In the book, The Origin of English Surnames by P.H.Reaney on page 26 it is written:

Spell it Cholmondeley and pronounce it Chumley is not so perverse and absurd a proceeding as is so commonly thought. There are hundreds of similiar examples. Cholmondeley is found in DB as Calmundelei and was originally Ceolmundesleah 'the wood of an Anglo-Saxon named Ceolmund'. The name, as usual, was variously spelled and gradually shortened until it came to be pronounced, as it still is, Chumley but, as so often, the form adopted for the maps was the fuller, medieval form. The family which held the manor took its name from the place and their surnames varied with the spelling of the place-name, but ultimately they adopted the map form as normal, though they used the common pronunciation. In 1502, Sir Richard Cholmley is called Chamley and his son Roger, Chomley. Others born there left the place and their surnames were usually spelled as pronounced, hence the modern variants, Cholmondeley, Cholmeley, Chomley, Chumley, Chumbley, Chamley and Chambley.

THE FIRST CHOLMONDELEY

William Le Belward is the father of the surname of Cholmondeley. William Le Belward was the lord of a moiety of the barony of Malpas [including Cholmondeley]. He married [Tanglust] natural daughter of Hugh Kevelioc, palatine Earl of Chester. The surname of William Le Belward was changed to Cholmondeley after the Norman invasion of William the Conqueror. William De Belward had a son named Robert De Cholmondeley who was second son [and brother of David de Malpas, als. le Clerk, heir to the barony]. They lived in the Cheshire area of England. This information comes from Grace Becker (E-mail: glb@innercite.com) who wrote to Lady Cholmondeley in February 1990 of the Cholmondeley Castle near Malpas, Cheshire, England. In September 1998, Grace Becker sent me an extensive genealogy given to her by Lady Cholmondeley of Cholmondeley Castle of the Cholmondeley's who lived in the Cheshire area of England.

CHOLMONDELEY AND THE NORMAN INVASION OF ENGLAND

The Normans were a warrior race from Northern France who conquered Britain and Ireland in the Middle Ages. The Vikings from Norway and Denmark were well known for stealing the land and possessions of people from other countries. One of the countries that they fought with was France. The King of France, Charles the Simple, gave them land to make peace with them. This part of France was called Normandy and the Vikings who lived there became known as Normans.

The following information comes from James Chumbley (E-mail: chumbley@sj.bigger.net). The first man named Cholmondeley came to England with the Norman army of William the Conqueror. This army made an amphibious landing at Pevensey Bay in southern England. There is an earthenwork fortification not far from the landing where the army stayed for a few weeks after landing. The Norman army of William the Conqueror fought against the Saxon army of King Harald. Because Cholmondeley was made a marquis (a noble rank just below a Duke and above an Earl) after the Norman victory, it can be inferred that he was a high ranking member of William's entourage and fought on horseback. Mounted knights were the main battle tank of a medieval army and only the highest ranking nobles could afford the horses and equipment needed.

Another Cholmondeley who was a brigadier commanded the English right wing at the battle of Bannockburn. During the English civil war, the Cholmondeley's fought first for Parliament when King Charles was winning and then for the King when Parliament was winning.

The Cholmondeley name is also linked to Vale Royal - in the Winsford area of England. Thomas Cholmondeley was a distinguished Royalist in the English Civil War and Vale Royal was plundered by Oliver Cromwell's troops.

This link will give you comprehensive information on the History of England.

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Cholmondeley is a local (1) in England. It is a township in the parish of Malpas, co, Chester, pronounced Chumley. Further information the history of Cheshire, England can be found by looking at the Cheshire County Public Record Guide . For further genealogical research, there is a Cheshire genealogy newsgroup and a Cholmondeley Parish in Cheshire, England which contains mostly baptisms of members of the Cholmondeley family.

Chumley is a local (2) in England. It is a parish in co. Devon, twenty-one miles from Exeter. It is probably that in the south of England, Cholmeley and Chumley represent the Devonshire parish.

Today, there is a Cholmondeley Castle near Malpas, Cheshire, England SY14 8AH where tourists can visit the Cholmondeley Castle Gardens.

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In the book, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, First Edition, Volume 1, A-G edited by P. William Filby with Mary K. Meyer, it lists some of the early individuals who came to the United States. Among those listed on page 324 are:

1. Cholmle, Robert; Virginia, 1623, 3520 p26.
2. Cholmle, Robert; Virginia, 1624, 3283 p221. Robert sailed from the Port of London on the ship Charity around January 30, 1624. Robert Cholmle is listed in the Virginia People, 1624/1625 settlers list under "Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 20-30". He is listed under the category of "Settlers living at Pasbehays & the Main", James City, Virginia, January 30, 1624/5.
3. Cholmley, Job ; Jamaica, 1684, 943 p174
4. Cholmondeley, Margtt; America, 1705-1706, 9151 p216

In the book, List of Emigrants to America (1600-1700) By John Hotten, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc, 1978, it lists individuals of the MUSTER of the Governors Men at Pasbehaighs to the Corporation of James, City, VA in 1624 on pages 219-221. Robert Cholmle and James Standish arrived in the ship Charity.

In the book, Complete Book of Emigrants (1661-1699) By Peter Wilson Coldham, Genealogy Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, copyright 1990 on page 290 it lists in the time period (July 27 - September 12, 1677) John Chumley came from England to Virginia. Shippers by the Humphrey & Elizabeth). This is recorded (PRO: E190/72/1,80/1). It is my best guess that the Chumley's, Chumney's and Chumbley's who live in the USA descended from John.

In the book, List of Emigrants to America from Liverpool (1697-1707) By Michael Tepper, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc, it lists Margtt Cholmondeley of Coat Cales in Lansh, age 20 years and 7 months arriving on March 6, 1705/6 on page 216.

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The following information comes from Grace Becker (E-mail: glb@innercite.com) on the Chumbley / Chumley / Chumney newsgroup Digest V98, Issue #90.

• 1623 - Robert Chomle arrived from England to James City, VA on the Ship, "The Charitie" in 1623.
  
  
• 1624 - Peter Chambly, Gentleman - Witnessed Document in Jamestown, VA. (3 Brothers came to Virginia. Possibly two of them were Robert and Peter)
  
  
• 1637 - 1640 Erasmus Cholmley witnesses a deed transaction in Lancaster County, VA (Record Book #2, 1637-1640, Pg 114)
  
  
• 1650 - Chas Chamleigh in Northumberland -- transported in 1652
  
  
• 1651 - Randall/Randolph Chomley/Chamlett, born 1623, died 1659 Lancaster County, VA. Erasmus Chomley born 1624. Documented in York County, Northumberland, Lancaster. Richard Cholmy born around 1629 - Lancaster County, VA (Randall, Erasmus, Richard, Ann)
  
  
• 1651 - Ann Chumbly transported to York County, Virginia - showed later, Lancaster County, VA as the bride of Will Thatchwell. In Will from Randall (above) receiving 100 acres. She is possibly a sister.
  
  
• May 10, 1654, Randall Chumbly , Lancaster County, VA, land transaction, 100 acres
  
  

  The following information comes from the research of William "Bill" Chumley (E-mail: Peg44Bill@aol.com). It was posted on the Chumbley newsgroup by Barbara Meger (E-mail: megerstch@aol.com) Digest V98, Issue #91 and V99 Issue #145

  Randolph had a "bastard" daughter for which he was fined. It seems to me to be approx. a #1000 of tobacco. He named the "unborn " child of Mary Bennett in his will and died shortly after Will Thatchwell with Ann. also qualifying as extrx. for Randolph as well as heir to his 100 acs. After Randall died, she remarried the neighbor, seems to me that it was Johnson. (please check it), but I have been unable to find any records to support him ever being married. Mary Bennett was listed as his "Servant". ERASMUS must have been his brother but his records of existance were very short although he may have lived for a long time. They all seem to go back to the original FRANCIS CHOMLEY and variations, in HENRICO and they very well may go back to Robert Cholmle who came to Jamestown in the ship CHARATIE in 1623/1624. The Baltimore JOHN and John Jr., I found where I believe the daughter of Margie Cheek and John Jr. named MARY was "bounded out" twice, then may have been the one charged with "bastardy". The trail ended there! It appears from documents that I have that RICHARD, ERASMUS and Randolph may have been brothers possibly even William.

• February 13, 1659 Richard Cholmery witnesses a note in Lancaster County, VA
  
  
• 1659 - John Chumbly born 1659 was in Baltimore County, Maryland (Resident for 26 years and 70 years old at the time). Son John married Margie Cheek. Daughter Mary Chamny.
  
  
• September 11, 1660 Richard Cholmolay witnesses a sale in Lancaster County, VA
  
  
• June 11, 1669/1670. Francis "CROMLEY" aged 16, servant of Henry Adames.
  
  
• May 11, 1685 Barbara Chumbly (widow) CULLIS, Charles. (dec'd) Extx. Barbara CHUMBLY (widow), wife of Francis CHUMBLY.(Charles Co. Acct. no 9.6 11 May 1685
  
  
• January 28, 1684 Francis Chomly CULLIS, James mentions eldest daughter, Barbara and youngest dau. Mary, wife Barbara, extx. Test. Francis CHOMLY (will 4.128 28 Jan 1684)
  
  
• May 11, 1685 Barbara Chumbly (widow) CULLIS, Charles. (dec'd) Extx. Barbara CHUMBLY (widow), wife of Francis CHUMBLY.(Charles Co. Acct. no 9.6 11 May 1685
  
  
• 1692 Francis CHALMEBY (Cholmley) marries Sarah Huddeley at St. John’s Church, Henrico Co, Virginia (Henrico County: Book #5, Deeds, Wills (1688-1697), Page 357
  
  
• 1693 Fra Cholmly was assisted by Hugh Jones and Robert Green in clearing ground. Henrico County: Book #5, Deeds, Wills (1688-1697), Page 456.
  
  
• 1694 Fra Cholmley witnesses a deed. Henrico County: Book #5, Deeds, Wills (1688-1697), Pg 500-501
  
  
• August 1, 1696 Francis Cholmley was shown by William Randolph, Esq. to the Henrico County court that he departed the city contrary to law. Henrico County: Book #3, Pages 114 - 115
  
  
• 1696 Francis Chulmley ordered to pay debts. Henrico County Court Orders (1694-1699): Book #3, Page 118, 126
  
  
• May 1, 1708: William Cholmondeley witnesses a few deeds in Henrico County, VA
  
  
• March 1, 1713 Francis Chumley has a land transaction with John Cannon, Henrico County: Deeds, Wills (1710-1714), pgs 249-250
  
  
• July 15, 1714 Francis Chumley has a land transaction with Christopher Dale, Henrico County: Deeds, Wills (1710-1714), pg 272
  
  
• April 5, 1718 Francis Chumley has a land transaction with Robert Blaros. This is land that Francis Chumley purchased from John Cannon. Henrico County: Deeds, Wills (1714-1718)
  
  
• March 26, 1729 Francis Cholmley witnesses land transaction in Spotsylvania County, VA
  
  
• April 1722 Francis Chumney deed to Richard Holland in Henrico County, VA
  
  
• September 5, 1723 Francis Chumley owned land in the fork of Tuckahoe Cr. on N side of James River beside Valentine Ware.
  
  
• December 17, 1735 William Chumney witnesses a deed in Henrico County, VA
  
  
• January 2, 1745 John Chumbley witnesses a deed in Henrico County, VA from Henry Randolph to Charles Featherston (Deeds 1744-1748, Pg 135)
  
  
• June 10, 1747 William Cholmondly , Southern Parish, Goochland County, VA, Tithable list
  
  
• June 18, 1749 Richard Chumbley , Southern Parish, Goochland County, VA, Tithable list
  
  
• 1747 John Chumley living with James Hill in Amelia County, VA. James Hill lived in Henrico County, VA
  
  
• February 1750 Wm Chumley sold to Robert Hudgens 400 acres in the Southern Parish of Goochland County, VA (Book 1, Pg 285)
  
  
• 1756 Richard Chumley marries Grace Milam in Goochland County, VA (Douglas Register)
  
  
• August 10, 1759 William Sr, William Jr, John Chumny in the Cumberland County, VA Tithable list, Volume 2, pg 113 of Joel Walker, Constable, in a book by J.C. Kolbe.
  
  
• March 28, 1762 Wm Chumley etal sold to Alex Banks 140 acres in the Southern Parish of Goochland County, VA (Book 3, page 355)
  
  
• 1769 William Chumney in Granville, North Carolina
  
  
• 1786 Robert Chumley is born. He married Betsy Ford and who lived in Giles County, VA and later Claiborne County, TN is born
  
  
• December 13, 1787 John Chumley / Chumney married Elizabeth Andrews in Rowan County, NC
  
  
• 1790 John, William and Thomson Chumley are living in Spartanburg, SC
  
  
• 1800 - Chumley's/Chumbley's from Henrico County and Goochland County, VA are in Amelia, Halifax, Pittsylvania and Prince Edward Counties, VA as well as in NC and Spartanburg, SC

In the book, List of Emigrants to America (1600-1700) By John Hotten, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc, 1978, it also lists Parish Registers. On pages 438-441, there is a list of Inhabitants in and about the Towne of St. Michaells with their children, hired servants, Prentices, bought servants and Negroes around the year 1680. Jno. Cholemley is listed and is the owner of two slaves. On page 496-497, there is a list of persons who were baptized within the parish of St. James from March 25, 1678 and September 29, 1679. Anne, the daughter of Richard Chom, was baptized on November 24, 1678.

In the book, Colonial Wills of Henrico, Co, VA (1654-1735) Part I by Benjamin Weisiger III, copyright 1976, on page 37, it gives the following entry. Inventory of Thomas Charles, taken 7 April 1694. Value 826 bls tobacco by All. Clerke, Charles Stewart, Fra. Cholmley, Benj. Hudson. Recorded June 1, 1694. On page 38 of the same book, it lists another entry. Accounts of estate of Charles Blanchveil, appraised February 27, 1693. Value 22,863 lbs tobacco, taken by Francis Cholmly, Charles Steward, Richard Newcomb, Thomas Ellet. Presented in court by Allanson Clerke, Adm'r. Recorded June 1, 1694 on oath of Anne Relict of said Charles Blancheveil.

In the book, Early Virginia Families along the James River, VOL I on page 59, it lists Francis Chumley owning property adjoining Valentine Ware on September 5, 1723.This information is also given in the book, Cavaliers and Pioneers Volume III (1695-1732), Abstracts of VA Land Patents and Grants by Nell Marion Nugent. On page 246 it tells us that Valentine Ware, 262 acs (N.L.), Henrico Co; in the fork of Tuckahoe Cr. on N side of James River; adj; Francis Chumley; September 5, 1723, p.203. 30 Shill.

INDEX TO COLONIAL RECORDS (HENRICO COUNTY, VA)

• Wm Chomly Book 3, Page 114
• Fra Chumley Book 3, Page 118
• Fra Chumley Book 3, Page 126
• Fra Cholmeley Book 5, Page 357
• Fra Cholmely Book 5, Page 456
• Fra Cholmley Book 5, Page 500
• Fra Cholmly Book 5, Page 501

HENRICO COUNTY, VA COURT ORDER BOOK

Octobert 12, 1692.: Marriage of Francis Cholmley to Sarah Huddlong that is mentioned in the Varina Parish court records.

February 1, 1693: We, Hugh Jones and Robert Green of Varina Parish, Henrico Co., planters, witness that we see 1 acre of ground cleared and tened next to Horse Swamp and land of Francis Cholmly, and said Green helped in clearing it and saw corn growing, which he said Jones' son in law gathered and delivered to said Cholmly. Signed: Hugh Jones, Rob't Green.

April 7, 1694: Fra. Cholmly was witness to inventory of Thomas Charles.

April 9, 1704: William Edwards, son of William Edwards, late of James City Co., dec'd gent, to Francis Cholmly of Henrico Co, planter, in consideration of Cholmly's clearing, sealing and saving a patent in Henrico Co dated 23 Oct 1690, granted to William Edwards, father of said William, for 1626 acres, sells to Cholmly part of this patent, bounded by Snacco Creek, Gilly's Creek, Gilly's Line, 100 acres. Recorded June 1, 1704.

May 1, 1708: A William Cholmondeley witnesses a few deeds.

1718: Francis Cholmly was a witness to the will of Richard Farr.

April 1722: There was a deed from Francis Chumney to Richard Holland.

Dec. 17, 1735: A William Chumney witnessed a deed.

1745: Francis Chumbley and a John Chumbley owned land.

HENRICO COUNTY, VA DEED TRANSACTIONS

In the book, Henrico County, VA, Deeds (1737-1758), abs. Weisinger III page 23 (p135, Deed Wit'd 2-JAN, 1745. Deed of Henry Randolph of Henrico County to Charles Featherston of same,120, acs. on N. side of Timbury Run, bounded by Sarah Steward's spring Br. Wit: John (+) Chumbley, Henry Featherston and Henry Bowman recorded 1st Mon. May 1746). (Note: p137, 20-DEC-1745 was a deed from William Harlow of Louisa Co. to Thomas Bowles of Hanover Co., Wit: John for, George Lucas, William Ford, David Bowles, m recorded NAT 1746). NOTE: Other "later" related names appearing in 1748 in the Henrico County, Deeds, Bk. (April, July and August 1748) p52 (p26,28,29) Henrico County, VA, planter to Ralph Jackson of same, land on So. side of Swift Creek next to Henry Randolph and to Jefferson, being land given to him by his father, William Jackson. Wit: Tarlton Woodson, Edward Friend, and Francis Jackson (A Francis Jackson later wit. John Chumley's Will in Amelia County, VA in December 1780.)

On March 6, 1727, Goochland County, VA was formed from Henrico County, VA with the division to be made by the LINE on the North side of the JAMES RIVER, beginning at the mouth of TUCKAHOE Creek, thence up the said creek to 'Chumley's Br.' etc. It is probably and possible that this branch was named after Frances Cholmondeley / Chumley, who was a property owner in the late 1600's and early 1700's in Henrico County, VA.

IBID: p52(p26) 6-JULY-1748 was a deed from John Moor of Henrico County to William Lockett Jr, bounded by Dry Creek and Richard Moor. Wit: John Farmer Jr, Stephen Russell and Richard Northcut.

IBID: p52(p28), 1-AUG-1748 deed from William Lockett Jr of Henrico County to John Farmer (apparently the same land at the same price). Signed William Lockett Jr and Martha (/) Lockett.

IBID: p52(p29) 14-JUL-1748, deed from Richard More of Henrico County to John Farmer, land of So. side of Swift Cr, bounded by Dry Cr. next to John Moor. Wit: William Lockett Jr, Benjamin Baly, Richard Northcut and John Northcut. Signed: Richard More, Jane More.

This deed information comes from the research of William "Bill" Chumley (E-mail: Peg44Bill@aol.com) . It was posted on the Chumbley newsgroup by Barbara Meger (E-mail: megerstch@aol.com) Digest V99, Issue #2. Francis Chumbley is mentioned in the Henrico Co, VA. Record Bk, 1744-48, on page 155.

In the book, Virginia Colonial Abstracts, Volume III by Beverly Fleet, on page 365 is the beginning of Sheriff records on the Southside of Henrico County, VA. On this page, it tells us that these are the abstracts kepy by John Nash who was the Sheriff in Henrico County, VA in 1736. The records are the persons who lived in Henrico on the south side of the James River. This became Chesterfield County in 1749. Also listed are records who had properties or business in that section. On page 409, it lists on December 17, 1735 there is a record of a deed of Henry Holman of Goochland Co. who sold land to Thos Joplin and Holman Freeman. William Chumney was a witness. It was recorded February 2, 1735/6 on page 519 in the Sheriff's records.

Henrico County, VA was incorporated in 1654. It split up into Goochland county in 1728 and Chesterfield county in 1749.

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VA DEED TRANSACTIONS

February, 1750 Wm Chumley sells to Robert Hudgens, 400 acres, in the Southern Parish of Goochland County, VA (Book 1, Pg 285)

March 28, 1762 Wm Chumley etal sells to Alex Banks, 140 acres, in the Southern Parish of Goochland County, VA (Book 3, Pg 355)

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VA COURT ORDERS

July 1730 Court - The action of trespass on the case between Edward Scott, pl't, and William Chumley, defend't, is dismist. The pl't not prosecuting the same.

September 1735 Court - William Randolph, Jun'r, exhibits an account against William Chumley and makes oath that the balance thereof being three pounds five shillings and three pence curr't money is justly due to him from the said Chumley and that he never received any satisfaction for the same.

November 19, 1735 Court - On the pet. of William Randolph, Jr, against William Chumley, the pet'r having formerly proved his acct and the deft. failing to appear, judgement is granted him against the deft. for 3 pounds 5 shillings and 3 pence and costs.

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VA TITHABLES

William Cholmondly, Southern Parish, June 10, 1747

Richard Chumbley, June 18, 1749

AMELIA COUNTY, VA TITHABLES

1748 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 2 slaves between Flatt and Nibbs Creeks. Tithable list of Colonal Edward Booker.

1749 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 5 slaves between Flatt and Nibbs Creeks. Tithable list of Colonal Edward Booker.

1751 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 5 slaves between Flatt and Deep Creeks. Tithable list of Sam Tarry.

1753 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 7 slaves in Raleigh Parish. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1755 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 8 slaves in Raleigh Parish. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1756 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 9 slaves in Raleigh Parish. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1762 John Chumley listed with 3 slaves of James Hill in Raleigh Parish. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1764 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Tithable list of Ben Ward.

1765 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Tithable list of John Booker.

1766 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Lives near Thomas, Benjamin and Abraham Lockett. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1767 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Lives near Thomas, Benjamin and Abraham Lockett. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1768 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Lives near Thomas, Benjamin, Abraham and William Lockett. Tithable list of Ben Ward.

1770 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. Two tithables. Has a slave named Milley. Tithable list of Christopher Ford.

WHO IS JAMES HILL?

James Hill (1726-1765) was born on July 17, 1726 in Bristol Parish, Henrico County, VA. He was baptized by Rev George Robertson, an episcapol Pastor of Bristol Parish. His father, John Hill (died 1747/8) married Elizabeth Pride. Elizabeth Pride was the daughter of John Pride, the son of William Pride. William Pride (1650 - 1723) was a prominent Quaker leader. John Pride, the son of William Pride, had a daughter Jane Pride who married William Lockett. William Pride had a daughter named Winifred Pride who married Benjamin Lockett Sr. The father of John Hill who married Elizabeth Pride (the father of James Hill who hosted John Chumley for over 15 years) was James Hill (1655-1708) who married Ann Clarke. When James Hill (1655-1708) died, his wife Ann Clarke Hill married William Pride Jr, the son of William Pride. A Benjamin Lockett was the executor of the Will of John Chumley when he died in Amelia County around 1782. John Hill, a son of James Hill (1726-1765), witnessed the Will written by John Chumley in 1780. James Hill (1726-1765) married Ann Cheatham. They had 7 children. One of his daughters (Sarah) married Abraham Lockett in Amelia County. Therefore, the Pride's, Hill's and Lockett's intermarried with each other throughout the years.

It seems that John Chumley was close friends with the Hill's and Lockett's. There is no record of John Chumley and James Hill living in Amelia County prior to 1747. John Hill (the father of James Hill) died in 1747/8 and left land for James Hill in Flatt Creek in Amelia County. In 1748/9, James Hill bought 250 acres in Flatt Creek, Amelia County from Edward Hill. James Hill was only 21 or 22 years old when he received the land from the death of his father in Flatt Creek, Amelia County. Therefore, it is assumed that John Chumley was friends with James Hill and they were close in age and as a result John Chumley decided to live with James Hill in Amelia County. He did so from 1747/8 until about 1760 when John Chumley got married to Martha. A marriage record has not been found yet but it is believed that the wife of John Chumley (Martha) was possibly a Lockett. With these circumstances, maybe a Hill. Since James Hill was born in Henrico County, it is logical to assume that John Chumley was born in Henrico County also.

AMELIA COUNTY, VA DEED TRANSACTIONS

In the book, Amelia Deed Bk, #3 and #4, abs. by McConnaughey p41 (p308) it lists that on 21-NOV-1749, John Chumley / Chumbley was a witness on the deed of John Crawford, of South Carolina to Benjamin Hawkins, for 170 acs. on branches of Little Saylor's Creek, adj. John Ham's cor. Other witnesses were: John Oliver, John Roberts and Charles Spradling. On p41(p310) 21-NOV-1749, the foregoing individuals were also involved and named within a deed for 351 acs. on branches of Flat Creek, adj. Richard Deering's cor.

IBID: Page 100, Amelia County, 1752 deed from Gideon Moon to Peter Irby for 189 acs. on the u/s (upper sid) of West Creek, adj. lines of William Rowlett, Marshall, Peter Farley and Joseph Farley, on August 28, 1746 and conveyed by them to Gedeon Moon. Wit: J. Burton, George Webster and John Chumbley.

This deed information comes from the research of William "Bill" Chumley (E-mail: Peg44Bill@aol.com) . It was posted on the Chumbley newsgroup by Barbara Meger (E-mail: megerstch@aol.com) Digest V99, Issue #2.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY TITHABLES

In the book, Cumberland County, VA Tithables, 1759, Vol. 2, p113 by J.C. Kolbe, the list dated 10-AUG-1759 of Joel Walker, Constable, listed Wm. Chumny Sen. 2, Wm. Chumney, Junr. 1 and John Chumny.

5 Oct 1762, John Chafin, Cumberland County, VA, sold to Alexander Banks for L60, 140 acres of 1743 patent (mentions James Terry's line, Bosticks Br., William Chumney's line , William Randolph's line). Doesn't explain why, but deed has grantor: John Chafin, et. al (William Chumney).

JOURNAL OF CAPTAIN CHOLMLEY's BATMAN

The following article was posted by Barbara Berry Meger (E-Mail: Megerstch@aol.com) on the Chumbley newsgroup Digest V98 Issue #174.

Excerpts from "The Journal of Capt. Cholmley's Batman: January the 8th, 1755, Sir Peeter Halkets Regt & Colonel Dunbars Regt. Imbarked at Cove Near Cork for North America & sailed from thence Jan. the 13th. from Ireland to Alexandria [Virginia]." Ibid: "We arriv'd at Hampton in Virginia the 10th of March (there were 13 transport ships & 3 ordnance ships in the convoy. The first ship arrived at Hampton on march 2, the last on abt. march 15th. The vessels had orders from Braddock to obtain fresh provisions on arrival, then proceed to Alexandria.)." "March ye 13, We left Hampton & sailed up the Portwomack [Potomac] River to Alexandria..." Most every day the "Batman" tells of the problems of the day, as they, he & Capt. Robert C. continued to stay on the march thru Wednesday, July 9th & this appears to be the day he was killed, as the Batman wrote "My Master died before we was ten Minuits Ingaged." The Batman also goes on to state that "I had seven horses in the field & one Cow & they was all lost but two horses." He said he had "My Master Baggage that was saved about two Qts of Rum..."

NOTE: A BATMAN was a servant for all needs, that traveled to battle with their master. This one kept a Journal on that final mission of Capt. Cholmely who was killed July 1755 serving under Gen. Braddock on the banks of the Monongahela.

The following article was posted by Jo Collier (E-Mail: jomar@wcc.net) on the Chumbley newsgroup Digest V99 Issue #93. It was posted from a book entitled, "History of Prince Edward County, Virginia, from it's Earliest Settlements through its Establishment in 1754 to its Bicentennial Year" by Herbert Clarence Bradshaw, the Dietz Press, Incorporated, Richmond, Virginia.

"Among the games of ante-bellum days were chumney, cat, and bandy. Chumney was similar to baseball, played with two teams, with batters, pitchers, catchers and fielders. The pitcher tired to pitch a good ball and the batter tried to knock the solid rubber ball out of sight. A runner had to be hit when in motion to down him, and to go around the ring, which was larger than a baseball diamond, twice was a 'real accomplishment.' It required four players to play 'cat.' Pitchers threw to batters, and the aim was to catch the batter out. Then, pitcher and batter exchanged places. Bandy was played with hickory or dogwood sticks used to try to force a small block of wood to the team's goal. It was a fast, rough game and bones sometimes were broken. It was the only dangerous game of the day. Jumping, wrestling, boxing, running, kite-flying, marble-shooting and skating - in season - were other sports for boys and young men."

RICHARD CHUMLEY MARRIAGE TO GRACE MILAM

In the book, The Douglas Register by W. Mac Jones, published by the Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc. Baltimore, MD, 1977, it gives a detail record of Births, Marriages and Deaths as kept by the Rev. William Douglas, from 1750-1797. The Douglas Register is also an index of Goodland Wills and notes of the French Huguenot Refugees who lived in Manakin-Town in Goochland county, VA.

In the Forward to the Douglas Register, it gives more information about the Rev. William Douglas. Rev. Douglas came to the St. James Northam Parish, in Goochland County, Virginia (Dover Church), on October 12, 1750. He was in charge of the St. James, Northam Parish for 27 years; Maniken Town (King William Parish), for 19 years, and ministered to a charge in Buckingham county for 4 years. He began on September 15, 1753 keeping a record of marriages performed by him. On page 15 of the Douglas Register, it lists the following marriage:

Chumley, Richard and Grace Milam, Maniken, May 9, 1756. The name is Cholmonldly in the birth record.

Some of their children are:

• Chumley Daniel born 1759. Daniel lived by his mother Grace in the 1785 VA Census.
  
  
• Chumley David, born June 16, 1768. Source: Douglas Register, pg 171. Parents are: Richard and Grace Chumley. David Chumley married Mary Mayes, August 23, 1790 in Halifax County, Virginia. The Claiborne County (1823), TN court of Pleas minutes and Quarterly session lists David Chumley on page 428 being awarded a judgment of $300 plus $159 damages against Robert Trammel. Is this the same David Chumley that married Mary Mayes? The Claiborne County, TN court information comes from the research of William "Bill" Chumley (E-mail: Peg44Bill@aol.com) . It was posted on the Chumbley newsgroup by Barbara Meger (E-mail: megerstch@aol.com) Digest V99, Issue #10. David Chumley was living in Boone County, KY in 1830.
  
  
• Chumley John and Elizabeth Mase, February 11, 1793 in Halifax County, Virginia. Sur. Obad Hendrick. Wit. Beverly Mase. Elizabeth signed her own consent. According to Bob Mayse, Elizebeth and Mary Mayes were sisters whose father was William Mays of Halifax County, VA. William Mays was married twice. His wives names were Annah and Sarah. William Mays parents were William and Elizabeth Gardiner Mays of Amelia County, VA. This information about the Mays family was provided by Bob Mayse (E-mail: ihr@fbg.net) on the Chumbley newsgroup V00 Issue #3. John Chumley's second marriage was to Isabel Boyd . June 14, 1800. John Chumley's third marriage was to Delilah Russell . He eventually settled in San Augustine, TX.
  
