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Green Berry Atterbury

• Birth*: Green Berry Atterbury was born on 10 September 1839 at Howard County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Dalton on 28 December 1857 at DeKalb County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: Green Berry Atterbury married Catherine Deppen on 18 November 1866 at Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri.
• Death*: Green Berry Atterbury died in Missouri on 13 January 1929, at the age of 89.
• Burial*: He was buried after 13 January 1929 in Mount Mora Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial 33319141) at Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri.

• Occupation*: He was General Merchant of Meek & Atterbury.
• SOURCE*: Atterbury Family book, Oklahoma Historical Society.
• SOURCE: Goodspeeds 1888 History of Andrew & DeKalb Co. p 547.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 12 October 1850 in the household of Greenberry Atterbury at DeKalb County, Missouri.
• Milit-Civil War*: Green Berry Atterbury began military service during the Civil War at Missouri enlisted in the Federal Army during the Civil War Co. H 1st Reg Mo Militia Cav as Sgt. later 1st Lt. - Later Reorganized militia of DeKalb Co, MO.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 3 June 1870 at Washington, DeKalb County, Missouri.

Parents:

Sarah Catherine Atterbury

• Birth*: Sarah Catherine Atterbury was born in 1841 at Howard County, Missouri.
• Death*: She died in 1922.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 12 October 1850 in the household of Greenberry Atterbury at DeKalb County, Missouri.

Parents:

James Daniel Atterbury

• Birth*: James Daniel Atterbury was born on 21 December 1845 at DeKalb County, Missouri.
• Death*: He died in Napa, Napa County, California, on 15 March 1922, at the age of 76.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 12 October 1850 in the household of Greenberry Atterbury at DeKalb County, Missouri.

Parents:

James Atterbury

• Birth*: James Atterbury was born in 1758 at Loudoun County, Virginia.
• Marriage*: He married Dorcas Wilkerson.
• Death*: James Atterbury died in Monroe County, Missouri, in 1843.
• Burial*: He was buried in Willis Atterbury Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 53572500
  Willis Atterbury Cemetery 4 miles north Madison MO) at Madison, Monroe County, Missouri.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1790.
• Emigration*: He emigrated in 1817 from Cooper County, Missouri.
• Emigration: He emigrated in 1820 from Howard County, Missouri.

Parents:

Dorcas Wilkerson

• Birth*: Dorcas Wilkerson was born between 1761 and 1766 at England.
• Marriage*: She married James Atterbury, son of William Atterbury and Sarah (?).

• Name Variation: Dorcas Wilkerson was also known as Dorcas McKinsor Glendia White listed McKinsor or Wilkerson.
• Married Name: Her married name was Atterbury.

Nancy Atterbury

• Birth*: Nancy Atterbury was born in 1782 at Chester County, South Carolina.
• Marriage*: She married John Kessinger in 1800.
• Marriage*: Nancy Atterbury married Hezekiah Porter on 7 January 1809.
• Death*: Nancy Atterbury died in Monroe County, Missouri, in 1860.

• Married Name: As of 1800,her married name was Kessinger.
• Married Name: As of 7 January 1809,her married name was Porter.

Parents:

James Atterbury Jr.

• Birth*: James Atterbury Jr. was born in 1784 at Chester County, South Carolina.
• Marriage*: He married Eleanor Louisa Corum on 22 October 1811 at Hardin County, Kentucky.
• Death*: James Atterbury Jr. died in Clinton County, Missouri, in 1867.

• DESCENDANT*: He Glendia White, 24200-A S 580 Rd, Afton OK 74331. (10/1998.)

Parents:

Agnes Atterbury

• Birth*: Agnes Atterbury was born in 1786 at Chester County, South Carolina.
• Marriage*: She married (?) Kessinger on 5 March 1802 at Hardin County, Kentucky.

• Married Name: As of 5 March 1802,her married name was Kessinger.

Parents:

William Atterbury

• Birth*: William Atterbury was born on 11 December 1789 at Chester County, South Carolina.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Miller on 10 November 1811 at Hardin County, Kentucky.
• Death*: William Atterbury died in Monroe County, Missouri, on 28 September 1839, at the age of 49.

