Yuma County, Colorado
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Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:
Karl E., Martha A., and Susannah McChesney, Bryant
"Samuel McChesney, father of Robert W., was born in Ireland, and was three years of age when brought to this country by his parents. He accompanied them into Big Beaver Township in 1819, and thereafter resided on the home farm until his death. He erected a house on the place and was a large factor in the clearing of the farm, having charge of his father's interests for many years. He died January 25, 1873, and his wife, who in maiden life was Martha Wilkinson, and a native of Beaver County, died October 17, 1862. They were parents of nine children, namely: Martha, Robert Wilkinson, Mary E., deceased wife of Robert Dawson; Massy Jane, deceased; George S., Thomas James, deceased; Susanna, Isabella, deceased, and Catherine.
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In 1860 Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, Samuel M. Chesney is 56, Martha 40, MARTHA A. 17, Robert W. 15, Mussa G. 13, Mary E. 11, George S. 9, Isabel M. 7, SUSANA 2.
In 1870 Big Beaver, Samuel is 67, Martha A. 27, Mary E. 21,
George S. 19, Susanna 12, and Kathrine D.A. 8.
Samuel 1803-1873 is buried in Beaver County # 72816835, with Martha Wilkinson McChesney 1820-1862 # 72816824.
In 1880 Erie County, Pennsylvania, Martha 37 is keeping house, Mary E. 26 a seamstress, Susanna 22 a teacher, Catherine 18 a student, and niece Nellie 8 a student. Jennie Dawson, 20 a cousin, is also a student.
All three cash-claimed a quarter in section 34, 5N 48W in 1891.
Their brother George 1851-1923 is buried in Nance County, Nebraska # 12186602.
"The Columbus Journal, January 7, 1885 reports a very sad incident in connection with a visit to the New Orleans exposition of a highly respectable and prominently connected lady of Fullerton comes to the knowledge of a Journal reporter.
About three weeks ago a party from the above mentioned town,
comprising several persons, among whom were Mrs. Geo. S. McChesney,
wife of a prominent merchant of the place, and Miss Fee,
a school teacher from the same town. We did not learn whether there
were any gentlemen in the party or not. At St. Louis they were joined
by two sisters of Mr. McChesney.
Arriving at New Orleans, Mrs. McChesney, who had been ailing and obliged to consult a physician both at Omaha and St. Louis, was too much indisposed to visit the exposition grounds until the day the party had decided upon for their last visit, when she concluded to accompany them. While in one of the buildings a visit to the gallery was proposed, and Mrs. M. not feeling equal to the task of ascending the stairs, remained below, and upon the return of her friends she was missing and a search of the grounds failed to discover her. A detective was employed, and the matter placed in his hands, but it appears that something like two or three days elapsed before any clue was discovered, when the officer announced to the anxious friends that he thought he had found the missing woman, and his surmise proved correct. She was at the house of a lady, (we believe the keeper of a boarding house,) who stated that she had been left there by a man who had found her in an exhausted and helpless condition, upon the street. The unfortunate lady was unconscious at the time of her discovery, and died shortly after. Her sudden disappearance and subsequent failure to reveal her identity is accounted for on the theory that she had become mentally deranged, and her death was caused by exposure and exhaustion. Such, at least, we understand to be the opinion of the physician who attended her during her last moments.
The husband passed through Columbus one week ago, last Monday,
a dispatch conveying the sad news having been received,
and Miss Fee, the lady teacher who accompanied Mrs. McChesney from
Fullerton, and who detailed the above brief particulars,
was at the Grand Pacific Hotel last Friday on her return home. "
Fullerton Nebraska History "From the west side of main street was Charles Pepper's filling
station; Carl and Less Cooper's garage; Jess Clark's pool hall;
Belgrade Village Hall built by Frank Bressler, the local
carpenter; Charles Smith, grocery and dry goods. Next was George
McChesney's grocery store. Also specialized in Red Goose Shoes.
Upstairs were the offices of Dr. Glen Fonda. dentist, and Dr.
Delaney, M.D. Just west of the store was Colley's lumber yard.