  
• Chumley Susannah and Thomas Morning, August 10, 1798, Halifax County. Sur. Drury Mays. Gracey Chumbley consented for Susanna.

VA HEADS OF FAMILIES (1782 - 1785)

In the Heads of Families VA Census (1782, 1785), it lists the following heads of families:

1. Martha Chumbley, 1782 Heads of Families, Amelia Co, page 11. Household: 7 White and 4 Black.
2. Francis Chumbly, 1782, Heads of Families, Halifax Co, page 24. Household: 3 White members.
3. Daniel Chumbley, 1785 Heads of Families, Halifax Co, page 88. Household: 3 White members.
4. Grace Chumley, 1785 Heads of Families, Halifax Co, page 88. Household: 5 White members.

In the 1787 VA Census, it lists the following two people.

1. Francis Chumley in Halifax County.
2. John Chumley in Amelia County (son of John and Martha).

In the Oaths of Allegiance 1777 Pittsylvania County, VA, published by the Genealogical Society, Volume 23, #1 1905, (also Virginia in the 1700's, Volume I, Book I), those freeborn male inhabitants above the age of 16 taking the oath of allegiance on "Lankford's List" was Francis Chumley. On Stephen Coleman's list was Richard Chumney. These took the oath of allegiance in May 1777. This information comes from the research of William "Bill" Chumley (E-mail: Peg44Bill@aol.com) . It was posted on the Chumbley newsgroup by Barbara Meger (E-mail: megerstch@aol.com) Digest V99, Issue #3.

FRANCIS CHUMLEY LAND TRANSACTIONS

In the General Index to Deeds, Pittsylvania County, Va (1767-1889), Grantees, Reel #28, Francis Chumley had the following land transactions.

1. Chumbley, Frances (Grantee), Joseph Clark (Grantor), Book 9, page 25, July 18, 1791
2. Chulmleigh, Francis (Grantee), John Gorman (Grantee), Book 10, page 83, December 15, 1794

In the General Index to Deeds, Pittsylvania County, Va, Grantors, Francis Chumley had the following land transactions.

1. Chumley, Francis (Grantor), Thomas Shackleford (Grantee), Book 12, page 154, June 16, 1800.
2. Chumbley, Francis / wife Judith (Grantor), Ed Fitzgerald (Grantee), Book 18, page 223, April 19, 1813.
3. Chumbly, Francis (Grantor), William Smith (Grantee), Book 18, page 344, November 18, 1813.
4. Chumley, Francis (Grantor), Vincent Dickenson (Grantee), Book 23, page 482, February 19, 1821.

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JOHN AND ROBERT CHUMLEY / CHUMNEY

In the Roster of North Carolina Soldiers in the American Revolution on page 112 and 113, it lists Robt Chumney, Pt. and Jno Chumney, Pt. enlisted on 27-JUN-1777 and serving for a period of 3 years. Under the section titled, "Occurrences" Jno was Omtd in June 1778. On page 253, it lists those who were granted land for their service. John Chumney is listed as number 982 being a Sergt and was given 428 acres for serving 3 years. The date of warrant is May 21, 1784. He served under James Brown. John Chumney was a recipient of lands allotted to the officers and soldiers of the Continental Line, by Law, October 14, 1783.

In the book, "Colonial Soldiers Petitions 1775-1778", it lists the petition of Francis Chumley, May 9, 1776, Halifax County, Virginia. This can be found at Clayton Library, Houston, Texas.

JOHN CHUMBLEY / CHUMLEY

John Chumbley received a Revolutionary War Pension #685. According to the family Bible, John was born in Amelia County, Virginia, December 1760. According to the information given in his pension application, he lived in Amelia County for 10 years after the war until he moved to Wilkes County, Ga. He was in Georgia until 1800 and moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, until 1814. After that, he moved to Davies County, Indiana. He applied for a Revolutionary Pension in Davies County, Indiana, in March 1831. It was issued on 18-OCT-1833. John was drafted for the war on September 1, 1778, July 1779, February 1780 and June 1782. The following is the information provided in his Revolutionary War Pension application.

Afterwards in February, 1780, he was again drafted in the same County of Amelia, and was attached to a company commanded by Capt. Robert Hutson, Lt. James Dupuy and ensign John Purnell, and was marched directly to a place called The Red House on Staunton River, which was a military store; and where the company was supplied with arms, ammunition, and provisions. Thence he marched in said company 20 miles to one Hugh Dobbins's in North Carolina, a noted place of rendezvous, where they joined four other companies which together with his own formed a Brigade called Lawsons Brigade, the whole under the command of Gen. Robert Lawson, Col. ______ Randolf and Major ______ Cunningham. Under these officers he marched in said Brigade to Hane River where the whole joined the army of Gen. Green. the time he joined Green's army was, he thinks, about four weeks before the battle of Guilford Courthouse. With Green's army he remained until after that battle. during which time we were performing divers movements and maneuvers to avoid a general engagement with Cornwallis. At length, on the 15th March when Gen. Green thought himself sufficiently reinforced by the arrival of Col. Campbell's Virginia regulars, Gen Caswell's Carolina Militia, and various other troops, he prepared for battle on the Salisbury Road near Guilford courthouse. In the front of the army and in the Salisbury road as it passed between two corn fields, was placed Capt. Singleton with two six pounders. Next these and just behind the fence of those fields, were placed the North Carolina militia. About two hundred or 300 yards in the rear of these were stationed the Virginia militia in a line at right angles with the road on the right of which line was this declarant in Gen. Lawson's Brigade, commended by him (Lawson). Maj. Lt. George Tucker was also on this wing. The first gave way and retreated on the appearance of the enemy, who, after a severe fire from our flanking parties in advance of this second line, advanced directly upon the Virginia Militia which were mostly placed under the covert of air under growth of ________. This line withstood the enemy for some time under a severe fire. And the Virginia Militia certainly did great _______ in this engagement but were finally ousted completely; and the right wing to which this declarant was attached gave way first, and perhaps did not act so gallantly nor fight so obstinately as the left. After the retreat of Lawson's Brigade they remained in the woods near the scene of action till the battle ended but was not actively engaged. when the retreat of Green's Army became general, declarant in Lawson's Brigade moved off with the rest. The army halted 2 or 3 miles from the battleground to take refreshment, and called stragglers, which being done, the proceeded through muddy roads a day and night and cold driving rain 8 to 10 miles, to the draw works on what was called Cobblestone Creek. Declarant well recollects that the horrors of that night were equally appalling to him with the thunders of the recent battle. We remained a few days in Green's army at the draw works till the retreat of the enemy commenced, and Green began to hurry. He recollects that they overtook the enemy at the bridge at Ramsay's _____ by evening of a forced march, but they escaped without injury. He distinctly recollects the bridge the enemy had thrown across Deep River at _____ Mills. At this place large rocks rise in several places in the river and the enemy had taken the trunks of the largest trees and placed them along on these rocks so as to form a bridge. He recollects he was astonished to conjecture how human strength could have placed so large trees in that position across the river. The army remained a few days at ________ Mills and the time of service for which this declarant was drafted being expired, he was, together with the whole brigade to which he belonged, discharged. From Ramsay's Mills, the Brigade returned to the red house aforesaid, where they gave up their arms, and where this declarant received a written discharge from his said Lieut. James Dupuy, Capt. Hutson having been taken sick soon after the Battle of Guilford, and left the company and said Lieut. having by consequence taken command. This written discharge is also lost. Declarant proceeded directly home to Amelia County, Virginia from the Red House. In this tour he was drafted for six weeks and served that length of time. About the first of June 1782 he was again drafted in the same County of Amelia in a company commanded by Capt. Phillip Williams and Lt. Alexander Roberts (no ensign.) the design of raising the company was to guard and attend to about 200 horses the property of the United States. With said company, he aided in taking care of said horses for about seven weeks, partly at James Henderson's store, and finally at _______ Gully, in Amelia (now Nottoway) County, on Nottoway River. After keeping said horses there for about 7 weeks, they took the horses over the mountains to Staunton barracks, where the company remained about ten days, and delivered horses to officers sent for them to fill Col. Lee's Horse regiment. Then he received a written discharge from his draft and returned immediately home. That discharge, too, is lost. in this tour he served eight weeks at least. Besides the last named tour of duty, declarant is satisfied that he served seven months and two weeks at least, and that including it, he served nine and 1/2 months. During all these services he was a private militia soldier drafted as aforesaid. And agreeably the mother of numbering then practiced in Va. He knew Generals Green, Gates, and Way and Col. Halcom and Morgan besides the officers named in this declaration. He has no documentary evidence and knows of no person whose testimony he can procure, who can testify to his service, but James Carnahan, John Stringer and George A. Waller with whom he is acquainted, and who reside in his present neighborhood can testify as to his character and their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution. He was born, as aforesaid, in Amelia County (VA) December ____ (ink smeared here, of course), 1760 according to a record of his age in an old family bible now in his possession. He lived in the same county till about 10 years after the Revolutionary war, when he removed to Wilkes County, Georgia. In said County in Georgia, he remained till about 1800, and then removed to Bourbon County, Kentucky, where he resided till 1814, and then came to Daviess County, Indiana, where he has ever since lived. He hereby relinquishes every claim to a pension or _________ whatsoever, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any state. John (his X mark) Chumbley

This pension application was posted on the Chumbley newsgroup Digest V98 Issue #150, Digest V98 Issue #150 by Shirley Smith (E-mail: sacsmith@usunwired.net)

DANIEL CHUMLEY

Daniel Chumley applied for a revolutionary pension while living in Wilson County, Tennessee, June 25, 1833 when he was about 74 years of age. This places his birth which is not given in his pension application about the year 1759. He lived in Halifax County, VA when he enlisted in Captain Triplett's company, Colonel Grayson's regiment. He was in the battle of Monmouth after which he was transferred to Captain Mitchell's company and marched to Charleston, South Carolina. He was at the surrender of Charleston. He served altogether about three years.

In the Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine VOL 57 on page 176, there is an inquiry made to find the name of the wife of Daniel Chumley. The reference number for the inquiry is 10399.

In the General Index to Deeds, Halifax County, Va (1752-1928), Grantors, (A-D), Reel #30, Daniel Chumley had the following land transactions.

1. Chumbley, Daniel (Grantor), Lovill Poindexter (Grantee), Book 14, page 709, September 27, 1790
2. Chumbly, Daniel (Grantor), Daniel Parker (Grantee), Book 16, page 10, September 23, 1793
3. Chumley, Daniel (Grantor), Alexander Hittson (Grantee), Book 16, page 55, December 23, 1793
4. Chumbley, Daniel and wife (Grantor), William Osborn (Grantee), Book 17, page 278, September 25, 1797
5. Chumbly, Daniel and wife(Grantor), William Miller (Grantee), Book 19, page 417, December 27, 1802
6. Chumney, Daniel and wife (Grantor), Anthony Hayden (Grantee), Book 19, page 617, September 26, 1803

Daniel Chumley had a Will dated 1846 in Wilson County, Tennessee. In the book, Tennesse Wills and Administrations (1779-1861) by Sistler, it lists the following entry. Daniel Chumley, 1846, (Will book - #150). The Will book is dated 1843-1848 on pages 272-273. He lists the following children:

1. Nancy Harvey Chumley
2. Richard Chumley
3. Sally Chumley
4. Dennis Chumley
5. Rachel McClennaham Chumley Married Baily McClennaham on September 28, 1840. (Marriage of Wilson County, TN (1802-1850) by Whitley, page 172.
6. Beverly D. Chumley Born about 1817. Married Martha Bell on June 22, 1837 in Wilson County, TN. (Marriages of Wilson County, TN (1802-1850) by Whitley, page 148. He died on June 17, 1880. He was 85 at the time of his death. On the death certificate, it lists his birthplace as VA. He lived in Illinois the last 31 years of his life and died in Christian County, Illinois, Greenwood Township (buried in Pierce Graveyard, also known as Williams cemetery). The death information of Beverly Chumley who is believed to have a son named James Chumley who was born in TN was given by Bob Manbeck E-mail: (RWManbeck@aol.com) Phone: 816-228-6978) on the Chumbley newsgroup V99 Issue #10.
7. Pleasant Chumley
8. Polly McDaniel Chumley
9. Kizziah George Chumley Married William George on March 14, 1837 in Wilson County, TN. (Marriages of Wilson County, TN (1802-1850) by Whitley, page 140.
10. Franky Hathaway

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JAMES AND EDWARD CHUMLEY / CHUMBLEY

In the book, Index to War of 1812 Pension Files Volume I: A-F, transcribed by Virgil D. White on page 390 it lists James Chumbley and Edward Chumney.

1. Chumney, Edward, SC-8885, Nancy Larkin (Waddell) m 13-AUG-1815 in Pitt Cty, NC, srv Jones' Co, 35th US Inf & Josiah Pennock's VA Mil, lived in Prince Edward Cty, VA.
   
   
2. Chumbley, James, SC-9189, Patsy (Adams) m Oct 1810, srv Andrew Baker's Va Mil, lived in Maury County, VA and Maury County, TN. James remarried Lucretia Pully on December 18, 1818, in Lunenburg, County, VA.
   
   

James Chumbley was the son of John Chumley who married Elizabeth Dickens, 13-APR-1783 who is the son of Martha and John Chumley. John Chumley who died in Amelia County in 1782. In the book, Marriages of Amelia, Co, VA, 1735-1815 by Kathleen B. Williams, 1979, it lists John Chumley married Elizabeth Dickens. Sur. Jacob Utley. Benjamin Locket certifies that Martha Chumley consents for her son, John. p. C-2. In the book, Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of Prince Edward County, VA, 1754-1810 by Catherine Lindsay Knorr, 1950, it gives the marriage of James Chumley to Martha Adams, daughter of Robin Adams, deceased. Sur. John Chumley.

The following is a more comprehensive list of those Chumley/Chumbley/Chumney's who served in the War of 1812. This information was posted by Shirley Smith (E-mail: sacsmith@usunwired.net) on the Chumbley newsgroup Digest V98 Issue #151

1. CHUMLEY, Edmund, 7 Reg't (Sauders') Virginia Militia, Private, Reference Card Original filed under Chumney, Edmund
2. CHUMBY, Edward, 7 Reg't (Gray's) Virginia Militia, Private, Reference Card Original Filed under Chumney, Edward
3. CHUMLEY, James, 4 Regiment Virginia Militia, (Lieut. Col. McDowell), (Lieut. Col. Koontz), (Lieut. Col. Chilton) private
4. CHUMBLEY, Joseph, Coffee's Reg't, Cav.,W. Tennessee Vols., Farrier. Reference Card. Original Filed under Chumley, Joseph
5. CHUMLEY, Robert, 8 Reg't (Wall's) Virginia Militia, Private, Reference Card. original filed under Chumleigh, Robert
6. CHUMNEY, Thomas, Capt. Jeter's Co., Art'y, Virginia Militia, Private

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JOHN AND MARTHA CHUMLEY

The Amelia County Tithables contains the following information:

1748 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 2 slaves between Flatt and Nibbs Creeks. Tithable list of Colonal Edward Booker.

1749 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 5 slaves between Flatt and Nibbs Creeks. Tithable list of Colonal Edward Booker.

1751 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 5 slaves between Flatt and Deep Creeks. Tithable list of Sam Tarry.

1753 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 7 slaves in Raleigh Parish. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1755 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 8 slaves in Raleigh Parish. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1756 John Chumley living with James Hill and his 9 slaves in Raleigh Parish. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1762 John Chumley listed with 3 slaves of James Hill in Raleigh Parish. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1764 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Tithable list of Ben Ward.

1765 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Tithable list of John Booker.

1766 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Lives near Thomas, Benjamin and Abraham Lockett. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1767 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Lives near Thomas, Benjamin and Abraham Lockett. Tithable list of Thomas Tabb.

1768 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. One tithable. Lives near Thomas, Benjamin, Abraham and William Lockett. Tithable list of Ben Ward.

1770 John Chumley living in Raleigh Parish with 100 acres. Two tithables. Has a slave named Milley. Tithable list of Christopher Ford.

WHO IS JAMES HILL?

James Hill (1726-1765) was born on July 17, 1726 in Bristol Parish, Henrico County, VA. He was baptized by Rev George Robertson, an episcapol Pastor of Bristol Parish. His father, John Hill (died 1747/8) married Elizabeth Pride. Elizabeth Pride was the daughter of John Pride, the son of William Pride. William Pride (1650 - 1723) was a prominent Quaker leader. John Pride, the son of William Pride, had a daughter Jane Pride who married William Lockett. William Pride had a daughter named Winifred Pride who married Benjamin Lockett Sr. The father of John Hill who married Elizabeth Pride (the father of James Hill who hosted John Chumley for over 15 years) was James Hill (1655-1708) who married Ann Clarke. When James Hill (1655-1708) died, his wife Ann Clarke Hill married William Pride Jr, the son of William Pride. A Benjamin Lockett was the executor of the Will of John Chumley when he died in Amelia County around 1782. John Hill, a son of James Hill (1726-1765), witnessed the Will written by John Chumley in 1780. James Hill (1726-1765) married Ann Cheatham. They had 7 children. One of his daughters (Sarah) married Abraham Lockett in Amelia County. Therefore, the Pride's, Hill's and Lockett's intermarried with each other throughout the years.

It seems that John Chumley was close friends with the Hill's and Lockett's. There is no record of John Chumley and James Hill living in Amelia County prior to 1747. John Hill (the father of James Hill) died in 1747/8 and left land for James Hill in Flatt Creek in Amelia County. In 1748/9, James Hill bought 250 acres in Flatt Creek, Amelia County from Edward Hill. James Hill was only 21 or 22 years old when he received the land from the death of his father in Flatt Creek, Amelia County. Therefore, it is assumed that John Chumley was friends with James Hill and they were close in age and as a result John Chumley decided to live with James Hill in Amelia County. He did so from 1747/8 until about 1760 when John Chumley got married to Martha. A marriage record has not been found yet but it is believed that the wife of John Chumley (Martha) was possibly a Lockett. With these circumstances, maybe a Hill. Since James Hill was born in Henrico County, it is logical to assume that John Chumley was born in Henrico County also.

In the book, Amelia Co, Va, Court Orders (1746-1751) Book 2, by T.L.C. Genealogy, copyright 1995, it lists the following indexes. John Chumlu, 132, John Chumbly, 189, John Chumney, 191, and John Chumbley, 195.

In the book, Virginia Colonial Militia by Crozier, Volume II in the Hening's Statutes at Large, on page 65 it lists, John Chumley being in the Virginia Colonial Militia in Amelia County, Virginia in September 1758 in the Co. of Maj. Wood Jones and Capt. Henry Anderson, Sergt: William Ford and James Lockett.

In the book, The Virginian Genealogist, Volume 28 on pages 107-108, it gives the following entry. On May 26, 1767, James Cheatham sold to Roger Thomas 288 acres. The land was in "Reyleigh Parish" on Watson Court House Road and Beaver Pond Branch, bounded by James Hill. Witnesses were William Cross Craddock, John Baldwin Jr, John Chumbley and John Drinkard. This is recorded in the Amelia County, Va, Deed Book 9, pp. 134-36.

In the General Index To Deeds, etc. - Grantors, Amelia County, VA, on page 166 it lists:

• Chumbley etal John, Grantor, John Tabb, Grantee, Mortgage, Book 12, pg 177, dated 25-JUL-1773. Deed of John Chumbley and Benjamin Lockett to John Tabb in consid: 184/11-1/2/0 adj. lines of Benjamin Lockett, John Thorpe, Joseph Gooch and others being land formerly conveyed to said Lockett from Gooch.

THE WILL OF JOHN AND MARTHA CHUMLEY

John and Martha Chumley are my great-great-great-great-great grandparents !!!!!. In Abstracts and Wills, Amelia Co, Va. (1734-1811) on page 53 which can be found in the Virginia Library and State Archives in Richmond, Va, it records a Will written by John Chumley on December 11, 1780 in Amelia County, Virginia. The Will was proven on January 24, 1782. In the book, Virginia Wills and Administrations (1632-1800) by Clayton Torrence, Genealogical Publishing Co, Inc, Baltimore, on page 82, it lists that Jno. Chumley wrote a Will in Amelia Co, in 1782. An inventory of John Chumney was taken in 1784. The Will of John Chumley can be found in Amelia County, Virginia, Will Book 3:64. The Will reads as follows:

The Will of JOHN CHUMLEY, of AMELIA CO., VA, " In the name of God, Amen, this Eleventh day of December One Thousand Seven hundred & eighty, I, JOHN CHUMLEY , of Amelia Co., being very sick of body but of perfect memory thanks be to God for it ----etc.

ITEM: I lind to my beloved wife MARTHA the plantation I now live on, during her natural life of widowhood. Likewise lind her one negro wench named Milley, like wise lind her one negro boy named Ellener,---cattle, sheep & household furniture.

ITEM: I give unto my son JOHN CHUMLEY after his mothers death or widowhood, the plantation I give unto him & his heirs forever in case he shall discharge my debt with N. V. TABB., likewise give unto him one negro boy name David --- & one bed & furniture to him & his heirs forever.

ITEM: I give my daughter ANNE CHUMLEY one negro girl named Ellender & all her increase to her, and her heirs forever.

ITEM: I give all the rest of my estate to my four children FRANCIS CHUMLEY, MARTHA CHUMLEY, ROBERT CHUMLEY & WILLIAM CHUMLEY to be equally divided when my youngest son awe to the age of twenty years to them and their heirs forever. In case any of my above mention children should die without lawful heirs of the body begotten them there part should be equally divided between those that are living. Gortly I do hereby appoint my three friends William Ford, Josiah Jackson & Benj. A. Locket Executors of my last will and testament in witness where of I have here unto set my hand and seal the day and years about written.." signed JOHN CHUMBLEY Wit: John Rogers, Francis Jackson, John Hill, Dorothea Jackson & Loraney Aoshurst.

In summary, John was the owner of a Plantation. He Willed the plantation and several slaves to his wife Martha as long as she was living. After the death of Martha, John Willed his plantation to his son John. John was also given a negro boy. The negro boy was named David. John's daughter, Anne, was given a negro girl. There were two negro girls. They were named Milly and Elliner. The rest of the estate was to be divided equally between the other four children named: (Francis, Martha, Robert and William ).

Benjamin Locket was named the Executor of the John Chumley estate in a document dated January 24, 1782. Other executors were William Ford and Josiah Jackson. The Will was witnessed by John Rogers, Francis Jackson, John Hill, Dorothea Jackson and Lorancy Ashurst. On February 8, 1782, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of John Chumley was taken. In the Amelia County, VA, Will Book #3 (1780-1786), page 32 (WB 3:281), an appraisal of the estate was also made on February 20, 1784 by Richard Ogilley, Thomas Ligon and Abraham Lockett.

In the listing, Listing "Heads of Families-Va. 1782-1785" on page 11 for AMELIA CO. is the list of of Wm. Cross Craddock. Included in his list is: Martha Chumbley with 7 Whites & 4 Blacks in the household. Other families nearby on this list were the families of William and Stephen Farley, William Mays, John, Elizabeth, Sarah & James Hill; Daniel, Phebey, & Gardner Mayes, Jean Hudson, Benjamin & Abraham Lockett and William Ford Sr.

THE PARENTS OF MARTHA CHUMLEY

It is THOUGHT that Martha Chumley was a Lockett. This has NOT been proven. John and Martha Chumley of Amelia County, VA and their oldest son, John Jr who married Elizabeth Dickens, has recorded interaction or is living near Benjamin, John, Abraham and Winifred Lockett. These are the children of William Lockett Sr who married Jane Pride. William Lockett Sr is the son of Benjamin Lockett Jr who married Bridget, who is the son of Benjamin Lockett Sr who married Winnifred Pride, the son of Thomas Lockett who married Margaret Osborne. If Martha Chumley is NOT a Lockett then it does seem that the Chumley's and the Lockett's were very close friends. IF Martha Chumley is indeed a Lockett, here is her family background:

Much of this research comes from the following two webpages:

• Lockett Genealogy in Virginia
• Thomas Lockett of Virginia

• Thomas OSBORNE Jr was born in 1607 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, England. He died before 1685 in Henrico County, Virginia. The Muster of Inhabitants of Virginia, giving their present age, year of arrival and name of ship lists "Thomas Osborne, age 18, "Francis Bonaventure"
  
  In 1637, Thomas OSBORNE, Jr. was granted 500 ac. in Coxendale, Henrico County, bordering upon his father's property on Proctor's Creek and the James River. His plantation was called "Batchelor's Bank".
  
  In 1642, Thomas, Jr. had a grant for 400 acres at the head of Coxendale, bounded WNW by Christopher Branch's land and NNE upon his father's tract "Fearing" and a full mile into the woods. Parents: Capt. Thomas OSBORNE ( and Cicely BAILEY).
  
  In 1667, he gave Thomas LOCKETT a deed of gift for land in Henrico Co., VA.
  
  Thomas OSBORNE Jr married Martha JONES about 1640 in Virginia. They had the following children:
  
  
  • Thomas OSBORNE was born about 1641 in Henrico County, Virginia. He died in 1691 in Henrico County, Virginia.
  • Edward OSBORNE was born in 1646 in Henrico County, Virginia. He died in 1697 in Henrico County, Virginia.
  • Margaret OSBORNE was born about 1649 in Henrico County, Virginia. She died in July 1, 1708 in Henrico County, Virginia. She married Thomas Lockett about 1667 in Henrico County, VA. Thomas Lockett was born 1645 in Bristol, Prince George, Virginia, USA, and died March 1, 1686 in Henrico, Virginia, USA. Thomas Lockett's will, dated 27 Mar 1686, probated 1 June 1686 (Henrico) VA.

    I, Thomas LOCKETT of the Parish of Bristol in the County of Henrico, being weak in body but of perfect memory make and ordain my last will and testament in the manner and form following. Viz: I count my soul to Almighty God that gave it and my body to be decently buryed at ye discretion of my wife and she to be my sole executor of this my last will and testament-- First I give unto my oldest son Benjamin Lockett all the land between the spring and Deep Bottom joining Peirles to the creek, called lately Scotland Hills and to his heirs forever. 2nd. I give and bequeath unto James Lockett and Thomas Lockett the land I now live on to be divided, my son Thomas the Plantation I now live on and to his heirs forever, beginning at the River and South by the old tobacco house and up the hill, there taking the path as far as the land goes. 3rd. I give and bequeath to my son James Lockett to his part and his heirs forever -- beginning at the lower landing so taking a direct course by the old tobacco house being north and next to the creek and so to a Pohicory, a marked tree on the line and have its breadth to a shooting hole and along the creek to him and his heirs forever. I give to my eldest daughter Susan Lockett one young mare known by the name of Lilly, formerly given with her increase; my desire that the Court of Henrico see this my last will and testament be performed. Given under my hand and seal this twenty seventh day of March in the year of our Lord Christ, 1686. (signed) Thomas Lockett "Further my will and pleasure is if my wife marryeth, my three sons to be at their own disposealls (sic) at 16 years of age and my daughter." Signed and sealed in the presence of Samuel Morris Henry Walthall James Baugh

    On 2 Aug, 1677, he filed an agreement with James BAUGH that the boundary line between their property would be a line of marked trees beginning at Appamattox River.
    
    On November 5, 1677 there is a deed transferring a headright from Thomas Osborne to Thomas Lockett. This land was probably the dowery of Thomas's wife, Margaret Osborne.
    
    On 2 Apr 1683, Thomas Lockett bought from William Farrer and Priscilla, his wife, a tract of land on Appomattox River between the Spring and Deep Bottom formerly owned by William Baugh. (Mrs. Farrer had inherited this land from James Baugh). Baugh owned land at the head of Perristoyle Creek at a place called "spring bottom".
    
    Margaret Lockett was granted letters of administration on her deceased husband's estate on June 1, 1686. Records 1677, p 367

    Will of Margaret Lockett , dated 22 May 1708, probated 1 Jul, 1708 (Henrico) VA states:
    
    "In the name of God, Amen -- the 22 day of May 1708, I Margaret Lockett of the Parish of Bristol in the County of Henrico, being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and memory, please be Almighty God, do make and ordaine, constitute and appoint this my last will and testament in manner following, first and principally I recommend my soul to God that gave it to me hoping through the merits and mediations of Jesus Christ my Redeemer to have full pardon and Remission of my sins in full and certain hope of a joyful Resurrection at the last day and my body to the earth from whence it was taken, to be buried in such decent manner as my executors hereafter shall think fit and convenient, and for such worldly estate as it hath pleased God of his Infinite Goodness to bestow upon me, I give and bequeath that as forwith Viz: 1st. I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Standley , one feather bed and bolster, being the same which I usually lie on, with one blanket and one cow named Duckey with whatever she shall increase to her and her heirs forever. Item -- I give to my sons Benjamin and Thomas Lockett and my daughters Susan Griggs and Mary Mitchell to each and every one of them one shilling sterling to be paid by my executors hereafter named -- all the rest of my estate of what nature or quality soever I give and bequeath to my son James Lockett and do make him whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament. Hereby revoking all other wills by me made. In witness where of I have here to set my hand and affixed my seal the day and year above written". (signed) Margaret Lockett The will was entered into probate on 1 Jul 1708.

    There is no record of the Margaret's reasons for disinheriting four of her children. However, it didn't work. James died unmarried two years later and left the estate to his brothers and sisters.
    
    Thomas Lockett and Margaret Osborne had the following children:
    
    
    • Benjamin Lockett Sr Born about 1669 in Henrico County, Virginia. He died 17 Nov, 1729 in Henrico County, Virginia.
      
      Benjamin inherited a large tract of land from his father which was called "Scotland Hills" which joined Piercey to the creek. On the maps for the period there appears a Piersey plantation on the Appomattox just SW of where it joins the James River. He added much land of his own until he owned several thousand acres of Virginia land.
      
      He gave a deposition in 1692 in which he stated that he was 23 years old: "Examined and saith: That he saw two of ye shoats [adolescent hogs] suck one of ye sows, but whether they were marked with Jno. Grangers mark or John Womacks he knows not, but he doth believe they are the same sows and shoats of Hen. Walthalls which he hath formerly seen together.
      
      In Henrico Records 1725-37, pages 269, 170 and 290 are deeds of gift from Benjamin Lockett to his children, Benjamin Lockett, Jr., Deborah Lockett, Martha Walthall and Jane Haskins.
      