• DESCENDANT*: He Bill Dunn 503-649-3044.

Parents:

Daniel Atterbury

• Marriage*: Daniel Atterbury married Nancy Swarin.
• Birth*: Daniel Atterbury was born in 1790 at Chester County, South Carolina.
• Death*: He died in Menard County, Illinois, in 1873.

Parents:

Naomi Atterbury

• Birth*: Naomi Atterbury was born in 1791 at Chester County, South Carolina.

• Married Name: As of 21 February 1806,her married name was Kessinger.

Parents:

Ashford Atterbury

• Birth*: Ashford Atterbury was born in 1798 at Chester County, South Carolina.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Meyers on 4 May 1826 at Howard County, Missouri.
• Death*: Ashford Atterbury died in Monroe County, Missouri, in 1873.

Parents:

John Atterbury

• Birth*: John Atterbury was born in 1802 at Hardin County, Kentucky.
• Marriage*: He married Lucinda Kerby on 1 March 1827 at Chariton County, Missouri.
• Death*: John Atterbury died in Randolph County, Missouri, in 1884.

Parents:

Henry C. Shaff

• Birth*: Henry C. Shaff was born on 23 December 1829 at Wolcott, Wayne County, New York.
• Marriage*: He married Adeline Adams, daughter of Abraham C Adams and Amanda Goble, on 29 December 1850 at Rock Island County, Illinois.
• Marriage*: Henry C. Shaff married Lucy Minerva Hungerford, daughter of Bele Hungerford and Fannie D Goble, on 8 March 1855 at Rock County, Wisconsin.
• Divorce*: Henry C. Shaff and Lucy Minerva Hungerford were divorced on 24 November 1865 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Henry C. Shaff married Elizabeth Kelsey on 27 February 1877 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Henry C. Shaff died in Douglas County, Oregon, before 17 May 1884.
• Burial*: He was buried in Wimberly Cemetery at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.

• Note*: He "History of So. Oregon, Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Coos, Curry Counties" p. 515 has birthdate & marriage info.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 in the household of Lucy Phinetta Shaff at Scott County, Iowa.
• Emigration*: Henry C. Shaff emigrated in 1852.
• Misc*: He was Militia listing-Henry Shaff (1 M 2 F)
  
  Name: HENRY SHAFF State: IA County: Scott County Township: Princeton Township Year: 1852 Page: 031 Database: IA 1852 State Census Index in 1852 at Princeton, Scott County, Iowa.
• (ofSp) Death: He became a widower upon the death of his wife Adeline, on 22 June 1852 died on the Oregon Trail.
• (Witness) Emigration: Henry C. Shaff emigrated with Agnes M. Shaff in 1858.
• Note: Henry C. Shaff Census-Possibly in Marshall Co. KS where wife left him in 1860 at Gobles in 1860.
• LAND*: He Lots 3,4,5 & 6 of Sec 23 TWP 26S R4W on 15 August 1865 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• LAND: He Lots 5 of Sec 22 TWP 26S R4W on 10 May 1870 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Note: He thrown from wagon on 13 July 1870 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 16 September 1870 at Mount Scott, Douglas County, Oregon.
• LAND: He The W 1/2 of the SE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Sec 22 Twp 26 S R4W countaining 120 acres on 10 June 1872 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• LAND: He Lots 7, 8, 9 of Sec 23 and Lots 6,7, 8 of Sec 22 TWP 26S R4W on 25 November 1872 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Note: He Henry Shaff Waldo Case Western Star newspaper pg 3 col 3 - Peter Waldo charged with Robbery; 1 Nov 1878 gets 3 years in Penn. on 22 March 1878 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Tax List*: He waslisted on the tax rolls of at Douglas County, Oregon, in 1880.
• Note: He HC Shaff Road Supervisor #25 Western Star Newspaper pg 3 col 4 on 16 January 1880 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Mount Scott, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Note: He Jury List Shaft, H C Western Star p 3 col 2 on 16 July 1880 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Tax List: He waslisted on the tax rolls of at Douglas County, Oregon, in 1881.
• Tax List: He waslisted on the tax rolls of at Douglas County, Oregon, in 1882.
• Tax List: He waslisted on the tax rolls of at Douglas County, Oregon, in 1883.
• Tax List: He waslisted on the tax rolls of at Douglas County, Oregon, in 1884.

