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George Cheville

Birth	:	4 Jul 1867 Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	31 Oct 1951 Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Williamston, Ingham County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6941986, -84.2632980
Description	:	In May 1867, William and Sarah Cheville came from Cambridgeshire, England to Ontario, Canada and settled near Guelph. 2 months later, their second son, George was born. When George was 12 he moved with his parents from Canada to Iowa settling on a farm northeast of Colo, near State Center. George's father and mother died when he was young, leaving younger brothers and sisters to support, needless to say he learned early on the importance of hard work and he was a popular hired man. A family named Alford hired him to work their farm. One summer the Alford's... Read More	In May 1867, William and Sarah Cheville came from Cambridgeshire, England to Ontario, Canada and settled near Guelph. 2 months later, their second son, George was born. When George was 12 he moved with his parents from Canada to Iowa settling on a farm northeast of Colo, near State Center. George's father and mother died when he was young, leaving younger brothers and sisters to support, needless to say he learned early on the importance of hard work and he was a popular hired man. A family named Alford hired him to work their farm. One summer the Alford's relatives came to visit from Jasper county, Iowa. They brought a household worker with them, a girl who had become dear to them, Charlotte Backous... and George was in love. George married Charlotte in Nevada, Iowa on Feb. 25, 1891. The original date was supposed to be February 26, but a winter storm was brewing and they were afraid the road to Nevada might be closed on the appointed day. They lived on a farm south of Collins, but the farm didn't have a well. That meant they had to haul water daily and it was a good distance. They bought a farm near Maxwell and made sure it had a well. They made their home in a log cabin for the first few years. They build a home on this land, and lived there 18 years, naming it Pleasant Hill Stock Farm. 5 children were born on the farm. George's health began to suffer so they decided to move to a smaller farm, and in 1911 when they moved to Rhodes. They spent the remainder of their lives on this farm one mile east of Rhodes. They lived to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. George was in charge of road maintenance in Eden Township for fourteen years. He managed the Rhodes Shipping Association for the livestock until the advent of trucks caused the association to disband. George, a farmer from boyhood, loved the soil with its growing crops and animal herds. He looked to the clean fence row and well ordered stable. He used horse drawn equipment the whole of his life, refusing to change the old ways. His code of living called for sound credit, integrity in business and a good day's labor. He will be remembered by all who knew him as a frank, honest citizen, neighbor and friend. Having lived an energetic and good life, father was tired and ready to rest. At the time of his death, he had 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. ______________________________________________ The information about George came from M Cheville, who graciously shared family records with our family.

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Where is George Cheville's memorial?
George Cheville's memorial is located at: Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Williamston, Ingham County, USA.
When did George Cheville death?
George Cheville death on 31 Oct 1951 in Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George Cheville's memorial?
Latitude: 42.6941986
Longitude: -84.2632980

Family Members:

Parent

William Cheville Sr.

(1840 - 1885)

Sarah Ann Nelson Cheville

(1838 - 1886)

Spouse

Charlotte Mary Backous Cheville

(1872 - 1966)

Siblings

Hezziekiah C “Hezzie” Cheville

(1873 - 1963)

Mary Ellen “Marie” Cheville

(1880 - 1970)

Children

Cora Ellen Cheville Shimel

(1895 - 1981)

Roy Arthur Cheville

(1897 - 1986)

Fred Marion Cheville

(1904 - 1994)

Mildred Laura Cheville

(1906 - 1925)

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