      Henrico County charge Benjamin Lockett on 3 levys and his 105 acres in 1736.
      
      He was married to Winnifred PRIDE on 16 Feb, 1692 in Henrico County, Virginia. She is the daughter of William Pride and Jane Halcott. Winifred died 25 November, 1729 as recorded in the Bristol Parish Register.
      
      Her husband was still living in 1730 when he conveyed some property to his children: “Negro girl Hannah” to Benjamin Jr. , “Negro girl Lucy,” feather bed and furniture, four head of cattle, and a horse and mare to Deborah , “Negro girl Sarah” to Martha Walthall , and “Negro woman named Tabb” to Jane Haskins.
      
      William Pride was born Abt 1638 in England and died before March 03, 1722/23 in Henrico County, Virginia. He was a prominent Quaker leader. He married Jane Halcott.
      
      Deeds, Wills, etc. 1688-1697, page 602, Henrico County, Virginia. Deed of Gift from William Pride to his children, Winifred Lockett, Halcott Pride, John Pride and William Pride.
      
      Minute Book 1719-1724, page 328, Henrico County, Virginia. March 3, 1723. Will of William Pride presented by John Pride, the Executor, and proved by George Robertson, one of the witnessess. William Kennon and Richard Walthall, Security. Daniel Stewart, Henry Walthall, Henry Walthall, Jr., and Robert Farguson to appraise the estate. William Pride and Jane Halcott had the following children:
      
      
      • John Pride. Died before February 1742/43 in Henrico County, Virginia.
      • Halcott Pride. Died before October 05, 1725 in Henrico County, Virginia.
      • Winifred Pride. Born Abt 1672 in Virginia. Died November 25, 1729 in Bristol Parish, Henrico County, Virginia.
      • William Pride. He married Ann Clark Hill.
      
      Benjamin Lockett Sr and Winnifred PRIDE had the following children:
      
      
      • Benjamin Lockett Jr Born about 1694 in Henrico County, Virginia. He died in May 1785 in Amelia County, Virginia.
        
        He married Bridget about 1730 in Virginia.
        
        Benjamin, Jr. made gifts of land and slaves to all his children during his lifetime, saying on all except Richard's deeds - "so he/she will leave my wife and myself in peace". It is apparent that his children did not care much for their step-mother.
        
        His deed to Richard is entered in Deed Book 2, page 218, Chesterfield County, VA, dated 3 Dec 1754. He "sold" Richard 120 acres for five pounds current money.

        " This indenture made and concluded this third day of December in the year of Christ one thousand seven hundred fifty and four. Witnesseth that the said Benjamin Lockett for and in consideration of the sum of five pounds current money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said Richard Lockett the receipt wherof the said Benjamin Lockett doth hereby acknowledge and himself fully satisfied therewith hath given granted sold assigned.. [several illegible words]..by these presents for himself and his heirs..[more illegible words]...unto the said Richard Lockett and to his heirs and assigns one tract or parcel of land lying in the county aforesaid containing by estimation one hundred and twenty acres and bound as follows: beginning at several markers on Henry Clay's corner to Benjamin Lockett's tobacco houses thence a straight course to to a corner gum thence to go on due south to Dry Creek thence up the said creek to William Lockett's line thence up Lockett's line to Clay's line and down that line to the first station. to have and to hold use and enjoy together with all houses, gardens, fences, woods and water courses reversions and remainders belonging to the above stated land..." (signed) Benjamin Lockett.

        Thirty years later, in Deed Book 11, page 376, he "for love and affection" gave Richard and Mary a lifetime interest in four slaves, the slaves "and their increase" to be divided among the children at the deaths of their parents.
        

        "Know all men by these presents that I Benjamin Lockett, Jr. of Chesterfield County for and in consideration of the love, good will and affection that I feel for my son Richard Lockett of the aforesaid county and to his wife, Mary Lockett, do freely lend unto them during their natural lives four negro slaves as follows: Viz: Sarah a woman and her three children as follows: Bellya, a girl, Cate, a girl and Matt, a boy to keep in their possesion during their natural lives also by these presents I do freely clearly and absolutely give and grant unto the children of the said Richard and Mary Lockett the above-mentioned negroes to be divided among them after the death of their parents. To have and to hold the aforesaid negroes unto the children of Richard Lockett and their heirs forever as their proper good and right forever absolutely without any manner or condition. I the said Benjamin Lockett have absolutely and of my own accord set my hand and seal the fourth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-five. Benjamin Lockett (his mark)

        Benjamin Locket Jr and Bridget had the following children:
        
        
        • Winifred Lockett. Married James Hill III
        • Richard Lockett. He married Mary Logwood, the daughter of Edmund Logwood.
          
          Richard Locket was a tithable in Chesterfield County in 1756. He married Mary Logwood, the daughter of Edmund Logwood who forgave a debt from Richard Lockett, husband of his daughter Mary Lockett, in his 1775-will in Manchester Parish, Chesterfield County.
          
          Richard Lockett was in Chesterfield County in 1783 when they counted him head of a household of ten with five slaves. He was “of Chesterfield County” on 4 March 1785 and “of Bedford County” the next year on 15 December 1786 when he sold land in Chesterfield. In 1800 Bedford County listed “Mary Lockett” on the tax lists.
          
          Richard Lockett and Mary Logwood had the following children:
          
          
          • Mabel Lockett . Married Burwell Elam.
          • David Lockett . Married Mary Ashbrook in Chesterfield County 17 November (bond) 1783 and paid taxes in Bedford County in 1800.
          • Edmund Lockett was a beneficiary of the 1775-will of his grandfather Logwood. Edmund married Sally Bryant 3 December 1785. It is possibly the Capt. Edmund Lockett (3 June 1761 - 24 June 1834) who lies buried in the Lockett Cemetery in Chesterfield County.
          • Daniel Lockett. Married Elizabeth DeForrest 12 March 1793.
          • Jeremiah Lockett. Married Lydia Bondurant in Bedford County 19 Sep (bond) 1807
          • Josiah Lockett. Married Jenny Jeter in Bedford County 17 January 1793. They moved to Kentucky and then on to Tennessee. Parents of five, they died in Sumner County, Tennessee.
          • William Lockett. (24 Mar. 1772 - 26 April 1853) married Laura DeForrest.
          • Rhoda Lockett
          • Jesse Lockett. Paid taxes in Bedford County in 1800. He married Mary Palmore in Bedford County 24 December 1792. He died in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
          • Archibald Lockett. Was in Wayne County, Kentucky, in 1800, and Pulaski County, 1810-20.
          
          
        • Benjamin Lockett III Benjamin Lockett III with “Negro Cate,” held two tithables in Chesterfield County in 1756. As Benjamin Lockett Jr., he bought land in Chesterfield County 1 August 1770. In 1783, Chesterfield County listed him head of a household of three with seven slaves. He served during the Revolution and was later in Fayette County, Kentucky.
          
          
        • Francis Lockett He was on the Chesterfield County 1756 tithe list. His father sold him 110 acres on 1 July, 1756 and a slave on 9 October, 1766. Francis married a distant cousin Mary Cheatham.
          
          In Chesterfield in September 1769 Francis gave his “two boys James and Francis Lockett” one “Negro” woman from the estate of his father-in-law Francis Cheatham. In 1783, Chesterfield County listed “Francis Lockett Sr.” head of a household of eleven with thirty-two slaves. The 1800-tax list of Chesterfield County listed “Francis Lockett Senr.” with two white male tithables and an ordinary license.
          
          He died in Chesterfield County (will dated 4 Mar. 1800 , recorded 13 April 1801 ) naming ten children in his will. They are as follows:
          
          
          • James Lockett. Married Elizabeth Jennings Watkins.
          • Francis Lockett. He was living alone in Chesterfield County in 1800. He married — Wooldridge in Chesterfield County 16 May (consent) 1783. She was the daughter of Thomas Wooldridge of Swift Creek. Her name was obliterated in the register but it may have been Rhoda Wooldridge. He may have married before they counted households in 1783 for Chesterfield County listed “Francis Lockett j.r” head of a household of two with two slaves.
          • Elam Lockett. Married Phoebe Cheatham in Chesterfield County 11 May (consent) 1796. He was on the Chesterfield County tax list in 1800.
          • Robert Lockett. He was less than twenty-one when his father wrote a will in 1800.
          • Green Lockett. He was less than twenty-one when his father wrote a will in 1800. He chose Arthur Akin as his guardian September 1802.
          • King Lockett. He was less than twenty-one when his father wrote a will in 1800.
          • William Lockett. He was less than twenty-one when his father wrote a will in 1800.
          • Nancy Lockett.
          • Polly Lockett. Married John Akin in Chesterfield County 9 September (bond) 1789.
          • Mickey Lockett
          
          
        • Charles Lockett Charles Lockett was the beneficiary of a “Negro” slave from his father on 5 December 1766. In 1783 Chesterfield County listed him head of a household of six with eight slaves.
          
          The court granted Francis Lockett administration of the estate of Charles Lockett 11 February 1790. The court ordered bound out his sons, Samuel and Charles, 10 June 1790. Bond out November 1792 were Susannah, Jemima, Mary, and Charles.
          
          
        • Mary Lockett Married — Akin as she was Mary Akin on 5 December, 1766 when her father gave her a slave to be delivered after his death.
        • Archibald Lockett Served during the Revolutionary War. His father gave him a slave in December 1766.
        
        
      • Deborah Lockett
      • Martha Lockett . Married Francis WALTHALL about 1828 in Henrico County, Virginia.
      • Jane Lockett . She married Edward HASKINS in Chesterfield County, VA.
      • William Lockett Sr. He married Jane Pride.
        
        In August 1725, William Lockett and his brother Benjamin Lockett Jr. secured a patent to 381 acres on Butterwood Creek in Henrico County. He alone got 395 acres in Henrico in January 1746/7.
        
        William paid Henrico County taxes on four levies and 588 acres in 1736. The court appointed him a road surveyor 6 October, 1749. In 1756, Chesterfield County listed William with son Halcott and “Negroes Joe, George” on the tithe list.
        
        William died in Chesterfield County. His will is dated 5 Dec, 1756. He named sons William, Benjamin, John, Thomas, James, Hallcott and Abraham. Daughters Susanna ASHBROOK, Jane, Margaret, Winifred and wife Jane. "Of Dale Parish". Probated 2 Sep, 1757, proven by witnesses John FARMER, Richard LOCKETT, John PRIDE.
        
        William Lockett Sr and Jane Pride had the following children:
        
        
        • William Lockett Jr Married Martha. She may have been Martha Russell, daughter of John Russell who left 1 shilling to Martha Lockett in his 1766-will in Chesterfield County.
          
          In July 1748, William Lockett Jr. bought 100 acres on Dry Creek in Henrico County from John Moore and sold it to John Farmer a month later.
          
          In 1756, Chesterfield County listed “Wm. Lockett Jr.” a single tithable.
          
          By 1783, he was head of a household of fourteen, yet owned no slaves. Maybe with a family that large he did not need any.
          
          William was living in Chesterfield County when his brother Benjamin died in Amelia County.
          
          As Benjamin’s heir at law, William made several deeds in Amelia County. He, John Tabb, and John Chumbley conveyed 100 acres to Richard Ogilby in May 1785.
          
          The next month William bought the land in Amelia County his three brothers and two sisters inherited. For Abraham, John, Thomas, Susannah and Winifred Lockett conveyed their inheritance to their brother.
          
          In September 1785, William and Martha Lockett sold 265 acres in Amelia County to Philip Whitehead Jackson. This latter conveyance had been Benjamin’s land.
          

          Chesterfield County, VA Wills 1774-1802 by Benjamin B. Weisiger, III. Will of William Lockett, dated November 2, 1794.
          
          To Joseph Akins' four children he had by his first wife: William, Ann, Joseph and James, 1 negro To Josiah Lacy and Mary his wife, land and plantation they live on, 75 acres, bounded by Maj. John Hill, Capt. John Farmer, for life and then to Joshua Lacy, son of said Josiah and Mary Lend to William Hill and Jane his wife, land and plantation they live on, 111 acres, and then to William Hill their son. To Elisha Baley, son of James Baley and Elizabeth his wife, 68 acres in Chesterfield County bounded by Maj. John Hill, William Walthall, Lawrence Flournoy and Elizabeth Cheatham. to daughter, Phebe Lockett, land I live on, 81 acres, but if she dies without heirs, then to Thomas Briggs, son of John Briggs and Ann his wife; and my daughter Edith Lockett to have lifetime in said land and houses. To daughters Ann Briggs, Phebe Lockett and Edith Lockett, a feather bed each. To grandson James Akin, a feather bed Rest of estate divided among my daughters Mary Lacy, Jane Hill, Elizabeth Baley, Ann Briggs, Phebe Lockett and Edith Lockett. Executors: Josiah Lacy and James Bailey. Wit: R. Haskins, Jr., John Hill, Robert Hill

          William Lockett died in Chesterfield County (will dated 3 Nov. 1794 , recorded 10 Oct. 1796 ). John Hill, Robert Hill, and Robert Haskins Jr. witnessed his will.
          
          They inventoried his property 26 October 1796 and appointed John Hill administrator 14 February 1797. Hill delivered estate accounts 16 October 1801. Chesterfield listed William on their tax rolls in 1800.
          
          
        • Benjamin Lockett Benjamin Lockett, as Benjamin Lockett Jr., bought 145 acres in Amelia County on the north side of Flat Creek from John Turner for £48 in November 1747.
          
          He appeared on Amelia County tithe lists first in 1749.
          
          In August 1772, Benjamin bought 91½ acres from John Pride for £77:10. In July 1773, John Chumbley and Benjamin Lockett conveyed 100 acres to John Tabb to secure a mortgage to Thomas Tabb.
          
          John Chumbley and Benjamin Lockett sold 50 acres to Richard Ogilby in December 1784.
          
          Benjamin was living in Amelia County in 1782 in a household with one white and ten blacks. In 1785, four whites were in his household.
          
          He died in Amelia County, apparently without a family, about 1785 (will dated 8 May 1785). John Pride was an executor.
          

          "I Benjamin Lockett, of the County of Amelia, do make and ordain this my last will and testament as follows: That after my just debts are paid my will and desire is that all my estate real and personal be divided equally between William Lockett, John Lockett, Thomas Lockett, Abraham Lockett, Winnifred Lockett and my sister Asbrooks to them and their heirs forever. I appoint and ordain John Pride, Richard Oglesby and my brother William Lockett executors of this my last will and testament revoking all others by me made. In witness thereof I have set my hand and seal this 8th day of May, 1785."

        • John Lockett He was on tithe lists in Amelia County (1753-55) and Chesterfield County in 1756.
          
          A Chesterfield County deed of April 1759 identified his wife as Mary.
          
          In 1782 and 1785, Amelia County listed John Lockett head of a family of eight.
          
          In February 1786, John Lockett bought 89 acres from William Mayes.
          
          He died before 25 February, 1790 when Amelia County granted John Lockett, presumably his eldest son, administration of the estate.
          
          Mary Lockett, thought by some to be his wife, bought some of John’s estate property on 15 May 1790.
          
          
        • Thomas Lockett Married Lucy. He was tithable in Chesterfield County in 1756.
          
          On 16 April 1759, Thomas and Lucy Lockett sold land in Chesterfield County to John Lockett for £20.
          
          In 1783, Chesterfield County listed Thomas Lockett head of a household of eight.
          
          
        • James Lockett Served in the French and Indian War from Amelia County.
          
          James died in Amelia County about 1759 (will dated 26 May 1758 , recorded 22 Mar. 1759). He apparently had no children and identified the names of all his living brothers and sisters in his will. The executor was his brother John Lockett.
          
          
        • Hallcott Lockett He appeared in his father’s household in 1756.
        • Abraham Lockett Married Sarah Hill on 18-JUN-1784 in Amelia County, VA. Witness to consent is William Ford. Sur. William Ford Sr.
          
          He made an appraisal of the estate of John Chumley on February 20, 1784 along with Richard Ogilley, Thomas Ligon.
          
          In the listing, Listing "Heads of Families-Va. 1782-1785" on page 11 for AMELIA CO. is the list of of Wm. Cross Craddock. Abraham Lockett and his brother Benjamin are living near Martha Chumley.
          
          
        • Susanna Lockett Married Joseph Ashbrook according to the 1759-will of her sister Jane.
        • Jane Lockett She died in Chesterfield County (will dated 13 Jan. 1759, recorded 2 Mar. 1759 ) leaving all her property to three sisters, Susannah Ashbrook, Margaret Lockett, and Winifred Lockett.
        • Margaret Lockett
        • Winifred Lockett In the Amelia County, 1787 Property Tax list "B", pages 354 and 367, listed is John Chumley. Winnefred Lockett is a neigbor.
      
      
    • Thomas Lockett Jr Born about 1673 in Henrico County, Virginia. He died about 1745 in Henrico County, Virginia.
      
      After his brother James died, Thomas Lockett Jr became sole owner of the "Manor Plantation" (including his father's house). After part of Henrico County became Goochland County in 1727, land north of the Appomattox River became available for grants. Thomas Jr acquired his share according to Patent Books approximately 1500 acres on both the north and south sides of Butterwood Creek. Close neighbors were Halcoat & John Pride. During his lifetime, the Lockett family gained some degree of wealth, as indicated by the inventory after his death which reported some pewter pieces and several books, which were very rare in the region. Thomas Lockett Jr married Martha Osborne, niece of Margaret Osborne Lockett. They had two sons, Thomas III & Joel, and two daughters, Lucy and female. After Martha's death, Thomas Lockett Jr married Elizabeth and had another son, Gideon, and daughter, Hannah.
      
      Will of Thomas Lockett dated 15 Nov, 1745 entered into probate on 18 Mar, 1745.

      In the name of God Amen I Thomas LOCKETT of Goochland County being sick and weak and in good sense and memory, thanks be to God for it, I do make this my last will and testament in manner and order following - - - I give and bequeath to my beloved son Thomas LOCKETT two hundred acres of land in Amelia County on Falling Creek beginning at the plant back to him and his heirs forever --- the other two hundred acres he purchased of Edward Harris it being empty-- Item -- I give and bequeath to my beloved son Joel LOCKETT, all the land I now hold on north side of Butler Wood Creek excepting four acres between the bridge to him and his heirs forever Item - - I give and bequeath to my beloved son Gideon LOCKETT the Maner (sic) plantation where on I now live and four acres on the north side of the said Creek below the bridge to him and his heirs forever. Item -- I give to my beloved son in law Paiyn ALLDAY 100 acres of land being near Skin Quarter Creek joining MOSLEY and WORTY and also one cow and calf to him and his heirs forever.. Item--I give and bequeath to my beloved daughter Hannah two cows one horse and saddle the horse to be between five and ten years old... Item--I give Lucy one cow and calf and I give to my wife six cattle and the rest of the stock to be divided between Joe and Gideon and all the household only one bed for my daughter Hannah. Lastly I constitute and appoint Joel LOCKETT, Arthur MOSELY and Creed HASKINS executors of this my last will and Testament to which I have set my hand and fixed my seal this thirteenth day of November in the year of our Lord Christ 1745. Thomas Lockett (seal) Signed and published in the Presence of Lodwick ELAM John CHITWOOD John NORTHCUTT

      In 1730, he patented 400 acres on N. side of Appomattox River on Butterwood Creek adj. John Pride. In the same year he bought 900 acres on S. side of the main Butterwood Creek adj. Halcott PRIDE. In 1739, he patented 360 acres on S. side James River both sides of Skin Quarter Creek.
      
      
    • James Lockett. Born about 1671 in Henrico County, Virginia. He died in 1708 in Henrico County, Virginia. James died without issue. His property willed to siblings.
    • Susan Lockett. Born about 1675 in Henrico County, Virginia. Married William Griggs II of Charles City County, Virginia. They lived at "The Graces" and had three children.
    • Elizabeth Lockett. Born about 1677 in Henrico County, Virginia. Married Standley
    • Mary Lockett. Born about 1679 in Henrico County, Virginia. Married Mitchell
    
    
• Edward OSBORNE was born about 1612 in England. No wife or children have been attributed to him and he is believed to have died very young.

THE CHILDREN OF JOHN AND MARTHA CHUMLEY

1. John Chumley married Elizabeth Dickens on 13-APR-1783. Sur. Jacob Utley. Benjamin Locket (the Executor of the estate of John and Martha Chumley) certifies that Martha Chumley consents for her son, John. p. C-2. Marriage Bonds of Amelia County, VA, page 171 (p26). John's age is 22.

   In the General Index To Deeds, etc. - Grantors, Amelia County, VA, on page 166 it lists:

   • Chumbley etal John and Elizabeth, Grantor, Richard Ogilby, Grantee, Deed, Book 17, pg 157, 26-MAY-1785. Deed from William Lockett of Chesterfield County, VA heir at law to the late Benjamin Lockett of Amelia County, VA and John Tabb and John Chumbley to Richard Ogiley of Amelia County in consideration of 200 # for 100 acs in Amelia County on Maises (Mays) Br., adj. lines of Benjamin Lockett, dec'd, Henry Ashurst and said Ogilby. This is the land on which the late Thomas Tabb had a mortgage from the late Benjamin Lockett and John Chumbley to secure a debt due the late Thomas Tabb.
     
     
   • Chumbley etal John, Grantor, Richard Ogilby, Grantee, Deed, Book 17, page 195, year 1785
   • On a deed from Sarah Hill (x) of Amelia County to Elizabeth Alias Hill (her daughter), dated 16-JUL-1784, page 112 (p47) for some slaves (with terms). Witnesses: William Ford, Henry Asharsh, John Chumbley, John Lockett and Benjamin Bailey.
     
     
   • In another deed dated 16-JUL-1784, page 113 (p50), Sarah Hill of Amelia County to Benjamin Lockett with terms imposed (indicating Sarah's intent to marry Abraham Lockett) was witnessed by: Henry Ashurst, John Chumbley, John Lockett, William Ford and Benjamin Bailey. Sarah Hill married Abraham Lockett (who writes her own consent) on 18-JUN-1784 Witness to consent is William Ford. Sur. William Ford Sr.
     
     
   • In the Amelia County, 1787 Property Tax list "B", pages 354 and 367, listed is John Chumley. He owned one black (David per his father's Will) under the age of 16 and one horse. No males between 16 and 21 and no blacks above 16. Some neighbors were Benjamin Overton, Thomas Osborne and Nath. and Winnefred Lockett.
     
     
   • In the marriage records of Cumberland County, VA, page 132, 23-AUG-1791, Richard Dicken gave consent and John Chumbley signed as surety for the Cumberland County, VA marriage of Francis Walthall and Susanna Dicken. (NOTE: Is Susanna Dicken the step-daughter of John Chumley? Was Richard Dicken the first husband of Elizabeth Dicken who married John Chumley?).
   
   John Chumbley received a Revolutionary War Pension #685. According to the family Bible, John was born in Amelia County, Virginia, on December 4, 1760. According to the information given in his pension application, he lived in Amelia County for 10 years after the war until he moved to Dilkes County, Ga. He was in Georgia until 1800 and moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, until 1814. After that, he moved to Davies County, Indiana. He applied for a Revolutionary Pension in Davies County, Indiana, in March 1831. It was issued on 18-OCT-1833. John was drafted for the war on September 1, 1778, July 1779, February 1780 and June 1782.
   
   Elizabeth Chumley. In the pension application of John Chumley, it indicates that he had a daughter named Elizabeth who was born in 1801 in Georgia. She married Abraham Barr. She died in Indiana.

   In the Amelia County, Order Book #20, on page 397, dated December 1794, it lists Sally, John and Richard Chumbley as the poor children of John Chumbley who were bound out. In the Amelia County, Order Book #22, page 221, James Chumbley is bound out. The date given is September 27, 1798.

   In seems that after the four children of John Chumley and Elizabeth Dickens were "bound out" that they went to Wilkes County, GA and were registered in the 1805 "Cherokee Land Lottery". This information comes from the research of William "Bill" Chumley (E-mail: Peg44Bill@aol.com). It was posted on the Chumbley newsgroup by Barbara Meger (E-mail: megerstch@aol.com) Digest V99, Issue #7.

   Two of the sons of John Chumley who married Elizabeth Dickens are James Chumley and John Chumley.

   The following information comes from Grace Becker (E-mail: glb@innercite.com). In Prince Edward County Will book 3, page 22, it gives info on the will of Pelethiel Adams. The Will reads in part:
   

   2 sons-in-law, John Chumbley and James Chumbley to pay on or before 12 months after day of valuation 1/3 part of value of my land and executors. Put same for benefit of granddaughter, Betsey Lackary Adams, and paid to her when she marries or arrives age 21, but if she dies without heirs then her proportion shall be equally divided between surviving children of John and James Chumbley. To John and James Chumbley her land divided equally between them and to their heirs forever. 20 pounds to grandson, James Chumbley, son of John Chumbley, this money put to interest until James Chumbley should become of age or marry if he be alive, if not, said money to be equally divided between surviving children of John and James Chumbley. 25-April-1815. Palethiel (x) Adams.

   In the book, Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of Prince Edward County, VA, 1754-1810 by Catherine Lindsay Knorr, 1950, it gives the following three marriages on pages 1 and 16.
   
   
   • Chumley, John married Palenthia Adams, 5-FEB-1806. Palenthia is the daughter of Robin Adams, deceased. Sur. William T. Walker

     John Chumley is in the 1810 VA census living in Prince Edward County. He had 2 sons < 10 and 1 daughter < 10.
     

     John Chumley is in the 1820 VA census living in Prince Edward County. He had 2 sons < 10 and 1 male between 10 and 16.
     

     John Chumley married Prudence Rutledge in 1821 in Prince Edward County, VA.
     

     John Chumley is in the Prince Edward County, VA tax lists from 1810 - 1826. He moved to Lunenburg County, VA.
     
     John Chumley and Prudence Rutledge have the following confirmed children:
     

     • Geo F Chumney . Born 1822 in Prince Edward County, VA. Died July 3, 1855 in Petersburg, VA. Parents are John and Prudence Chumney.
     • Henry T Chumney . Born 1826 in Lunenburg County, VA. Married Virginia Mann on Sept 25, 1857. Henry's parents are: John and Prudence Chumney. She was born in Nottoway County, VA. Virginia Mann's parents are: Virginia and Cain Mann. They had the following children:
       
       
       • George Calvin Chumney . Born August 23, 1860 in VA. Died March 23, 1902. Buried at Mount Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, Amelia County, VA. He married Adelaide on May 16, 1886 in Amelia County, VA. She was born July 4, 1869. She died on December 12, 1936. She is buried at Mount Hope Baptist Church, Amelia County, VA. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Edward Forrest Chumney . Born May 18, 1892 in VA. Died February 13, 1985. Buried Mattoax Presbyterian Church, Amelia County, VA. He married Margaret Melissa Dawson on Feb 28, 1921. She was born November 24, 1896. She died April 4, 1963. Buried at Mattoax Presbyterian Church, Amelia County, VA. They had the following children:
           
           
           • Edith Chumney . Married Bob House. They had the following children:
             
             
             • Melissa House
             • Bobby House
             • Harold Wright
             
             
           • Walter Glenn Chumney . Born April 7, 1930. Died April 30, 1999. Buried Mattoax Presbyterian Church, Amelia County, VA. He married Sadie Marion. They had the following children:
             
             
             • Susan Chumney .
             • Eddie Chumney .
             • Joanne Chumney .
             • Glenda Chumney .
             
             
           • Stuart Roland Chumney . He married Alice Ann Smith. They had the following children:
             
             
             • John Chumney
             • Jim Chumney
             
             
           • Margaret Ann Chumney .
           • Edward Forrest Chumney Jr. He married Mildred Dabney. She was born April 15, 1915. She died on May 14, 1956. Buried at Mattoax Presbyterian Church, Amelia County, VA. They had the following children:
             
             
             • Nancy Chumney
             • Carolyn Chumney
             • Jean Chumney
             
             
         • Lottie Chumney. Born July, 1888 in VA. Married Edward Burton on March 6, 1909 in Amelia County, VA.
         • Lula Chumney. Born June, 1899 in VA.
         • Glyndon Chumney. Born 1902 in VA.
         
         
       • Helen Chumney. Born 1864 in VA.
       • Sylvester Lee Chumney. Born February 15, 1866 in VA. Died May 28, 1924. Buried at Cosby-Chumney Cemetery, Amelia Court House Amelia County, VA. He married Alice Amanda Oliver on May 13, 1891. Alice Oliver was born in Jan 22, 1869. She died on July 15, 1940. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Basil Gordon Chumney. Born November 7, 1895. Died February, 1969. He married Ida Young Wills on December 14, 1915. She was born July 2, 1899. She died March 3, 1995. They had the following children:
           
           
           • Alice Henderson Chumney. Born February 20, 1917. She married Joseph Archer McCann on April 12, 1941. He was born on October 14, 1919.
           • Frances Oliver Chumney. Born January 17, 1919. She married Vaughan Worth Millikan on August 22, 1942. He was born on November 20, 1920. He died on January 11, 1987.
           
           
         • Edna Oliver Chumney. She was born February 27, 1898. She died on February 16, 1995. She married Morris Irby Cole on December 14, 1915. He was born November 10, 1892. He died on March 6, 1976.
         • Willie Tom Chumney. He was born October 9, 1900. He died on June 9, 1969. He married Ardela Isabel Davis on February 21, 1923. She was born April 24, 1904. She died on October 30, 1985. They had the following children:
           
           
           • Richard Davis Chumney. He was born November 27, 1924. He married Laura Jean Comerford on April 8, 1950. She was born on Decmber 21, 1927. They had the following children:
             
             
             • Richard Kevin Chumney. Born April 12, 1952. Married Nancy Beth Austin on July 16, 1977. They have the following children:
               
               
               • Rachel Elizabeth Chumney. Born August 28, 1983
               • Taylor Ann Chumney. Born November 13, 1988
               
               
             • Karlee Jean Chumney. Born March 27, 1954. She married Kevin Douglas Thomson on July 14, 1979.
             • Kendall Jason Chumney. Born June 28, 1958. He married Sharon Jeanne Berry on June 6, 1992.
             