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MARTHA SUSANNA CATHERINE
June 1889 Holyoke, Colorado
"Miss S. E. McChesney, of Fullerton, Neb.,
attended the teachers examination last week."
"Miss Tudie McChesney, an experienced teacher
from Fullerton, Neb., arrived in time for the examination and commenced
school in No. 82, the following Monday."
This could be Susannah.
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Kate D. McChesney of Nance County, Nebraska was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886."
In 1893, Tudie McChesney, Martha A. McChesney and Kate D. McChesney were members of
the Harman group of the Colorad women's Suffrage movement.
In 1900 Denver, Martha A. McChesney, February 1843, Susanna - a teacher -
July 1856, and Catherine - a teacher- April 1862,
sisters born in Pennsylvania, are all single.
1901 
In 1910 Denver, Martha is 67, Catherine D.A. 48 teaching, and Susanna 32, teaching.
Susannah is teaching at Evans Elementary School, West 11th and Acoma Streets, Denver, in 1919.
In 1920 Denver, Martha is 76, Susan 60.
In 1922-1923 Susannah was teaching at the Henry M. teller School, Twelfth Avenue and Garfield Street.
Susannah is in Denver in 1930, 72, living alone.
On March 7, 1935, the Keeler Brothers investment bankers included in a list of holders of the San Luis Valley Irrigation District Bonds was Miss Susannah McChesney of 1054 Cook St , Denver, for $500.
Martha 1843-1927 # 34118783 and Susanna 1857-1935 # 34118784 are buried in Denver.
So is Catherine D. A. McChesney 1862-1917 # 124652661.
KARL
Karl Egbert McChesney was born April 27, 1867 in Big Beaver, Pennsylvania, dying there May 7, 1913.
"Robert W. McChesney was reared on the home farm, and also aided in clearing a portion of it. He was educated in the old "Hatchet Track" log school, and afterwards was engaged as a teacher in Big Beaver Township for four years. On March 2, 1865, he enlisted in Company H, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Bulford, and although he was in the service but four months, he was under, fire the entire time. He was in all of the fighting about Petersburg, Va., in the battle at Sailor's Creek, and at Farmille. He was honorably discharged June 29, 1865. and arrived home on July 4th of that year. Upon the death of his father, Mr. McChesney purchased the farm he now owns of the heirs and has followed farming here ever since. He erected all the buildings, built the fences and made other important improvements. He has made a success of his business, is an enterprising man and stands high in the community. He is fond of travel, having visited considerably in the Western states, and spent a period of eleven months in Kansas.
On May 27, 1866, Mr. McChesney was united in marriage with Rhoda Douthitt, who died December 11, 1896. They had fourteen children: Karl E., who married Mary Cook; Sarah M., wife of J. C. Leslie; Elizabeth May, wife of Dr. C. M. Adams; Ellen Maude, wife of D. F. Kyle; Dessie M. wife of J. G. Leslie; Samuel G., Robert S., Rhoda Isabella, who died young; Susanna, Harriet Jane, Levi D., Chester H., Thomas James, and one who died in infancy. Politically, Mr. McChesney is a Republican and has served as justice of the peace, also filling other township offices in a creditable manner. Religiously he has been active in the workings of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, of which he is now serving as trustee. "
In 1870 Big Beaver, R. W. is 23, farming, with Rhoda 26, "Carrol" 3, Sarah E. 2, and Lizzie M. three months.
In 1880 Big Beaver, Karl E. is 13, with Robert 35 and Rhoda 34. Sarah M. is 11, Lizzie M. 10, ellen M. 8, Dessie M. 4, Samuel 3, and robert S. 2.
In 1902 the Empire Land and Cattle Company sued for title to Karl's quarter.
Karl, 28, married Mary COok on April 10, 1895 in Beaver County.
In 1900 Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Karl E. McChesney born April 1867, married 5 years to Mary Dec 1865, have rhoda Sept 1896, george P. Feb 1898, and Ella H. Oct 1899, all born in Pennsylvania.
Karl is buried in Beaver County 1867-1913 # 178145072, with Mary 1865-1930. It says his parents were Robert McChesney 1845-1913 and Rhoda 1846-1896.
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