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Morris J. Chaney

Birth	:	1 Oct 1858 White Rock, Ogle County, Illinois, USA
Death	:	8 Feb 1940 Palm Springs, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Stoutsville Cemetery, Stoutsville, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.5468400, -91.8515600
Description	:	Speaker of the House -- South Dakota State Legislature 1905, 1907, 1909 Biography: M.J. CHANEY. M.J. Chaney is one of the leading citizens of Vermillion and has been connected with the development of his city and section along a number of lines of activity. He is president of the Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Vermillion and also of the Bank of Wakonda, and is the owner of much South Dakota land. He has taken active part in public affairs, having represented his district in the state legislature for a number of terms and serving as speaker of the house during two... Read More	Speaker of the House -- South Dakota State Legislature 1905, 1907, 1909 Biography: M.J. CHANEY. M.J. Chaney is one of the leading citizens of Vermillion and has been connected with the development of his city and section along a number of lines of activity. He is president of the Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Vermillion and also of the Bank of Wakonda, and is the owner of much South Dakota land. He has taken active part in public affairs, having represented his district in the state legislature for a number of terms and serving as speaker of the house during two terms. Mr. Chaney was born in Ogle county, Illinois, October 1, 1858, a son of Osborn and Amanda (Rice) Chaney, the former a native of Virginia. In 1836, the parents traveled overland to Ogle county, Illinois, and there the father followed agricultural pursuits for a number of years although he at length turned his attention to the lumber business. Both he and his wife are deceased. M.J. Chaney attended the public schools of Rockford, Illinois and thus acquired a good education. In 1880, he went to Newell, Buena Vista county, Iowa, and there purchased a farm, upon which he remained for thirteen years. In 1893, he sold that place and came to South Dakota, locating at Wakonda, Clay county. He soon became identified with the banking interests of that place, as cashier and later president of the Bank of Wakonda, and in 1914 he organized the Citizens Bank & Trust Company of Vermillion, which opened its doors for business on the 1st of September, 1914. Mr. Chaney has been president of the institution since its establishment and is also still president of the Bank of Wakonda. He is highly respected in financial circles and his knowledge of the banking business, acumen and sound judgment are generally recognized. He has unbounded faith in the future of South Dakota and owns about thirteen hundred acres of fine farm land in Clay county, ten hundred and thirty-five acres thereof being the old Tee & Prentiss ranch. Mr. Chaney was married in 1886 to Miss Helen McFarline, a daughter of Alexander and Cynthia McFarline, both natives of New York. To Mr. and Mrs. Chaney have been born three children, Florence, Dorothy and Morris. Mr. Chaney is a prominent republican and from 1903 to 1909 represented his district in the state legislature and during his last two terms was made speaker of the house. As a legislator he proved efficient and public spirited and as speaker he gained the commendation of men of both parties for his capable and impartial discharge of his duties. He is a Knight Templar Mason, belonging to the commandery at Vermillion. His religious faith is that of the Congregational church and he is one of the active members of the local organization. He has not used his ability and knowledge for his own advancement alone but has always given freely of his time and thought as well as his means to movements which have as their object the betterment of his city, county or state. The high respect in which he is generally held is richly deserved and the warm personal regard entertained for him by many is a just tribute to the worth of his character. Source- History of Dakota Territory IV, By George W. Kingbury, 1915]

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Where is Morris J. Chaney's memorial?
Morris J. Chaney's memorial is located at: Stoutsville Cemetery, Stoutsville, Monroe County, USA.
When did Morris J. Chaney death?
Morris J. Chaney death on 8 Feb 1940 in Palm Springs, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Morris J. Chaney's memorial?
Latitude: 39.5468400
Longitude: -91.8515600

Family Members:

Parent

Osborn Chaney

(1818 - 1883)

Amanda Rice Chaney

(1820 - 1896)

Spouse

Helen McFarline Chaney

(1856 - 1922)

Siblings

Louise Ann Chaney

(1844 - 1921)

Alice Amanda Chaney Chandler

(1849 - 1925)

George Walter Chaney

(1856 - 1929)

Harry Elmer Chaney

(1861 - 1928)

Children

Florence Chaney Waterbury

(1892 - 1923)

Dorothy Louise Chaney Collins

(1895 - 1988)

Morris Alexander Chaney

(1898 - 1963)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Stoutsville Cemetery
Stoutsville, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5468400, -91.8515600

2. Saint Andrew Cemetery
Stoutsville, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5558014, -91.8593979

3. Dooley Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5573250, -91.8665630

4. Henderson-Tipton Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5624780, -91.8678030

5. Crutcher Cemetery
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6. Hawkins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4942017, -91.8452988

7. Harris Family Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5028330, -91.9037990

8. Scobee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4916992, -91.8891983

9. Florida Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.4947850, -91.7933250

10. Jeter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6175003, -91.8563995

11. Saint Stephens Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.5925800, -91.7762400

12. Deer Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.6136017, -91.8985977

13. Mount Joy Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6130981, -91.9032974

14. Lasley Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5971985, -91.9325027

15. Gillispie Cemetery
North Fork, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5973360, -91.9326950

16. Saint Peter Cemetery
North Fork, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6131300, -91.9197400

17. Crigler Cemetery
Florida, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5121994, -91.7497025

18. Worland-Jarboe Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6100197, -91.9299011

19. Ellis Cemetery
North Fork, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6159910, -91.9270720

20. Victor Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4547500, -91.8340800

21. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Paris, Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4557991, -91.9141998

22. Saint Johns Cemetery
Hunnewell, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6617012, -91.8778000

23. Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.5358800, -92.0031900

24. Collins Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 39.6164017, -91.9766998