             
           • William Donald Chumney. He was born July 16, 1931. He married Rebecca Louise Simons on June 17, 1951. She was born August 22, 1931. They have the following children:
             
             
             • Sharon Louise Chumney. Born October 28, 1954. She married David J Price on May 24, 1986.
             • Stuart Donald Chumney. Born November 9, 1961. He married Teresa Dale Brown on April 16, 1988. They have the following children:
               
               
               • Ashlee Nicole Chumney. Born February 1, 1994
               • Morgan Dale Chumney. Born March 17, 1995
             
             
           
           
         • Richard Douglas Chumney. He was born November 2, 1903. He died November 3, 1971. He married Nancy Smith on June 5, 1933. She was born on May 31, 1916. They had the following children:
           
           
           • Richard Douglas Chumney. Born September 8, 1935. He married Vera De Camillis on May 7, 1954. She was born April 19, 1939. They have the following children:
             
             
             • Kirk Chumney. Born February 2, 1961. He married Marie Silva in February, 1985. They have the following children:
               
               
               • Trent Chumney. Born January 27, 1992.
               
               
             • Craig Chumney. Born Jan 25, 1965. He married Elizabeth Yates on January 25, 1989. They have the following children:
               
               
               • Richard Ford Chumney. Born April 20, 1995
               
               
             • Marc Chumney. Born December 7, 1969
             
             
           • Joan Marie Chumney. Born April 21, 1941. She married James Gibson on September 19, 1969.
           
           
         • Alice Lee Chumney. Born September 1, 1906. Died January 15, 1990. She married Rufus Hartman Hobson on November 16, 1925. He was born June 16, 1905. He died on November 26, 1974.
         • Thelma Cage Chumney. Born February 19, 1909. Died June 11, 1997. She married Stephen Dewey Jester in 1935. He was born in 1889. He died on May 19, 1977.
         
         
       • John E Chumney. Born March, 1872 in VA. Died April, 1947. Buried at Cosby-Chumney Cemetery, Amelia Count House, Amelia County, VA.
       • Alonzo Ewell Chumney. Born June 22, 1876 in VA. Died December 21, 1946. Buried at Cosby-Chumney Cemetery, Amelia Court House, Amelia County, VA. He married Nellie. She was born April, 1879. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Celeslia Chumney. Born July 14, 1900. Died November 11, 1913. Buried at Cosby-Chumney Cemetery, Amelia Court House, Amelia, VA.
         • Thompson Chumney. Born 1904.
         • Ralph Chumney. Born June 6, 1906. Died July 6, 1978. Buried Rennie Memorial Presbyterian Church, Amelia County, VA.
         • Nellie Chumney. Born 1909.
       
       
     
     
   • Chumley Sarah married James Adams, 27-MAR-1807. Sarah is the daughter of John Chumley. Sur. James Ewing Jr. James is the son of Robert Adams.
     
     
   • Chumley, James married Martha Adams, 16-OCT-1809. Martha is the daughter of Robin Adams, deceased. Sur. John Chumley. James and Martha had the following children:

     This article was submitted by Cyndi Galati in the Chumbly newsgroup.
     

     The following information comes from Melissa Urban (E-Mail: MJUrban@aol.com). James Chumbley seems to have had a daughter named Mary E Chumbly who was born around 1811 in Virginia. Mary E Chumbley married Jesse Roan on January 23, 1840 in Maury County, TN. This marriage is documented in the book, "Marriages of Maury County, TN (1808-1852)" by V.W. Alexander. Jesse Roan was born about 1813 in North Carolina. My relatives are Jesse Roan, born abt. 1813 in North Carolina. Jesse and Mary are listed in the 1860 Maury County, TN census. Jesse Roan was a farmer. Mary and Jesse had a daughter named Elizabeth Frances Jane who was born March 31, 1842. Elizabeth Frances Jane married Samuel Washington Mills in Spring Hill, Maury County, TN and later moved to Texas in 1898. Elizabeth died on June 4, 1915 and Samuel died on April 12, 1928. Both died in Venus, Texas and are buried in the Rio Vista, TX cemetery. According to his gravestone, Samuel Mills was a member of the C.O.A 48th Tennessee Infintry C.S.A. According to Ella Rita Mills Kincaid, the great-great grandmother of Melissa Urban and Mary Chumbley's grand daughter, stories about the family were written down and some of this information is in the Kincaid family Bible. Ella Rita Mills Kincaid is the daughter of Elizabeth Frances Jane and Mary Chumbley's grand daughter. The following information was handed down to Ella Rita Mills Kincaid.

     Jesse Roan's family came from Ireland. He could have been born in Ireland. He had an uncle in Ireland who had 2 boys that worked on ships. The came to Tennessee to see Jesse and Mary. The boys were helping plant corn and dropped the whole ears in the rows. They had lived on the water and did not know about the land. Lots of Jesse's family came to visit. Some lived in New York and worked on the water.

     Daniel Roan was Jesse's father. He came from Ireland. Some children were born here and some were born in Ireland. In Ireland, Royalty was very strict on the laymen and they were only allowed the bare necessities. The livestock and all the money they received were to have been turned into the government. They had a kettle with an iron top that was buried and they put all the money they could into this kettle. They saved to come to America and Tennessee. His wife died early. He was a strong Mason.

     Mary Chumbley Roan lived in Tennessee and was from Virginia. She was only about sixteen (maybe as young as six) when her mother died. She married Jesse Roan and they had only one child. Mary is buried in Charlottsville, South Carolina.

     Old Chumbley was Mary's father. He was married twice. Chumbley's first wife always wore a black shawl. Mary and Jesse lived in Old Chumbley's home. He lived to be 97 years old.

     James Chumley remarried Lucretia Pully on December 18, 1818, in Lunenburg, County, VA. James moved from VA to Maury County, TN around 1837. James and Lucretia had the following children:
     
     
     • John Chumbley. Born July 29, 1824 in Nottoway County, VA.

       The following is taken from the History of Tennessee - Anderson County.

       John Chumbley, superintendent of the Knoxville Iron Company, at Coal Creek, Anderson Co, Tennessee, was born in Nottaway County, VA, July 29, 1824. He is the son of James and Lucretia (Pully) Chumbley. Both parents were natives of Virginia; the father was of Dutch descent and the mother of Irish. Mr. Chumbley was raised on a farm, and was educated in country schools. When about 13 years old, he moved with his parents to Maury County, Tennessee. On February 15, 1849, he married Virginia Davis, daughter of John Davis, of Kentucky. Two sons and four daughters blessed the marriage. Only one son and one daughter (1887) are now living. They are John F Chumbley (traveling salesman for John Wannamaker & Co. at Philadelphia, Penn) and Lilia Brandau (wife of Alex. L. Brandau, clothing merchant of Knoxville). In 1854, John moved from Columbia, Maury County, TN, to Nashville, and entered the employ of Housten, Campbell & Co, wholesale grocers. He quit their employ in 1858 and was elected city marshal of Nashville, in which capacity he served for three years, suspending the service at the outbreak of the civil war until it's close, when he was re-elected. He served as city marshal until 1868, when he was appointed warden and agent of the Tennessee Penitentiary. He served in this capacity nearly four years, and since then has been superintendent of various public works and private companies. At present, he is the superintendent at branch prison in Anderson County. He commenced business pursuits without capital, and his efforts have been crowned with success. He is not a politician, but, in the political canvass, lends his influence to the Republican party.

       Married Virginia Davis on February 15, 1849 in Maury County, TN. She is from KY. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Henry Chumbley . Born December 24, 1849. Died August 5, 1851. Buried at Greenwood Cemetery.
       • Martha L Chumbley . Born 1857 in Davidson County, TN
       • John Fischer Chumbley . Born Nov 2, 1859 in Cold Creek, Davidson County, TN. Died December 25, 1935 in Knoxville, TN. Married Alice Tibbs on December 28, 1880 in Cold Creek, Davidson County, TN. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Anna Chumbley . Born 1881-1883
         • Elizabeth Chumbley . Born February 27, 1884 in Riceville, McKinn, TN. Died April 10, 1947 in Louisville, KY. Buried in Knoxville, TN. Married Philip Briscoe Jr in 1902.
         • John Edward Chumbley . Born March 25, 1887 in Jellico, Campbell, TN. Died July 1965 in Louisville, KY. Buried Nashville, TN. Married Gertrude (Minnie) Hurt in 1916.
         • Vernon Robert Chumbley . Born July 2, 1893 in Knoxville, TN. He married May Elizabeth Rihl. They had the following children:
           
           
           • Marie Elizabeth Chumbley . Born Sept 4, 1916
           • Grace Lee Chumbley . Born April 27, 1930. Married Douglas Bruce Becker Sr.
           
           He remarried Rubye Whitus on November 7, 1925 in Rockvale, Rutherford County, TN.
         
         
       • Lilia Chumbley . She married Alex. Brandau
       
       
     • Lucinda Chumbley . Born 1826.
     • Martha Chumbley . Born 1830.
     
     

   In the book, Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of Prince Edward County, VA, 1754-1810 by Catherine Lindsay Knorr, 1950, it also gives the following marriages on pages 16, 53 and 69.
   
   

2. Chumbley Martha married William Rutledge, 18-AUG-1794. Martha is the daughter of John Chumbley, deceased. Sur. William Singleton.
   
   
3. Robert Chumney married Fanny Sadler on 15-FEB-1796. Fanny is the daughter of John Sadler who is surety. Robert is my great-great-great-great grandfather !!!!!

   In the General Index to Deeds, Prince Edward County, VA it lists the following land transactions of Robert and Francis Chumney.
   

   • Robert Chumney, Grantee, Nov 13, 1811, to Samuel Scott, Grantor, book 14, page 558
   • Robert Chumney, Grantor, Nov 13, 1811, to Samuel Scott, Grantee, book 14, page 559 (D of 2)
   • Robert Chumney and wife, Grantor, Aug 2, 1813, to Samuel Scott, Grantee, book 15, page 144
   • Francis Chumney, Grantee, April 16, 1825, to John Clark, Grantor, book 19, page 113
   
   
4. William Allen Chumley. Married Lucy Anne Harper from Nottoway County, VA in Prince Edward County, VA. William died about 1819 in Montgomery County, VA. In an article posted by Helen Marie Jordan Edlin (E-mail: Hallmrker2@aol.com) on the Chumbley newsgroup V99 Issue #26 from her research in the Nashville, TN archives, the following story is given about William Allen Chumley and Lucy Anne Harper.

   William Allen and Lucy Anne Chumbley left Amelia County, VA with a wagon train to go to Tennessee, Kentucky and beyond in 1808. Floods caused delays and many halts to the journey. While waiting for the flooded rivers to subside, Lucy fell ill and was unable to continue the journey with the wagon train. Eliza being married went on with the train to settle in the Sweetbriar Valley, Tennessee. One of the older brothers joined her there in 1809/1810. Lucy's illness continued and they remained at the New River near Ingles Ferry where on August 22, 1808, Asa Harper was born. Early winter prevented the following of the wagon train. By spring, supplies were exhausted and it was decided to remain and plant one crop of corn and vegetables before the crop was harvested. William Allen and Lucy decided to remain and settled on the Pulaski County side of the river.

   In the book, "A Brief of Wills and Marriages in Montgomery & Fincastle Counties, VA (1773-1831)" by Anne L. Worrell (1932) it gives: Chumley, Lucy, dec. Apr. of estate ret. June 1821. The Will info about Lucy Chumley was posted by Barbara Meger (E-mail: megerstch@aol.com) on the Chumbley newsgroup V99 Issue 12. William and Lucy Chumley had the following children:
   
   
   • Asa H Chumley Born August 22, 1808 in Montgomery County, VA. Died September 10, 1903. He was a captain of the VA state militia. He married Eliza Hudson. Eliza was born in 1808. She is the daughter of Isaac Hudson. They had the following children:
     
     
     • George Hudson Chumbley. Born 1839 in VA. He married Elizabeth. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Nancy Chumbley . Born 1867 in VA.
       • John Chumbley . Born 1869 in VA.
       • Chas M Chumbley . Born 1872 in VA.
       • Robert E Chumbley . Born 1874 in VA.
       • Asa H Chumbley . Born 1879 in VA.
       
       
     • William Allen Chumbley. Born October 22, 1841 in VA. Died January 22, 1917. Buried in Hickman Cemetery Source: "Gates to Glory: Cemeteries of Pulaski County, VA, Volume I" He married Mary. They had the following children:
       
       
       • William Chumbley . Born 1867 in VA.
       • Edgar Chumbley . Born 1869 in VA.
       
       
     • Joseph Harper Chumbley. Born November 7, 1844 in Pulaski County, VA. He died in 1917. He married Ellen Hannah Shell on January 16, 1867 in Montgomery County, VA. She was born on June 22, 1846 in Montgomery County. She is the daughter of William P and Eliza J Shell. Joseph H. Chumbley was a courier on General Longstreet's staff and later on Robert E. Lee's staff. He was a Presbyterian & a Mason.
       
       The following information comes from The Index to Pulaski County History in Hardesty's 1884 located in the history of Pulaski Couty, VA at ancestry.com

       Leading merchant at New River Bridge, largely interested in church and school work; and identified with all the best interests of Pulaski county, was born in this county November 7, 1844. Asa H. CHUMBLEY, his father, was born in this county in 1808, and his grandfather, William CHUMBLEY, settled here in the first years of the present century, coming from Amelia county, Virginia, and his mother, Eliza (HUDSON) CHUMBLEY, born in 1808, came from Augusta county about 1830. In Montgomery county, Virginia, January 16, 1867, Joseph H. CHUMBLEY and Ella H. SHELL were united in marriage, and to them have been born three children: Eula, February 16, 1869; Anna L., May 2, 1871; Robert E. Lee, February 27, 1879. The wife of Mr. CHUMBLEY was born in Montgomery county, June 22, 1846, daughter of William P. and Eliza J. SHELL, born in Montgomery county in 1825. George H. and William A. CHUMBLEY, brothers of Joseph H. were both soldiers of the Fourth Virginia Infantry in the war between the states. George was wounded at Chancellorsville, and William at Mine Run. Joseph H. CHUMBLEY served in the Ninth Virginia Battalion of Cavalry, who had the honor of being General Lee's body guard and escort, and were participants in the battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and many subsequent engagements. Mr. CHUMBLEY is now serving as a notary public in Pulaski county, and has been four years magistrate. His address is New River P.O., Pulaski county, Virginia.

       They had the following children:
       
       
       • Eula Chumbley. Born February 16, 1869 in VA. Married first Walter McCormick. Second marriage to Thomas Bush Shannon.
       • Annie Chumbley. Born May 2, 1870 in VA. Married Frederick B. Wilson
       • Robert Edward Lee Chumbley. Born February 27, 1879. Married Irene Virginia Sprow
       
       
     • Robert M Chumbley. Born April 1848 in VA. Died April 14, 1926. Buried in Hickman Cemetery Source: "Gates to Glory: Cemeteries of Pulaski County, VA, Volume I" He married Susan Chumbley, his first cousin and daughter of John Campbell Chumbley. Susan was born December 5, 1848. Died April 14, 1936. Buried in Hickman Cemetery Source: "Gates to Glory: Cemeteries of Pulaski County, VA, Volume I"
     • Claiborne Chumbley. Born 1851 in VA.
     
     
   • Claiborne Chumbley. Born 1811 in VA. Moved to Obion County, TN. Married Julia (1850 TN Census). They had the following children:
     
     
     • William H Chumley. Born 1841. Married Martha J "Mattie" Teter November 27, 1865 in Obion County, TN.
     • Sarah Chumley. Born 1842. Married James K.P. Holloway born about 1842 in TN in Obion County, TN
     • Ann Chumley. Born 1844.
     • Priscilla Chumley. Born 1845.
     • Asa "Acey" Chumley. Born 1851.
     
     
   • William Allen Chumley. Born March 18, 1813 in VA and died April 29, 1882 in Warren County, IA Otter Township. He was Was raised by James Rankin. He married Nancy Glasgow in 1834 in VA. Nancy was born June 27, 1815 in Pulaski County, VA. She died December 19, 1889. They lived in Pulaski County, VA in 1850 and 1860. They had the following children:
     
     
     • Eliza Chumbley . Born 1840 in VA.
     • James W Chumbley . Born 1842 in VA. He marrid Margaret.
     • John C Chumbley . Born 1843 in VA. Died 1893. Married Ethel Whaff. Married J O Pierce. Married Mary Pierce on October 5, 1889 in Warren County, IA. Was listed as a farmer in Sec 18 Indianola in the 1879 Warren Co, IA history.
     • Sarah Chumbley . Born 1845 in VA.
     • Samuel C Chumbley . Born 1848 in VA. Died August 13, 1925, Bethel Chapel, Liberty Tsp, Warren County, IA. Married Margaret Jane Clary on September 1, 1875 in Warren Co, IA. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Asa N Chumbley .
       • Nancy J Chumbley . Born 1877 in IA. Died 1931. Married Walter C Morris. They had 5 children.
       • Wade E Chumbley . Born 1878 in IA. He died in 1957. He married Jennie Dixon. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Mary S Chumbley . Born in IA.
         • Alma Chumbley . Born 1903 in IA. Died Sept 4, 1999 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. She married Dale Messler. They had a child.
         • Helen Louise Chumbley . Born 1911 in Warren, IA. Died Jan 31, 1999 in Des Moines, IA. Married Smith. They had a child.
         
         
       • Mead Chumbley . Born April 21, 1883 in IA. Died Sept 19, 1955 in IA. Married Inez Dixon. They had a Beulah Chumbley.
       • Sam S Chumbley . Born 1885 in IA. Died 1911.
       • Flora Chumbley . Born 1889 in IA. Died 1970 in IA. Married William Carson. They had a child named Charles Carson.
       • Earl E Chumbley . Born Jan 27, 1892 in IA. Died in 1950 in IA. Married Vearl Mamie Lantz. They had 7 children.
       • Poet Henry Chumbley . Born Sept 22, 1894 in IA. Died Aug 22, 1971 in IA. Married Ila Leora Hastings. They had 5 children.
       • Lela Marie Chumbley . Born 1897 in IA. Died November 3, 1961. Married Marion Arthur Nicholson. They had 11 children.
       • Namar W Chumbley . Born Jan 31, 1901 in IA. Died Jan 22, 1954 in IA. Married Lola Mitchell. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Leland Chumbley . Born April 10, 1924 in IA. He died in TN.
         • Leonard Chumbley . Born Jan 12, 1926 in IA. Died Jan 7, 1991.
         • Max Chumbley . Born April 14, 1928 in IL. Died Dec 8, 1990.
         • Rex Chumbley . Born Jan 8, 1930 in IL. Died in IL.
       
       
     • Robert C Chumbley . Born February 24, 1849 in VA. Died January 13, 1912 in Warren County, Otter Township, IA. He married Sallie L.
     • Joseph Glasgow Chumbley . Born December 7, 1851 in VA. Died August 23, 1931 in Warren County, IA.
     • Winton H Chumbley . Born August 16, 1853 in VA. Died June 9, 1940. He married Sarah Crumerine on February 16, 1876 in Warren County, IA. Sarah is the daughter of Enos Cumerine and Susan Mosher. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Rosemary Chumbley
       • Charles B Chumbley . Died November 19, 1959 in Indianola, IA.
       • Nancy Susan Chumbley
       • Martha Alice Chumbley
       • George G Chumbley
       • May E Chumbley
       • Myrtle E Chumbley
       • Artemus C Chumbley Born 1880.
       • Clayborn C Chumbley . Born 1887.
       • Thomas Lester Chumbley . Born August 5, 1892 in Warren Co, Otter Tsp, IA. Died January 29, 1893 in Warren Co, IA.
       • Infant daughter Chumbley . Born 1893
       • Noah D Chumbley . Born March 10, 1897. Died May 1985 in Warren Co, IA.
       • Lawrence E Chumbley . Born January 11, 1900.
       
       
     • Lucy Chumbley . Born October 3, 1855 in VA. Died Dec 20, 1920 in Warren Co, IA. Buried IOOF Cemetery, Indianola, Warren Co, IA. Married William McCambell Aug 28, 1873 in Warren Co, IA.
     
     
   • John Campbell Chumbley. Born 1814/1816 in VA. Lived in Pulaski County, VA in 1850, 1860 and 1870. Married Nancy Draper. They had the following children:
     
     
     • Joseph Chumbley. Born 1838 in VA.
     • Margaret Chumbley. Born 1841 in VA. Married James Pratt.
     • George W Chumbley. Born 1844 in VA. Married Elizabeth Boyd. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Nancy Chumbley . Born 1867 in VA.
       • John Chumbley . Born 1869 in VA. Married France. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Earl Chumbley . Born 1901 in VA.
         
         
       • Mary Chumbley . Born 1871 in VA.
       • William A Chumbley . Born 1873 in VA. Married Elizabeth. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Buelah Chumbley . Born 1909 in VA.
         • Hazel Chumbley . Born 1910 in VA.
         • Robert Chumbley . Born 1912 in VA.
         • Ollie Chumbley . Born 1914 in VA.
         • George B Chumbley . Born 1916 in VA.
         • William E Chumbley . Born 1917 in VA.
         
         
       • Campbell / Boyd Chumbley . Born 1879 in VA.
       • Bettie Chumbley . Born 1893 in VA.
       
       
     • Asa Chumbley. Born 1845 in VA.
     • Susan Chumbley. Born 1848 in VA. Married Robert M. Chumbley, 1st cousin.
     • Joseph D Chumbley. Born 1850 in VA. Married Harriett Pratt. Joseph D and Harriett Chumbley had the following children:
       
       
       • Elizabeth Chumbley Born 1870 in VA
       • Ida Chumbley Born 1871 in VA
       • Roberta Chumbley Born 1873 in VA
       • Joseph M Chumbley Born 1875 in VA
       • Elbert M Chumbley Born 1877 in VA
       • Jason Pratt Chumbley Born 1880 in VA. Married Martha. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Elizabeth Chumbley Born 1901 in VA
         • Montgomery Chumbley Born 1900 in VA
         • Clinton Chumbley Born 1918 in VA
         
         
       • Lelia Chumbley Born 1882 in VA
       • James R Chumbley Born 1885 in VA
       
       
     • Ollie/Olivia Chumbley. Born 1853 in VA. He drowned.
     
     
   • Granville Chumley
   • Elizabeth Chumley
   
   

   Some of the above regarding the family of William Allen Chumley and Lucy Harper was posted by Grace Becker (E-mail: glb@innercite.com) on the Chumbley newsgroup V99 Issue 40.

   In the NDX to Court Order Book of Pittsylvania County, VA (1767-1800), abs. by Dereo. Services, it lists Wm. Chumbley, Plaintiff on 21-MAR-1787 against Samuel Blevins.

   This information comes from the research of William "Bill" Chumley (E-mail: Peg44Bill@aol.com) . It was posted on the Chumbley newsgroup by Barbara Meger (E-mail: megerstch@aol.com) Digest V99, Issue #3.
   
   

5. Anna Chumley married John Miles on 18-MAY-1807. Anna is the daughter of John Chumley, deceased. sur. William Keeling.

   In the abstracts of Prince Edward County, VA, records, abs by Warren, page 264 (page3), April 1792, lists Anne Chumley, 1 day, 11 miles, 0.99". She was a witness in the hearing of the Vaughn vs. Ford case in the April district Court in 1792. Again in September 1792, Anne was listed in the Ford ads Vaughn case during the district court. She was credited with 1 day, 12 miles, 0.98". Other names appearing as witnesses in this trial were: Martha Ford, 1 day, 11 miles, 0.94, William Singleton, 1 day, 12 miles, 0.98".

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ROBERT AND FANNY CHUMLEY / CHUMNEY

Robert Chumley / Chumney is the son of John and Martha Chumley of Amelia County, VA. Robert Chumley / Chumney and Fanny Sadler are my great-great-great-great grandparents !!!!!.

In the book, Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of Prince Edward County, VA, 1754-1810 by Catherine Lindsay Knorr, 1950, it lists the marriage of Robert Chumney and Fanny Sadler on February 15, 1796. Fanny is the daughter of John Sadler who is surety.

ROBERT AND FRANCES (FANNY) CHUMLEY IN THE USA CENSUS (1820-1830)

Robert and Frances Chumley are listed in the following USA Census:

1. Chumley, Robert, 1810 VA Census, Prince Edward County, VA, page 561. The following info is given:
   • 3 Males less than 10 years
   • 1 Male between 26-45 years
   • 2 Females less than 10 years
   • 2 Females between 10-16 years
   • 1 Female between 26-45 years
   
   
2. Chumley, Frances, 1820 VA Census, Prince Edward County, VA, page 148A. The following info is given:
   • 1 Male less than 10 years
   • 1 Male between 16-18 years
   • 3 Males between 16-26 years (Head of Household)
   • 1 Female less than 10 years
   • 2 Females between 10-16 years
   • 2 Females between 16-26 years (Head of Household)
   • 2 Female greater than 45 years

THE CHILDREN OF ROBERT AND FRANCES (FANNY SADLER) CHUMLEY

Between the 1810 and 1820 VA Census, Robert and Frances Chumley is indicated to have 4 male children . Three of these children have been confirmed to be Willis Chumley / Chumney (through the Will of Robert Chumley), Thomas S Chumley (through DNA Testing: C-7) and Robert B Chumley / Chumney from his marriage in 1853 to Martha Keeton in Lunenberg County, VA marriage record. Strong circumstancial evidence suggests the other male was: Ranson / Ransom Chumley / Chumney . Therefore, the sons of Robert and Frances Chumley are as follows:

1. Thomas S Chumley born around 1800. Info about the Thomas S Chumley family was provided by Joe Chumley, 1614 Greenwood Circle, Conway, Arkansas 72034 in an email to Eddie Chumney on April 6, 2011. Thomas Chumley married Elizabeth Davison on Jan 21, 1818 in Prince Edward County, VA. She is the daughter of John Davison. Elizabeth was born in 1799 in VA and died on December 10, 1868 in Montgomery County, IL. Thomas died on Oct 23, 1848 in Montgomery County, IL and is buried in Whiteside / Williamson Cemetery. They left VA and went to KY. They had 3 daughters born in KY. Then, they went to TN. Several children were born in TN. In 1839, they moved to Montgomery County, IL. Thomas Chumley purchased 40 acres of land for $1.25 per acre on January 7, 1839 and another 40 acres on January 12, 1839 for the same price. He lived on a farm one mile south of Chapman, IL. They had the following children:
   
   
   • Joseph Edward Chumley Born Nov 22, 1818 in VA. Died in 1853 in VA. Married Sarah Mahala Jorden on Nov 13, 1844 in Fayette, IL. Sarah is the daughter of James Monroe Jorden and Mary Ann Harris. Sarah was born on August 14, 1824 in Hickman, TN and died on April 3, 1852 in IL. They had four children:
     
     
     • James Thomas Chumley Born Sept 4, 1845 in Fillmore Township, Montgomery County, IL. Died on March 2, 1925 at his home in East Fork Township, Montgomery County, IL. His obituary is in the Montgomery News, March 3, 1825. He married Louisa Card on January 25, 1872 in IL. Louisa is the daughter of James Card and Sarah. Louisa was born on October 5, 1849 in IL. She died on March 3, 1893 in IL. They had four children:
       
       
       • James Theodore Chumley
       • William Luther Chumley
       • Robert Doss Chumley
       • Bessie Laura Chumley
       
       
     • John Fountaine Chumley Born May 26, 1848 in vicinity of Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. Died on June 20, 1930 in East Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. His obituary is listed in the Montgomery News, June 23, 1930. John married Amanda Clementine Davis on April 17, 1873 in Fayette, IL. She is the daughter of Eliphas Davis and Angeline Hariett Halford. Amanda was born on May 2, 1855 in Greenville, Bond, IL. She died on October 10, 1882 in Montgomery County, IL. She is buried in Whitten Cemetery, Montgomery, IL. Children born to John Fountaine Chumley and Amanda Davis were:
       
       
       • Olla A Chumley
       • James H Chumley
       • Meretty May Chumley
       • Elmer M Chumley
       
       John Fountaine Chumley married Della Francis Dixon on October 28, 1885 in Montgomery County, IL. Dellas was born on December 14, 1867 in Bingham Village, Fayette, IL. She died on August 23, 1954 and is buried in Pope Cemetery, Fayette County, IL. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Casper Andrew Chumley
       • Mary Bethel Chumley
       • Samuel W Chumley
       • Chester Lelois Chumley
       • Amos Douglas Chumley
       • Lester Lavern Chumley
       • Era Marie Chumley
       • Nora Marie Chumley
       • Nola Mable Chumley
       • Floyd Leo Chumley
       
       
     • Gilbert H Chumley Born Sept 28, 1849 in Bingham Village, Fayette, IL. He died on February 9, 1936 at his home in Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. He is buried at the Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. His obituary is in the Montgomery News, February 10, 1936. An article regarding Gilbert Chumley was in the Montgomery News, May 30, 1932. Gilbert married Mary Elizabeth Prater on Sept 25, 1879 in Bingham Village, Fayette, IL. She is the daughter of John M Prater and Mary Stein. Mary Elizabeth was born on January 8, 1860 in IL. She died on November 21, 1925 in Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. She is buried at the Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. They had two children:
       
       
       • Edward Monroe Chumley
       • Joseph Bryon Chumley
       
       
     • Julia Chumley Born March 7, 1852 in Farm Near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. She died on April 19, 1938 at her home in Hillsboro, IL. She is buried at the Oak Grove Cemetery, Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. Her obituary is in the Montgomery News, April 21, 1938. She married William Tomlinson on May 6, 1874 in Hillsboro, IL. He is the son of James Henry Tomlinson and Elizabeth Waddle. William was born March 27, 1845 in Pulaski County, KY. He died on March 1, 1923 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. He is buried in the Oak Grove Mausoleum, Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. They had no children.
     
