with grandparents, Mr & Mrs Ed Slawson. (Bedford, Iowa Free Press - 02 Jan 1913)

    Death Certificate Info (Illinois State Archives/Department Of Health)
    Name Gender Race Age Cert. No Death Date County/City
    Chester Ashmead B. M W UNK 279 1934-06-08 Morgan/Jacksonville

    Buried in lot 108, plot 2 of the Mason City Cemetery. His information is listed on page 54 of the cemetery record (no marker).

    Ashmead married Lois Grace Slawson on 15 Jan 1903 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. Lois (daughter of Henry Edwin Slawson and Sarah Emily Templeton) was born on 04 Sep 1881 in Woodhull, Henry County, Illinois; died on 31 Jan 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried on 01 Feb 1909 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 73. Ruth Adelia Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Aug 1903 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; died on 29 Oct 1904 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.
    2. 74. Raymond Ashmead Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jan 1906 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 04 May 1982 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried on 07 May 1982 in Cadillac Memorial Gardens (East), Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.

    Ashmead married Florence Elizabeth Cease on 24 Jan 1883 in Mason County, Illinois. Florence (daughter of Phillip Cease and Lydia R Bronson) was born in May 1865 in Pennsylvania; died on 06 Jul 1944 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried on 08 Jul 1944 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, Dupage County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 75. Glenn Alvin Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1883 in Illinois; died in 1955 in Illinois; was buried in Downer's Grove Cemetery, Dupage County, Illinois.
    2. 76. Leila Myrtle Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1888 in Illinois; died in Dec 1977 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachussetts; was buried on 24 Dec 1977 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, Dupage County, Illinois.

  31. 45.  Charles Chester Descendancy chart to this point (12.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born in Jul 1855 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 121)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 46)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)


  32. 46.  Sarah Chester Descendancy chart to this point (12.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1846 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 05 Feb 1863 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 42)

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 121)


  33. 47.  Eliza Chester Descendancy chart to this point (12.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born on 02 Apr 1850 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 42)

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 121)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 46)


  34. 48.  Richard Chester, III Descendancy chart to this point (12.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born on 31 Mar 1852 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 22 Mar 1883 in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 121)

    Listed in 1870 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen (Page 46)

    Listed in 1880 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 71, Page 47)


  35. 49.  Francis Chester Descendancy chart to this point (12.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1841 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 28 Jul 1864 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1850 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 42)

    Listed in 1860 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp, Goshen P.O. (Page 121)

    Francis married Margaret H before 1863 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey. Margaret was born in 1842; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 77. Francis Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Aug 1863 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 13 Apr 1864 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.


Generation: 4

  1. 50.  Alva Carl Descendancy chart to this point (21.Elenora3, 4.Charles2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1879 in Illinois; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Cass County, Ashland (ED# 57, Page 806A)


  2. 51.  Ralph S Chester Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1884 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Ocean City (ED# 114, Sheet 9A)


  3. 52.  Genevieve Chester Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1896 in New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Ocean City (ED# 114, Sheet 9A)


  4. 53.  Arthur B Chester Descendancy chart to this point (27.James3, 5.James2, 1.Richard1) was born in Jan 1883 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Ocean City (ED# 114, Sheet 9A)


  5. 54.  Thomas Wright Descendancy chart to this point (35.Elizabeth3, 8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1896 in New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1910 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 91, Sheet 7A)

    Listed in 1920 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 124, Sheet 4A)


  6. 55.  Mary Wright Descendancy chart to this point (35.Elizabeth3, 8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born about 1911 in New Jersey.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1920 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 124, Sheet 4A)


  7. 56.  Blanch Corson Descendancy chart to this point (38.Florence3, 8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born in May 1884 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 107, Sheet 11A)


  8. 57.  Charles B Corson Descendancy chart to this point (38.Florence3, 8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born in Apr 1885 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 107, Sheet 11A)

    Listed in 1910 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 91, Sheet 6A)

    Family/Spouse: Marie. Marie was born about 1888 in New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 78. Frances E Corson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1915 in New Jersey.

