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William Presley Chelf

Birth	:	19 Sep 1842 Taylor County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	2 Jul 1909 Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Burial	:	Roley Cemetery, Casey Creek, Adair County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.2646900, -85.1629900
Inscription	:	Farewell dear wife and children my life is past. My love was yours while life did last. After me no sorrow take. But love each other for my sake.
Description	:	Biography, 1887 (edited): William P. Chelf was born in Taylor County, Ky., September 19, 1842, and is the third of six children born to William J. and Rhoda A. (Baley) Chelf, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Marion County, Ky., both of English descent. William P. remained with his parents on the home farm until he attained his majority. In September, 1863, he enlisted in Company I, Thirteenth Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry (Federal) and served until the expiration of his term of service, being mustered out at Camp Nelson, Ky., in January, 1865. ... Read More	Biography, 1887 (edited): William P. Chelf was born in Taylor County, Ky., September 19, 1842, and is the third of six children born to William J. and Rhoda A. (Baley) Chelf, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Marion County, Ky., both of English descent. William P. remained with his parents on the home farm until he attained his majority. In September, 1863, he enlisted in Company I, Thirteenth Kentucky Volunteer Cavalry (Federal) and served until the expiration of his term of service, being mustered out at Camp Nelson, Ky., in January, 1865. After his return from the army he farmed on rented lands for some five years. He then bought a partially improved farm of 125 acres on Casey Creek, in Adair County, and adjoining the old homestead, to which he has since added other land, now owning a well improved farm of some 475 acres. Here he has ever since been extensively and successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits, and also in the live-stock trade, mainly in the buying and selling of mules. The farm is not only well improved but is also in a high state of cultivation. August 29, 1865, he married Miss Louisa Hendrickson, a native of Adair County, born October 27, 1846. She is a daughter of Felix and Mary A. (Monday) Hendrickson, both natives of Adair County, and of the English descent. Nine children have blessed their union, viz: Anna M.F., Sarah A., Perry A., Mary L., Felix J. and Laura E. (twins), Jake, Patrick and Melcenia B. (deceased). Mr. Chelf and wife are consistent members of the Christian Church. In politics he is a Democrat. (Kentucky: A History of the State, Perrin, Battle, Kniffin, 4th ed., 1887, edited) Death of an Excellent Citizen. Mr William P. Chelf, who was one of the best citizens of the Casey's Creek section, this county, died in Louisville last Friday and his remains were brought home and buried Sunday. He went to Louisville in company with Dr. J.C. Gose and submitted to an operation, dying in a few hours after he went under the knife. He was sixty-six years old, a devoted member of the Christian Church, and was ready for the Master's call. He was a man of honor and influence and his passing removes a citizen who will be greatly missed, one whose memory will long linger in the minds of those who knew him best. He leaves a wife and eight children in comfortable circumstances. The funeral services were conducted by Eld. Z.T. Williams, a large circle of relatives and friends being present. The News extends its sympathy to the wife and children. (The Adair County News, July 7, 1909)

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William Presley Chelf's memorial is located at: Roley Cemetery, Casey Creek, Adair County, USA.
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William Presley Chelf death on 2 Jul 1909 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
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Latitude: 37.2646900
Longitude: -85.1629900

Family Members:

Parent

William Johnston Chelf

(1818 - 1879)

Rhoda Ann Bailey Chelf

(1819 - 1903)

Spouse

Louisa Hendrickson Chelf

(1846 - 1886)

Louisa Helen Taylor Chelf

(1856 - 1930)

Siblings

Charlotte Chelf Knifley

(1839 - 1930)

Fieldin Harvey Chelf

(1855 - 1881)

Children

Anamelia Chelf Beard

(1866 - 1887)

Sarah Agnes Chelf Beard

(1869 - 1889)

(1871 - 1940)

(1879 - 1918)

(1881 - 1972)

(1884 - 1885)

(1892 - 1966)

(1895 - 1923)

(1898 - 1968)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Roley Cemetery
Casey Creek, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2646900, -85.1629900

2. Sanders Family Cemetery
Casey Creek, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2612801, -85.1430130

3. White Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2623058, -85.1951627

4. Dunbar Hill Cemetery
Dunbar Hill, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2386017, -85.1686020

5. Dunbar Family Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2385050, -85.1684910

6. Chappell Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2642180, -85.1982660

7. Barr Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2870230, -85.1845910

8. Humphress-Hovious Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2432780, -85.1898770

9. White Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2351170, -85.1740680

10. Eastridge Cemetery
Feathersburg, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2919006, -85.1844025

11. Allen Cemetery
Dunbar Hill, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2280998, -85.1607971

12. Goode Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3008003, -85.1483002

13. Caldwell Chapel Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2314800, -85.1395700

14. Emmett Family Graveyard
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2227000, -85.1823900

15. Sherrill Family Graveyard
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2215800, -85.1841300

16. Robinson Chapel Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2365580, -85.2103050

17. Callahan Cemetery
Feathersburg, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3099000, -85.1814000

18. Hovious Ridge Cemetery
Knifley, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2495440, -85.2208690

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Barnett Springs, Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2443160, -85.0970000

20. Saint Bernard Cemetery
Clementsville, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2877860, -85.0955300

21. Saint Bernard Cemetery Old
Clementsville, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2892560, -85.0961550

22. Parker Chapel Cemetery
Adair County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2324982, -85.2335968

23. Bass Cemetery
Bass, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3308350, -85.1497260

24. Noels Chapel Cemetery
Clementsville, Casey County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3164368, -85.1088943