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Lieut Allen Joseph Chantry Sr.

Birth	:	13 Jun 1841 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Jan 1927 Oceanside, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial	:	Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Mills County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9886017, -95.5785980
Plot	:	Section 10 Lot 382
Description	:	Allen enlisted in the service of his country at Panera, Iowa, on 13 Aug 1862. Commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant when he enlisted. Mustered in Co K 29th Iowa Infanty on 1 Dec 1862. Promoted 1st Lieutenant 6 Aug 1863. Wounded in action 2 Apr 1864 at Terre Noir Creek, Arkansas. Mustered out 10 Aug 1865 at New Orleans, Louisiana. Member of Milton Sommers Post No 204 G.A.R. Malvern, Iowa and later Garfield Post 57 G.A.R. at Red Oak, Iowa. - - - Malvern Leader Thurs, Jan 27, 1927 COL. ALLEN J. CHANTRY DIES IN CALIFORNIA Former Prominent Citizen and Legislator Passes Away... Read More	Allen enlisted in the service of his country at Panera, Iowa, on 13 Aug 1862. Commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant when he enlisted. Mustered in Co K 29th Iowa Infanty on 1 Dec 1862. Promoted 1st Lieutenant 6 Aug 1863. Wounded in action 2 Apr 1864 at Terre Noir Creek, Arkansas. Mustered out 10 Aug 1865 at New Orleans, Louisiana. Member of Milton Sommers Post No 204 G.A.R. Malvern, Iowa and later Garfield Post 57 G.A.R. at Red Oak, Iowa. - - - Malvern Leader Thurs, Jan 27, 1927 COL. ALLEN J. CHANTRY DIES IN CALIFORNIA Former Prominent Citizen and Legislator Passes Away After Brief Illness, January 20, at Oceanside, California The sad news reached here Thursday evening of the death of Col. Allen J. Chantry at his home in Oceanside, California. He was stricken a week before with paralysis from which he was unable to rally. His sons, F.R. of this place and A.L. of Sidney left immediately for his bedside, arriving there Monday. He was able to recognize them but unable to speak and on Thursday he succumbed to a second attack. The remains accompanied by F.R. Chantry were brought to Malvern Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon. Col. A.J. Chantry - - A.J. Chantry, a pioneer of Iowa and one of the outstanding figures in the early history of the state, and particularly of the southwestern section, died at Oceanside, Calif., January 20, 1927. Allen Joseph Chantry was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, June 13, 1841, the son of Thomas and Hannah Chantry. His father came to this country from Lincolnshire, England, in 1816. His mother was descended from Pennsylvania Revolutionary ancestry. Meeting and marrying in Pennsylvania they established a home in that state where they lived until 1836. They then joined the early movement of the empire westward and settled in Iowa territory, where their son Allen was born. In 1855 the family removed further westward to Guthrie county, where the parents spent the remainder of their days. The son grew to young manhood amid the hardships and vicissitudes of those early times, yet he managed to acquire a good education through his mother's inspiration, help and guidance. He embraced every opportunity for educational improvement and was always a student and an exceptionally well read man. His Quaker parents had high regard for education and in those days of no school system his mother conducted, for several years, a neighborhood school in their own home. At the age of 19 the son took up this work and taught school until his enlistment as a private in the 29th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, August 11, 1862. He served throughout the remainder of the Civil War until mustered out on August 24, 1865. During this service he rose through successive ranks to that of captain. His army service was principally in the Western Armies under Generals Steele and Prentice, concluding with the siege and capture of Mobile and service on the Texas border. He led his men in every engagement during those years of war and his first thought was of their comfort and well being. He was exceptionally able as a soldier and officer, and received numerous commendations from his superior officers on his able performance of duty. At the conclusion of the war he returned to Iowa and located in Page county. Here he built a new home to which he brought his bride, Harriett Adeline Raines of Malvern, on November 16, 1865. Then followed lean years, yet withal so happy - years of struggle and work and building. With bare hands and the crude implements of the time, yet backed by the bravest of hearts and the love of one of the most tender women, he brought his virgin acres under subjection and built a splendid large productive farm. During these years he never rested. His slender means were supplemented by other years of teaching in the public schools and surveying and platting new lands. By means of his educational ability, his military experience, and his force of character, he soon became recognized as a leader in the new community. He was elected Representative from Page County in the state legislature in 1874 for a two year term and thus took his place as one of Iowa's real pioneer lawmakers. In 1881 he purchased a farm near Malvern, Ia., and removed to this new home. After a few years he purchased a home in Malvern and brought his family to reside there. In this home the last of his children grew to manhood and womanhood. In 1888 he was elected Representative to the state legislature from Mills County for a two year term and later to the Senate from Mills and Montgomery Counties, in which body he served with distinction for eight years. During these twelve years his legislative work brought him into intimate association and close friendship with those grand old men - those elder statesmen of Iowa - whose very names spell Iowa's history and progress. Allison, Gear, Hull, Dolliver, Lacy, Larrabee, Hepburn, Young and many other notable characters were his friends and associates. With great pride, he preserved among his private papers, letters expressive of their friendship and of the esteem in which they held him. In 1912 the wife of his youth preceded him to their new and eternal home. There followed for him a few more years of residence in Malvern and then he took up an abode in Oceanside, California, where the milder climate would make his remaining years more comfortable. During this latter period he came frequently to Malvern and other places where his children lived and always kept closely in touch with them, with a father's whole souled interest and devotion to their welfare. Nine children were born of his marriage of whom two daughters died in infancy. The remaining seven survive him and are: Marcus A. of Omaha; Warren of Perkins, Okla.; Alfred L. of Sidney, Iowa; Lillian (Mrs. H.T. Beattie) of Malvern; Forrest R. of Malvern; Elsie (Mrs. T.H. Blaylock) of Pasadena, Calif.; and Allan J. Jr. of the United States Navy. And now, Colonel Chantry passes on after a most eventful life of more than eighty-five and one-half years. Member of the G.A.R., of the Masonic lodge, of the M.E. church, a law-maker, a pioneer, a builder of a state, and a soldier of our nation. Always did he love his home, his state, his country. Always could he be found on the worthy and true side of every enterprise of his community. He always took a stand on every question of life; his character demanded that - and his position was ever with that of truth, of honor and of progress. His family and his state lose all too much in his passing. Representative of his viewpoint at the close of his full and courageous life, the following words seem all too appropriate: "I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith."

