McChesney Family Pages

prepared in advance of the McChesney Reunion

August 7-8. 2004

Selkirk Shores State Park, NY

for descendants of Frank C. and Julia Etta Lawton McChesney

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Ancestors of Frank McChesney
and their Children

First Generation
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1 Frank abt 5 McChesney, 2.121 1, M. Born on 19 Dec. 1856 in Belleville, Ontario Co., Canada. Frank abt 5 died in Pulaski, Oswego, NY, on 5 Dec. 1937; he was 80. Buried in 1937 in Pulaski, Willis Cemetery, Oswego, NY. Residences: : Canada, to US: Pulaski, NY; 1880 Orwell, NY; 1881/3Pulaski; 1893 Syracuse;1898 Pulaski. Occupation: 1870 Boatman; 1880 sawmill worker, cabinet maker, est. Salmon River Furniture Co., Pulaski w. son Alva.
McChesney Gen.1

On 19 Dec. 1877 when Frank abt 5 was 21, he married Julia Etta Lawton McChesney, 2.121 2, F, in Lycoming, Oswego Co., NY.
They had the following children:
i. Frederick Lawton 6, 2.121, M (1884-1945)
ii. Lillian Belle, 2.121 1c, F (1886-)
iii. Newton Steelman, 2.121 1d, M
iv. Alva C., 2.121 1a, M (1879-)


Second Generation
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2 Alva abt 4 McChesney, 2.121 11, M. Born in Feb. 1827. Alva abt 4 died on 16 Sep 1899; he was 72. Buried in Fernwood, Willis Cemetery, Oswego, NY. Residences: : 1870 Volney, Owego, NY; 1877 Lycoming, Oswego, NY; 1881 Pulaski, Oswego, NY.
McChesney Gen.1
In 1851 when Alva abt 4 was 23, he married Isabel J Calkins McChesney, 2.121 12, F, in Pulaski, Oswego Co., NY.
They had the following children:
1 i. Frank abt 5, 2.121 1, M (1856-1937)
ii. John, 2.121 11a, M
iii. Lillian Isabel, 2.121 11b, F (1860-)
iv. William Russell, 2.121 11c, M (1863-)
v. George H., 2.121 11d, M (1866-)
vi. Martha Eliza "Mattie", 2.121 11e, F (1866-)
vii. Alvin, 2.121 11f, M (1866-)
viii. Andrus, 2.121 11g, M (1866-)

3 Isabel J Calkins McChesney, 2.121 12, F. Born on 9 Apr 1831 in Richland, Oswego Co., NY. Isabel J died in Clovis, Fresno, CA, on 11 Dec. 1909; she was 78. Buried in Pulaski (Willis Cemetery), Oswego, NY.
McChesney Gen.1
Calkins Family2


Third Generation
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4 William 3 McChesney, 2.121 111, M. Born on 4 Mar 1798 in Rupert, Bennington Co., Vermont. William 3 died in Pulaski, Oswego, NY, on 7 Aug. 1863; he was 65. Buried in Pulaski, Oswego, NY. Residences: : 1850 Richland, Oswego, farmer; 1860 Richland, laborer.
SO1 Birth Cert, Rupert
McChesney Gen.1
On 26 May 1821 when William 3 was 23, he married Hulda Lord McChesney, 2.121 112, F, in Richland, Oswego Co., NY.
They had the following children:
i. Abigail, 2.121 111a, F (1822-)
ii. John, 2.121 111b, M (1824-)
iii. William, Jr., 2.121 111c, M (1825-)
2 iv. Alva abt 4, 2.121 11, M (1827-1899)
v. James M, 2.121 111d, M (1829-)
vi. Thomas, 2.121 111e, M (1831-)
vii. Hulda, 2.121 111f, F (1833-)
viii. Jenette, 2.121 111i, F (1839-)
ix. George Holtum, 2.121 111j, M (1841-)
x. Merritt Andrews, 2.121 111k, M (1844-)
xi. Merritt Andrews, 2.121 111k, M (1844-)
xii. Mary L., 2.121 111m, F (1849-)
xiii. Jenette, 2.121 111g, F
xiv. Harriet, 2.121 111h, F
xv. Mary Medora, 2.121 111l, F