Parents:

Adeline Adams

• Birth*: Adeline Adams was born in 1830 at Pennsylvania.
• Marriage*: She married Henry C. Shaff, son of Biological Father Unknown and Lucy Phinetta Shaff, on 29 December 1850 at Rock Island County, Illinois.
• Death*: Adeline Adams died on 22 June 1852.
• Burial*: She was buried after 22 June 1852 (Find A Grave Memorial# 79484623.)

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 in the household of Jacob Shipman Goble at Scott County, Iowa.
• Married Name: As of 29 December 1850,her married name was Shaff.
• (Witness) Emigration: Adeline Adams emigrated with Henry C. Shaff in 1852.

Parents:

Elizabeth Kelsey

• Birth*: Elizabeth Kelsey was born in 1833 at Pennsylvania.
• Marriage*: She married Henry C. Shaff, son of Biological Father Unknown and Lucy Phinetta Shaff, on 27 February 1877 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Kelsey married Peyton Augustus Harris on 1 July 1885 at Douglas County, Oregon.

• Census*: Elizabeth Kelsey appeared on the census of 11 October 1850 at Scott County, Iowa.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 at Princeton, Scott County, Iowa.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1870 at Princeton, Scott County, Iowa.
• Note*: She Was this "our" Elizabeth? Marriage
  854 Henry, James & Kelsey, Elizabeth 3 Jan 1871 by J. B. McBride Witness: Andrew Kelsey m. 4 Jan 1871 on 4 January 1871 at Scott County, Iowa.
• Married Name: Her married name was Shaff.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Henry C. Shaff at Mount Scott, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Tax List*: Elizabeth Kelsey waslisted on the tax rolls of at Douglas County, Oregon, in 1884.
• LAND*: She on 17 May 1884 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Name Variation: As of 1 July 1885, Elizabeth Kelsey was also known as Elizabeth Harris.
• Note*: She and Agnes M. Shaff Circuit Court lists Defendant Elizabeth Harris; Plantiff Agnes Atterbury - served on Flint & Humphrey; to recover $300 inheritance from father, Henry C. Shaff in October 1885.
• Tax List: Elizabeth Kelsey waslisted on the tax rolls of at Douglas County, Oregon, in 1889.
• Note: She (an unknown value) in 1896 at Douglas County, Oregon.

William Orlopp

• Birth*: William Orlopp was born in September 1894 at New York.

• Note*: He !1900 Census-Palmyra, Wayne Co. NY (ED 121 Sh 6 L 66) (age 5)
  1996-Had 1 son, deceased.

Parents:

William Thornton

• Birth*: William Thornton was born on 8 October 1792 at North Carolina.
• Marriage*: He married Sally Todd, daughter of Peter Todd and Hannah Cornelison, on 9 December 1813 at Madison County, Kentucky.
• Death*: William Thornton died in Clarksdale, DeKalb County, Missouri, on 6 September 1858, at the age of 65.
• Burial*: He was buried after 6 September 1858 in Thornton Cemetery at Clarksdale, DeKalb County, Missouri.

• Emigration*: He emigrated in 1816.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1850 at Washington, DeKalb County, Missouri.
• Note*: He 1855 he introduced the steam powered saw and grist mill near Clarksdale, MO
  which operated until 1866
  
  Source-History of Clarksdale Area-Sherman Township Book in 1855 at Clarksdale, DeKalb County, Missouri.

Parents:

Sally Todd

• Birth*: Sally Todd was born on 19 June 1793 at South Carolina.
• Marriage*: She married William Thornton, son of William Thornton and Martha "Patsy" Owen, on 9 December 1813 at Madison County, Kentucky.
• Death*: Sally Todd died in Clarksdale, DeKalb County, Missouri, on 14 September 1891, at the age of 98.
• Burial*: She was buried after 14 September 1891 at Clarksdale, DeKalb County, Missouri.

