Portrait Biographical Album of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois
Published in Chicago 1891
M.B. CHENOWETH, the subject of the present sketch, belongs to the genial, agreeable class of gentlemen who win friends constantly, and whom it is alwys a pleasure to meet, to read of, or to think of. His ancestors came originally from Germany, and his grandfather, William Chenoweth, was born in the State of Virginia, and when eighteen years of age removed to Bardstown, Ky., while the county around there abounded with red men, and was wild as wild could be in every respect. He married a Kentucky lady, Mrs. Mary Hiuto nee Van Meter, and they both died in that State in old age, leaving seven sons and two daughters.
Our subject's father, Abraham Chenoweth, was born in Hardin County, Ky., in 1787 and he passed his childhood and youth there. He was a skilled mechanic and tanner. His sons made trips to New Orleans and other southern cities, and took many flatboats down the Ohio River. He married his third cousin, Miss Rachel Chenoweth, who was born in Hardin County, Ken. After the birth of five children they removed in 1820 to Indiana, remaining in Johnson County for two years, and from there to Columbus, where the father established a tannery, and at a later date removed to Clinton County in the same State, and in 1836 came with the entire family to Illinois, settling in Perry Township, and in this county Mr. Chenoweth died March 1, 1861, and his wife died four years later at the home of our subject in 1864, being at the time in her seventy-fourth year.
The subject of our sketch and his sister, Mrs. Vilinda Hutchinson, of Lynn County, Mo., are the only surviving members of their family. He was very young when his parents came to Pike County,, and here received his education and attained his manhood. He was married in Fairmount Township, this county, to Miss Anna E. Allen, who was born in New York State in 1830, being the daughter of Ambrose and Margaret (Bower) Allen, and came with her family to Pike County. Mr. Allen died at the home of his daughter when past seventy years of age.
To Mr. and Mrs. Chenoweth have been born four children, viz: Alzada, wife of Charles Browning, of this township; Sarah, who is at home with her parents; Rachel, wife of C.R. Dorsey, of this township; and Octavia, wife of Oscar Dennis, of Chambersburg Township. The family all belong to the Christian Church, and are very prosperous in life. Our subject has been an Elder in this church fro many years. He is a Prohibitionist and an active worker in the cause, realizing the danger of leaving it optional with the youth of oour land to ruin their fair lives with the wine cup. He is a good man an one who has the hearty friendship and good will of all who know him.
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Published in Chicago 1891
M.B. CHENOWETH, the subject of the present sketch, belongs to the genial, agreeable class of gentlemen who win friends constantly, and whom it is alwys a pleasure to meet, to read of, or to think of. His ancestors came originally from Germany, and his grandfather, William Chenoweth, was born in the State of Virginia, and when eighteen years of age removed to Bardstown, Ky., while the county around there abounded with red men, and was wild as wild could be in every respect. He married a Kentucky lady, Mrs. Mary Hiuto nee Van Meter, and they both died in that State in old age, leaving seven sons and two daughters.
Our subject's father, Abraham Chenoweth, was born in Hardin County, Ky., in 1787 and he passed his childhood and youth there. He was a skilled mechanic and tanner. His sons made trips to New Orleans and other southern cities, and took many flatboats down the Ohio River. He married his third cousin, Miss Rachel Chenoweth, who was born in Hardin County, Ken. After the birth of five children they removed in 1820 to Indiana, remaining in Johnson County for two years, and from there to Columbus, where the father established a tannery, and at a later date removed to Clinton County in the same State, and in 1836 came with the entire family to Illinois, settling in Perry Township, and in this county Mr. Chenoweth died March 1, 1861, and his wife died four years later at the home of our subject in 1864, being at the time in her seventy-fourth year.
The subject of our sketch and his sister, Mrs. Vilinda Hutchinson, of Lynn County, Mo., are the only surviving members of their family. He was very young when his parents came to Pike County,, and here received his education and attained his manhood. He was married in Fairmount Township, this county, to Miss Anna E. Allen, who was born in New York State in 1830, being the daughter of Ambrose and Margaret (Bower) Allen, and came with her family to Pike County. Mr. Allen died at the home of his daughter when past seventy years of age.
To Mr. and Mrs. Chenoweth have been born four children, viz: Alzada, wife of Charles Browning, of this township; Sarah, who is at home with her parents; Rachel, wife of C.R. Dorsey, of this township; and Octavia, wife of Oscar Dennis, of Chambersburg Township. The family all belong to the Christian Church, and are very prosperous in life. Our subject has been an Elder in this church fro many years. He is a Prohibitionist and an active worker in the cause, realizing the danger of leaving it optional with the youth of oour land to ruin their fair lives with the wine cup. He is a good man an one who has the hearty friendship and good will of all who know him.
