Joseph E. Chaney, farmer, was born in 1833, in Washington, D. C., and is a son of Elijah and Mary C. Chaney, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of England. who came to America in 1820. At the age of 1 1/2 years Joseph E. went to England, and returned in 18 months, and has since been a resident of New Salem. He is a farmer and resides on sec. 20; owns 160 acres of land, and it is well improved. Mr. and Mrs. Chaney are members of the Universalist Church.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )