Chesebro, Nicholas

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Birth

Nicholas Chesebro was born in Knox on July 14, 1827 a son of Sylvester Chesebrough and Abagail Chesebro

Marriage & Children

On May 5, 1852 he married Catherine Armstrong who was born on March 17, 1834 in Knox, a daughter of James Armstrong and Sarah Tygert. Their known children were:

  • Sarah A. Chesebro
  • Watson T. Chesebro
  • Coleman A. Chesebro
  • Carrie Chesebro
  • James Edison Chesebro
  • Manly W. Chesebro
  • Alvah J. Chesebro
  • Willie Chesebro

Death

Nicholas died on August 31, 1887 in Knox. Catherine survived him and lived until June 21, 1914. Both are buried at the Knox Cemetery:

Obituary

Altamont Enterprise Saturday, Sept. 3, 1887 KNOX; The funeral of Nicholas Chesebro, who died at his home on Wednesday morning, Aug.3 lst, 1887 was largely attended from the ME Church on Friday at 3 o'clock. The deceased was a man possessing many friends who will sincerely mourn his demise. The M. E.churchof which he had been a member for over 50 years, looses one of its best members, whose place it will be hard to fill. Hearfelt sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow and children. After the funeral service the remains were taken to the Knox cemetery where they were tenderly laid to rest.

Nicholas’s Will


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