5 Hulda Lord McChesney, 2.121 112, F. Born on 21 Jul 1805 in New Hartford, Herkimer Co., NY. Hulda died in Syracuse, Onondaga, NY, on 14 May 1893; she was 87. Buried in Pulaski, Oswego, NY. Residences: : later in life, Syracuse, NY.
McChesney Gen.1
So165 DC VRNY 21845
BD based on DC
1868 applied for mother's pension3

6 Russell D. 7 Calkins, 2.121 121, M. Born on 6 Jan 1798 in near Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT. Russell D. 7 died in 1893; he was 94. Residences: : Burlington, VT; 1805 Montreal, Canada; 182 Whitesboro, NY; York Mills, NY; Richland.
McChesney Gen.1
Worked at a cotton Factory in York Mills
See wonderful article in Clara Louisa Miner McChesney's scrapbook "Russell Caulkins"
Copy in File Folder
Was Under Sheriff of Oswego Co., NY
Calkins Family2
In autumn 1818 when Russell D. 7 was 19, he married Pamela Pamelia Price Calkins, 2.121 122, F, in Richland, Oswego Co., NY.
They had the following children:
3 i. Isabel J, 2.121 12, F (1831-1909)
ii. Russell D. Jr., 2.121 121a, M (1820-1891)
iii. child 3, 2.121 121c, ? (-1891)
iv. child 4, 2.121 121d, ? (-1891)
v. child 5, 2.121 121e, ? (-1891)
vi. child 6, 2.121 121f, ? (-1891)
vii. Frances M., 2.121 121g, F (1833-1891)
viii. Eliza M., 2.121 121h, F (1836-1891)
ix. Jesse E., 2.121 121i, ? (1837-1891)
x. Rufus P., 2.121 121j, M (1838-1891)

7 Pamela Pamelia Price Calkins, 2.121 122, F. Born abt 1801. Pamela Pamelia died on 26 Mar 1887; she was 86.
Caulkins Family2See article dated 1891 re her death
Age 86


Fourth Generation
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8 John 2 McChesney, 2.121 111 1, M. Born on 3 Mar 1763 in Co., Ireland. John 2 died in Richland, Oswego, NY, on 5 Nov 1824; he was 61. Buried in Pulaski, Oswego, NY. Occupation: Ireland, America, by 1781 Washington Co., NY; by 1800 Rupert, VT; 1820 Richland, NY.
McChesney Gen.1"Possibly descended from John McChesney of Scotland who fled to Ireland because he had been 'expelled for adhering to the Presbyterian faith.'"
Moved to America at age 6 weeks in January 1763
Private in American Revolution in Company of Capt. Henry Tiebort, Volunteered in 1781, Discharged in 1782
On 3 Nov 1785 when John 2 was 22, he married Abigail Stevens McChesney, 2.121 111 2, F, in Cambridge, Washington Co., NY.
They had the following children:
i. Sarah, 2.121 111 1a, F (1786-)
ii. Margaret, 2.121 111 1b, F (1788-)
iii. John, 2.121 111 1c, M (1791-)
iv. Matthew Stebben, 2.121 111 1d, M (1793-)
v. John, 2.121 111 1e, M (1795-)
4 vi. William 3, 2.121 111, M (1798-1863)
vii. Thomas, 2.121 111 1f, M (1800-)
viii. James Alesworth, 2.121 111 1g, M (1802-)
ix. Hannah Miller, 2.121 111 1h, F (1809-)

9 Abigail Stevens McChesney, 2.121 111 2, F. Born on 2 May 1764 in Rupert, Bennington Co., VT. Abigail died in Pulaski, Oswego, NT, on 24 Feb 1841; she was 76.
McChesney Gen.1

10 George Lord, 2.121 112 1, M. Born in c. 1785. Residences: : New Hartford, Herkimer Co., NY; Richland ?
See Log for extensive search
Research: 1/84 Montpelier, VHS:
In <1805 when George was 20, he married Hulda [Lord, 2.121 112 2, F.
They had one child:
5 i. Hulda, 2.121 112, F (1805-1893)