• Note*: She DAR Applicaton Crystal Schmidt.
• (Witness) Emigration: She emigrated with William Thornton in 1816.
• (Witness) Census: Sally Todd appeared on the census of 1850 in the household of William Thornton at Washington, DeKalb County, Missouri.
• Census*: Sally Todd appeared on the census of 19 July 1860 at Washington, DeKalb County, Missouri.

Parents:

Ada (?)

• Birth*: Ada (?) was born on 5 October 1889 at Pennsylvania.
• Marriage*: She married Stanley Floyd "Floyd" Matthews, son of Lemuel Green Matthews and Alice Jane Shoemaker.
• Death*: Ada (?) died on 10 June 1931, at the age of 41.

• Occupation*: She was nurse.
• Married Name: Her married name was Matthews.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 in the household of Stanley Floyd "Floyd" Matthews at Alma, Maricopa County, Arizona.

Jesse Lorenzo Kirkendall

• Birth*: Jesse Lorenzo Kirkendall was born on 30 October 1868 at Camas Valley, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 21 January 1956, at the age of 87.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 15 July 1870 in the household of James Allen Kirkendall at Looking Glass, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census*: Jesse Lorenzo Kirkendall appeared on the census of 1880 at Camas Valley, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Wanda Dean Whisenhunt

• Birth*: Wanda Dean Whisenhunt was born on 15 November 1932 at Cedar, Arkansas.
• Marriage*: She married Theodore Dean Mathews, son of Dennis Simmons Matthews and Bessie Catherine Doney, on 24 January 1953 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Wanda Dean Whisenhunt and Theodore Dean Mathews were divorced.
• Death*: Wanda Dean Whisenhunt died in Douglas County, Oregon, on 6 January 2006, at the age of 73.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Tom and Ethel Whisenhunt.
• Education*: She was educated in 1951 at Reedsport, Douglas County, Oregon, Reedsport High School graduate.
• Married Name: As of 1958,her married name was Popken.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Wanda D. Popken
  POPKEN, Wanda Dean — Age 73, of Winston, Oregon, was reunited with her true love and her only son on January 6, 2006. She was born on November 15, 1932, in Cedar, Arkansas, to become the first and only daughter of Tom and Ethel Whisenhunt. She moved out west with her family to the Oregon coast a few years after her birth. Wanda graduated from Reedsport High School in 1951, where she was the class secretary, class treasurer, played volleyball and basketball, and was crowned annual princess. She was also involved in the pep-club, girl’s league, student counsel, Christmas pageant, class plays, yearbook staff and glee club. In 1955, she gave birth to her first and only son, Michael Thomas Popken. In 1958, she re-married. Her second husband, Gene Popken, who was the love of her life and they spent 37 happy years together in Winston. During their time in Winston, Gene and Wanda owned and operated Popken Trucking. Wanda used her experience as a banker to handle the accounting side of the business. She is survived by her devoted daughter-in-laws, Cheryl Popken of Corvallis; Jan Drake of Winston; along with David Popken and his wife, Kris Johnson of Seabrook, Texas; Pam (Popken) and Doug O’Mara of Dayton, Montana; John Madrigal and his wife, Rene of Ronan, Montana. She also leaves her life-long friend and next door neighbor, Cynthia Pringle as well as long-time companions, Midge Brundrige, Carol Harrington, Shirley McAninch and Marlene Friese. Her grandchildren include Morgan Tucker and his wife, Lisa of Pleasant Hill; Andy Popken and his wife, Jenni and their soon to be born son (Wanda’s soon to be great-grandson) of Roseburg; Stacey Madrigal and her son, Gavin White of Elmer City, Washington; Maryn Simms of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Dusty and Nick Popken of Portland. Wanda D. Popken will be remembered by all of her loved ones as a great storyteller, who always spoke her mind. Wanda enjoyed collecting dolls, gardening, her fishpond with many "pet" goldfish and keeping in touch with all her friends by email. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ethel Whisenhunt; infant brother; husband, Gene Popken; and sons, Gene Popken and Michael Popken. Those who knew her may pay their respects to her amazing spirit and her passionate heart at Taylor’s Family Chapel from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m., on Friday, January 13, 2006. Services will be held on Saturday January 14, 2006, at 11 a.m. You are all invited to join us at Wanda’s home after the service to share stories and memories, food will be provided. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia-Lymphoma Cancer Research.
  The News-Review on Wednesday, 11 January 2006 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