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Where is Lieut Allen Joseph Chantry Sr.'s memorial?
Lieut Allen Joseph Chantry Sr.'s memorial is located at: Malvern Cemetery, Malvern, Mills County, USA.
When did Lieut Allen Joseph Chantry Sr. death?
Lieut Allen Joseph Chantry Sr. death on 20 Jan 1927 in Oceanside, San Diego County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lieut Allen Joseph Chantry Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.9886017
Longitude: -95.5785980

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Harriett Adeline Raines Chantry

(1844 - 1912)

Siblings

Eliza Reid Chantry Bassett

(1825 - 1896)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

Marcus Ambrose Chantry

(1866 - 1937)

(1868 - 1944)

(1870 - 1952)

(1874 - 1875)

(1875 - 1876)

Lillian C. Chantry Beattie

(1876 - 1972)

Forrest Rains Chantry Sr.

(1878 - 1970)

Allan Joseph Chantry Jr.

(1883 - 1959)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Malvern Cemetery
Malvern, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886017, -95.5785980

2. Parker Cemetery
White Cloud, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9737649, -95.5184363

3. Hillsdale Cemetery
Glenwood, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0097008, -95.6427994

4. Wearin Cemetery
Malvern, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0395000, -95.5313000

5. Hastings Cemetery
Hastings, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0097008, -95.4993973

6. South Grove Cemetery
Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9775009, -95.4931030

7. East Liberty Cemetery
Malvern, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0592346, -95.6005020

8. Fairview Cemetery
Tabor, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9453011, -95.6716995

9. Mills County Farm Cemetery
Glenwood, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0417930, -95.6756530

10. North Grove Cemetery
Hastings, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0161018, -95.4618988

11. Bomar Family Cemetery
Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0369400, -95.6941700

12. Cotten Cemetery
Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0845000, -95.5167000

13. Estes Cemetery
Tabor, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9425011, -95.7080994

14. Randolph Cemetery
Randolph, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8769493, -95.5695038

15. Tabor Cemetery
Tabor, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9035260, -95.6799460

16. Riverside Cemetery
Randolph, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8806000, -95.5269012

17. Pottawattamie Chief Waubonsie Burial Site
Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9236100, -95.7086100

18. Waubonsie Cemetery
Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9451370, -95.7310791

19. Silver City Cemetery
Silver City, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1042442, -95.6380005

20. Glenwood Resource Center Cemetery
Glenwood, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0361720, -95.7338590

21. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
Henderson, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1019249, -95.4987793

22. Rhodes Cemetery
Tabor, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9011002, -95.7097015

23. Saylers Farm Cemetery
Henderson, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1083300, -95.4919440

24. Emerson Cemetery
Emerson, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0325012, -95.4021988