11 Hulda [Lord, 2.121 112 2, F. Born in c. 1785. Residences: : New Hartford, Herkimer Co., NY; Richland ?
See Log

12 Solomon 6 Calkins, 2.121 121 1, M. Born in <1775. Solomon 6 died in Greenfield, Huron, Ohio, in 1848-9; he was 73. Residences: : Near Burlington, VT; Canada, 1812 Whitesboro, NY; Jefferson Co., NY.
Calkins Family2
S166 At the outbreak of the War of 1812 refused to serve in the British Army; property confiscated
1812 fled to Whitesboro, NY in a boat to a farm owned by John Price in Oneida, Co.
S11 1820 Census: St. Albans, Franklin Co, VT
Solomon Calkins M 1>45; 1 18-21, 1 10-18
F 1>45, 1 16-26, 1 <10
In 1798 when Solomon 6 was 23, he married Eunice Richardson Calkins, 2.121 121 2, F.
They had the following children:
6 i. Russell D. 7, 2.121 121, M (1798-1893)
ii. Rhoda, 2.121 121 1d, F (1809-)
iii. Elias, 2.121 121 1g, M (1818-)
iv. Rachael, 2.121 121 1b, F (~1805-)
v. Theresa, 2.121 121 1c, F (~1807-)
vi. Zehia, 2.121 121 1e, F (~1811-)
vii. Electa, 2.121 121 1f, F (~1815-)
viii. Jerome, 2.121 121 1h, M (~1820-)

13 Eunice Richardson Calkins, 2.121 121 2, F. Born in <1775.
Calkins Family2

14 Rufus, Col Price, 2.121 122 1, M. Born in c. 1780.
In <1800 when Rufus, Col was 20, he married Ruth Grant Price, 2.121 122 2, F.
They had one child:
7 i. Pamela Pamelia, 2.121 122, F (~1801-1887)

15 Ruth Grant Price, 2.121 122 2, F. Born in c. 1780.


Fifth Generation
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16 William 1 McChesney, 2.121 111 11, M. Born in Co., Ireland.
Emigrated abt 1765 from County Monaghan, Ireland with brother Robert.
McChesney Gen.1
Children:
8 i. John 2, 2.121 111 1, M (1763-1824)
ii. William, 2.121 111 11a, M
iii. Robert, 2.121 111 11b, M

18 Matthew Stevens, 2.121 111 21, M. Born.
Extensive Research completed. See log.
McChesney Genealogy1
Research: Montpelier: VHS:
In <1764 Matthew married Hannah Crosby Stevens, 2.121 111 22, F.
They had one child:
9 i. Abigail, 2.121 111 2, F (1764-1841)

19 Hannah Crosby Stevens, 2.121 111 22, F. Born in c. 1744.

24 Samuel 5 Calkins, 2.121 121 11, M. Born abt 1725. Samuel 5 died in Coburg, Ontario, Canada, in 1812-15; he was 87. Occupation: 1778 to VT in Revolution; 1782 Alburg, Grand Isle, VT.
Calkins Family2
Bef 1772 when Samuel 5 was 47, he married Anna Dean Calkins, 2.121 121 12, F.
They had the following children:
i. Samuel, 2.121 121 11a, M (1772-)
12 ii. Solomon 6, 2.121 121 1, M (1775-1848)
iii. Seth, 2.121 121 11b, M (1775-)
iv. Benjamin, 2.121 121 11c, M (~1780-)
v. Silas, 2.121 121 11f, M (~1780-)
vi. Cynthia, 2.121 121 11g, F (1782-1853)
vii. Betsy?, 2.121 121 11h, F (~1795-)
viii. Asahel, 2.121 121 11e, M (~1796-1862)
ix. Silvia?, 2.121 121 11i, F (~1800-)
x. Andrew?, 2.121 121 11j, M (~1800-)

25 Anna Dean Calkins, 2.121 121 12, F. Born.

Calkins Family2


Sixth Generation
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32 father McChesney, 2.121 111 111, M. Born.
McChesney Gen.1
Child:
16 i. William 1, 2.121 111 11, M

48 Samuel 4 Calkins, 2.121 121 111, M. Born on 17 Oct 1699 in Lebanon, New London Co., /. Samuel 4 died in Sharon?, ?Litchfield?, CT?, on 29 Dec 1755; he was 56.
Calkins Family2 among first settlers of Sharon
Barber4: "Of Colchester"
On 3 Jun 1725 when Samuel 4 was 25, he married Damais Strong Calkins, 2.121 121 112, F, in Hebron, Tolland Co., CT.
They had the following children:
24 i. Samuel 5, 2.121 121 11, M (~1725-1812)
ii. Aaron, 2.121 121 111a, M (1725-)
iii. Ann, 2.121 121 111b, F
iv. David, 2.121 121 111c, M (~1735-)
v. Jemima, 2.121 121 111e, F