  9. 58.  Alice Corson Descendancy chart to this point (38.Florence3, 8.Mary2, 1.Richard1) was born in Oct 1887 in New Jersey; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 N.J. Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 107, Sheet 11A)

    Listed in 1910 New Jersey Census, Cape May County, Middle Twp (ED# 91, Sheet 6A)


  10. 59.  Chester L White Descendancy chart to this point (39.Julia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born in May 1892 in Illinois.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp (ED# 8, Sheet 1B)

    Listed in 1910 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp, Ward 5 (ED# 10, Sheet 1B)

    Listed in 1920 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp, Ward 6 (ED# 14, Sheet 6A)

    Family/Spouse: Ruth. Ruth was born on 08 Jul 1896 in Illinois; died on 23 Feb 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 79. P. White  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 80. R. White  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 60.  Marvel L White Descendancy chart to this point (39.Julia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born in Jul 1893 in Illinois.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp (ED# 8, Sheet 1B)

    Listed in 1910 Illinois Census, Champaign County, Champaign Twp, Ward 5 (ED# 10, Sheet 1B)


  12. 61.  Frank Marion Chester Descendancy chart to this point (40.Melvin3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born on 27 Oct 1877 in Mason County, Illinois; died on 08 May 1947 in Thomas County Hospital, Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 12 May 1947 in Blakeman Cemetery, Rawlins County, Kansas.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1880 Illinois Census, Mason County, Salt Creek Twp (ED# 128, Page 5)

    Listed in 1885 Rawlins County, Kansas Census, Celia Twp (Page 10)

    Listed in 1895 Rawlins County, Kansas Census, Beaver Twp (Volume 300, Page 3)

    Listed in 1900 Kansas Census, Rawlins County, Beaver Twp (ED# 133, Sheet 2A)

    Listed in 1905 Rawlins County, Kansas Census, Beaver Twp (Page 1)

    Listed in 1910 Kansas Census, Rawlins County, Logan Twp (ED# 153, Sheet 2B)

    Listed in 1920 Kansas Census, Rawlins County, Celia Twp (ED# 252, Sheet 7A)

    Listed in 1930 Kansas Census, Rawlins County, Atwood City (ED# 77-3, Sheet 1B)

    Obituary (The Citizen-Patriot, Atwood, Kansas, May 15, 1947): "Frank Chester Passed Away Last Thursday". Frank Marion Chester, 60, who came to Atwood from Illinois when ten years of age, and spent his entire life in the Atwood community, passed away at the Colby hospital on Thursday, May 8. Mr. Chester had been ill only about a week preceding his death. He was born in Mason City, Illinois October 17, 1887. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary A. Chester, who is now in the Colby hospital, and a cousin, Mrs. Mary Robinson of Colorado. Services were held at Schandler's Funeral Home. CARD OF THANKS: We desire to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our friends for the kindness shown us in the passing away of our son and cousin - Mrs. Mary Chester, Roy and Mary Robinson. Note: The birth date is actually October 27, 1877 and age is 69.

    In 1981, Miss Gayle Brown of Atwood, Kansas produced a biographical sketch of those buried at the Blakeman Cemetery near Atwood in Rawlins County, Kansas. It is unclear as to the sources of her information, however the following was given in regard to Frank Chester: "Frank Chester was born on October 21, 1877. He was the only son of Melvin and Mollie Chester. After his father died he had to support his mother and himself by working as a carpenter. He was also an alcoholic like his father, but he quit drinking. He died of a heart attack at the Thomas County Hospital on May 8, 1947. His age at death was 69 years old. His memorial services were held at Schandler's Funeral Home".


  13. 62.  Mary Jane Sullivan Descendancy chart to this point (41.Adelia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born in May 1886 in Iowa; died after 18 Jul 1949.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 45,Sheet 7B)

    Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 42, Sheet 11A)

    Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 45,Sheet 9B)

    Listed in 1930 Nebraska Census, Lancaster County, Lincoln, 8th Ward (ED# 55-36, Sheet 3A)

    Lived in Colorado in 1847 according an obit for cousin Frank Chester

    Mary married Roy A Robinson about 1904. Roy was born on 14 Dec 1883 in Iowa; died in Jan 1966 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 81. Ronald Rex Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1911 in Iowa.
    2. 82. Genevieve A Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1905 in North Dakota.
    3. 83. B.J. Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 84. Lyle S Robinson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jul 1907 in North Dakota; died on 07 Jun 1991 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska.

  14. 63.  U. Sullivan Descendancy chart to this point (41.Adelia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1)

  15. 64.  U. Sullivan Descendancy chart to this point (41.Adelia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1)

  16. 65.  Leona G Sullivan Descendancy chart to this point (41.Adelia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born in Oct 1876 in Illinois; and died.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 37, Page 4D)

    Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 45, Sheet 7B)

    Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 42, Sheet 11B)


  17. 66.  Oren William Sullivan Descendancy chart to this point (41.Adelia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born in Dec 1878 in Iowa; died in 1953 in Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Name: O.W
    • Name: Orin

    Notes:

    Listed in 1880 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 37, Page 4D)

    Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 45, Sheet 7B)

    Listed in 1910 South Dakota Census, Gregory County, Burke Pct (ED# 24, Sheet 5A)

    Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 45, Sheet 1A)

    Listed in 1930 Iowa Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (ED# 15-19, Sheet 1A)

    Oren married Lora E Smith on 17 Oct 1900 in Adair County, Iowa. Lora (daughter of Thomas T Smith and Polina, daughter of Thomas T Smith and Paulina) was born in Sep 1877 in Iowa; died in 1930; was buried in 1930 in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 85. Helen Sullivan, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1909 in Nebraska.

