John Cheney I was born 1568 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom to William Cheney (1540-1608) and Frances Cheney (c1540-?) and died 16 November 1623 Bennington, Lincolnshire, England, United States of unspecified causes. He married Mrs Elizabeth Cheney 1595 in England, United Kingdom.
John Cheney (1568-1623) - Early Resident of Boston, Lincolnshire, England
Vital Stats
- Son of William Cheney (1540-1608) and Frances Cheney (c1540-?)
- 1568 : Birth in Boston, Lincolnshire, England
- 1595 (Abt?) : Marriage (1) to Elizabeth ___
- 1614-Nov-28 : Marriage (2) to Elizabeth ____
- 1623-May-16 : Died / Buried at Bennington, Lincolnshire, England
Biography
John Cheney was born in Bennington, Lincolnshire, England in 1568 to William and Frances Cheney. John married his wife Elizabeth on 28 Nov 1614. Their marriage was either a second or a late marriage. Two sons named John (b. 30 Jun 1605 and 9 Nov 1609) were included among John and Elizabeth's ten children. Their son John, who was born 1605, was the family member who immigrated to the United states of America in 1635.
Family
Born in Bennington, Lincolnshire. At least William and John immigrated together in 1635-36 to the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
- William Cheney (1603-1667) - 1635 Immigrant settled in Roxbury MA - m. Margaret Cole
- John Cheney (1605-1666) - 1635 Immigrant, stayed briefly in Roxbury MA and then settled in Newbury MA. m. Martha Parratt
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| William Cheney (1603-1667) | 1603 Bennington, Lincolnshire, England | 20 June 1666 Roxbury, Norfolk County, Massachusetts | Margaret Cole (1604-1686) |
| John Cheney (1605-1666) | 30 June 1605 Bennington, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom | 19 June 1666 Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States | Martha Parrot (1608-1684) |
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| John Cheney (1568-1623) | 1568 Boston, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom | 16 November 1623 Bennington, Lincolnshire, England, United States | Mrs Elizabeth Cheney |
| Lawrence Cheney (1566-1643) | |||
| Thomas Cheney (1564-1605) | |||
| Edward Cheney | |||
| Alice Cheney | |||
| William Cheney | |||
Famous Descendants
- John Cheney List of Famous Descendants - At least two sons immigrated to America in 1600's - great posterity in America. There are also other noteworthy descendants living in Britain and elsewhere.
References
- Cheney Family Ancestry - The Cheney Surname and Cheney's link to English Royalty, including Plantagenet Family Line.
- CHENEY5| John Cheney 5 - Cheney Genealogy