LORENZO CHENEY

    Thomas Cheney (deceased), a pioneer and the father of the subject of this sketch, was born May 3, 1804. in Virginia.  His parents were Ebenezer and Elizabeth Cheney.  When four years of age with them he came to Champaign County, Ohio, where they located until about 1826, when they came to Union County.  In March 1829, he married Martha Carr, who was born May 16, 1813, in Pennsylvania.  She was a daughter of Absalom and Dorcas Carr, with whom when four years of age, she came to Champaign County, this State.   To them were born fourteen children of whom seven are now living, viz.: Lorenzo, Absalom, Asbury, Dorcas, Mary f.. Emily E. and Christiana.  In 1829, he settled near where out, subject now resides.  He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and departed this life in March 1865.  Our subject was born September 27, 1831, in Jackson Township, this county.  He was reared amid the scenes if pioneer life, and received a common school education.  On February 27, 1859, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna N. White an estimable lady, born October 9, 1837, and daughter of Albert R. and Amy (deceased) White.  This union has been blessed with eight children, viz.: Charles S., Eva, Elva Martha, Alona, Wesley G., Sylvester S., and Rush.  Mr. Cheney is at present serving his fourth year as Treasurer of Jackson Township.  In October 1872, he was elected a County Commissioner and entered into the duties of this office on the first day of January following and served three years.  He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  He is the owner of 671 acres of land, and a member of the I. O. O. F. society.  He is recognized as one of the leading, substantial agriculturists of Union County.