William Chester

• Birth*: William Chester was born in 1795 at Pennsylvania.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Smith, daughter of (?) Smith.
• Death*: William Chester died in Ohio before 1850.

• Note: He Witness to land record of Seneca County, Ohio for Isaac Hall & Nancy Hall on 17 June 1836 at Seneca County, Ohio.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1840 at Eden, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Note*: He died after 1842, indicated by a Court Entry in February 1842 at Seneca County, Ohio.
• Note: He DOES have a descendant with a Big Y-700 DNA test revealing he descends from Chedester/Chichester/Chidester/Chester spelling variants; likely from David Chichester 1658-1712 New Haven, CT & Alice Bayley 1672-1700 by their son, Samuel Chidester 1694-1761 & Mehitable Mable Tuller via their son, Samuel Chidester 1729-1791 & Elizabeth Hannah Ayers. Seeking additional documentation to learn which branch shortened the surname spelling to Chester and where our branch connects.
• Note: He does not descend from Joseph Chester b 1780 & Elizabeth Aiken b 1784 (Ruled out with Y-DNA.)
• Note: He does not descend from Ontario Canada Chester line: Some researchers of the Canadian branch descendants have proposed Jesse Chester is the name of William Chester, with his parents: John Chester b. 28 Nov 1763 Albany NY d. 19 May 1839 Montague Grenville, Ontario, Canada; and his wife, Phoebe Brown b. 5 Nov 1768 Kingsbury, NY d. Montague Grenville, Ontario, Canada.
  This seems unlikely given the census entries and the lack of documentation found to this date to indicate the Jesse Chester of Canada ever was in Ohio.
  Further their Proposed Siblings:
  1.Catherine b 18 Feb 1789 Augusta Twp, Ontario d.abt 1791 Augusta, ON
  2.Thomas b 31 Jan 1791 Augusta Twp, Ontario
  3.Elizabeth b. abt 1792 Montague, Grenville Co, Ontario d. abt 1873
  4.Mary b. 28 Oct 1792 Augusta Twp, Ontario d. 14 Dec 1866 Augusta Twp, ON
  5.John b. 17 Oct 1797 Augusta Twp, Ontario d. 2 Feb 1799 Augusta Twp, ON
  6.Michael b 12 Mar 1799 Augusta Twp, Ontatio
  7.John b. 20 Jun 1802 Merrickville, Ontario
  8.Jesse b. 16 Nov 1804 Merrickville, Ontario (this Jesse)
  9.Ursula b 9 Nov 1810 Montague Twp, Ontario
  10.Hannah b 23 May 1787 Montague Twp, Ontario
  Their Proposed Grandparents: Jesse Chester (b. William Henry, Ontario, Lower Canada) & Hannah. in 1853.

Parents:

Sarah Smith

• Birth*: Sarah Smith was born in 1800 at Pennsylvania.
• Marriage*: She married William Chester, son of (?) Chedester.
• Death*: Sarah Smith died in Ohio in 1850.

• Married Name: Her married name was Chester.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of William Chester at Eden, Seneca County, Ohio.
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Smith appeared on the census of 10 October 1850 in the household of John Chester at Pleasant, Seneca County, Ohio.

Parents:

John Chester

• Birth*: John Chester was born in 1825 at Ohio.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah A Null, daughter of Jacob Null Jr and Susanna Puffenberger, on 14 November 1850 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Death*: John Chester died in Lykens, Crawford County, Ohio, on 15 December 1888.
• Burial*: He was buried after 15 December 1888 in Brundage Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 90898995
  
  Seneca County, Ohio Cemetery Inscriptions (1987) p 378) at Seneca County, Ohio.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of William Chester at Eden, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Census*: John Chester appeared on the census of 10 October 1850 at Pleasant, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 at Lykens, Crawford County, Ohio.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 10 June 1870 at Texas, Crawford County, Ohio.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Texas, Crawford County, Ohio.
• Will*: He left a will in 1889 at Seneca County, Ohio.