     
   • Ava Jane Chumley Born February 4, 1821 in KY. Died Sept 5, 1826 in KY.
   • Nancy Ann Elizabeth Chumley Born February 13, 1823 in KY. Died on May 14, 1825 in KY.
   • Susan Frances Chumley Born September 10, 1825 in KY. Died February 28, 1906 in Audubon Township, Montgomery, IL. Buried in Williamson Cemetery, near Chapman, Montgomery, IL. She married Lewis Wesley Sanders on February 11, 1852. He is the son of Joel Sanders and Jane Lewis. Lewis was born January 11, 1827 in Drier, Adair, KY. He died on November 8, 1916 in Montgomery, IL. He is buried in Williamson Cemetery, near Chapman, Montgomery, IL. They had seven children:
     
     
     • Infant Sanders
     • Thomas Joel Sanders
     • Austin Henry Sanders
     • James William Sanders
     • John Lewis Sanders
     • George Triplett Sanders
     • Sherman Whitfield Sanders
     
     
   • Thomas T Chumley Born February 10, 1828 in TN. Died May 6, 1853 near Chapman, IL. Buried in Williamson Cemetery, near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL.
   • Sarah R Chumley Born August 21, 1830 in Nashville, TN. Died on July 1, 1921 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. Buried in Terri Haute, IN. Her obituary is in the Montgomery News, July 5, 1921. She married John H Card on July 29, 1857. He was born about 1840 in IL. He died about 1896 in Indiana. He is buried in Terri Haute, IN. They had the following children:
     
     
     • Martha L Card
     • Mary Frances Card
     • Elizabeth Card
     
     
   • Mary Elizabeth Chumley Born May 21, 1832 in TN. Died on Sept 11, 1902 in IL. Buried at Whiteside, Williamson Cemetery, Montgomery County, IL. Her obituary is in the Hillsboro Journal on Sept 19, 1902. She married George Bluford Thacker on February 9, 1854 in Montgomery County, IL. He is the son of Allen Thacker and Harriet Vaughn. George was born July 20, 1833 in IL. He died on January 19, 1871 in Fillmore, Montgomery County, IL. They had nine children:
     
     
     • James L.A. Thacker
     • Alpha Ellen Thacker
     • Andrew S.A. Thacker
     • George Thomas Thacker
     • Alice Louise Thacker
     • Elizabeth Jane Thacker
     • Flora A Thacker
     • Catherine Mary Thacker
     • Ida E Thacker
     
     
   • James K Polk Chumley Born January 16, 1836 in TN. Died August 20, 1921 in Montgomery County, IL. Buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. His obituary is in the Montgomery News on August 23, 1921. Married Caroline Henrietta Hightower on August 1, 1864 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. She is the daughter of Hugh Mac Hightower and Delia Hicks. Caroline was born on May 29, 1841 in Audubon Township, Montgomery County, IL. She died on February 22, 1922 in Fillmore Township, Montgomery County, IL. They had six children:
     
     
     • Laura Bell Chumley Born July 30, 1863 near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. Died April 28, 1952 in Fillmore, Montgomery County, IL. Buried April 30, 1952 in Glendale Cemetery, Fillmore, Montgomery County, IL. Her obituary is in the Montgomery News, May 1, 1952. Laura Chumley married William Henry Settle Jr on February 19, 1891 in Christ Tabernacle, Herrick, Montgomery County, IL. He is the son of William Henry Settle Sr and Rhohalia Delilah Flanigan. William was born June 20, 1858 in Steubenville, Ohio. He died on March 30, 1940 in Fillmore, Montgomery County, IL. He is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Fillmore, Montgomery County, IL. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Harry Earl Settle
       • Tornie Leland Settle
       • Lila Henerietta Settle
       • Carlos Wayne Settle
       • Harold F Settle
       
       
     • John Alfred Chumley Born May 14, 1865 in IL. He died on May 2, 1895. He is buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. John Chumley married Illinois Young on October 19, 1888 in Montgomery County, IL. She was born March 14, 1867 in Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. She died on March 23, 1933 in Montgomery County, Irving Township, IL. Buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. They had one son:
       
       
       • Homer Raymond Chumley
       
       
     • Ida May Chumley Born July 3, 1871 near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. She died on May 25, 1951 in Fillmore, Montgomery County, IL. Her obituary is in the Montgomery News, May 22, 1951. Married William L Lloyd on January 14, 1893 in Montgomery County, IL. He is the son of Thomas Lloyd and Elizabeth Wilson. William was born June 10, 1870 in Newborough, Staffordshire, England. He died on February 25, 1957 in Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, Fayette County, IL. He is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Fillmore, Montgomery County, IL. They had three children:
       
       
       • Leona May Lloyd
       • Robert Leroy Lloyd
       • Homer Lloyd
       
       
     • Pernina Chumley Born December 20, 1873 in IL. Died June 10, 1898 in IL. She is buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL.
     • Joel Chumley Born November 3, 1875 in Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. Also went by the name Joseph. Died March 21, 1961 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. Buried Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. His obituary is in the Montgomery News, March 23, 1961. Joel married Ida Ava Fravala on September 3, 1903 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. She is the daughter of Christian Fravala and Elizabeth Haines. Ida was born March 8, 1878 in Cartinville, IL. She died October 18, 1966 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. Buried Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. They had four children:
       
       
       • Leroy Chumley
       • Gertrude Chumley
       • Loula Chumley
       • Norman D Chumley
       
       
     • Hugh Mac Chumley Born August 27, 1879 in Fillmore Township, Montgomery County, IL. Died September 24, 1963 in Montgomery County, IL. Married Roxie Mae Spears on March 29, 1903 in Montgomery County, IL. She is the daughter of James Robert Spears and Martha E Hill. Roxie was born April 21, 1885 in Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. She died on February 14, 1980 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. Buried in Shiloh Cemetery, Coffeen, Montgomery County, IL. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Esther Marie Chumley
       • James Howard Chumley
       • Henry Raymond Chumley
       • Inez Pernina Chumley
       • Harold Turney Chumley
       • Martha Carolina Chumley
       • Lewis Herchal Chumley
       • Herman Howett Chumley
       • Helen Henretta Chumley
       • Ida Dorothy Chumley
       • Newell Hugh Mac Chumley
       • Kenneth Spears Chumley
       • Paul Joseph Chumley
       • Roxie Virginnia Chumley
       • Robert Edwin Chumley
       • Laura Belle Chumley
       • Donald William Chumley
     
     
   • Robert W Chumley Born February 5, 1839 in Fillmore Township, Montgomery County, IL. Died June 29, 1915 near Chapman, IL. Buried June 30, 1915 in Williamson Cemetery, near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. His obituary is in the Montgomery News, July 2, 1915. He did not marry.
     
     
   • Martha Lucrecia Chumley Born November 14, 1841 in Fillmore Township, Montgomery County, IL. Died January 20, 1922 near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. Buried at Whiteside/Williamson Cemetery, Montgomery County, IL. Her obituary is in the Montgomery News, January 24, 1922. Married Samuel Young on December 16, 1857 in Montgomery County, IL. Second marriage to Thomas Wilson on Sept 25, 1866 in Montgomery County, IL. Thomas was born in 1814 in KY. They had the following children:
     
     
     • Joicy Wilson. Born 1867 in IL
     • Mollie Wilson. Born July 20, 1868 in Montgomery County, IL. Died June 25, 1956 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL. Buried Williamson Cemetery, near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. Her obituary is in the Montgomery News, June 28, 1956. Married James Toberman on January 12, 1889 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL.
     • Arminda Lucretia Wilson. Born December 29, 1869 in Montgomery County, IL. Died October 20, 1939 in Montgomery County, IL. Buried Williamson Cemetery, near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. Her obituary is in the Montgomery News, October 23, 1939.
     • Lillie Drusilla Wilson. Born August 10, 1874 in Fillmore Township, Montgomery County, IL. Died on January 20, 1934 in Coffeen, IL. Buried Williamson Cemetery, near Chapman, Montgomery County, IL. Her obituary is in the Montgomery News, January 22, 1934. Married William Moore on February 12, 1908.
     • Jefferson Davis Wilson. Born May 8, 1876 in Fillmore Township, Montgomery County, IL. Died March 15, 1961 in Nokomis, Montgomery County, IL. Buried in Ohlman Cemetery, Nokomis, Montgomery County, IL. Married Bertha Baxter on March 25, 1905 in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, IL.
     • Jesse E Wilson. Born 1979 in IL.
     
     
   
   
2. Willis Chumley / Chumney Born 1801 (3rd Generation)
   
   
3. Ranson / Ransom Chumley / Chumney Born 1805. Married Martha Ann Webster November 8, 1844 in Amelia County, VA. They had the following children:
   
   
   • Columbia Chumley Born 1849
   • Martha F Chumley Born 1852
   • Pattie Chumley Born 1854. Married Thomas Seay
   
   
4. Robert B Chumley / Chumney Born 1812. Married Mary Ann E Fowlkes on September 19, 1833 in Prince Edward County, VA. Died (Ro. B Chumney) December 10, 1856 in Lunenberg County, VA. Robert B had the following land transactions in Prince Edward County, VA
   
   
   • Ranson Chumney (Grantor): November 9, 1833 to Robert B Chumney (Grantee) 75 acres near Nottoway River
   • Susan Chumney (Grantor): November 9, 1933 to Robert B Chumney (Grantee) 130 acres
   • Robert B Chumney and wife (Grantor): March 26, 1838 to Nathan Fowlkes and wife (205 acres)
   
   Moved to Lunenburg County, VA in 1838. They had the following children:
   
   
   • Elizabeth Chumney Born 1834. Francis Elizabeth Chumley married Charles W Keeton on September 12, 1853.
   • William M Chumney Born November 5, 1835. Died: Jun 11, 1890. He shot himself. Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX His was listed in the Civil War: Enl. 6/7/61 in Co. G. detailed most of the time, on QM duty or as a scout, until POW at Hagerstown, 7/12/63. Exchanged from Pt. Lookout on 3/17/64. "Discharged by Civil Authority" in July 1864 (no details given). William Montrevale Chumney married married Martha White Hamlin on January 27, 1863 in Lunenburg County, VA. Martha White Hamlin was born in 1843. She died on July 14, 1927 in Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX . Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX . Her parents were Ann Elizabeth White born on December 15, 1814 in Lunenburg County, VA and died in Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX on August 17, 1881. Ann Elizabeth White married John Hamlin II on January 25, 1835 in Lunenburg County, VA. This information came from a column carried in The Kenbridge-Victoria Dispatch and The Charlotte Gazette in 1971 written by Mildred Steltzner who was the editor of the column, 'Hunting for Ancestors'. It was posted by Jo Collier (E-mail: jomar@wcc.net) on the Chumbley Newsgroup Digest V99, Issue #92. They had the following children:
     
     
     • William Hamlin Chumney Born May 16, 1865. Died Sep 11, 1873. Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX
     • Mary Blanch Chumney Born Sep 3, 1866. Died: Nov 29, 1868. Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX
     • Aubrey Byrd Chumney Born June 23, 1868. Died Sept 20, 1890 . Was Killed by Ed Bolden . Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX
     • Blanche Chumney Born June 29, 1870. Died: Sep 7, 1873. Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX
     • Annie Chumney Born Mar 2, 1873. Died: Aug 20, 1873. Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX
     • Mattie Grace Chumney Born: Nov 27, 1874. Died: Oct 23, 1882. Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX
     • Inez Chumney Born Feb 11, 1877. Died Nov 4, 1877. Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX
     • Ruby Louise Chumney Died 1923. She married Dr Howard Fitzgerald on November 16, 1899. Howard Fitzgerald was born October 9, 1869. He died in April 1936 .
     • John Matthews Chumney Born March 25, 1882 in Matthew, Colorado County, TX. Died February 19, 1964 in Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX . Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX . John Matthews Chumney married Lulu Hartt on July 12, 1916 in Lovelady, TX. Luly Hartt was born October 3, 1892 in Lovelady, TX to Jim Hartt and Elizabeth LaRue Hartt. She died in December, 1985. Is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado County, TX . They had no children.
     
     
   • Lucy Chumney Born 1839. Married William Gary on October 1, 1856. She is 17 and he is 22. Her parents are R.B. and Mary Chumney. His parents are Henry and Elizabeth Gary.
   • Grief Chumney Born July, 1842. Civil War: Enl. 6/7/61 in Co. G. Detached to C.S. Signal Corps, for service at headquarters of W.H.F. Lee, from Sept. 1862 to end of the war. Paroled at Burkesville, April 14-17, 1865.
     
     Robert B Chumney married Ermin W Keeton (daughter of Thomas Keeton) on January 21, 1852 in Lunenburg County, VA. They had:
     
     
   • Thomas Reuben / Rubin Chumney Born February 1853. Married Omer Robertson on December 22, 1886 in Nottoway County, VA. His father is R.B. Chumney and his mother is E.E. Keeton. Her father is D.G. Robertson and her mother is M.W. Robertson. They had the following children:
     
     
     • Jack Lewish Chumney . Born 1888. Died May 28, 1889 in Nottoway County, VA.
     • Leland Bernard Chumney . Born 1891. Married Mamie (Mary) Coleman on August 19, 1912 in Warrenton, Warren County, NC. He is 21 and she is 20. They both were born in Blackstree, VA. Her father is W.W. Coleman and her mother is S.B. Coleman. Lived in Nottoway, County, Va in 1920. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Waverly Chumney . Born 1920
     
     Robert B Chumney married Martha L Keeton on December 13, 1853 in Lunenburg County, VA. He is 42 and she is 28. In this marriage record, it shows that that Robert is widowed and his father is Robert Chumney and his mother is F Chumney. Martha's parents are W.L. and Ann Keeton. They had the following children:
     
     
   • R.B. (Robert Byrd)(Rump) Chumney Born November 4, 1854. Died December 23, 1913. Buried Saint Marks Cemetery, Nottoway County. He married Moriah / Mariah. She was born February 25, 1853. Died February 28, 1930. Buried Saint Marks Cemetery, Nottoway County. They had the following children:
     
     
     • Ermine Chumney . Born February, 1882. Married David Lafayette Rash before 1907. He was born in 1878 and died in 1953. They had one child: Robert Lafayette Rash born 1907. Died 1977.
     • Eva Chumney . Born June, 1883.
     • Robert Samuel Chumney. Born April 6, 1887. Died March 31, 1917.
     • Lucy Gary Chumney. Born January 3, 1890. Died March 12, 1975. Buried Saint Marks Cemetery, Nottoway County.

ROBERT AND FRANCES (FANNY) CHUMLEY LAND TRANSACTIONS IN VIRGINIA

In the 1810 VA Census, Robert Chumley is listed as living in Prince Edward County. Robert Chumley passed away between 1815 and 1820. In the 1820 VA Census, Frances (Fanny) Chumley / Chumleigh, the wife of Robert Chumley / Chumney is listed as living in Prince Edward County.

In the General Index to Deeds, Prince Edward County, VA it lists the following land transactions of Robert and Francis Chumney.

1. Robert Chumney, Grantee, Nov 13, 1811, to Samuel Scott, Grantor, book 14, page 558
2. Robert Chumney, Grantor, Nov 13, 1811, to Samuel Scott, Grantee, book 14, page 559 (D of 2)
3. Robert Chumney and wife, Grantor, Aug 2, 1813, to Samuel Scott, Grantee, book 15, page 144
4. Francis Chumney, Grantee, April 16, 1825, to John Clark, Grantor, book 19, page 113

THE WIILL OF ROBERT AND FRANCES (FANNY) CHUMLEY IN VIRGINIA

In the Prince Edward County, VA, Will Book (1822-1828) #5 , is a Will written by Robert Chumley dated January 1, 1815, he lists his son Willis Chumley and his desire that he would receive proper schooling by Thomas Walton.

On February 20, 1815, Frances Chumley is given as the wife of Robert Chumley. An inventory of the Robert Chumley estate was made on November 21, 1826.

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WILLIS AND ELIZABETH (ELIZA) CHUMNEY

Willis Chumney is the son of Robert and Fanny Chumley / Chumney. Willis and Elizabeth Chumney are my great-great-great grandparents !!!!!.

Willis was born 1800/1801 in Virginia. Willis Chumley (Chumbly) married Elizabeth (Eliza) Hamblen on December 24, 1823, in Prince Edward County, Virginia. She is the daughter of Daniel Hamblen.

In the book, Amelia County, VA, Marriages, Bonds, Consents and Minister Returns (1816-1852) by Hughes, Willis Chumney is listed as being surety to the marriage of Lewish Leath and Sarah Ann Steward on January 14, 1833. Willis Chumney is also listed as surety to the marriage of John McLarven and A. Hamlin on November 28, 1833.

WILLIS CHUMNEY IN THE USA CENSUS (1830-1880)

Willis is listed in the following USA Census:

1. Chumley, Willis, 1830 VA Census, Prince Edward County, VA, page 103. The following info is given:
   • 1 Male between 5-10 years
   • 1 Male between 20-30 years
   • 1 Female under 5 years
   • 1 Female between 15-20 years
   • 1 Female between 20-30 years
   
   
2. Chumney, Willis, 1840 VA Census, Amelia County, VA, page 183
3. Chumney, Willis, 1850 TN Census, Henderson County, TN, (Nov 22, 1850): The following info is given:
   • Chumney, Willis, age 50, male, Farmer, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Eliza, age 44, female, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Robert, age 24, male, School Teacher, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Laura, age 18, female, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Beverly, age 15, male, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, John, age 13, male, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Madalina, age 12, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Willis, age 11, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Joseph, age 6, Born in Tennessee
   
   
4. Chumney, Willis, 1870 TN Census, Henderson County, TN. The following info is given:
   • Chumney, Willis, age 69, male, Farmer, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Eliza, age 66, female, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Madalina, age 25, female, Born in Virginia
   
   
5. Chumney, Willis, 1880 TN Census, Henderson County, TN, (June 1, 1880): The following info is given:
   • Chumney, Willis, age 79, male, Farmer, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Eliza, age 74, female, Born in Virginia

WILLIS CHUMNEY MOVES FROM VIRGINIA TO TENNESSEE

Willis Chumney and his family moved from Virginia to Tennessee around 1844. He was given a land grant in Henderson County, TN. Willis purchased his first land in Henderson County, Tennessee, March 26, 1844. This information comes from the Henderson County record of Deeds found in the Henderson County Courthouse.

WILLIS CHUMNEY GIVES LAND FOR THE CHUMNEY FAMILY cemetery

Willis Chumney gave land to his children to provide for him and his family a family cemetery. In the Henderson County Record of Deeds, on November 22, 1882, the following information is given:

• Willis and Eliza Chumney grants B.R. Chumney, Laura Brigance, J.F. Chumney, J.H. Chumney and others, a certain lot of land for a burial ground for their children. The amount of land was 3/4 acre. This plot of land became the CHUMNEY FAMILY cemetery. It is located near Scotts Hill, TN, on a private farm owned by the Austin family.

  My father, Doyle Chumney and myself, Eddie Chumney, visited the Chumney family cemetery located on the Austin farm in the summer of 1996. We were shown the location and taken to the farm by Margaret Alexander.

THE FAMILY TREE OF WILLIS AND ELIZABETH CHUMNEY

Willis and Elizabeth (Eliza) Chumney / Chumley had the following children and grandchildren.

1. Robert Chumney. Born around 1826 in VA. Robert is listed in the 1850 TN Census. His occupation was a school teacher.
   
   
2. Laurel Chumney. Born around 1832 in VA. Laurel married James R. Brigance, son of Clinton and Sarah Brigance. James R. Brigance was born in 1829 and he died on June 6, 1868. He is buried in the Chumney Family cemetery in Henderson Co. TN.
   
   
3. Beverly Ranson Chumney. Born September 10, 1834 in VA. He married Susan Catherine Hill. Beverly fought in the Civil War. He joined the company recruited by Asa Hays. The men in this company were nicknamed the "Brown Creekers" and generally resided in the NE corner of Henderson County and the NW corner of Decatur County. Beverly enlisted at Jackson on September 5, 1862 for 3 years. He was 27 years of age. He was paroled out of Jacksonville, Florida and was sent to Camp Chase, Ohio on May 17, 1865 and was there until June 25, 1865. In 1890, he answered a vets survey from Long PO Henderson County and in the survey, he said that he was in Andersonville Prison for eight months. On March 1, 1905 the family Bible of Willis Chumney (the father of Beverly R Chumney) was used by Beverly Ransom Chumney to validate his date of birth for his Civil War pension. At that time this Bible was examined by W.C. Brigance,G.M.Barger and J.M.Bartholomew,a Notary Public. They attested that they "have examined the family record of Willis V Chumney,who is the father of Beverly R.Chumney and we find that Beverly R Chumney was born on November 10, 1834 and we further find that the Bible was published in the year of our Lord 1824. We believe that the date given is about correct from the appearence of the record". This information regarding the verification of the birthday of Beverly Chumney through the family Bible of his father, Willis Chumney, was given by William Chumney (E-mail:BillChumney@webtv.net) who is the great grandson of Beverly Chumney on the Chumbley newsgroup V99 Issue #151. Beverly died March 30, 1915. He and his wife are buried in the Chumney Family cemetery, Henderson Co, TN. The Administration of the estate of Beverly Ranson Chumney is in the Henderson Co, TN, Administration and Executors Settlements, Book #3, on page 251. They had the following children and grandchildren:
   
   
   • Robert P Chumney. Born June 23, 1855. Died August 13, 1934. Buried at Bear Creek cemetery, Decatur Co, TN.
     • A.L. Chumney
       • Dewey Chumney
       • Lunnie Chumney
       • Luna Chumney
       • Ollie Lee Chumney
       • Joe Chumney
       • Anna Chumney
       • Laura Chumney
       
       
     • Arbie Adelia (Delia) Chumney. Born January 1884. Died 1951. She married Jefferson Perry Houston on December 4, 1904 in Decatur County, TN. Jefferson Perry Houston was born on January 13, 1871 in Decatur County, TN. He died in 1950. Arbie Chumney and Jefferson Perry Houston are buried at Bear Creek cemetery, Decatur County, TN. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Arlie N. Houston. Born September 28, 1905. Died May 1988.
       • Arbie Verge Houston. Born July 26, 1907. Died May 20, 1991. Buried in Washington County, TN. She married Varnie Mae Frizzell on January 29, 1926. Varnie Mae Frizzell was born on September 11, 1904 in Decatur County, TN. They had the following children:
         
         
         • James Ruble Houston. Born July 6, 1927, Decatur County, TN.
         • Jack Parker Houston. Born May 26, 1930, Decatur County, TN. Died August 20, 1989. Buried in Washington County, TN.
         • Lewis N. Houston. Born June 9, 1937, Decatur County, TN.
         
         
       • Brady F. Houston. Born September 28, 1909.
       • Callie A. Houston. Born 1911. Died 1972. Buried at Bible Hill Cemetery, Decatur County, TN.
       • Rable G. Houston. Born around 1915. Buried at Bible Hill Cemetery, Decatur County, TN.
       • Edith Loulla Houston. Born November 12, 1921.
       
       

       This family tree of Arbie Adelia Chumney was provided by Lewis N. Houston on the Chumbley Newsgroup V99 Digest #53. His e-mail address is: (lewisnh@aol.com).
       
       

     • T. A. Chumney
     • George Chumney. George Melvin Chumney who was born on June 16, 1891. He married Callie May Duck who was born on November 4, 1895. Callie's mother was Azalee Johnston, niece of Albert Sydney Johnston, General of the Confederacy, killed at Shiloah. Her father was James C. Duck who was one of the first teachers in the county. Callie's parents are buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Decatur County, TN. George was a postal employee. George Melvin Chumney died on September 7, 1973, Memphis, Shebly County, TN. Callie died on December 12, 1966, Memphis, Shelby County, TN. Both are buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Decatur County, TN. George Melvin Chumney and Callie Duck had the following children:
       
       
       • James Chumney. Born March 10, 1915. He married Mary Rose Powell. Mary Rose was born on February 22, 1914. She died December 8, 1990. James was known as "Brother". They had the following child:
         
         
         • James "Jim" Chumney. James/Jim Chumney is a retired Professor of History at Memphis State University, Memphis, TN. One of Jim's daughters is Carole Chumney who is a state representative in TN.
         
         
       • Mary Elizabeth Chumney. Born January 6, 1918. Mary was known as "sister". She married Robert Murphy. Both Mary and Bob are buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Decatur County, TN. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Patricia Murphy
         • Judith Murphy
         • Robert Murphy
         
         
       • Edith Mae Chumney. Born August 24, 1921. She married Clifford Marcus Russell. She died on September 10, 1975. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Robin Lyn Russell. Born May 25, 1951. She married Sydney Combs.
         • Marcus Randall Russell. Born April 6, 1953. He has two sons: Jonathan and David.
         • Robert Murphy
         
         
       • Melba Christine Chumney. Born July 26, 1925. Her first husband was Jacob Hols who was born on October 12, 1915 and died on June 14, 1972. He is buried at National Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Melba later remarried Willie Fred Easterwood. He was born March 25, 1922. He died April 6, 1966 in Texas. Melba now lives in Donna, Texas. Melba Chumney and Jacob Hols had the following children:
         
         
         • Vicki Dawn Hols. Born August 16, 1946. Vicki first married William Benjamin Morris. Her second marriage is to Jerry Edward Hartness. He was born on November 28, 1943. They have the following children:
           
           
           • Peter Thomas Hartness. Born July 25, 1973.
           • Katherine Maureen Hartness. Born March 27, 1975. She has one son born Sept 5, 1995: Wen Guan Benjamin Avery Wang.
           • Sara Lue Cindy (adopted). Born June 20, 1980.
           • James Franklin (adopted). Born July 31, 1981.
           • John-Andrew Jacob Hartness. Born September 5, 1985.
           • Samuel Christian (adopted). Born December 10, 1992.
           
           
         • Christy Rebel Hols. Born April 26, 1948. First married Ron Anderson. They had two children named Jeff and Rhonda. Rhonda married Richard Stanfill and they have two sons. Jeff has one daughter. Christy is now married to Wallace Neal and lives in Southhaven, Mississippi.
         • James Franklin Hols Born October 1, 1953. He is plant manager for Eaton Corp and is unmarried.
         
         
       • George Calvin Chumney. Born June 6, 1927. He married Annabelle Smith on December 24, 1948. Annabelle Smith was born on January 29, 1928. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Robert Calvin Chumney . Born June 23, 1953.
         • David Chumney . Born March 15, 1955.
       
       
     • Ellis G. Chumney
       • Alma Chumney
       • Ellistine Chumney
     • Libertie/Bertie Chumney
     • Allie Chumney
     • Odie/Oda Chumney
     
     
   • Eliza Chumney
   • William Chumney
     
     
   • Francis J Chumney. Born 1861. He married Martha Tayton Essary, daughter of George Washington Essary. He died in 1932. He is buried at Myracle cemetery, Decatur Co. TN.
     
     • Lawrence Chumney
       • Juanita Chumney
     • Virgil J Chumney
       • Burchiel Chumney
       • Hazel Evelyn Chumney
       • Mary Francis Chumney
     • Ezra Chumney
     • W.B. Chumney
     • Millie Attrice Chumney
     • John Gainess Chumney
       • Albert Chumney
       • Lloyd Chumney
         • Carey Chumney
           • Christopher Chumney
           • Craig Chumney
           • Jessina Chumney
     • Ulys Chumney
     • Cledge Chumney
       • Rex Chumney
         • Richard Chumney
         • Dennis Chumney
           • Raven Nicole Chumney
         • Gary Chumney
       • Floyd Chumney
         • Craig Chumney
     
     
   • B. Perry Chumney. Born January 23, 1864. He married Lucinda (Lula) Bell, daughter of Thomas Claiborne Bell. He died April 17, 1900. He is buried at Peace Chapel cemetery, Decatur Co. TN.
     
     
     • William Jonas Chumney. He married Cora Grissom in 1909. They had 12 children and 48 grandchildren. They are as follows:
       
       
       • John Robert Chumney. Born January 18, 1910, Reagan, Henderson Co, TN. Died on March 31, 1910, Reagan, Henderson Co, TN due to infant crib syndrome. Buried Barren Springs Cemetery, Henderson County, TN.
         
         
       • Beulah Chumney. Born December 9, 1911, Reagan, Henderson County, TN. Died on July 6, 1990, Jackson, TN. She married Floyd Sol Ross on May 19, 1928 in Lexington, Henderson County, TN. Floyd Ross was born September 25, 1910, Henderson County, TN. He died on December 28, 1979, Jackson County, TN. Both are buried at Shiloh cemetery, Henderson County, TN.
         
         
       • Thomas Everett Chumney . Born December 4, 1913, Henderson Co, TN. Died on January 3, 1991, Greenville, OH. He married Opal Rhea Sisco on March 14, 1936, Crossville, TN. Opal Rhea Sisco was born on April 20, 1913, Crawford, Overton County, TN. She died on July 16, 1973, Dayton, OH. Both are buried at the Greenville cemetery, Greenville, OH. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Tommie Jean Chumney. Born May 13, 1937, Crossville, TN. She married Johnny Harvey Daugherty on January 7, 1956 in Richmond, IN. Johnny Harvey Daugherty was born July 30, 1934, Beattyville, Lee County, KY.
           
           
         • Ray Lee Chumney. Born July 28, 1939, Clarkrange, TN. He married Dorla Ann Applegate on August 14, 1960 in Pitsburg, OH. Dorla Ann Applegate was born on May 2, 1941 in Dayton, OH. They had the following children:
           
           
           • Douglas Allen Chumney. Born May 14, 1961, Troy, OH. He married Cristal Kay Fietshans on June 11, 1988. Cristal Kay Fietshans was born March 16, 1965. They live in Tipp City, OH. They have the following children:
             
             
             • Derek L. Chumney. Born January 24, 1993, Dayton, OH.
             • Jennel Marie Chumney. Born March 7, 1996, Dayton, OH.
             
             
           • Rhonda Lynn Chumney. Born January 11, 1963 near Troy, OH. She married Steven Woodsworth on June 22, 1985. Steven Woodsworth was born December 23, 1961.
           
           
         • Wilma Sue Chumney. Born November 25, 1941, Dayton, OH. She married Troy York on May 16, 1959.
           
           
         • Ronald Edward Chumney. Born July 10, 1944, Dayton, OH. He married Glenda Marie Seiber on July 10, 1944 in Greenville, OH. Glenda Marie Seiber was born September 25, 1947 in Pineville, KY. They live in Edisto Beach, SC. They have the following children:
           
           
           • Michelle Marie Chumney. Born May 12, 1967 in Piqua, OH. She is an elementary school teacher and married Joel Sigman. They live in Mountain Rest, SC.
             
             
           • Thomas (Thom) Reed Chumney. Born February 3, 1969, Celina, OH. He is a home builder and lives in Columbia, SC.
             
             
           • William Corey Chumney. Born February 14, 1972 in Troy, OH. He married Teresa Collett and they live in Bluffton, SC. They have a son named Grayson Corey Chumney.
           
           
         • Mildren (Millie) Louise Chumney. Born April 19, 1946, Dayton, OH. She married Nick Keen. Later, she married Roy Brian Loftin on March 30, 1972. They live in Leesville, SC.
         
         
       • Duel Roosevelt Chumney . Born October 9, 1915, Henderson County, TN. He died on July 8, 1975, Lexington, Henderson County, TN. He is buried at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Henderson County, TN. He married Irine Hester Maness around 1937. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Ollie Christine (Chris) Chumney. Born December 22, 1944 in Jackson, Madison County, TN. She married Louis Melvin Cupples, Sr on October 16, 1969 in Florence, AL. Louis Melvin Cupples was born on January 27, 1947 in Henderson, Chester County, TN. They live in Bemis, Madison County, TN.
           
