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George W. Chesnut was born on 3 Nov 1849 in PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dublin Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, John Chesnut and Elizabeth Jane Flora.² He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.⁸ He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ft. Littleton, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents.⁹
     George has not been found in the 1880 census. He was not listed with his parents in West Virginia. At some point he moved to Maryland, where his sister and her husband were living, but he may have returned to Pennsylvania as some of his siblings did in the meantime.
     George appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brunswick, Frederick Co., Maryland, G in the household of Flora and Daniel G. Moler, his sister and her husband.¹⁰ George appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brunswick, Frederick Co., Maryland, G in the household of his sister Flora and her husband.¹¹
     He was a farm laborer in 1870, presumably on the family farm. In 1900 he was a laborer.^12,13
     George died on 12 Jan 1911 in Frederick Co., MarylandG, at age 61.⁷

Charlotte Rebecca Chesnut was born on 21 Oct 1851 in Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, John Chesnut and Elizabeth Jane Flora.¹² She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ft. Littleton, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents.¹³
     Charlotte married James McNeil Ranck on 17 Jan 1877 in Paw Paw, Hampshire Co., West VirginiaG, with John Edwards officiating.^7,8
     Charlotte and James moved to IowaG shortly after their marriage, where they lived on several different farms.^14,15,16
     Charlotte and James appeared on the 1885 State Census of Rock Creek Twp., Jasper Co., Iowa G, on a 40-acre farm, the southeast ¼ of northwest ¼ of twp. 80, range 17, section 13. Their children Evalyn, John, Charles, and Lillie were listed as living with them, as was D. S. Ritchison, age 33, apparently a hired hand.¹⁷
     Charlotte and James appeared on the 1895 State Census of Grinnell Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa G. Their children Evalyn, John, Charles, Lillie, Leroy, James, Harry, and Ernest were listed as living with them.¹⁸
     Charlotte and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chester Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa G, enumerated 7 Jul 1900, reporting they were renting their home. Their children Evalyn, Lillie, Leroy, James, Harry, and Ernest were listed as living with them.¹⁹
     Charlotte and James appeared on the 1905 State Census of Grinnell Twp., Poweshiek Co., Iowa, at 521 High G, reporting they owned a home valued at $1,500, with a $200 mortgage. Their children Leroy, James, Harry, and Ernest were listed as living with them.^{20,21,22,23,24}
      In 1906 Charlotte and James left Iowa. He went to Canada to look for land while she visited her daughters for several months, then joined him on their farm there.¹¹ They appeared on the 1911 Federal Census of Assiniboia Dist., SaskatchewanG. Their son Ernest was listed as living with them, and their son Charles and his family were apparently living nearby as they were listed next in the census record.²⁵
     Charlotte and James returned to the United States in 1913, moving to Minneapolis, MinnesotaG.¹¹
     Charlotte died on 24 Apr 1915 in Hennepin Co., MinnesotaG, at age 63.^9,10 She was buried on 26 Apr 1915 in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennipen Co., MinnesotaG.¹¹

James M. Chesnut was born on 7 Jul 1857 in PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dublin Twp., Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of his parents, John Chesnut and Elizabeth Jane Flora.²
     He moved to West VirginiaG with his parents before 1880. He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hampshire Co., West Virginia, G in the household of his parents.⁹
     James moved back to PennsylvaniaG, presumably before his marriage about 1883.
     James married Barbara Ellen Crosthwaite, daughter of Rev. Mortimer P. Crosthwaite and Rebecca, about 1883.^7,8
     James and Barbara appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of McHenry Twp., Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 22 Jun 1900, reporting they were renting their home. Their children Durbin, Eva, and Lawrence were listed as living with them, as was Etta Casebeer, an 18-year-old servant.¹⁰
     James and Barbara appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Harrisburg, Dauphin Co., Pennsylvania, at 2022 Brookwood St. G, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, reporting they were renting their home. Their children Eva, Lawrence, and June were listed as living with them.¹¹
     James and Barbara appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Lower Chichester Twp., Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, on Ridge Rd. G, enumerated 29 Jan 1920, reporting they were renting their home. Their children Durbin and Eva were listed as living with them, as was her son James Wilson.¹⁰
     James and Barbara appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Lower Chichester Twp., Delaware Co., Pennsylvania, at 51 Chichester Ave. G, enumerated 5 Apr 1930, reporting that they owned a home valued at $12,500, and owned a radio.¹²
     He was a farmer in West Virginia, and after he moved back to Pennsylvania. By 1910 he was a foreman in a planing mill.^13,14,15 By 1920 he was a machinist in a machine shop. By 1930, at age 72, he was a carpenter, building houses.^16,17
     His wife died on 4 Apr 1938 in 1590 Market St., Linwood, Delaware Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹⁸
     James died on 13 Mar 1940 in Lower Chichester Twp., Delaware Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 82.³ He was buried on 18 Mar 1940 in Williamsport, PennsylvaniaG.³