  18. 67.  Myrtle A Sullivan Descendancy chart to this point (41.Adelia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born on 01 Mar 1882 in Iowa; died on 29 Oct 1930 in Iowa; was buried in Atlantic Cemetery, Grove Twp, Cass County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Massena Twp, Cass County (ED# 45,Sheet 7B)

    Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Adair County, Eureka Twp (ED# 3, Sheet 7A)

    Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Massena Twp, Cass County (ED# 45,Sheet 1A)

    Farmers Directory of Massena County - Cass County - 1917
    Caddock, R.A. Wf: Myrtle Ch: Clair P.O. Anita, Iowa

    Cemetery Records of Cass County, Iowa
    Page: 37
    Name: Myrtle A. Caddock
    Birth Date: 01 Mar 1882
    Death Date: 29 Oct 1930
    Cemetery: Atlantic
    Town: Grove
    Comment: Bk. 5, Lot 440

    Myrtle married Robert A Caddock before 04 May 1910. Robert was born on 22 Jun 1885 in North Dakota; died in Feb 1978. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 86. Clella Claire Caddock  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1911 in Adair County, Iowa; died on 09 Aug 1923 in Massena Township, Cass County, Iowa; was buried in Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa.

  19. 68.  U. Sullivan Descendancy chart to this point (41.Adelia3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1)

  20. 69.  Lilly Chester Descendancy chart to this point (43.Euphrates3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) 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.

    Notes:

    Cass County, Iowa Cemetery Book (1985) lists Lily as buried in same lot with E.T., Eva and Adelia


  21. 70.  Adelia C Chester Descendancy chart to this point (43.Euphrates3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) 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.

    Notes:

    Buried in Lot 59, Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa

    Cass County, Iowa Cemetery Book (1985) lists Adelia as buried in same lot with E.T., Eva and Lily


  22. 71.  Alice Amanda Chester Descendancy chart to this point (43.Euphrates3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Allie

    Notes:

    Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (Page 43)

    Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Pottawattamie County, Lewis Twp (ED#181, Sheet 1B)
    - Listed as a pupil in the Iowa School for the Deaf

    Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Cass County, Cass Twp (ED# 36, Sheet 7B)

    Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Delaware County, Richland Twp (ED# 110, Sheet 4A)

    Listed in 1930 Iowa Census, Delaware County, Delaware Twp (ED# 28-12, Sheet 6B)

    Alice married Frank Silvester Meyer on 16 Mar 1910 in Anita, Cass County, Iowa. Frank was born on 04 Apr 1886 in Iowa; died on 02 Jun 1977 in Manchester, Delaware, Iowa; was buried in Union Cemetery, Littleport, Clayton County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 72.  Albert W Chester Descendancy chart to this point (43.Euphrates3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) 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.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1895 Iowa State Census, Cass County, Massena Twp (Page 43)

    Listed in 1900 Iowa Census, Cass County, Anita, Grant Twp (ED# 44, Sheet 1B)

    Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Cass County, Lincoln Twp (ED# 41, Sheet 5A)
    - Living with his uncle, Arthur Joy, & family

    Buried in Block C, Lot 62, Massena Center Cemetery, Massena Twp, Cass County, Iowa

    Burial confirmed through WPA cemetery project:
    - Albert W. Chester 12-1-1886 to 5-5-1917 (not on same lot as parents and siblings)


  24. 73.  Ruth Adelia Chester Descendancy chart to this point (44.Ashmead3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born on 10 Aug 1903 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska; died on 29 Oct 1904 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Newspaper Obit:
    Chester, Ruth, 1y 2m 19d, died Bedford, Iowa; father A.B. Chester; interred Fairview Cemetery, Bedford. (Bedford Times Republic - 03 Nov 1904; Bedford Free Press - 03 Nov 1904)


  25. 74.  Raymond Ashmead Chester Descendancy chart to this point (44.Ashmead3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born on 29 Jan 1906 in Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa; died on 04 May 1982 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan; was buried on 07 May 1982 in Cadillac Memorial Gardens (East), Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Physical Description: Wore a leg brace; contracted polio as a child
    • Physical Description: Wore a leg brace; contracted polio as a child
    • Census: 1910, Iowa, USA, Taylor County, Bedford
    • Census: 1920, Iowa, USA, Taylor County, Bedford City
    • Census: 1930, Illinois, USA, Morgan County, Jacksonville