           
         • Judy Kathleen Chumney. Born October 10, 1952 in Jackson, TN. She married Glen Edward Smith on June 11, 1970 in Lexington, Henderson County, TN. Glen Edward Smith was born on October 28, 1950, Milan, Gibson County, TN. They live in Beech Bluff, Madison County, TN.
           
           
         • Teresa Ann Chumney. Born April 12, 1957 in Jackson, TN. She married David Merchant about 1972 and later married Bobby Markowski and Carl Franklin.
           
         
         
       • Effie (Snootie) Mae Chumney . Born January 22, 1918, Sardis, Henderson County, TN. Died April 11, 1986, Winston-Salem, NC. First marriage was with Jewel Burnette. Second marriage was with Everett Harrison Kolb.
         
         
       • Cordis Lee Chumney . Born January 8, 1920 in Henderson County, TN. Married Lee Franklin Holmes on October 3, 1936 in Pemiscot County, Missouri. Lee Franklin Holmes was born November 24, 1909 in Henderson County, TN. He died on November 10, 1976 in Jackson, TN. He is buried at the Union Hill Cemetery, Henderson County, TN. Cordie and Lee lives most of their lives in Memphis, Shelby County, TN. They were baptized on September 24, 1978 and joined the Union Hill Baptist Church. Cordie lives in Briarwood Manor nursing home in Lexington, TN.
         
         
       • Irene Mary Chumney. Born June 8, 1922 in Henderson County, TN. She married Alvin Harold Lovin on April 5, 1942 in Corinth, Alcorn County, MS. Alvin Harold Lovin was born on April 30, 1914 in Yancy County, NC.
         
         
       • Willie Estelle Chumney . Born November 15, 1924 in Henderson County, TN. She died on October 26, 1988 in Hobart, Indiana. She married James Elbert Middleton on January 8, 1946 in Alcorn County, MS. James Elbert Middleton was born on May 10, 1924 in Henderson County, TN and died on March 18, 1994 in Lake Station, IN. Both are buired at the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Henderson County, TN.
         
         
       • John Raymond Chumney Sr . Born February 1, 1927 in Henderson County, TN. He died on December 13, 1991 in Lexington, Henderson County, TN and is buried at the Henderson County Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Lexington, TN. He married Dorothy Mae McDaniel in 1947 in Corinth, Alcorn County, MS. Dorothy Mae McDaniel was born on October 7, 1929 in Henderson County, TN. They lived in Greenville, OH for a while but spent most of their live in Henderson County, TN. They had the following children:
         
         
         • Lawanda Kay Chumney. Born February 22, 1949 in Henderson County, TN. She married Wallace Quinn Taylor on December 15, 1967 in Henderson County, TN. Wallace Quinn Taylor was born December 6, 1944 in Pomona, LA County, CA. They live in Clarksburg, Carroll County, TN.
           
           
         • John Raymond Chumney Jr. Born January 29, 1951 in Lexington, Henderson County, TN. He married Joy Ann Williams on August 1, 1969 in Lexington, TN. Joy Ann Williams was born July 2, 1953 in Jackson, Madison County, TN. They live near Cedar Grove, Henderson County, TN. They have the following children:
           
           
           • Kimberly Jo Chumney. Born August 20, 1970 in Jackson, TN. She married David Neal Hodgin on September 1, 1989 in Cedar Grove, Henderson County, TN. David Neal Hodgin was born on August 31, 1969 in Lexington, Henderson County, TN. They live near Cedar Grove, Henderson County, TN.
           • Leslie Mae Chumney. Born June 19, 1976 in Lexington / Jackson, TN.
           
           
         • Reba Ann Chumney. Born October 20, 1952 in Lexington, TN. She died on December 4, 1991 in Lexington, TN. She is buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Henderson County, TN. She married Jesse Robert McBride Sr on May 20, 1972 in Lexington, TN. Jesse Robert McBride Sr was born on August 4, 1954 in Scotts Hill, TN.
           
           
         • Mary Sue Chumney. Born June 21, 1954 in Lexington, TN. She married Donald Ray Brown on March 18, 1971 in Lexington, TN. Donald Ray Brown was born on May 6, 1954 in McNairy County, TN. They live in Lexington, TN.
           
           
         • James Ray Chumney . Born November 9, 1956 in Greenville, Drake County, OH. He married Tammie Duck. Tammie was born on August 15, 1959 in Detroit, MI. They live in Huron, Henderson County, TN. Jimmy pastors a church in Huron, TN. They have the folling children:
           
           
           • Jamie Chumney. Born December 18, 1981 in Jackson, Madison County, TN.
           • Rachel Chumney. Born April 27, 1985 in Jackson, TN.
           
           
         • Opal Clarice Chumney . Born February 15, 1929 in Middlefork, Henderson County, TN. She married Herman Oscar Douglas on June 19, 1948 in Hernando, MS. Hernan Oscar Douglas was born on December 6, 1919 in Beacon, Decatur County, TN. They live in Parsons, Decatur County, TN.They had the following children:
           
           
           • Don Dee Douglas. Born July 21, 1949 in Memphis, Shelby County, TN.
           • Donna Lee Douglas. Born October 17, 1950 in Memphis, Shelby County, TN. She married Randall Ray Carder on May 12, 1978 in Memphis, TN.
             
             
           • Shelia Lynn Douglas . GENEALOGIST . Shelia was born on November 17, 1953 in Lexington, Henderson County, TN. She lives in Parsons, TN.
             
             
           • David Allen Douglas Sr. Born December 11, 1959 in Lexington, TN. He married Donna Sue Gebhardt on June 2, 1980 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. Donna Sue Gebhardt was born on October 14, 1952 in Nashville, TN.
           
           
         • Virgie Lou Chumney . Born June 9, 1931 in Henderson County, TN. She died on September 20, 1985. She is buried at the Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Henderson County, TN. She married Ernest John Kincaid Sr in May 1947 in Corinth, MS. Ernest Kincaid Sr was born on November 9, 1913 in Bells, Crockett County, TN.
           
           
         • Clifford Ruel Chumney . Born July 7, 1933 in Henderson County, TN. He married Velma Mildred Stockers on October 6, 1954 in St. Charles, MO. Velma Mildred Stockers was born on November 10, 1931 in Big Springs, MO. They live in Wentzville, MO. They have the following children:
           
           
           • Joyce Ann Chumney. Born December 1, 1956 in St. Charles, MO. She married Harry Gardner Dawson IV on January 23, 1976 in O'Fallon, St. Charles County, MO. Harry Dawson was born on October 10, 1952 in Dover, MO. They live in Athens, IL.
             
             
           • Patricia Ann Chumney. Born on August 6, 1959 in St. Charles, MO. She married William Kotowski. They live in O'Fallon, MO.
             
             
           • Pamela Ann Chumney. Born February 19, 1964 in St. Charles, MO. She married Michael Shannon Hoosier on June 27, 1986 in O'Fallon, MO. Michael Shannon Hoosier was born on September 7, 1963 in Beaufort, SC. They live in Warrenton, MO.
             
             
           • Debra Ann Chumney. Born March 29, 1967 in St. Charles, MO. She married Roy Wayne Ruyle on September 12, 1986 in St. Peters, MO. Roy Wayne Ruyle was born on September 28, 1965 in Amarillo, TX. They live in St. Peters, MO.
             
             
           • Clifford William Chumney. Born March 21, 1970 in St. Charles, MO. He lives in Sikeston, MO.
             
             
           • Marylin Ann Chumney. Born June 6, 1973 in St. Charles, MO. She married Robert Richard Smith on May 30, 1996 in Willard, Huron County, OH. Robert Richard Smith was born on May 15, 1970 in Willard, Huron County, OH. They live in Harrisonville, MO. Marylin Ann Chumney had a son named Matthew Joshua Chumney on August 8, 1992 in St. Charles, MO.
         
         
       • George T Chumney
       • Flora E Chumney
       
       
     • Selma Dora Chumney. She was born October 20, 1866. She died April 19, 1867. She is buried at the Chumney Family cemetery, Henderson Co, TN.
       
       
     • Marshal N Chumney. Born September 12, 1868. Died August 17, 1890. He is buried at the Chumney Family cemetery in Henderson Co, TN.
       • Bettie Chumney
       • James B Chumney
       
       
     • Louis Elihu Chumney. Born December 1871. Died 1958 in Memphis, Shelby Co, TN. He is buried at the Methodist cemetery, Scotts Hill, TN.
       • Ernest H Chumney
       • Donie Chumney
       • Troy Ulysses Chumney
         • Paul Park Chumney
         • Virgil Ray Chumney
         • Ottye Veste Chumney
         • Irene Chumney
         • William G Chumney
       • Hautie/Ollie Chumney
       • Buel Chumney
       • Buford Chumney
         • Carolyn Chumney
       
       
     • Alice Chumney. Born April 4, 1873. Died September 5, 1873. She is buried at the Chumney Family cemetery, Henderson Co. TN.
       
       
     • Ada Chumney. Born June 28, 1876. She married W.F. Lipscomb on February 24, 1897, in Henderson Co. TN. She died September 20, 1898. She is buried at the Chumney Family cemetery, Henderson Co. TN.
     
     
   • John F Chumney. (Fourth Generation: See Next Section)
     
     
   • Madelina Chumney. Born around 1838 in VA.
     
     
   • Joseph H Chumney.
     • Ianthony Chumney. Born October 28, 1865. Died June 21, 1867. He is buried in the Chumney Family cemetery, in Henderson Co, TN.
     • Joseph E Chumney. Born November 4, 1869. He died September 21, 1876. He is buried in the Chumney Family cemetery in Henderson Co. TN.
     • Noah Chumney. Born 1879. He married Lillian F. Kennedy on March 17, 1901 in Decatur Co. TN. He died in 1957. He is buried at the Peace Chapel cemetery, Decatur Co. TN.
       • Clyde Newell Chumney
         • Kenneth D Chumney
           • Max Earl Chumney
             • Hannah Noel Chumney
         • Jerry Chumney
           • Loretta Chumney
           • Lisa Chumney
           • Jackie Chumney
       • Ruel Chumney
       • Raymond Chumney
       • Lena Chumney
       • Lela Chumney
       
       

JOHN F AND MARTHA CHUMNEY

John F Chumney is the son of Willis and Elizabeth Chumney / Chumley. John F and Martha Chumney are my great-great grandparents !!!!!.

John F was born April 2, 1837 in Vermila, Virginia. John F Chumney married Martha A.E. Smith around 1860 in Tennessee. Martha is the daughter of Alfred Franklin Smith and Mary Frances Dunavant. Martha was born September 17, 1843.

In the book, A History of Scotts Hill, TN on pages 379-385, it lists the family of Alfred Franklin Smith, the children of John F and Martha and their children. In these pages, Martha is listed as the third of 12 children by Alfred Franklin Smith and Mary Frances Dunavant. On page 379 of the book, A History of Scotts Hill, TN it gives the following information about the Alfred Smith family:

Alfred Franklin Smith and his wife, Mary Frances Dunavant Smith were likely the very first by that name to settle here in the Scotts Hill, TN area. Descendents say that they or their forebears were from North Carolina, but the family had moved first to Giles Co. (TN), near Pulaski and that this couple, with some of the oldest children, moved on here before 1850. Alf Smith obtained land up and down Mud Creek (later Flat Creek) extending from near the old Lexington road down the creek several miles. Some acerage may have have been by grant but probably most or all of it was by purchase. It is said tha the Smith Chapel school (and church) was named for these Smiths. These Smiths were successful farmers and leading citizens. They were mostly Methodists and older ones took active parts in the local Methodist church and in other congregations. It is said that most or all of their male children were given farms off ancestral lands as they "married off".

The brothers and sisters of Martha Smith as given on pages 379-383 of the book A History of Scotts Hill, TN, are the following: Newton Jasper, Washington William, John Wesley, Addie, Nancy Amanda, Parthenia Ophelia, Ella, Frances (Fanny), Josephine (Jocie), Thomas Franklin and George W.

JOHN F CHUMNEY IN THE USA CENSUS (1860-1900)

1. Chumney, John F, 1860 TN Census, Henderson County, TN, (Sept 5, 1860): The following info is given:
   • Chumney, John F, age 22, male, Farmer, Born VA, Married within the past year
   • Chumney, M.A.E., age 17, female, Born in Tennessee
   
   
2. Chumney, John F, 1870 TN Census, August 16, Henderson County, TN. The following info is given:
   • Chumney, John F, age 32, male, Farmer, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Martha A.E, age 26, female, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Betty, age 9, female, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Francis M, age 7, female, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, William, age 4, male, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Newton, age 2, male, Born in Tennessee
   
   
3. Chumney, John F, 1880 TN Census, June 14, Henderson County, TN. The following info is given:
   • Chumney, John F, age 43, male, Farmer, Born in Virginia
   • Chumney, Martha A.E, age 35, female, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, William, age 14, male, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Newton, age 11, male, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Nancy, age 9, female, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Edward L, age 3, male, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Lawrence L, age 1, male, Born in Tennessee
   
   
4. Chumney, John F, 1900 TN Census, June 13, Henderson County, TN. The following info is given:
   • Chumney, John F, age 63, male, Farmer, Born April 1837 in Virginia
   • Chumney, Martha A.E, age 56, female, Born September 1843 in Tennessee, 12 children, 9 living
   • Chumney, Lawrence L, age 21, male, Born July 1878 in Tennessee, Farmer
   • Chumney, Samuel, age 16, male, Born September 1883 in Tennessee, Attending school

JOHN F CHUMNEY LAND TRANSACTIONS

1. March 7, 1904, Henderson County Book of Deeds, Book #22 (1903-1905), page 210
2. March 26, 1904, Henderson County Book of Deeds, Book #21 (1903-1904), page 413

JOHN F CHUMNEY IN THE CIVIL WAR

Four counties in West Tennessee voted not to join the confederacy. Henderson County was one of those. The 6th and 7th Cav. was raised primarily in these counties. There was about 1900 members from the 7th Tenn Cav. John F Chumney / Churmby was a Private in Co. K of the 7th Tennessee Cavalry. He enlisted in Henderson Co on 9/1/1863 for 3 years and mustered in on 11/25/1863 at age 26. He was 5' 10 1/2 " tall, had a light complexion, hazel eyes, light hair and a farmer. He stated that he was born in Vermila, Virginia.

The 7th Tennessee Cavalry was in the battle of Lexington in Dec 1862 where some men were captured and sent to parole camp at Camp Chase, Ohio. On March 24, 1864, while the regiment was stationed at Union City, the 7th Tennessee Cavalry was captured again and sent to the Andersonville Prison. John was not captured but his brother Beverly Chumney was captured. Two-Thirds of the men of the 7th who were in prison at Andersonville died. The 7th Cav. was not in many battles. They mostly guarded telegraph and railroad lines. They also spied and were guides. The historical information about the 7th Cav. was provided by Peggy Scott Holley who teaches history at the Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. Her e-mail address is: holleyp@austin.cc.tx.us.

THE FAMILY TREE OF JOHN FRANCIS AND MARTHA CHUMNEY

John F and Martha A.E. Chumney had the following children and grandchildren.

1. Elizabeth (Betty) Jane Chumney. Born December 5, 1860 in Henderson Co. TN. Married Jackson (Jack) Mitchell, son of James Mitchell and Cynthia Evaline. Died November 8, 1944. She is buried at the Smith Chapel cemetery, Henderson Co, TN.
   • Virgil Lee Mitchell. Born April 6, 1878. Died July 25, 1879. Buried at Chumney Family cemetery, Henderson Co, TN.
   • Isaac Walter Mitchell. Born May 2, 1880. Died October 30, 1881. Buried at Chumney Family cemetery, Henderson Co, TN.
   • Sumner Lessie Mitchell. Married Julia Ann Powers.
     • Artie Estell Mitchell. Married Charlie Lemons.
     • Gladys Mitchell. Married Ruel Chumney.
     • Troy Henry Mitchell. Married Mary Elizabeth Graham.
     • Ollie V. Mitchell. Married Robert Parrot and Dan Johnson.
     • Jim Albert Mitchell. Married Nannie Patterson.
     • Howard Cleveland Mitchell. Married Marvel Morton.
   • Rosa Lee Mitchell. Married William Thomas (Tom) Bartholomew.
   • Ovie Otto Mitchell. Married Justine O. Powers.
   • Infant Son. Born March 20, 1887. Died April 19, 1887. Buried at Chumney Family cemetery, Henderson Co. TN.
   • Royce Mitchell. Born July 5, 1888. Died June 11, 1889. Buried at Chumney Family cemetery, Henderson Co. TN.
   
   
2. Francis Mattie Chumney. Born around 1863 in TN. Married George Davidson.
   • Roy Davidson
   
   
3. William F Chumney. Born around 1866 in TN. Married Fannie Brown, daughter of Houston and Elizabeth Brown, on November 22, 1883 in Decatur Co. TN.
   • Walter Chumney. Born Sept 8, 1887. Died Oct 17, 1888. Buried at Smith Chapel cemetery, Henderson Co, TN.
   • Arbon Chumney
   
   
4. Newton Chumney. Born around 1869 in TN. Married Birdie Bennet on June 1, 1892 in Decatur Co. TN. He died in 1909. He is buried at the Methodist cemetery, Scotts Hill, TN.
   • Infant Son Chumney. Born 1893. Died 1893. Buried at the Methodist cemetery, Scotts Hill, TN.
   • William (Willie) Chumney. He married Gurthie Swafford. He died at age 94.
     • Willie Elco Chumney. Born December 31, 1921. He married Elnor Hollingsworth.
       • Robert Lee Chumney. Born October 10, 1948. Robert Lee Chumney is married to Rhonda Hollowfield. They have two children:
         
         
         • Amy Marie Chumney. Born June 18, 1981.
         • Jame Robert Chumney. Born May 13, 1984.
         
         
       • Linda Gayle Chumney. Born January 15, 1958.
     • Lucsell Chumney
     • Vern F Chumney
     • Gerald Chumney
     • N.C. Chumney
     • Max Chumney
     • Leland Chumney
     • Faye Chumney
     • Bernice Chumney
   • Mae/Joan Chumney
   • Arbie Chumney
   • Walter B Chumney
     • Louise Chumney
   • Ottie K Chumney
     • Mildred Chumney
     • Joan Chumney
     • Gary Chumney
   • Clifford Chumney. Born 1905. Died 1918. Buried at the Methodist cemetery, Scotts Hill, TN.
   • James Coy Chumney
     • Eugene Chumney
     • Prentice Chumney
   
   
5. Nancy Addie Chumney. Born October 9, 1870. She married Felbert Lee Welch, son of Jeremiah Benton (Jerry) Welch and Francis Emiline Jackson, on December 13, 1888. She died on October 25, 1943. She is buried at the Smith Chapel cemetery in Henderson Co. TN.
   • Troy Welch. Married Robbie Cooper.
   • Maude Welch. Married Leonard Wade.
   • Clyde Welch. Married Cecil Myers
   • Dewey Welch.
   • Flossie Welch. Married Edward Aaron.
   • Nettie Welch. Married W.N. Brigance
   • Charlie Welch. Married Bertha Gathings.
   • Lucy Welch. Married Void Haggard.
   • Edith Welch. Married L.A.Bartholomew.
   • Mattie Welch. Born 1913. Married R.R. Smith.
   
   
6. Lucy Caldonie Chumney. Born March 16, 1873. Died October 2, 1876. She is buried at the Chumney Family cemetery in Henderson Co, TN.
   
   
7. Edward L Chumney. (Fifth Generation: See Next Section)
   
   
8. Lawrence (Lannie) Chumney. Born July 29, 1878. He married Carrie Dees, daughter of Edward Leonard Dees and Martha E. Griffin, on December 10, 1905 in Decatur Co. TN. He died on December 9, 1951. He is buried at the Smith Chapel cemetery in Henderson Co. TN.
   • Martha M Chumney. Born March 30, 1907. Died May 1, 1907. Buried at Smith Chapel cemetery, Henderson Co. TN.
   • Arbon (Arb) Chumney. Married Bessie Smith.
   • Roy Leland Chumney. Married Isa Camper.
     • Roy Leland Jr. Chumney
     • Nancy Carolyn Chumney
   • Frank Chumney. Born 1911. Died 1945.
   • Myrtle Chumney. Married Willard Segerson. M.D.
   
   
9. Ada Cordeley Chumney. Born Sept 29, 1880. Died November 16, 1881. She is buried at the Chumney Family cemetery in Henderson Co.
   
   
10. Matthew Samuel (Sam) Chumney. Born Sept, 1883. He married Laura Ann Scott, daughter of C. B. Scott and S.J. on November 8, 1908, in Decatur Co. TN. He died in 1964. He is buried at Mt. Zion cemetery, Decatur Co. TN.
    
    • Clarence Otis Chumney. Married Myrtle Rushing.
      • James Chumney
    • Mary Ester Chumney. Married E.E. Tolley.
    • Ruby Pearl Chumney. Married John Rushing.
    • Ethel J Chumney. Born July 7, 1917. Died July 1, 1934. Buried at Smith Chapel cemetery, Henderson Co, TN.
    • Virgie Lee Chumney.
    
    
11. Ida Chumney. Married Jim West, March 13, 1900.
    
    

    THE DEATH OF JOHN F CHUMNEY

    John F Chumney passed away on February 14, 1917. His wife, Martha Smith Chumney, passed away on December 17, 1917. Both John F and Martha are buried at the Smith Chapel cemetery located in Henderson County, TN. My father, Doyle Chumney, and myself, Eddie Chumney, visited their graves at the Smith Chapel cemetery in the summer of 1996. The cemetery is located on the opposite side of the road of the former Smith Chapel Methodist Church.

    The Administrative Settlement of the John F Chumney estate is found in the records located at the Henderson County Courthouse. The following information can be found:

    1. John F Chumney, Administrators and Executors Settlements, Book #3, page 240, dated March 20, 1917
    2. John F Chumney, Administrators and Executors Settlements, Book #3, page 269, dated February 28, 1918
    3. John F Chumney, Administrators and Executors Settlements, Book #3, page 281, dated August 9, 1918
    4. John F Chumney, Administrators and Executors Settlements, Book #3, page 287, dated February 8, 1919

    Disbursements were made to the following people:

    1. Martha Chumney, widow
    2. Betty Mitchell Chumney
    3. Mattie Davidson Chumney
    4. Addie Welch Chumney
    5. Ida West Chumney
    6. Will Chumney
    7. Ed Chumney
    8. L.L. Chumney
    9. Sam Chumney
    10. The children of Newton Chumney, deceased
        • Will Chumney
        • May Chumney
        • Arby Chumney
        • Walter Chumney
        • Ottie Chumney
        • Coy Chumney
        • Clifford Chumney

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EDWARD L AND ADDIE CHUMNEY

Edward L Chumney is the son of John F and Martha Chumney. Edward L and Addie Chumney are my great grandparents !!!!!.

Edward L was born March 19, 1877 in Henderson County, Tennessee. Edward L Chumney married Addie Edwards on February 10, 1897 in Decatur County, TN. Addie is the daughter of Nick Edwards. Addie was born on June 3, 1877.

EDWARD L CHUMNEY IN THE USA CENSUS (1900-1920)

1. Chumney, Edward, 1900 TN Census, Henderson County, TN, (June 6, 1900): The following info is given:
   • Chumney, Edward L, age 23, male, Born March 1877 in TN. Married for 3 years.
   • Chumney, Addie, age 22, wife, Born June 1877 in Tennessee. Two children. One living.
   • Chumney, Maggie, female, Born August 1899 in TN. Age 9 months.
   
   
2. Chumney, Edward L, 1920 TN Census, Perry County, TN. (January 14, 1920). The following info is given:
   • Chumney, Ed, age 43, male, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Addie, age 43, wife, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Johnnie, age 17, male, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Reader, age 15, male, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Boyd, age 13, male, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Idell, age 11, female, Born in Tennessee
   • Chumney, Eva, age 6, female, Born in Tennessee
   
   

THE FAMILY TREE OF EDWARD L AND ADDIE CHUMNEY

Edward L and Addie Chumney had the following children and grandchildren.

1. Grady B Chumney. Female. Born November 6, 1897 in Henderson Co. TN. Died December 5, 1897.
   
   
2. Maggie Lee Chumney. Born August 3, 1899 in Henderson Co. TN. She married John Treadwell on August 20, 1918. She died December 22, 1934. She is buried at the Harder cemetery in Perry County, TN
   
   
3. John Howard Chumney. Born November 1, 1901 in Henderson Co. TN. He married Maggie Johnson. He travelled back and forth between Ohio and Tennessee between 1920 and 1941. After this, he went to Buffalo, NY and worked in the defense industry during WW II. They shut the defense factory down in Buffalo, NY after the war and he got a job in Akron, Ohio working for the Goodyear Company. He died September 11, 1963 while working at his job at Goodyear in Akron. He is buried at the Swiss cemetery in Lewis County, TN. The information below was provided by Constance Lillian Smith Chumney, the wife of Ray Lawrence Chumney. E-mail: momcony1@aol.com. John and Maggie Chumney had the following children:
   
   
   • Elmer Howard Chumney Born November 1934 in Tennessee. He married Esther Harmes from Modesto, CA. He now lives in Santa Clara, CA. They have two daughters who were born in San Francisco / Santa Clara.
     
     
     • Karla Chumney Born March 1, 1963. She married Fredric Sendig from Germany. They have two daughters. They are living in Santa Clara, CA.
     • Karna Chumney Born February 26, 1970. She is engaged to be married in March 1999.
     
     
   • Ray Lawrence Chumney Born February 27, 1936 in Tennessee. He married Constance Lillian Smith who was born on March 1, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA. Their address is: PO Box 293270, Phelan, CA 92329. E-mail: momcony1@aol.com. Phone: (760) 244-1625. They have the following children:
     
     
     • Robin Loraine Chumney Born December 7, 1958 in Los Angeles, CA. She married Richard McEwen. They live at 10760 Pumalo, Apple Valley, CA. Phone (760) 240-4688. They have the following children:
       
       
       • Krysten Gail Chumney Born May 18, 1982. Her father was Thomas Smith.
       • Edward McEwen. His mother is Michelle. He lives in Palm Springs, CA.
       • Julia Amanda McEwen. Born June 2, 1993 in Apple Valley, CA
       • Adam James McEwen. Born December 21, 1994 in Apple Valley, CA
       
       
     • Teresa Marie Chumney Born April 1961 in Hawthorne, CA. She married James Thoelke from Kewanee, IL. They live at 2309 So. Ledbetter Place, Kennewick, WA 99337. Phone (509) 582-9714. They have the following children:
       
       
       • Matthew Todd Thoelke. Born January 25, 1984 in Kennewick, WA.
       • Eric James Thoelke. Born March 10, 1987 in Kennewick, WA
       • Emily Rae Thoelke. Born December 27, 1991 in Kennewick, WA
       
       
     • David Allen Chumney Born September 1, 1963 in Hawthorne, CA. He married Uthana Rose Nielsen from Anaheim, CA on May 5, 1983. They divorced in 1993 in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. They have one daughter.
       
       
       • Jana Rose Chumney She lives with her mother and step-father in Chino Hills, CA. Her mother's new last name is Cardenas.
       
       David remarried Gail Ladendorf Yado from Kennwick, WA. They are now living at 2924 So. Jean Street, Kennewick, WA 99337. Phone: (509) 586-1740. Gail has two children from a previous marriage. David and Gail have one child.
       
       
       • Jessica Ashley Yado. Born March 28, 1985 in Kennewick, WA
       • Danielle Linsey Yado. Born March 4, 1987 in Kennewick, WA
       • Caleb Richard Chumney Born November 1998 in Kennewick, WA
       
       
     • Daniel Ray Chumney Born November 17, 1965 in Hawthorne, CA. He married Pamela Ann Klobber from Boston, MA. They were divorced in 1996 in Rio Rancho, NM. Dan lives at 1956 Raspberry Drive NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. His e-mail is: drchumney@prodigy.net . He is an engineer for Intel Corp.
     
     
   • Paul Edward Chumney Born 1939-1940 in Hohenwald, Tennessee. He died accidently in March 1964. He never married. He is buried in Bushs Creek cemetery near Linden, TN.
   
   
   
4. Reader Chumney. (Sixth Generation: See Next Section)
   
   
5. Lance Boyd Chumney. Born October 17, 1905. Boyd married Irene Shoemaker on December 29, 1928. He came to Ohio in the 1920's. He worked for Greer Steel in Dover, Ohio. He lived most of his life in Dover, Ohio. He died October 20, 1966 at Dover, Ohio. Irene also died at Dover, Ohio. Boyd and Irene had no children.
   
   
6. Charlie L Chumney. Born December 22, 1907. Died February 11, 1908. He is buried at the Dobbs cemetery in Perry County, TN.
   
   
7. Idell Chumney. Born May 4, 1909. Idell married Lowell Tinin on January 1, 1929. They lived most of their life near Flint, Michigan. Lowell was born April 6, 1907. He worked for General Motors in Michigan. Lowell died June 9, 1987 in Michigan. Idell died May 5, 1988 also in Michigan.They had the following children:
   • Helen Tinin. Born December 24, 1930 in Michigan.
   • Shirley Tinin. Born in Michigan. Married Bob Leach.
   • Linda Tinin. Born in Michigan.
   
   
   
8. Eva Chumney. Born November 21, 1913. Eva married Bordie Grover on December 24, 1935. Bordie is buried at the Swiss cemetery in Lewis County, TN. Eva lives in Howenwald, TN. Eva and Bordie had two children.
   • Billy Grover. Born February 10, 1937. He played football for Vanderbilt University.
   • Brenda Kay Grover. Born December 12, 1946.

In a picture of the Rockhouse School in 1915 in the Buffalo River Review newspaper in Lewis County, TN on August 12, 1976, Maggie Chumney, Johnny Chumney, Reader Chumney and Boyd Chumney are in the newspaper picture. This picture was given to me (Eddie Chumney, grandson of Reader Chumney) by Eva Grover Chumney in 1996.

