William Cheney was born 8 September 1741 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts to Joseph Cheney (1710-1776) and Elizabeth Tucker (1712-) and died April 1803 Grand Manan, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada of unspecified causes. He married Elisabeth Sweet (1745-1763) 14 April 1763 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
Biography
1. WILLIAM2 CHENEY (JOSEPH1) was born September 08, 1741 in NEWBURY MASS, and died 1803 in GRAND MANAN N B. He married ELIZABETH SWEET April 17, 1763 in NEWBURY MASS. She was born November 24, 1745 in NEWBURY MASS, and died Unknown in GRAND MANAN N B.
Parentage
Joseph Cheney was born on 2 November 1710. He was the son of Benjamin Cheney and Mary Harbert. Joseph Cheney married Elizabeth Tucker. Joseph Cheney died in 1776.
- Child of Joseph Cheney and Elizabeth Tucker: William Cheney+ b. 8 Sep 1741, d. 4 Apr 1803
Family of William Cheney
Children of WILLIAM CHENEY and ELIZABETH SWEET are:
- Ebenezer Cheney (1764-1832) - b. February 24, 1764, NEWBURY MASS; d. August 03, 1832, CAMPTON N H.
- WILLIAM CHENEY, b. ST ANDREWS; d. 1884, GRAND MANAN N B.
- SAMUEL CHENEY, b. GRAND MANAN N B; d. Unknown, GRAND MANAN N B.
- EDMUND CHENEY SR, b. July 09, 1770, INDIAN ISLAND N B; d. January 24, 1835, GRAND MANAN N B.
- ELIZABETH CHENEY, b. July 11, 1772; d. Unknown.
- SUSANNA CHENEY, b. January 09, 1775, INDIAN ISLAND N B; d. 1861, GRAND MANAN N B.
- MARY CHENEY, b. April 02, 1777; d. Unknown.
- HANNAH CHENEY, b. June 22, 1779; d. Unknown.
- A DAUGHTER, b. July 29, 1781; d. Unknown.
- SARAH CHENEY, b. February 16, 1783; d. Unknown.
- RUTH CHENEY, b. April 23, 1785; d. Unknown.
- MOSES CHENEY, b. January 16, 1790, GRAND MANAN N B; d. March 18, 1873, GRAND MANAN N B.
- BARBARA CHENEY, d. Unknown.
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Ebenezer Cheney (1764-1832) | 24 February 1764 Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts | 3 August 1832 Campton, Grafton County, New Hampshire | Hannah Eaton (1761-1832) |
| William Cheney (1766-1842) | |||
| Samuel Cheney (1767-1824) | |||
| Edmund Cheney (1770-1835) | |||
| Elizabeth Cheney (1772-) | |||
| Susannah Cheney (1775-1861) | |||
| Mary Cheney (1777-1864) | |||
| Hannah Cheney (1779-) | |||
| Dorothy Cheney (1781-) | |||
| Sarah Cheney (1783-1865) | |||
| Ruth Cheney (1785-) | |||
| Barbara Cheney (1786-1835) | |||
| Moses Cheney (1790-1873) | |||
Siblings
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| William Cheney (1741-1803) | 8 September 1741 Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts | April 1803 Grand Manan, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada | Elisabeth Sweet (1745-1763) |
Vital Records
Massachusetts Marriage Record
- Husband Name: William Cheney
- Spouse's Name: Elisabeth Sweet
- Event Date: 14 Apr 1763
- Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
Source: "Massachusetts, Marriages, 1695-1910," index, FamilySearch ([1] : accessed 16 Jul 2014), William Cheney and Elisabeth Sweet, 14 Apr 1763; citing reference 414; FHL microfilm 886203.
References
- Descendents of William Cheney - Ken Carrico Genealogy - Grand Manon Island Genealogy
- Conover Genealogy of Dick Cheney