    Notes:

    Listed in 1910 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford Ward# 1 (ED# 128, Sheet 1A)

    Listed in 1920 Iowa Census, Taylor County, Bedford City, Ward# 2 (ED# 138, Sheet 4B)

    Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, Morgan County, Jacksonville, (ED# 11, Page 13B)
    - Living with father, A.B. Chester

    Raymond married Helen Mae McCluskey in 1945 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Helen (daughter of John Franklin McCluskey and Ella Mae Edgar) was born on 03 Jun 1922 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan; died on 31 Mar 1998 in Warren, Macomb County, Michigan; was buried on 02 Apr 1998 in Cadillac Memorial Gardens (East), Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 87. Kelly Ann Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1952 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 02 Apr 2007 in Roseville, Macomb County, Michigan; was buried on 06 Apr 2007 in Cadillac Memorial Gardens (East), Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan.
    2. 88. John Neil Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1953 in Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 08 Nov 2008 in Lebanaon, Laclede, Missouri; was buried on 13 Nov 2008 in Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
    3. 89. J.K. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 90. J.R. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 91. R.H. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point

  26. 75.  Glenn Alvin Chester Descendancy chart to this point (44.Ashmead3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born on 27 Aug 1883 in Illinois; died in 1955 in Illinois; was buried in Downer's Grove Cemetery, Dupage County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Mason County, Mason City Twp (ED# 64, Sheet 4B)

    Listed in 1910 Illinois Census, Sangamon County, Springfield, 4th Ward, Capital Twp (ED# 135,Sheet 1A)

    Listed in 1920 Illinois Census, DuPage County, Downer's Grove (ED# 7, Page 8B)

    Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, Cook County, Proviso Twp, Forest Park Village (ED# 16-2303B, Page 23A)

    Directory listing:
    "Bumstead's Directory of Wheaton City & DuPage County, 1915-1916"
    Downers Grove Directory, pg. 235
    Chester Glenn A (Ethel) tinner J D Gillespie Co r 109 Carpenter tel 90W

    Dawn Mitchell is Glenn's great-granddaughter

    Glenn married Ethel May Turner on 05 Sep 1904 in Mason City, Mason County, Illinois. Ethel (daughter of C.B. Turner and M.G. Putman) was born in 1885 in Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois; died on 16 Oct 1937 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Downer's Grove Cemetery, Dupage County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 92. Florence Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1905 in Illinois.
    2. 93. Alvin Bernard Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1908; died on 27 Dec 1925 in Downer's Grove, Du Page County, Illinois; was buried in Downer's Grove Cemetery, Dupage County, Illinois.
    3. 94. L. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 95. Elaine Claire Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1927; died on 14 Jun 2000.
    5. 96. Dorothy M Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1913 in Illinois.
    6. 97. Ida May Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1914 in Illinois.
    7. 98. G. Chester  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 99. Gerhard A Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1908 in Illinois.
    9. 100. Nina L Chester  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1911 in Illinois.

  27. 76.  Leila Myrtle Chester Descendancy chart to this point (44.Ashmead3, 9.William2, 1.Richard1) was born on 29 Apr 1888 in Illinois; died in Dec 1977 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachussetts; was buried on 24 Dec 1977 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, Dupage County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leila Chester

    Notes:

    Listed in 1900 Illinois Census, Mason County, Mason City Twp (ED# 64, Sheet 4B)

    Listed in 1920 Illinois Census, DuPage County, Milton Twp (ED# 17, Page 13B)

    Listed in 1930 Illinois Census, DuPage County, Milton Twp (ED# 47, Page 24B)

    Last known residence - Gardner, Worcester County, Massachussetts.

    Graduated from Mason City, Illinois High School in 1906

    Directory listing:
    "Bumstead's Directory of Wheaton City & DuPage County, 1915-1916"
    Downers Grove Directory, pg. 235
    Chester Leila Miss stenog C B & Q r 125 Carpenter

    Leila married Wilbur P Cooper on 29 Apr 1916. Wilbur (son of Lawrence Charles Cooper and Emma Parthenia Yalding) was born on 19 Jul 1884 in Illinois; died in Jul 1969 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachussetts; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, Dupage County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 101. E. Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point

  28. 77.  Francis Chester Descendancy chart to this point (49.Francis3, 12.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born in Aug 1863 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; died on 13 Apr 1864 in Goshen, Dennis Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.


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