THE DEATH OF EDWARD L CHUMNEY

Edward L Chumney passed away on July 12, 1948. His wife, Addie Edwards Chumney, passed away on December 17, 1966. Both are buried at the Swiss cemetery in Lewis County, TN. The obituary article of Edward Chumney was given to me by Eva Grover Chumney in the summer of 1996. It reads as follows:

The funeral of Edward L Chumney, 72, who died after a six weeks illness at his home here Monday morning was held at the Hohenwald Methodist Church at 4PM Tuesday with the Reverend J.E. Jones, Pastor, in charge, assisted by the Reverend W.C. Corley, pastor of the local Baptist Church. Burial was in the Swiss cemetery here. Born in Henderson County near Scotts Hill, a son of the late John F and Martha Smith Chumney, Mr. Chumney was married to Miss Addie Edwards on February 10, 1897, and moved to Hohenwald four years ago after having lived in Perry County for 39 years. He was a retired farmer and member of the Methodist Church since early life. The survivors include besides his widow, two daughters, Mrs. H.B.Grover of Hohenwald, and Mrs. Lowell Tinin of Flint, Michigan, three sons,John Chumney of Akron, Ohio and Reader and Boyd Chumney both of Dover, Ohio, three brothers, Will Chumney of Richland, Texas, and Sam and Land Chumney of Decaturville, TN, 20 grandchildren and a great grandson.

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READER AND LENA CHUMNEY

Reader Chumney is the son of Edward L and Addie Chumney. Reader and Lena Chumney are my grandparents !!!!!.

Reader was born November 17, 1903 in Henderson County, Tennessee. Reader Chumney married Lena Olga Opliger / Oplinger on December 23, 1925 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Dover, OH. Lena is the daughter of Fritz Opliger. Lena was born on February 9, 1904 at St. Imineier, Mont Crosin, Switzerland.

The following information was provided by Betty Swihart Chumney, the wife of Ervin Chumney, the son of Reader Chumney in the History of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, genealogical book which can be found at the Tuscarawas County public library located at New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Lena Olga Opplinger was born February 9, 1904 to Fred and Freida Ogi Oppliger, Mont Crosin, Switzerland. Lena, her mother and two sisters, Olga and Gerda, came to the United States on a boat (named Lafollet on December 19, 1919. They left from Havre, France and traveled to New York, NY. It took 17 1/2 days). They came to Dover, Ohio where they had relatives. Their plans were to go to Oregon but they got jobs and settled in Dover, Ohio. Lena first worked at the Sad Iron Company in Dover.

Reader Ray Chumney was born November 17, 1903, to Edward and Addie Edwards Chumney, in Henderson County, Tennessee. They later moved to Linden, Tennessee in Perry County. Reader attended Rockhouse (1 Room) school. Reader worked on the family farm. In 1923, Reader came to Dover, Ohio. He worked at the Reeves Steel Mill for 39 cents an hour and at the Railroad Plant. Reader worked for the American Sheet Company when he and Lena were married, December 24, 1925. In 1928, Reader went to Greer Steel in Dover, Ohio and worked there for 27 years. He received a gold watch for 25 years of service.

Reader and Lena started their life together on West 5th Street in Dover. Then they moved to Harger Street. In 1935, they rented a farm near Ragersville, Ohio from Lena's mother and her husband, Dan and Freida Doll. In 1937, they bought their first farm near Winfield, Ohio. In 1943, they bought a farm in Dover Township, Dover, Ohio. In 1952, Reader, Lena and Ray went back to Lena's home in Switzerland for a one month visit with all her relatives. Lena passed away May 13, 1954 with a brain tumor. Reader and Lena had six children.

THE FAMILY TREE OF READER AND LENA CHUMNEY

Reader and Lena Chumney had the following children and grandchildren.

1. Doyle Chumney. (Seventh Generation: See Next Section)
   
   
2. Eugene Edward (Gene) Chumney. Born January 25, 1928 in Dover. OH. He married Shirley Lou Miller on January 15, 1954.
   • LaVonne Sheree Chumney Born February 21, 1955.
     • Keith Kyle. Born April 13, 1986.
   • Kevin Keith Chumney Born June 1, 1956.
   • Tyronne Steven Chumney Born April 13, 1958. Married Dixie Hickman on September 15, 1979. Dixie was born June 7, 1961.
     • Steven Eugene Chumney. Born October 24, 1982
     • Brandon Edward Chumney. Born July 7, 1984
   • Lisa Louise Chumney Born May 5, 1959. Married Mike Taylor.
     • Yolanda Raelle. Born May 22, 1977.
     • Culhan Michael. Born August 15, 1983.
   • Gloria Jean Chumney Born October 19, 1962. Married John Stucky on June 23, 1984. John was born September 27, 1958.
   • Darla Dee Chumney Born March 25, 1966.
   • Shonda Claudine Chumney Born January 31, 1969.
   
   
3. Charlene Chumney. Born February 15, 1929 in Dover. OH. Died September 8, 1929 in Tennessee. Buried at Swiss cemetery, Lewis County, TN.
   
   
4. Ervin Lee Chumney. Born June 4, 1933. He married Betty Lee Swihart on February 28, 1954. Betty was born on July 31, 1935.
   • Debra Jo Chumney Born November 21, 1954. Married Patrick St. Clair on November 6, 1976. Patrick was born on April 11, 1955.
     • Todd Patrick St. Clair. Born August 28, 1977.
     • Brad Michael St. Clair. Born August 13, 1978.
     • Kellie Jo St. Clair. Born September 16, 1979.
   • Sheri Lu Chumney Born August 30, 1956. Married Daniel Miller on June 2, 1979. Daniel was born March 18, 1955. They live in Alabama.
   • Cynthia Kay Chumney Born July 17, 1959. Cyndy married Jeff Bates in 1979.
     • Jason Michael Bates. Born April 15, 1980.
     • Jodi Renee Bates. Born June 29, 1982.
   • Richard Lee Chumney Born January 11, 1961. Married Lizanne Stiers on July 26, 1980. Lizanne was born October 20, 1961.
     • Thomas Lee Chumney. Born September 12, 1981.
   • Gary Lee Chumney Born October 26, 1962. Married Karen Alt on August 23, 1986. Karen was born May 26, 1963.
   • Kristi Lyn Chumney Born April 1, 1973.
   
   
5. Walter Max Chumney. Born November 10, 1938. Married Norma Charlene Aston on January 25, 1958.
   • Denise Ann Chumney Born July 2, 1959. Died November 20, 1965 in an accident on the family farm.
   • Connie Sue Chumney Born June 25, 1961.
   • Bruce Alan Chumney Born January 24, 1968.
   • Andrew Scot Chumney Born November 27, 1977.
   
   
6. Reader Ray Chumney Jr. Born February 9, 1941. Married Barbara Ann Phillippi on April 5, 1958. Barbara was born January 8, 1941.
   • Todd Bruce Chumney Born November 22, 1958. Married Cheryl Rice on January 5, 1981. Cheryl was born July 2, 1959.
   • Timothy Bryan Chumney Born March 9, 1962. He married Sandy Bland on May 11, 1985. Sandy was born April 13, 1966.
     • Tyler Brant Chumney. Born February 14, 1986.
     • Erica Shea Chumney. Born May 4, 1987.
   • Martin Jay Chumney Born September 28, 1963. Married Shelly Morris on March 8, 1986. Shelly was born April 22, 1965.
     • Laurel Ann Chumney. Born September 17, 1986.

THE FAMILY TREE OF LENA OPPLIGER / OPPLINGER CHUMNEY

Lena Oppliger / Opplinger was born on February 9, 1904 at St. Imineier, Mont Crosin, Switzerland. She was the daughter of Fritz Oppliger and Freda Oppliger / Ogi. Lena had two sisters and one brother.

1. Walther Oppliger Born February 17-18, 1905. He died when he was 6 years old in Switzerland
   
   
2. Olga Oppliger . Born April 10, 1906. She married Ive Huffman on June 16, 1928 in Dover, Ohio. Ivan Huffman was born February 28, 1901.They lived most of their life in Strasburg, Ohio. They had three children:
   • JoAnn Huffman Born June 6, 1929.
   • Vance Huffman Born October 20, 1934.
   • Gale Huffman Born July 27, 1936.
   
   
3. Gerda Oppliger Born June 11, 1912. She married Clarence Trotter. Gerda lived most of her life in Massillon, Ohio. Clarence (Spud) and Gerda had three children. They were all girls.
   • Maryland Trotter
   • Judy Trotter
   • Glenda Trotter
   
   

PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS LENA OPPLIGER / OPPLINGER CHUMNEY

Freda Oppliger / Ogi was the mother of Lena Oppliger. Her father was Fritz Oppliger.

1. Freda Oppliger / Ogi. Born December 30, 1878 in Switzerland. Died September 8, 1974. Buried at Strasburg cemetery in Strasburg, Ohio. Freda was married to Fritz Oppliger. They were divorced before 1909 in Switzerland. Freda remarried Daniel Doll on October 12, 1929. Daniel was 71 and Freda was 50 when they were married. Daniel's father was Jacob Doll and his mother was named Elizabeth Thomas. Daniel was married twice previously and was a widow when he married Freda. Freda's mother was Anna Barbara Beutler Ogi born October 13-14, 1849 and died in 1917 in Switzerland. Freda's father was Samuel Ogi. Samuel and Anna Barbara had 11 children.
   
   
2. Fritz Oppliger. Born October 20, 1866. Died August 4, 1954 in Switzerland. Fritz's mother was Anna Barbara Angel Oppliger born September 19-20, 1836 in Switzerland.

THE DEATHS OF READER AND LENA CHUMNEY

READER CHUMNEY

Reader Chumney died December 20, 1989 in Dover, Ohio. The following is taken from his obituary in the Time Reporter newspaper, Dover, Ohio on page A5 dated December 21, 1989.

Reader R Chumney, 86, of Hennis Care Centre at Dover the past five years, formerly of RD 1, Dover, died Wednesday in Union Hospital after a brief illness. Born at West, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edward and Addie Chumney. He had retired in 1954 after 28 years with Greer Steel Co. of Dover and had also been engaged in farming since 1935 to 1976. He was a life member of the St. John's Church of Christ at Dover. His wife, the former Lena Opplinger, died in May 1954. Surviving are five sons, Doyle R of Strasburg, Gene of RD 1, Mineral City, Ervin and Walter M of Lore City and Ray Jr. of RD 1, Dover; a sister, Eva Grover of Hohenwald, Tenn: 24 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. A daughter and two granddaughters are deceased. Services will be held Sunday at 1:30 n Meese-Bierie Funeral Home at Dover with Rev. Richard Coyle officiating. Interment will be in Dover Burial Park. Calling hours are Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. Memorials may be made to the Tuscarawas County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.

THE DEATH OF LENA CHUMNEY

Lena Chumney died May 14, 1954 at Canton Mercy-Hospital in Canton, Ohio. The following is taken from her obituary in the Daily Reporter newspaper, Dover, Ohio on page 4 dated May 14, 1954.

Lena Olga Chumney, 50, wife of Reader Chumney of RD 1, Dover, died yesterday at 8 PM at Canton Mercy Hospital where she had been admitted yesterday afternoon. She had been ill for about four months. Born at St. Inier, Switzerland, she was the daughter of Freida Ogi Opplinger Doll and the late Fritz Opplinger. Mrs. Chumney came to Dover from Switzerland 35 years ago. She was married to Mr. Chumney in 1925. Mrs. Chumney was a member of the St. John's Evangelical & Reformed Church, the Sarah Circle and the Philatbea Bible Class. Surviving in addition to her husband are her mother of the home; five sons, Doyle, Walter and Reader (Ray) Chumney Jr , all of the home, Gene of RD 1, Mineral City and Ervin Chumney of RD 2, Strasburg: two sisters, Mrs. Ivan Huffman of Strasburg and Mrs. Clarence Trotter of Massillon: and a grandson. A daughter, Charlene, and a brother Walter, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:30 PM in St. John's Church with the Rev. Reinhard Krause officiating. Burial will be in Dover Burial Park. Friends may call at the Meese Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 PM and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The body will be taken to the church Sunday at 12:30 PM.

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DOYLE AND LILLIAN CHUMNEY

Doyle Chumney is the son of Reader and Lena Chumney. Doyle and Lillian Chumney are my parents !!!!!.

Doyle was born August 11, 1926 on 5th Street in Dover, Ohio. The family then moved to 7th Street in Dover and 303 Harger Street in Dover (today this house is 603 Harger Street). When Doyle was finishing up the 3rd grade, the family rented a farm in Ragersville, Ohio, in 1935. In 1937, they bought a family farm in Winfield, Ohio. On November 1, 1943, the family bought a 236 acre family farm in Dover, Ohio. The farm is still presently (1998) owned by the family. Doyle graduated from Dover High School in 1944. He lived on the family farm in Dover until October 12, 1950 when he was drafted to be in the US Army. He initially was sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky and was transferred to Fort Benning, GA on December 23, 1950. He was stationed in Fort Benning, GA until he was transferred to Mannheim, Germany on May 30, 1951. He served in the US Army in Germany until October 17, 1952. He was a member of the 40th Tank Battalion, Company B. While in the US Army, Doyle served as the mailman. Upon his return to civilian life, Doyle worked for Fairview Dairy in Rt #2, New Philadelphia as a retail milkman from November 1952 until November 1, 1955 when Goshen Dairy bought out Fairview Dairy. Doyle worked for Goshen Dairy as a retail milkman from November 1, 1955 until his retirement from Goshen Dairy on August 28, 1988. From August 28, 1988 until July 14, 1997, Doyle worked part-time for the Sears Roebuck Co at the New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia, Ohio. On July 14, 1997, Doyle retired from Sears.

Doyle married Lillian Hodges on June 16, 1956 at Trail United Church of Christ in Trail, Ohio (Holmes County). After their marriage, Doyle and Lillian bought a house on Route #2, New Philadelphia near York Elementary school. They lived at Route #2 later changed to Route #5 New Philadelphia until the fall of 1981 when they moved to Strasburg, Ohio. They presently live in Strasburg.

Doyle and Lillian Chumney were blessed with four children. They are:

1. Ronald Wesley Chumney. Born January 18, 1958. He married Carin Baskin on April 3, 1982. They have two girls.
   • Jessica Chumney Born June 24, 1988.
   • Jaimie Chumney Born March 17, 1990.
   
   
2. Diane Lynn Chumney. Born October 8, 1959. She married Gary Enama in 1989. They have two boys.
   • Taylor Enama. Born July 12, 1994.
   • Hunter Enama. Born June 24, 1998.
   
   
3. Edward Lafayette Chumney. Born November 27, 1963. (Eighth Generation: See Next Section)
4. Wesley Ray Chumney. Born March 1, 1966. He married Cathy Bolek in 1989.

Doyle and Lillian Chumney have four grandchildren. Jessica and Jaimie Chumney were born to Doyle and Lillian's oldest son, Ronald Wesley Chumney and his wife, Carin Baskin. Taylor and Hunter Enama were born to Doyle and Lillian's daughter, Diane Lynn Chumney and her husband, Gary Enama.

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THE LILLIAN CHUMNEY LINEAGE

How I discovered that William Thomas Hodges was adopted and his birth family (Isaacs)

(By Eddie Chumney)

In 1995, I gained a curiousity about researching my family history. From 1995-2000, I spent much time researching family history. All that I knew about my grandfather (my mother's father: William Thomas Hodges) was that he was born in Wales as I had seen a picture of him laying around the house and on the back it said: 'Wales'. Because of my studies into the Hebraic Roots of Christianity, I began to wonder if my grandfather was Jewish. As a result, I visited my Uncle Bob Hodges at his home in Wadsworth, OH in 1995 along with my dad and mom. My mom didn't know much about her father and mother as she went to a foster home in Millersburg, Holmes County, OH when she was just a young child. My only possibility to learn about my mother's father side of the family was through my Uncle Bob. I didn't tell my Uncle Bob why I was asking questions about his father and my grandfather. After Uncle Bob was sharing on what he knew about his father for about an hour or so, a decision was made that it was time to eat dinner. So, we went out to a restaurant. After we had ordered our meals but before we were served, my Uncle Bob turned to me and said the following:

We don't know for sure but we do think that there is a possibility that your grandfather may have been Jewish. We have what we believe to be his original birth certificate where it shows that he would have been born William Moses Isaacs on November 26, 1877 in Glamorgan, Wales.

THE INVESTIGATION

This caused me to want to know for sure if this was my grandfather. At this time, I joined a UK genealogy group on the internet. I made contact with someone from the group who had a CD that contained the surnames of people who live in England and Wales. I asked him to tell me how many Isaacs there were in Wales. He gave me a list of 59 families. Of those 59 families, 38 lived in Glamorgan, Wales which is the place where my Uncle Bob believed that my grandfather was born. On December 22, 1995, I wrote letters to all 59 Isaac families in Wales and explained to them that I was trying to find relatives of a William Moses Isaacs who is the son of Samuel and Ann Isaacs. I got a reply from 4 people.

THE DISCOVERY OF MY ISAACS FAMILY IN WALES

Two people told me thanks for the inquiry but that they were not related to William Moses Isaacs and Samuel Isaacs. I got two positive responses. One letter came from the grandson of Solomon Isaacs, the son of Samuel and Ann Isaacs. His name is William Norris Isaacs. In his letter post stamped Jan 3, 1996, he indicated that he was 71 years of age and that he was the grandson of Solomon Isaacs. The other letter was dynamite. It was from the granddaughter of Albert Isaacs, the son of Samuel and Ann Isaacs. Her name is Janet Collier. It just so happens that she was interested in doing research on the Isaacs family also. In the initial reply letter to me dated January 3, 1996, Janet Collier wrote the following:

Dear Eddie, I feel I can call you that as we are second cousins! I was at my parents home when your letter arrived. I was particularly pleased because I have been researching my family history too. My father Victor Samuel Isaacs is the son of Albert Isaacs. So your mother and my dad would be first cousins! My father remembers William, "Uncle Will" as he calls him! ... My father also recalls that there was a tragic accident when William's wife was killed while rescuing their son from the path of an oncoming train. The son lost both legs. [Comment from Eddie: Actually got his feet cut off] Apparently, the railroad was very close to their home. Dad remembers newspaper clippings being sent to them but sadly there is no trace of these now. Dad recalls that William was adopted ....

THE CONFIRMATION THAT MY WILLIAM THOMAS HODGES WAS ADOPTED

THE WILLIAM THOMAS HODGES (Born: William Moses Isaacs) FAMILY

Samuel Isaacs is the great-grandfather of William Thomas Hodges . ( Born: William Moses Isaacs ). Samuel Isaacs (1742-1818) was born in Tormarton, Avon, England. He married Mary Webb (1756-1843) on October 1, 1786 at St Mary's, Bitton, Gloucestershire. He died on September 30, 1818 and is buried at Oldland Common, Gloucestershire, England. They had the following children:

1. Samuel Isaacs (1788 - 1864). Christening: August 3, 1788 . (Source: CD of Bristol Diocese Baptismal Registers Vols 11 to 15 index & Transcripts 1754-1812 produced by Bristol_and_Avon Family History Society. He married Mary Ellis on January 14, 1810 in Bitton, Gloucester, England. He died on February 14, 1864 and is buried at Oldland, St Anne, Gloucestershire, England .
   
   
2. Isaac Isaacs (1792 - 1870) Christening: October 16, 1792 .
   
   
3. Martha Isaacs (1794 - 1858) Christening: May 4, 1794 .
   
   
4. Hannah Isaacs (1794 - 1880) Christening: December 21, 1794 .
   
   
5. Jonas / Jonah Isaacs (1797 - 1879) Christening: July 16, 1797 .
   
   
6. John Isaacs (1800 - 1879) Christening: May 18, 1800 .
   
   
7. Mark Isaacs (1806 - 1876) Christening: May 26, 1805 .
   
   
8. Mary Isaacs (1810 - ) Christening: May 27, 1810 .

1. John Isaacs. Born January 1, 1830. Christening: June 25, 1837 .
   
   
2. Samuel Isaacs Born 1832. Christening: September 30, 1832 . Died January 12, 1906 in Llannwonno, Ponypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. He is buried at Glyntaf Cemetery, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales in Grave B-464.He married (Sarah) Ann Wilkins on September 15, 1856 in Newport Register Office, Wales. She is the daughter of William Wilkins. She died June 3, 1881 of Nephritis at 47 in Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Wales. She is buried at Glyntaf Cemetery, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales in Grave A-1038. Samuel Isaacs married Hester Weedon on December 21, 1881. He is 50 and she is 40. They were both widowed. His father is Mark Isaacs (deceased) and her father is George Moss (deceased).
   
   
3. Isaac Isaacs. Born 1836. Christening: January 5, 1840 .
   
   
4. Martha Isaacs. Born 1838.
   
   
5. Alfred Isaacs. Born 1840. Christening: September 27, 1840 .
   
   
6. Francis James Isaacs. Born 1844. Christening: September 15, 1844 .

Samuel Isaacs Born 1832. Christening: September 30, 1832 . Died January 12, 1906 in Llannwonno, Ponypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. He is buried at Glyntaf Cemetery, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales in Grave B-464.He married (Sarah) Ann Wilkins on September 15, 1856 in Newport Register Office, Wales. She is the daughter of William Wilkins. She died June 3, 1881 of Nephritis at 47 in Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Wales. She is buried at Glyntaf Cemetery, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales in Grave A-1038. Samuel Isaacs married Hester Weedon on December 21, 1881. He is 50 and she is 40. They were both widowed. His father is Mark Isaacs (deceased) and her father is George Moss (deceased).

Samuel Isaacs and Sarah (Ann) Wilkins had the following children:

1. Ann Jane Isaacs. Born 1857
   
   
2. Aaron Isaacs. Born November 1, 1857 in Llangibby, Pontypool, Monmouth. Married Married February 7, 1882 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales to Selina Davies. He is 24 and she is 23. Her father is Morgan Davies (deceased).
   
   
3. Solomon Isaacs. Born 1860. Married July 30, 1881 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales to Eva Hoare. He is 22 and she is 22. Her father is Thomas Hoare. He was a great pianist and organist. He obtained a music college degree. They had the following children:
   
   
   • Gwendoline Isaacs
   • Margaret Isaacs
   • William David Isaacs. Died in 1974 at age 80. Was a coal miner. He had the following children:
     
     
     • Bernard Isaacs. Emmigrated to Perth, Australia in September, 1973. Lived at 26 Karimba Street, Wanneroo Heights, Western Australia 6065 in 1996. He has the following children:
       
       
       • Roger David Isaacs
       • Anthony John Isaacs
       
       
     • William Norris Isaacs. Born 1924. He had a son named: Michael Gary Isaacs.
     • Malcolm Reuben Isaacs
     • Eva Isaacs
     • Myra Isaacs
   
   
4. Eve Isaacs. Born 1861
   
   
5. Adam Isaacs. Born 1864. Married August 29, 1882 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales to Sarah Ann Jones. He is 20 and she is 18. Died July 1886. Buried in Glyntaf Cemetery, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
   
   
6. Ruth Isaacs. Born 1866. Married May 13, 1882 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales to William Griffiths. She is 18 and he is 21. His father is George Griffiths (deceased). They had the following children:
   
   
   • Sarah Ann Isaacs. Married James Towell. They had 11 children.
   
   
7. Jane Isaacs. Born 1869. Married March 27, 1886 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales to Robert Gardener. He is 22 and she is 21. Her father is James Gardener. They had the following children:
   
   
   • Edith Gardiner. Born 1888.
   • Emily Gardiner. Born 1889.
   • William Gardiner. Born 1890.
   • Edwin Gardiner. Born 1895. Died 1895. Buried Glyntaf Cemetery, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
   • Winston Gardiner. Born 1908. Died 1908. Buried Glyntaf Cemetery, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales.
   
   
8. John Isaacs. Born 1870.
   
   
9. Albert Isaacs. Born June 26, 1873. Died May 28, 1946. Married Sept 2, 1895 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales to Eleanor Jennings. He is 22 and she is 20. Her father is John Jennings. They had the following children:
   
   
   • Winnie Isaacs. Emigrated to Chicago, IL in the 1920's.
   • Nellie Isaacs
   • Violet Isaacs
   • Delcie Isaacs
   • Redvers Isaacs
   • Leonard John Isaacs. Twin brother with Samuel Victor Isaacs.
   • Samuel Victor Isaacs. Born August 3, 1911. Married Phyllis. She was born August 18, 1913. They had the following children:
     
     
     • Michael John Isaacs. Born March 14, 1937. Married Jeanette. She was born December 14, 1940. They had the following children:
       
       
       • Christopher John Isaacs. Born February 7, 1968.
       • Emma Louise Isaacs. Born April 19, 1972.
       
       
     • Janet Isaacs. Born October 18, 1944. Married Jeff Collier. He was born June 22, 1945. They had Andrew Collier born April 11, 1978.
   
   
10. David Isaacs. Born 1876 Married Polly. He died in the Royal Navy in WWI. They had the following children:
    
    
    • Thomas (Tommy) Isaacs
    • Maurice Isaacs
    
    
11. William Moses Isaacs . Born November 26, 1877, Tehafod, Hafod, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. He died on March 14, 1943 at the Wadsworth Hospital in Medina County, OH from a heart attack. He was visiting his son, Sam, in Wadsworth, OH when he became ill. He was living at 2043 E 71st St, Cleveland, Ohio at the time of his death being married to Florence Harris. He was buried in Wadsworth, OH by J.B. Hilliard and son, Funeral Home.

• William Moses Isaacs . Born November 26, 1877, Tehafod, Hafod, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. He died on March 14, 1943 at the Wadsworth Hospital in Medina County, OH from a heart attack. He was visiting his son, Sam, in Wadsworth, OH when he became ill. He was living at 2043 E 71st St, Cleveland, Ohio at the time of his death being married to Florence Harris. He was buried in Wadsworth, OH by J.B. Hilliard and son, Funeral Home. He was given to be raised by Thomas Hodges after the death of his mother Ann. Thomas Hodges wrote a Will in Summit County, OH on April 15, 1926. He died on April 4, 1927. In the application to probate the Will on April 9, 1927, it lists William Thomas Hodges, son by adoption .
  
  He married Susannah John on December 5, 1904 in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. He was 27 and she was 21. Her parents were William John and Martha John. They were born in South Wales. She died in an accident behind their house while living in Kenmore, Akron, Ohio on June 24, 1917. The family was going on a picnic. Samuel crawled between some railroad cars. The train started to move. Susannah pushed Samuel away but he lost the front part of both feet and she couldn't get out of the way. The accident appeared on the front page of the evening edition of the Akron Beacon Journal dated June 25, 1917. The article says:

  Mrs William T Hodges, Kenmore, lost her life at the Erie crossing Sunday afternoon in an effort to save the life of her four year old son, Sam., who had run in front of the on-coming train. The child was struck and had both feet cut off but the mother's courage cost her life. Mrs Hodges was caught by the train and thrown several feet being instantly killed. The father witnessed the tragedy at a distance. Prentice's ambulance took the child to Peoples hospital.

  She is buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Kenmore, Akron, Ohio.
  
  William Thomas Hodges came through Ellis Island, NY on June 18, 1899 on the ship, Umbria which left from the port in Liverpool, England. He is listed at 21 years and 6 months old. According to Alberta (wife of William Reginald) in a letter written by Robert (Bob) Hodges (son of William Thomas Hodges and Florence Harris) on May 1, 1992 to his son, Bill Hodges, William Thomas Hodges travelled between Wales and the USA about 7 times before he immigrated around 1917-1918 after WWI. William Thomas Hodges served in the Welch Regiment during WWI. He enlisted on Sept 1, 1914 and was discharged on May 30, 1916. He was discharged for failing to fulfil Army physical requirements. He served with colours. He served overseas in the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force June 16, 1915 to Sept 23, 1915. He received medals: 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals, Silver War Badge #8888. The serial number for the medals is: #13391. This information is located at the Army Records Centre, Bourne Avenue, Hayes, Middlesex, England UB3 1RF. Reference: 78/28241/0S9a/1. This info was received from Uncle Bob Hodges in a letter written to the British Army Records Centre in 1978.
  
  William Thomas Hodges is listed in the 1920 OH Census.
  • William T Hodges. Age 38. (Note: He never gave a consistent age). Naturalized 1889.
    
    
  • William R Hodges. Age 10. Born March 31, 1909 at 12 Gethin Terrace, Porth, Rhondda, Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales. Died in 1975. Married Jeanette Smith on August 12, 1929 in Summit County, OH. Jeanette was born Sept 12, 1929 in Lorain, OH. Her father is Albert Smith and her mother is Cora Clayton. Married Alberta Dohner on August 4, 1934 in Medina County, OH. Albert was born on October 25, 1916. They had a son, William Richard, stillborn, died January 12, 1936. Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
    
    
  • Samuel Clarence Hodges. Age 5. Married Wilma Neely. They divorced on September 28, 1946 in Summit County, OH, Case #12522. No children. Married Betty Barbar Blades on October 27, 1946 in Summit County, OH. Betty was born March 13, 1924. Her father was Howard McCutcheon and her mother was Celina Short. She was previously divorced in Summit County, OH on June 15, 1946, Case #154369. They had a daugher named Susan.
    
    
  • Ian Hamilton Hodges. Age 3. Born July 12, 1916. Ian died in 1968. Married Edith in WVA. They had a daugher, Barbara.
  
  William Thomas Hodges married Mary Bowman on May 18, 1920. Mary Bowman was born in Martinsburg, WVA. Her father was Wallace James and her mother Annie Hodson. She was previously married. She was 38 at the time of her marriage. William Thomas Hodges was living in Barberton, OH at the time of the marriage. They were divorced according to Albert Hodges (the wife of William Reginald Hodges). They didn't have any children.
  
  William Thomas Hodges met Florence (Effie) Sharp between 1927 and 1930. Florence was born December 20, 1892 in Andeson County, TN. Her parents were Alexander Sharp and Sarah / Sallie Branton. She died on November 20, 1986 at Rittman Hospital, Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. She is buried at Mound Hill Cemetery, Seville, Medina County, Ohio . She originally married Herschel W Harris on April 24, 1906 in Anderson County, TN (Marriage Bond Records: October 17, 105 - February 6, 1908, Anderson County, TN #121). Herschel Harris was born in TN on January 31, 1874. His parents were born in GA. He died on January 17, 1927 in Briceville, Anderson County, TN from cancer of the colon. He is buried in Coal Creek, Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN. His father was Bud Harris born in GA. His mother was Lindy Harris born in GA. They had the following children:
  
  
  • Hubert Harris. Born 1907 in Anderson County, TN. Married Della Moser on October 18, 1930 in Briceville, Anderson County, TN. Della died on November 11, 1953 in Port Clinton, OH. Her father was Aaron Moser and her mother Lizzie White.
    
