Sarah Frances (Collins) McChesney (1827 - 1897)

Born 9 Jan 1827 in Millburn Township, Essex, New Jersey, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Hugh McChesney — married 1846 in New Jersey

Descendants

Died 14 Dec 1897 at age 70 in New Jersey

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Biography

Hugh McChesney and his wife, Sarah Frances Collins had eleven children. Sarah Frances Collins had a brother named James Collins. His Birth and Death Unknown.

1880 US Federal Census: Sarah Frances McChesney: Home: Millburn, Essex, New Jersey. Age 54 yrs. old. Birth: 1827. Occupation: Keeping House: Married.(in 1846) Hugh and Sarah had eleven children. Samuel D. 1847-1915 Frances Melinda 1849-1896 Sidney 1850-1914 Hubert 1853- Louisa 1855-1951 Alice M. 1857-1951 Lillian "Lily" 1859-1866 (7 yrs. 29 days) Sarah A. 1861-1861 (2 mos. 25 days) Laura Lena 1862-1936 Sarah 1868-1961 Jessie E. 1869-1904 Barbara Jo Schuckmann had an interview with Aunt Ella McChesney June 12, 1975,(Aunt on her husbands side.) Sarah Frances Collins is a sister to James Collins.

Hugh McChesney and Sarah Frances Collins had 11 children. Hubert, "Hugh" McChesney was on the Northfield Baptist Church membership list of February 21, 1852. Sarah & Hugh were both on the membership record April 15, 1854. Hugh was in the Livingston Guards, Company of the Second Battalion of the First Regiment of the Essex Brigade. On June 3, 1853 they had Training Day held on the Commons once a year at Centerville, New Jersey. (now Roseland, New Jersey) Was a Farmer in Millburn Township, in Millburn, New Jersey. Hugh was 23 years old when he married. Hubert was called "Hugh". 1880 US Census: Hugh McChesney. Home:Millburn, Essex, New Jersey. Age 57 years. old. Birth: 1823.

Sources

• Bobbie Jo Schuckmann
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