I'm seeking information on Jane
Ely born 1826 in
Kent Co., England and died 1887 in
Lincoln Township,
Mitchell County,
Iowa. She married George B. Cheney 1849 in
England. George was born 1826 in
Kent Co., England and died 1906 in
Lincoln Township,
Mitchell County,
Iowa. They had the following children: 1) William M. born 1852 England; died 1917
Iowa. 2) George W. born 1852 England; died 1921
Iowa. 3) Charles L. born 1854 NY. 4) John H. 5) Julia 6) Alice born 1861
Iowa. 7) Thomas J. born 1862
Iowa. 8) Mary J. born 1864
Iowa. 9) Albert E. born 1865
Iowa. 10) Dora born 1868
Iowa.
George and Jane
Cheney came to
America about 1853 and resided the first four years in
Livingston Co., NY, then one year in
Knox County, Illinos, then to
Fremont Co., Iowa. In 1862, they moved to Lester Township,
Black Hawk Co., Iowa. In 1869, they moved to
Lincoln Township,
Mitchell County,
Iowa.
I am a descendant thru their son William H. Cheney married to Aploe(Agloa)
Rivers. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!