Parents:

Margaret A. Chester

• Birth*: Margaret A. Chester was born on 16 September 1831 at Henry County, Ohio.
• Marriage*: She married Henry March on 29 January 1857 at Florida, Henry County, Ohio.
• Death*: Margaret A. Chester died in Freedom, Henry County, Ohio, on 12 January 1903, at the age of 71.
• Burial*: She was buried after 12 January 1903 in Glenwood Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial 116845155) at Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of William Chester at Eden, Seneca County, Ohio.
• (Witness) Census: Margaret A. Chester appeared on the census of 10 October 1850 in the household of John Chester at Pleasant, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Married Name: As of 29 January 1857,her married name was March.
• (Witness) Census: Margaret A. Chester appeared on the census of 3 July 1860 in the household of Henry March at Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.
• (Witness) Census: Margaret A. Chester appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 in the household of Henry March at Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.
• (Witness) PENSION: Margaret A. Chester witnessed the of Henry March on 13 October 1879 Ohio.
• (Witness) Census: Margaret A. Chester appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 in the household of Henry March at Freedom, Henry County, Ohio.
• Census*: Margaret A. Chester appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.
• Note*: She last paid as pensioner on 4 December 1903 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.

Parents:

Burget Liggett Chester

• Birth*: Burget Liggett Chester was born on 24 January 1835 at Seneca County, Ohio.
• Marriage*: He married Maria March on 20 December 1866 at Henry County, Ohio.
• Marriage*: Burget Liggett Chester married Mary Elizabeth Corbin in March 1870 at Henry County, Ohio.
• Death*: Burget Liggett Chester died in Crawford County, Ohio, on 17 March 1888, at the age of 53.
• Burial*: He was buried after 17 March 1888 in Benton Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 35471361) at Texas, Crawford County, Ohio.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1840 in the household of William Chester at Eden, Seneca County, Ohio.
• (Witness) Census: Burget Liggett Chester appeared on the census of 10 October 1850 in the household of John Chester at Pleasant, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Milit-Civil War*: Burget Liggett Chester began military service during the Civil War on 12 December 1861 at Ohio Enlisted 12 Dec 1861 at age 25 as a private in Co. F 68th Inf Reg Ohio. Discharged with disability 20 Jun 1862. 10 Oct 1862 Served OH and transferred to 13th Co. 2nd Bat. Reg. RC. Mustered out at Saint Louis MO on 18 Aug 1865. Drew a pension 23 Nov 1877 and his wife Mary drew a pension on 20 Apr 1888.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 5 July 1870 at Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.
• PENSION*: He applied for a pension No Invalid 244982 Cert 230808 on on 23 November 1877 from the state of Ohio.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Lykens, Crawford County, Ohio.

Parents:

Joseph Whiting Shaff

• Birth*: Joseph Whiting Shaff was born in 1822 at Sodus, Ontario County, New York.
• Marriage*: He married Betsey Matilda Scott in 1848 at Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin.
• Death*: Joseph Whiting Shaff died in Marion County, Oregon, on 8 April 1880.
• Burial*: He was buried after 8 April 1880 in Aumsville Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 44721028) at Aumsville, Marion County, Oregon.
• Probate: His estate was probated after 8 April 1880 at Marion County, Oregon.

• Note: He had 4 children, 2 died before 1899 per History of Idaho.
• LAND*: He Deed Record Wayne Co. NY Book 31 p. 599. (listed as heir.)
• Residence: He lived at Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 4 September 1850 at Farmersburg, Clayton County, Iowa.
• Emigration*: He emigrated in 1852 from California.
• Residence*: He lived in 1857 at Marion County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 18 July 1860 at Mount Scott, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Note*: He searched OR Statesman microfilm thru 20 Apr - no obit observed after 8 April 1880 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

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