    
  • Evelyn Harris. Born April 4, 1917 in Briceville, Anderson County, TN. Married Robert William Hummel on March 12, 1949. Lived in Wadsworth, OH. Died March 9, 2009 (Age 91) at the Laurels of Norworth, Worthington, OH. Buried by Novak Funeral Home, 4476 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43214 (614-268-8811). Obituary in the Akron Beacon Journal, (Akron, OH), March 11-13, 2009. She married Robert W Hummel. Born 1922. Died March 2, 1988. Worked at PPG Industries for 37 years. He was a US Marine Veteran of WW II. Lived his life in the Barbarton, OH area. Buried Woodlawn Cemetery. Obituary in the Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) on March 5, 1988. They had the following children:
    
    
    • Rod Hummel. Lived in Columbus, OH in 2009
    • Dan Hummel. Lived in Worthington, OH in 2009. Married Cynthia. They have the following children:
      
      
      • Zachary Hummel. Married Molly
      • Kurt Hummel.
      • Kyle Hummel. Married Michelle Sullivan
    
    
  • Charles Harris. Born 1921. Lived in San Bernadino, CA. Married Erika.
  • Carl Harris. Born 1924. Lived in Chippewa Lake, OH. Died before 2009.
  
  Florence (Effie) Harris and Herschel Harris, sold property in Anderson County, TN on September 25, 1926 to Jasper Prosise and wife Dora. It is recorded in Anderson County, TN deed book, S-3, pages 64-65.
  
  William Thomas Hodges and Florence (Effie) Harris had the following children:
  
  
  • Robert (Bob) Glenn Hodges. Born December 6,1930 in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. He was taken to a foster home in Millersburg, Holmes County, OH between 1936 and 1938. He stayed there until 1944. Robert (Bob) Hodges returned to Wadsworth in 1947. He served in the US Army from 1948-1951 and married Margaret Proper on March 16, 1952. They had the following children:
    
    
    • William Thomas Hodges. Born March 12, 1953. He married Diane. They have the following children:
      
      
      • William Thomas Hodges
      • Jason Lee Hodges
      
      
    • Robert Dale Hodges. Born November 27, 1955. Married Richelle. Lived in Akron, OH. They have a daughter named: Alexis Kaylen Hodges.
    • Cathy Lynne Hodges. Married Joe Padolewski. They have the following children:
      
      
      • Daniel Joseph Padolewski
      • Rebecca Ann Padolewski
    
    
  • Geraldine Hodges. Born August 14, 1933. Died on Jan 10, 1934 in Silver Creek, Wadsworth, OH following a 10 day illness of bronchial pneumonia. Age 5 months. Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery. Info in the Wadsworth News Gazette, January 16, 1934 and January 23, 1934.
    
    
  • Lillian Hodges . Born 1935.
  
  Florence (Effie) Harris married William Henry Amweg on November 5, 1943 in Medina County, Ohio. She lived at 217 Main St, Wadsworth, Ohio.
  
  William Thomas Hodges and his son, Ian, were badly injured in a coal mine accident in 1936. On December 25, 1936, there was a fire at the Reese Hotel in Clinton, OH where the family was living. Robert (Bob) Hodges was rescued from the fire in 2 feet of snow by a Bill Lamb who had an IGA Grocery store. In response to the fire, Florence Hodges went next door to the house of Mary Knopf's and handed them her wedding rings and her young 1 1/2 year old daughter, Lillian (my mother). William Thomas Hodges and Florence then separated. William Thomas Hodges took Robert (Bob) Hodges and Lillian to rural Holmes County, OH to raise them there. However, after two years, the coal mine injuries of William Thomas Hodges caused him to be hospitalized. Robert (Bob) Hodges and Lillian were placed in a Children's Home in Millersburg, OH. They remained there until 1944. William Thomas Hodges applied for US Social Security on December 22, 1941. He was living at 1913 E 105th St, Cleveland, Ohio at the Park Lane Hotel. His US Social Security number was: 300-14-5189. He died on March 14, 1943.
  
  

  THE LIFE OF THOMAS HODGES

  William Thomas Hodges was adopted . He was raised by Thomas Hodges. Thomas Hodges married Caroline Davis. He died April 4, 1927 in Kenmore, Summit County, OH. He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery. He was a member of the Sons of St George, Lodge #180. Caroline Hodges died on February 15, 1907. She was 56 years of age according to her death certificate. The death certificate is at the Summmit County, OH (Akron), Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division. In a local newspaper news brief, it is written:

  Caroline Davis (Hodges), the wife of Thomas Hodges, died from severe burns at her home. She died February 15, 1907 at the Akron, Ohio city hospital as a result of burns sustained two weeks earlier. Caroline Hodges was 45. Funeral services were held at the Calvary Evangelical church. She is buried at Mt Hope Cemetery.

  In a separate newspaper article, it is written:

  Mrs Caroline Hodges who was so severely burned by the explosion of gasoline at her home, 23 Jackson Street, two weeks ago, died at the Akron city Hospital Friday morning. When Mrs Hodges was first brought to the hospital, a few hours after the accident occurrred, it was not thought that she could live through the night. Later, however, she was believed to have a slight chance for recovery. The woman was pouring gasoline on the fire over which she was preparing supper when burned and the flames ignited her dress literally roasting her flesh from the waist up. She suffered terrible torture until death relieved her. She was the wife of Thomas Hodges and had lived in Akron for 26 years.

  Thomas Hodges became a naturalized US Citizen on October 12, 1889. This comes from File #: 4947, Summit County, Ohio, Probate Court, Akron. The document is: Volume 10, Page 18. Thomas Hodges is listed as being 35 year old. He first arrived in the USA in November, 1870.
  
  Thomas Hodges lived at the following locations:
  
  
  • 1883-1884: Thomas Hodges, working at Akron Iron Co, LIVES: 202 Pleasant St, Akron, Ohio
  • 1886: Thomas Hodges, laborer, LIVES: 104 Bartges, Akron, Ohio
  • 1887-1901: Not living in Akron, Ohio
  • 1902: Thomas Hodges, Caroline, LIVES: 1059 1/2 S Main St, Akron, Ohio
  • 1903: Not living in Akron, Ohio
  • 1904: Thomas, Caroline Hodges, laborer, LIVES: 23 Jackson St, Akron, Ohio
  • 1906: Thomas, Caroline Hodges, laborer, LIVES: 23 Jackson St, Akron, Ohio
  • 1907: Thomas Hodges, laborer, LIVES: 23 Jackson St, Akron, Ohio
  • 1908: Thomas, Eliza Hodges, laborer, LIVES: 23 Jackson St, Akron, Ohio
  • 1909: Thomas, Eliza Hodges, LIVES: 609 Clinton Valley, Akron, Ohio
  • 1911: Thomas, Eliza Hodges, LIVES: 23 Ira Ave, Akron, Ohio
  • 1912-1915: Thomas, Eliza Hodges, LIVES: 21 Ira Ave, Akron, Ohio
  • 1916: Thomas, Eliza Hodges, LIVES: 23 Ira Ave, Akron, Ohio
  • 1917-1918: Thomas Hodges, LIVES: 123 South 7th St, Akron, Ohio
  
  Thomas Hodges married Eliza Mills on March 11, 1908 in Summit County, Ohio, Book 17, Page 365. Eliza was born December 6, 1850 (Marriage certificate with Thomas Hodges) at Staffordshire, England. Her father was William Cox and her mother was Anna Loomis. This is her second marriage. Thomas was born December 23, 1850 (Marriage certificate with Eliza Mills) in Monmouthshire, England. His father's name was John Hodges and his mother's name was Mary Shenton.
  
  Thomas Hodges is listed in the 1910 OH Census living at 609 Clinton Alley. The info is as follows:
  
  • Thomas Hodges. Age 59. Married twice. 2 years in present marriage. 1889 Naturalized.
  • Eliza Hodges. Age 62.
  
  Thomas Hodges (Soundex: H322) is listed in the 1920 OH Census, Volume 197, E.D. 284, Sheet 22, Line 65, living at 123 South Seventh St, Kenmore Village, Akron, Ohio.
  • Thomas Hodges. Age 69. Widow.
  
  Thomas Hodges wrote a Will in Summit County, OH on April 15, 1926. He died on April 4, 1927 in Kenmore, Summit County, OH. In the application to probate the Will on April 9, 1927, it lists William Thomas Hodges, son by adoption . Thomas Hodges is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.

THE FLORENCE (Effie) SHARP FAMILY

Isaac Sharp was born 1712 Palitinate, Germany and died in 1783 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA at age 71. He married Margaret Webber about 1734. Margaret was born about 1715.

Isaac was b. 1712 and d. Mar. 8, 1783 in Lancaster (now Lebanon County), PA. He was tax collector for Hannover Twp. in 1756. This region suffered greatly during the French & Indian War and many of the first settlers left the area. Henry and his brother, John, were made executors of their father's estate on April 8, 1784, at which time Henry and his wife were apparently living in Montgomery Co., VA. The Potts Manuscripts, Vol. IX, Tuipehocken Accounts for 1744 list George, Ernst and Samuel Scherb(Sharp)as well as Johannes and Andreas Graff (Graves). About 1792 the Sharp, Graves, Gibbs, Snodderly and related families settled at Sharp's Station in what is now Union County, TN. This site is in Big Ridge State Park on the east shore of Norris Lake. Henry was a brother to John, Aaron and George Sharp and Mrs. Nicholas Countz (WCG).

Isaac Sharp and Margaret Webber had the following children:

1. Henry Honas Sharp. Born May 4, 1735 in Palitinate, Germany. He died in 1814 in Harrison, Preble County, Ohio at age 79. He is buried in Euphemia Cemetery, Harrison, Preble County, Ohio.
   
   
2. Aaron Sharp. Born in 1736
   
   
3. Margaret Sharp. Born about 1736
   
   
4. Veronica Sharp. Born about 1738
   
   
5. Isaac Sharp. Born about 1740. Died in January, 1782 in Orange County, NC at age 42.
   
   
6. Barbara Sharp. Born about 1742
   
   
7. Rebecca Sharp. Born about 1744. Died in 1816 in Kentucky at age 72.
   
   
8. John Joseph Sharp. Born in 1753 in Orange County, NC. Died on January 20, 1830 in Anderson County, TN at age 77.

Henry Honas Sharp was born May 4, 1735 in Palitinate, Germany and died in 1814 in Harrison, Preble County, OH at age 79. He married Barbara Graves about 1759 in Berks County, PA. Barbara was born in 1745 in Greenwich Township, Berks County, PA. She died in 1796 in Preble County, Ohio at age 51. She is buried in Preble County, OH.

History of Preble Co., OH, 1881, Henry Sharp was a native of Scotland but lived in Germany before coming to America. He and Barbara lived in Orange Co., NC before 1785,and probably moved to Botetourt Co., VA about 1782. He apparently left Virginia for Tennessee in 1789 and moved to Preble Co., OH in 1805, where he lived in 1814 (Source of information: History of Preble County, Ohio)

Sometime prior to 1785 he lived in Orange Co.,NC, as is indicated by a record stating that on June 3, 1785,Henry and Barbara sharp of Botetourt Co., VA, deeded to one Michael Holt land situated in Orange Co., NC. Henry's name appears on tax lists for Orange Co. for 1799 on property valued at $1480 and in 1780, 81 & 82 he was taxed on 225 acres of land in Orange Co. As his name does not appear on the tax lists after 1782, it is probable that he left Orange Co. about this time for Virginia. "In the Brief of Deeds of Montgomery Co., VA, Nov. 2,1795, appears this entry: 'Henry Sharp and wife, Barbara, to George Williams, 112 acres on Sinking Creek.' At this time Henry was a resident of Knox Co., TN. Tax records seem to indicate that he left Virginia for Tennessee in 1789.

June third 1785 Henry and Wife Barbary in Botetort Co, Virginia made a land deal listed as follows: This indenture made theirs 3rd day of June in the 9th year of the American Independence and in the year of our Lord 1785 between Henry Sharp and Barbary his wife, Botetor and in the Province of Virginia of the one part and Michael Holt of Orange County in the Province of North Carolina in consideration of the sum of 175 pounds proclamation...a certain tract or parcel of land situate... ..in the county of Orange on the waters of Haw River Grate Allemance beginning at a hickorry saplin on the grat Allamance at the mouth of the Little Allamance running west 14- poles to a stake on Peter Noe's line... along Nicholas Holt's line to his corner a Spanish oakon Grate Allmance; thence down the meanders thereof to the first sstation...containing by estimation 216 acroes of land..."Witnesses Tho. Muhollan, John Harden. Signed by markes Henryand Barbary Sharp. Proved in open court by oath of John Harden31 Aug 1786. This established the famt that at the time the indenture was made Henry was living in Botetourt Co., VA and had previously lived in Orance Co., NC.

Henry with his brothers, John Joseph and Aaron ( Big Aaron) or Aaron Sr.) came to Sharps Fort on the Clinch about 1784. Sharps Station was within Hawkins County until the formation of Knox County in 1792.

When Henry Sharp disposed of his Virginia property in 1795, he was then a resident of Knox County in what was called the "Territory South of the River Ohio," which in 1796 became the State of Tennessee. However, at least two deeds on file at Tazewell, Claiborne Co., dated in the 1790's, refer to him as living in Grainer County.

According to tradition, the Sharp's were among those responsible for the erection of Sharp's Fort or Station. This fort was located about three-fourths of a mile south of the Clinch River in what is now Union County. The site of the blockhouse was on land owned by Lon Sharp in 1935, a grandson of Station Bill Sharp, and purchased from him that year by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The site is a few feet above the 1,020 foot (mean sea level) contour of Norris Reservoir in what is now Big Ridge Park.

The date of the first settlement at Sharps Station is not known, but at the June 1792 term of Hawkins County Court, Henry Sharp, one of the settlers, "entered strays" (unclaimed livestock, usually horses). On May 22, 1794, the Knoxville Gazette carried an advertisement by Jacob Sharp which stated that he had caught stray horses and the owner could recover them from him at Sharps Station on the Clinch River. Sharps Station came within the boundaries of Knox County when it was established and Knox County records contain several references to the station.

Through deeds made to five of his sons and recorded at Tazewell, TN, county seat of Claiborne Co., it has been ascertained that the father of "Pioneer" Henry Sharp, Coonrad (Conrad), Jacob, Daniel and George Sharp, early settlers of that section of East Tennessee known as "Bold" (Big) Valley, was Henry Sharp, Sr. In all of these deeds the relationship was stated, i.e., "in consideration of the natural love and affection a father hath for his son ..." There was no monetary consdieration and for this reason the writer called them "love" deeds (deeds of gift). Disposing of their property by these so-called "love" deeds seems to have been a common practice among the early Sharps, taking the place of wills in many instances. These deeds were recorded in Deed Book A, as follows:

Page 46: The indenture dated June 18, 1801, between Henry Sharpe, Sr., of Anderson Co., TN ... to Henry Sharpe, Jr., of Claiborne County ... 200 acres ... part of a 500-acre tract ... said Henry Sharpe, Sr. purchased from Thos. Cox and William Hawkins in Bold Valley, Claiborne Co. on the head of the Lost Creek ... Witnessed by Alexander McNut and John X. Graves.

Page 238: Indenture dated June 18, 1803 between Henry Sharpe of the county of Anderson and George Sharpe, of Claiborne County ... 200 acres in "Bold" Valley on "waters of Hunting Creek at a corner of 500-acre tract purchased from Thos. Cox and Wm. Hawkins ..." Witnessed by Daniel McNut and John Loy.

Page 241: Indenture dated June 24, 1803, between Henry Sharpe of the county of Anderson and Jacob Sharpe of county of Claiborne ... 313 acres ... lying in Claiborne County on the waters of Loys Creek ... near Daniel Sharpe's corner ... Witnesses: James McNut, Alexander McNut and John Loy.

Page 313: Indenture dated June 24, 1803, between Henry Sharpe Sr., of Anderson County and Daniel Sharpe ... 276 acres in Bold Valley on the waters of Lost Creek, county of Claiborne ... Witnesses: Alexander McNut and John Loy.

Page 266: Indenture dated June 24, 1803, between Henry Sharpe, Sr. of the county of Anderson and Coonrad Sharp ... son ... 200 acres in Claiborne County in the Bold Valley.

Henry accompanied his daughter Catherine and her husband Tobias Tilliman to Harrison Township, Preble County, Ohio sometime in 1805-06. They were also accompanied by Tobias's father, John Tillman.

The following item concerning Henry Sharp was taken from a history of Preble County, Ohio:

"The first death in Harrison Township was that of Henry Sharpe, a native of Scotland. After spending a great part of his life in Germany, he came to Ohio and died in Harrison Township about 1814 and was buried in the Euphemia graveyard, the oldest cemetery in that township. It grew around the old log church build in 1817. Henry Sharpe is said to have been the first white man buried in it before the church was established.

He is believed to have moved from Tennessee to Preble Co., Ohio, in 1805, where he died in 1814. The first death in the township was that of Henry Sharpe, a native of Scotland. After spending a great part of his life in Germany, he came to Ohio and died in Harrison township about 1814. He was buried in the Euphemia graveyard, and is said to be the first man buried on the spot now covered with tombstones. "2 Note: Euphemia was on the National Road, which was constructed by the Federal government starting in 1811 from Cumberland, MD, to Vandalia, IL, at a cost of over seven million dollars.

Today Euphemia is in the NW comer of Lewisburg, on the west side of SR 503. The cemetery is also called Rose lawn. Henry served with Count Pulaski's Light Dragoons during the American Revolution. His name during the time in the military was "Henry Shaup".

Source: Wes Sharp: Sharp Family History at ancestry.com

General Notes: Source: Rebecca Sharp, September 2010

General Notes: Source: Thomas recollections, records kept by J. Crit Sharp, and confirmed by research done by Geneveive Peters of Arlington, Virginia .

Henry Honas Sharp and Barbara Graves had the following children:

1. Catherine Sharp. Born September 19, 1761 in Lancaster, PA. Died on April 12, 1837 in Lewisburg, Harrison Twp, Preble County, OH at age 75.
   
   
2. Ann Elizabeth Sharp. Born in 1762 in Lancaster, PA. Died on December 8, 1835 in Twin Twp, Preble County, Ohio at age 73.
   
   
3. Henry Honus Sharp "Pioneer" Jr. Born about 1765 in Orange County, NC. He married Elizabeth Moser in 1792 in Orange County, NC. Henry remarried Henrietta Keck in 1824. He died September 20, 1848 in Sharps Chapel, Union County, TN at age 83.
   
   
4. Caswell Conrad Sharp. Born in 1767 in Orange County, NC. He married Sarah "Sally" Gibbs about 1786 in NC. Sarah was born about 1767 and is buried in Lost Creek Cemetery, Union County, TN. He died on December 11, 1826 in Campbell County, TN at age 59. Buried in Lost Creek Cemetery, Union County, TN.
   
   
5. Jacob Sharp. Married Philpena Stiner on April 8, 1796 in Orange County, NC. Moved to McMinn County, TN. Served as one of the first magistrates of McMinn County in 1819. He is buried near Devil;s Bluff on the Hiwasse River. (Source: Union County, TN Historical Society, Maynardville, TN )
   
   
6. Daniel Sharp. Died in 1809 in Sharps Station, Union County, TN
   
   
7. Sarah Sharp, "Sallie". Born about 1774 in Orange County, NC. Died about 1860 about age 86.
   
   
8. George Sharp. Born about 1775. George married Mary Loy. He remarried Catherine "Caty" Graves.
   
   
9. Mary Sharp.
   
   
10. William Sharp, "Station Bill". Born about 1783 in VA. He married Rachel Stiner (Stoner). He remarried Jane Irwin. He died on June 25, 1862 in Union County, TN at age 79.

1. Mary J Sharp. Born 1841. Married William Lindsey
   
   
2. Nelson S Sharp. Born 1843
   
   
3. Sarah E Sharp. Born 1845. Married Robert Wallace in 1865.
   
   
4. Nicholas Sharp. Born 1848. Married H. L. Rutherford in 1877
   
   
5. Pena Sharp. Born 1850. Married Isaac Turpin in 1868
   
   
6. Rufus P Sharp . Born October 10, 1852 and died on July 16, 1911. Married Evelin Welch on July 26, 1871 in Anderson County, TN. She was born November 18, 1855 and died on February 14, 1932. She is the daughter of Marion Jackson Welch.
   
   
7. Robert E Sharp. Born 1854. Married Sarah Cooper in 1880.
   
   
8. Franklin R (Frank) Sharp. Born 1857. Married W. E. Kenney in 1877.
   
   
9. Susan Sharp. Born 1860. Married Samuel Disney in 1882

Rufus P Sharp . Born October 10, 1852 and died on July 16, 1911. Married Evelin Welch on July 26, 1871 in Anderson County, TN. She was born November 18, 1855 and died on February 14, 1932. She is the daughter of Marion Jackson Welch.
Rufus Sharp and Evelin Welch had the following children:

1. Alexander Sharp . Born July 16, 1875. Alexander died on May 19, 1902 from an explosion in the Fraterville Coal Mine . There were 184 miners killed in the third worst mining disaster in the history of the USA. He along with some of the other miners are buried in Leach Cemetery, Lake City, Anderson County, TN. Married Sarah Branton (born in TN and parents born in TN) on March 9, 1891 in Anderson County, TN (Book 5, Page 117). Sarah Branton was born around 1871.
   
   
2. Frank Sharp. Born 1877.
   
   
3. Samuel Thomas (Sam) Sharp. Born July 16, 1882 in TN. Died July 14, 1961 in Knoxville, TN. Buried in Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN. He married Ethel Hunley. He remarried Martha Ann Cooper on June 14, 1902 in Anderson County, TN. They had the following children:
   
   
   • Charlie Sharp. Lived in Lake City, Anderson County, TN in 1961
   • Earl Sharp. Lived in FL in 1961
   • Wayne Sharp. Lived in IN in 1961
   • T R Sharp. Lived in Petros
   • Mada Sharp (Wallace). Lived in Lake City, Anderson County, TN in 1961
   • Beulah Sharp (Smiddy). Lived in Lake City, Anderson County, TN in 1961
   • Maude Sharp (Baird). Lived in OH in 1961
   
   
4. Ellen Sharp. Born July 1886 in TN
   
   
5. Gordon H Sharp. Twin brother of William H Sharp. Born 1889
   
   
6. William H Sharp. Born August 2, 1889 in TN. Died January 19, 1981 in Lake City, Anderson County, TN. Buried in Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN. He married Elizabeth Lizzie Massengill on September 24, 1919 in Anderson County, TN. She is buried in Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN. He remarried Irene Williams on December 28, 1951 in Anderson County, TN. She is buried in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Bell County, KY.
   
   
7. Marion Jackson Sharp. Born February 14, 1892 in TN. Died July 5, 1980. Buried in Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN. He married Alice M (Allie) Bennett on March 23,1912 in Anderson County, TN. Buried in Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN. Had the following children:
   
   
   • Ruby Sharp. Married a Jones. Lived in Lake City, Anderson County, TN
   • Clyde Sharp. Lived in Clinton, TN
   
   
8. Nola P (Nona) Sharp. Born October 20, 1896 in TN. Died September, 1992 in Lake City, Anderson County, TN. Buried Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN. She married John F George on April 29, 1914 in Anderson County, TN. Buried Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN.

Alexander Sharp . Born July 16, 1875. Alexander died on May 19, 1902 from an explosion in the Fraterville Coal Mine . There were 184 miners killed in the third worst mining disaster in the history of the USA. He along with some of the other miners are buried in Leach Cemetery, Lake City, Anderson County, TN. Married Sarah Branton (born in TN and parents born in TN) on March 9, 1891 in Anderson County, TN (Book 5, Page 117). Sarah Branton was born around 1871.

Alexander Sharp and Sarah Branton had the following child:

1. Florence Effie Sharp . Born December 20, 1892. She died on November 20, 1986 at Rittman Hospital, Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. She is buried at Mound Hill Cemetery, Seville, Medina County, Ohio . Married Herschel W Harris on April 24, 1906 in Anderson County, TN (Marriage Bond Records: October 17, 105 - February 6, 1908, Anderson County, TN #121). Herschel Harris was born in TN on January 31, 1874. His parents were born in GA. He died on January 17, 1927 in Briceville, Anderson County, TN from cancer of the colon. He is buried in Coal Creek, Leach Cemetery, Anderson County, TN. His father was Bud Harris born in GA. His mother was Lindy Harris born in GA. They had the following children:
   
   
   • Hubert Harris. Born 1907 in Anderson County, TN. Married Della Moser on October 18, 1930 in Briceville, Anderson County, TN. Della died on November 11, 1953 in Port Clinton, OH. Her father was Aaron Moser and her mother Lizzie White.
     
     
   • Evelyn Harris. Born April 4, 1917 in Briceville, Anderson County, TN. Married Robert William Hummel on March 12, 1949. Lived in Wadsworth, OH. Died March 9, 2009 (Age 91) at the Laurels of Norworth, Worthington, OH. Buried by Novak Funeral Home, 4476 N High St, Columbus, OH, 43214 (614-268-8811). Obituary in the Akron Beacon Journal, (Akron, OH), March 11-13, 2009. She married Robert W Hummel. Born 1922. Died March 2, 1988. Worked at PPG Industries for 37 years. He was a US Marine Veteran of WW II. Lived his life in the Barbarton, OH area. Buried Woodlawn Cemetery. Obituary in the Akron Beacon Journal (Akron, OH) on March 5, 1988. They had the following children:
     
     
     • Rod Hummel. Lived in Columbus, OH in 2009
     • Dan Hummel. Lived in Worthington, OH in 2009. Married Cynthia. They have the following children:
       
       
       • Zachary Hummel. Married Molly
       • Kurt Hummel.
       • Kyle Hummel. Married Michelle Sullivan
     
     
   • Charles Harris. Born 1921. Lived in San Bernadino, CA. Married Erika.
   • Carl Harris. Born 1924. Lived in Chippewa Lake, OH. Died before 2009.
   
   Florence (Effie) Harris and Herschel Harris, sold property in Anderson County, TN on September 25, 1926 to Jasper Prosise and wife Dora. It is recorded in Anderson County, TN deed book, S-3, pages 64-65.
   
   William Thomas Hodges met Florence (Effie) Sharp between 1927 and 1930. Florence (Effie) Harris and William Thomas Hodges had the following children:
   
   
   • Robert (Bob) Glenn Hodges. Born December 6,1930 in Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio. He was taken to a foster home in Millersburg, Holmes County, OH between 1936 and 1938. He stayed there until 1944. Robert (Bob) Hodges returned to Wadsworth in 1947. He served in the US Army from 1948-1951 and married Margaret Proper on March 16, 1952. They had the following children:
     
     
     • William Thomas Hodges. Born March 12, 1953. He married Diane. They have the following children:
       
       
       • William Thomas Hodges
       • Jason Lee Hodges
       
       
     • Robert Dale Hodges. Born November 27, 1955. Married Richelle. Lived in Akron, OH. They have a daughter named: Alexis Kaylen Hodges.
     • Cathy Lynne Hodges. Married Joe Padolewski. They have the following children:
       
       
       • Daniel Joseph Padolewski
       • Rebecca Ann Padolewski
     
     
   • Geraldine Hodges. Born August 14, 1933. Died on Jan 10, 1934 in Silver Creek, Wadsworth, OH following a 10 day illness of bronchial pneumonia. Age 5 months. Buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.
     
     
   • Lillian Hodges . Born 1935.
   
   Florence (Effie) Harris married William Henry Amweg on November 5, 1943 in Medina County, Ohio. She lived at 217 Main St, Wadsworth, Ohio.
   
   

EDWARD CHUMNEY

My name is Edward Lafayette Chumney. I was born November 27, 1963 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio. My parents are Doyle and Lillian Chumney. Until my senior year in high school, we lived in New Philadelphia, Ohio near York School.

Growing up, I enjoyed playing sports. I participated in baseball, basketball and football both as a youth and in high school. I won several local Punt, Pass and Kick competitions. When I was in Little Leage Baseball, my team won several city championships. When I was nine and ten years old, I played Little League baseball for Ben Cookson. When I was 11 and 12 years old, I played for Baumers Laundramat. When I was 13-14, I played Pony League baseball for the Moose Club. During this time, I was on several all-star baseball teams. Both my Pony League all-star team and Colt League all-star team came in 3rd place in the Eastern United States in the National Pony and Colt League Tournaments. As a sophomore in high school, I started at second base on the varsity team which made it to the Ohio state championships in 1980. In my junior year, we set a school record with 26 wins and 1 loss. I made the all-conference team my junior year. As a youth, I won several basketball contests. I was a state qualifier in the Elks Hoop Shoot contest and the Jaycee's Tri-skill competition. When I was 16 years old, I placed 4th in the United States in the Pepsi Hoop Shoot competition in the 16-18 age bracket. When I was in grade school, I averaged 16 points a game in 7th grade basketball. I started on my Freshman basketball team and as a Sophomore on the junior varsity squad. Both years, I averaged 12 points a game. My senior year in high school, my family moved to Strasburg, Ohio. As a senior, I started for the varsity baseball and basketball teams. I made the all-conference team in baseball and I had a batting average of .462.

I graduated from Strasburg High School in 1982. I went to college at the DeVry Institute of Technology in Columbus, Ohio in the summer of 1982. I graduated in February 1985 from DeVry with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems. In February 1985, I started to work for The Timken Company in Canton, Ohio as an Associate Application Programmer / Analyst. In 1989, I received a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. I am presently employed with the Timken Company.

I an very active in church and church related activities. I founded a ministry entitled, Hebraic Heritage Ministries International which is dedicated to teaching the Hebraic Roots of Christianity, standing with the Jewish people, fighting Anti-Semitism and loving the land of Israel. I am a co-pastor at the New Wine Covenant Church in Carrollton, Ohio. I have written three Christian books. They are entitled, The Seven Festivals of the Messiah and Who is the Bride of Christ? and Restoring the Two Houses of Israel .

I enjoy as a hobby doing genealogical research. My Chumney ancestors come from Henderson County, Tennessee and prior to that Prince Edward County, Virginia. They came to the United States from England. My grandmother on my father's side was named Lena Opliger and she was born February 9, 1904 at St. Imer, Berne, Switzerland. She married my grandfather, Reader Chumney, on December 23, 1925 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Dover, Ohio. She passed away on May 13, 1952 with a brain tumor. She is buried at Dover Burial Park in Dover, Ohio.

My grandmother on my mother's side was named Florence (Effie) Harris. She was born in Anderson County, Tennessee. She married my grandfather William Thomas Hodges around 1929/1930. William Thomas Hodges was the adopted son of Thomas Hodges who lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. Thomas Hodges was from England. William Thomas Hodges was born in 1877 in Glamorganshire, Wales. His birth name was William Moses Isaacs. William was the youngest of nine children.

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