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Portrait Biographical Album of Pike and Calhoun Counties, Illinois
Published in Chicago 1891
M.B. CHENOWETH, the subject of the present sketch, belongs to the genial, agreeable class of gentlemen who win friends constantly, and whom it is alwys a pleasure to meet, to read of, or to think of. His ancestors came originally from Germany, and his grandfather, William Chenoweth, was born in the State of Virginia, and when eighteen years of age removed to Bardstown, Ky., while the county around there abounded with red men, and was wild as wild could be in every respect. He married a Kentucky lady, Mrs. Mary Hiuto nee Van Meter, and they both died in that State in old age, leaving seven sons and two daughters.
Our subject's father, Abraham Chenoweth, was born in Hardin County, Ky., in 1787 and he passed his childhood and youth there. He was a skilled mechanic and tanner. His sons made trips to New Orleans and other southern cities, and took many flatboats down the Ohio River. He married his third cousin, Miss Rachel Chenoweth, who was born in Hardin County, Ken. After the birth of five children they removed in 1820 to Indiana, remaining in Johnson County for two years, and from there to Columbus, where the father established a tannery, and at a later date removed to Clinton County in the same State, and in 1836 came with the entire family to Illinois, settling in Perry Township, and in this county Mr. Chenoweth died March 1, 1861, and his wife died four years later at the home of our subject in 1864, being at the time in her seventy-fourth year.
The subject of our sketch and his sister, Mrs. Vilinda Hutchinson, of Lynn County, Mo., are the only surviving members of their family. He was very young when his parents came to Pike County,, and here received his education and attained his manhood. He was married in Fairmount Township, this county, to Miss Anna E. Allen, who was born in New York State in 1830, being the daughter of Ambrose and Margaret (Bower) Allen, and came with her family to Pike County. Mr. Allen died at the home of his daughter when past seventy years of age.
To Mr. and Mrs. Chenoweth have been born four children, viz: Alzada, wife of Charles Browning, of this township; Sarah, who is at home with her parents; Rachel, wife of C.R. Dorsey, of this township; and Octavia, wife of Oscar Dennis, of Chambersburg Township. The family all belong to the Christian Church, and are very prosperous in life. Our subject has been an Elder in this church fro many years. He is a Prohibitionist and an active worker in the cause, realizing the danger of leaving it optional with the youth of oour land to ruin their fair lives with the wine cup. He is a good man an one who has the hearty friendship and good will of all who know him.
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Published in Chicago 1891
M.B. CHENOWETH, the subject of the present sketch, belongs to the genial, agreeable class of gentlemen who win friends constantly, and whom it is alwys a pleasure to meet, to read of, or to think of. His ancestors came originally from Germany, and his grandfather, William Chenoweth, was born in the State of Virginia, and when eighteen years of age removed to Bardstown, Ky., while the county around there abounded with red men, and was wild as wild could be in every respect. He married a Kentucky lady, Mrs. Mary Hiuto nee Van Meter, and they both died in that State in old age, leaving seven sons and two daughters.
Our subject's father, Abraham Chenoweth, was born in Hardin County, Ky., in 1787 and he passed his childhood and youth there. He was a skilled mechanic and tanner. His sons made trips to New Orleans and other southern cities, and took many flatboats down the Ohio River. He married his third cousin, Miss Rachel Chenoweth, who was born in Hardin County, Ken. After the birth of five children they removed in 1820 to Indiana, remaining in Johnson County for two years, and from there to Columbus, where the father established a tannery, and at a later date removed to Clinton County in the same State, and in 1836 came with the entire family to Illinois, settling in Perry Township, and in this county Mr. Chenoweth died March 1, 1861, and his wife died four years later at the home of our subject in 1864, being at the time in her seventy-fourth year.
The subject of our sketch and his sister, Mrs. Vilinda Hutchinson, of Lynn County, Mo., are the only surviving members of their family. He was very young when his parents came to Pike County,, and here received his education and attained his manhood. He was married in Fairmount Township, this county, to Miss Anna E. Allen, who was born in New York State in 1830, being the daughter of Ambrose and Margaret (Bower) Allen, and came with her family to Pike County. Mr. Allen died at the home of his daughter when past seventy years of age.
To Mr. and Mrs. Chenoweth have been born four children, viz: Alzada, wife of Charles Browning, of this township; Sarah, who is at home with her parents; Rachel, wife of C.R. Dorsey, of this township; and Octavia, wife of Oscar Dennis, of Chambersburg Township. The family all belong to the Christian Church, and are very prosperous in life. Our subject has been an Elder in this church fro many years. He is a Prohibitionist and an active worker in the cause, realizing the danger of leaving it optional with the youth of oour land to ruin their fair lives with the wine cup. He is a good man an one who has the hearty friendship and good will of all who know him.
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Married Anna Eliza Allen on Nov 16,1848 in Pike County Illinois.
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