49 Damais Strong Calkins, 2.121 121 112, F. Born on 8 May 1703. Damais died aft 1769; she was 65.
Calkins Family2
Barber4


Seventh Generation
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96 Samuel 3 Calkins, 2.121 121 111 1, M. Born in Oct 1663 in Norwich, New London Co., CT. Samuel 3 died in >1734; he was 70.
Calkins Family2
Held land at Norwich, Lebanon, Hebron & Sharon CT
In Nov 1691 when Samuel 3 was 28, he married Hannah Gifford Calkins, 2.121 121 111 2, F, in Norwich, New London Co., CT.
They had the following children:
i. John, 2.121 121 111 1a, M (1693-1719)
ii. Hannah, 2.121 121 111 1b, F (1694-)
iii. Ruth, 2.121 121 111 1c, F (1695-)
48 iv. Samuel 4, 2.121 121 111, M (1699-1755)
v. Nathaniel, 2.121 121 111 1e, M (1701-)
vi. Nathaniel, 2.121 121 111 1f, M (1703-)
vii. Stephen, 2.121 121 111 1g, M (1706-)
viii. Jemima, 2.121 121 111 1h, F (1708-)
ix. Aquilla, 2.121 121 111 1i, F (1711-)

97 Hannah Gifford Calkins, 2.121 121 111 2, F. Born on 17 Jan 1671 in NS, Co., /.
Calkins Family2

98 Josiah Strong, 2.121 121 112 1, M. Born abt 1680.
Calkins Family2
In c. 1700 when Josiah was 20, he married Joane Gillett Strong, 2.121 121 112 2, F.
They had one child:
49 i. Damais, 2.121 121 112, F (1703->1769)

99 Joane Gillett Strong, 2.121 121 112 2, F. Born abt 1680.
Calkins Family2


Eighth Generation

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192 John 2 Calkins, 2.121 121 111 11, M. Born in c. 1634. John 2 died in Norwich, New London, CT, on 8 Jan 1703; he was 69. Residences: : New London, Norwich, CT.
Calkins Family2
1652 Ordered to work on a mill dam at New London
1671 Selectman in Norwich
1691 Juror
In 1657/8 when John 2 was 23, he married Sarah Royce Caulkins, 2.121 121 111 12, F, in New London, New London Co., CT.
They had the following children:
i. Hugh, 2.121 121 111 11a, M (1659-)
ii. John, 2.121 121 111 11b, M (1661-)
96 iii. Samuel 3, 2.121 121 111 1, M (1663-1734)
iv. Sarah, 2.121 121 111 11d, F (1666-)
v. David, 2.121 121 111 11e, M (1667-1667)
vi. Mary, 2.121 121 111 11f, F (1669-)
vii. Elizabeth, 2.121 121 111 11g, F (1673-1690)
viii. Ann, 2.121 121 111 11h, F (1678-1703)

193 Sarah Royce Caulkins, 2.121 121 111 12, F. Born in 1634. Sarah died on 1 May 1711; she was 77.
Calkins Family2

194 Stephen Gifford, 2.121 121 111 21, M. Born in c. 1645.
Calkins Family2
In c. 1670 when Stephen was 25, he married Hannah [Gifford, 2.121 121 111 22, F.
They had one child:
97 i. Hannah, 2.121 121 111 2, F (1671-)

195 Hannah [Gifford, 2.121 121 111 22, F. Born in c. 1645.
Calkins Family2


Ninth Generation
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384 Hugh 1 Calkins, 2.121 121 111 111, M. Born in c. 1600. Hugh 1 died in 1690; he was 90.
See file folder
Calkins Family2
Hugh 1 married Ann [Calkins Caulkins, 2.121 121 111 112, F.
They had the following children:
192 i. John 2, 2.121 121 111 11, M (1634-1703)
ii. Deborah, 2.121 121 111 111e, F (1644-)
iii. Sarah, 2.121 121 111 111a, F
iv. Mary, 2.121 121 111 111b, F
v. David, 2.121 121 111 111d, M
vi. Rebecca, 2.121 121 111 111f, F (-1651)

385 Ann [Calkins Caulkins, 2.121 121 111 112, F. Born.
Calkins Family2



Sources


1. Pringle, Paul & Schultz, Catherine, Descendants of William McChesney of Rensselaer Co., NY, 2nd Ed., 1963, Home of Richard Hudson, McChesney, Miner, Lawrence, Swart, Thompson, Hinman, Foster, Parker, Hugunin, Ingersoll, Weed, Dodge, Hewitt, Stevens, Lord, Calkins, Lawton.
2. Sharps, Mrs. Yunny, Calkins Family, 2 Vols., NEHGS, Boston, Calkins, McChesney, Brace, Barton, Haskins, Robinson, Marvin, Turner, French, Phelps, Stiles, Curtis, Ackley, Baldwin, Gifford, Hyde, Hough, Roberts, Royce, Strong, Sims, Gillett, Dean, Richardson, Price.
3. Stebbins, Mrs. Martha Miner, “Miner Memorial.. July 23, 1950,” Clara Hudson, Port St. Lucie, FL, Miner.
4. Barber.


Index
of Ancestors of Frank McChesney
and their Children

Calkins
Aaron child of 48
Andrew? child of 24
Ann child of 48
Ann child of 192
Ann Caulkins 385
Aquilla Ackley child of 96
Asahel child of 24
Benjamin child of 24
Betsy? Turner child of 24
child 3 child of 6
child 4 child of 6
child 5 child of 6
child 6 child of 6
Cynthia Marvin child of 24
David child of 48
David child of 192
David child of 384
Deborah Royce child of 384
Electa Robinson child of 12
Elias child of 12
Eliza M. child of 6
Elizabeth Hyde child of 192
Frances M. child of 6
Hannah Phelps child of 96
Hugh child of 192
Hugh 1 384
Isabel J McChesney 3
Jemima child of 48
Jemima Curtis child of 96
Jerome child of 12
Jesse E. child of 6
John child of 96
John child of 192
John 2 192
Mary Gifford child of 192
Mary Roberts child of 384
Nathaniel child of 96
Nathaniel child of 96
Rachael child of 12
Rebecca child of 384
Rhoda Barton child of 12
Rufus P. child of 6
Russell D. 7 6
Russell D. Jr. child of 6
Ruth Stiles child of 96
Samuel child of 24
Samuel 3 96
Samuel 4 48
Samuel 5 24
Sarah Baldwin child of 192
Sarah Hough child of 384
Seth child of 24
Silas child of 24
Silvia? French child of 24
Solomon 6 12
Stephen child of 96
Theresa Brace child of 12
Zehia Haskins child of 12
Crosby
Hannah Stevens 19
Dean
Anna Calkins 25
Gifford
Hannah Calkins 97
Hannah Gifford 195
Stephen 194
Gillett
Joane Strong 99
Grant
Ruth Price 15
Lawton
Julia Etta McChesney spouse of 1
Lord
George 10
Hulda McChesney 5
Hulda Lord 11
McChesney
Abigail Parker child of 4
Alva abt 4 2
Alva C. child of 1
Alvin child of 2
Andrus child of 2
father 32
Frank abt 5 1
Frederick Lawton 6 child of 1
George H. child of 2
George Holtum child of 4
Hannah Miller Hewitt child of 8
Harriet Ingersoll child of 4
Hulda Hugunin child of 4
James Alesworth child of 8
James M child of 4
Jenette child of 4
Jenette child of 4
John child of 2
John child of 4
John child of 8
John child of 8
John 2 8
Lillian Belle Thompson child of 1
Lillian Isabel Hinman child of 2
Margaret Dodge child of 8
Martha Eliza "Mattie" Foster child of 2
Mary L. child of 4
Mary Medora child of 4
Matthew Stebben child of 8
Merritt Andrews child of 4
Merritt Andrews child of 4
Newton Steelman child of 1
Robert child of 16
Sarah Weed child of 8
Thomas child of 4
Thomas child of 8
William child of 16
William 1 16
William 3 4
William Russell child of 2
William, Jr. child of 4
Price
Pamela Pamelia Calkins 7
Rufus, Col 14
Richardson
Eunice Calkins 13
Royce
Sarah Caulkins 193
Stevens
Abigail McChesney 9
Matthew 18
Strong
Damais Calkins 49
Josiah 98


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