Margaret Eva Chesnut was born on 22 Jun 1860 in PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She moved to West VirginiaG with her parents before 1880.
     Margaret married James William Sigler, son of John H. Sigler and Margaret E. Young, on 29 Aug 1883 in Berkeley Co., West VirginiaG, with John Landstrect officiating.^7,8
     Margaret and James moved to Pennsylvania soon after their marriage. Some of their younger children reported they were born in McKeesport, in Allegheny Co. But by 1900 the family was in central Pennsylvania. Margaret and James appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Connellsville, Fayette Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 4 Jun 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Their children Mabel, Edith, Roy, Viola, and Olive were listed as living with them.¹⁰
     Margaret and James may have moved to Maryland shortly after 1900. At least she was there in 1902 when her son was born across the state line, in CumberlandG. Whether or not they ever lived in Maryland, they did move back to Allegheny Co. before 1910.
     Margaret and James appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of East Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at 209 Beach St. G, enumerated May 1910, renting their home, in a multi-family building with nine other families. Their children Edith, Roy, Viola, Olive, Lester, Harold, and James were listed as living with them.¹¹
     Her husband died on 21 Feb 1917 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PennsylvaniaG.¹²
     Margaret appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of McKeesport, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania G, enumerated 8 Jan 1920, reporting she was renting her home. Her children Roy, Viola, Olive, Lester, and Lana were listed as living with her, as was Viola's daughter Eluerna.¹³
     Margaret died on 5 Feb 1922 in 432 W 5th NE, McKeesport, Allegheny Co., PennsylvaniaG, at age 61.⁹ She was buried on 11 Feb 1922 in Dravosburg, PennsylvaniaG.⁹

Alice Belle Chesnut was born on 10 Sep 1862 in Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6,7
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ft. Littleton, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, John Chesnut and Elizabeth Jane Flora.¹³
     She moved to West VirginiaG with her parents before 1880. She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hampshire Co., West Virginia, G in the household of her parents.¹⁴
     Alice married John H. Daniels, son of Andrew Daniels and Sarah, on 11 Oct 1883 in Berkeley Co., West VirginiaG, with George V. Lerch officiating.^8,9,10
     Alice and John moved to Kansas on 15 Mar 1886 with their infant son Walter, arriving 15 Mar 1886. His parents followed them a few years later.¹⁰ Alice and John appeared on the 1895 State Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., KansasG. Their children Dulcie and Vernon were listed as living with them. His parents were either living with them, or close by as they were listed next. This record does not distinguish separate households.¹⁵
     Alice and John appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., Kansas G, enumerated 15 Jun 1900, reporting that they owned their home, free of mortgage. Their children Dulcie, Vernon, and Andrew were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     Her husband died on 16 Jan 1904.¹⁰
     Alice appeared on the 1905 State Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., Kansas G. Her children Dulcie, Vernon, Andrew, and Ronald were listed as living with her.¹⁷
     Alice was took in boarders to support her young family after the death of her husband.^{18,19,20,21,22} She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., Kansas G, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, reporting that she owned their home, free of mortgage. Her children Dulcie, Vernon, Andrew, and Ronald were listed as living with her. There were also six boarders, all men, ranging in age from 18 to 45. There were two laborers, a carpenter, a general store employee, and two railroad workers.²³
     Alice appeared on the 1915 State Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., Kansas G. Her children Andrew and Ronald were listed as living with her, as were Will Loughridge, age 50, and Henry Miller, age 22. There is no indication whether they were boarders or relatives. Her father-in-law was apparently living close by, as his is listed as in the next dwelling on the record.²⁴
     Alice appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., Kansas, on Pawnee Ave. G, enumerated 30 Jan 1920, reporting that she owned their home, free of mortgage. Her children Andrew and Ronald were listed as living with her, as was her late husband's father, Andrew Daniels. There were also two boarders, both men, ages 21 and 45. One was a telegraph operator for a railroad, and the other a barber with his own shop.²⁵
     Alice appeared on the 1925 State Census of Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., KansasG, reporting that she owned her home, free of mortgage. Her son Ronald was listed as living with her.²⁶
     Alice died on 13 Dec 1926 in Pawnee Rock, KansasG, at age 64, at her home.¹¹ She was buried in Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, Barton Co., KansasG.¹²

Flora Ella D. Chesnut was born on 4 Mar 1869 in PennsylvaniaG.^4,5,6
     She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Ft. Littleton, Fulton Co., PennsylvaniaG, in the household of her parents, John Chesnut and Elizabeth Jane Flora.¹¹
     She moved to West Virginia with her parents before 1880. She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Hampshire Co., West Virginia, G in the household of her parents.¹²
     Records from her childhood show her given name as Flora E. D., but by the time of her marriage she was using her middle name, Ella. All later records, including her tombstone, use that name.^3,13,14
     Flora married Daniel G. Moler, son of Robert W. Moler and Thursday M. Strider, on 14 Mar 1888 in Martinsburg, West VirginiaG, with John Edwards officiating.^7,8
     Flora and Daniel moved to MarylandG about 1893 with their two young sons.¹⁵ They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brunswick, Frederick Co., Maryland G, enumerated 24 Jun 1900, reporting they were renting their home. Their children Archibald, Leslie, Bessie, and Harry were listed as living with them, as was her brother George.¹⁶
     Flora and Daniel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Brunswick, Frederick Co., Maryland, on B St. G, enumerated 26 Apr 1910, reporting they owned their home, which was mortgaged. Their children Archibald, Bessie, Harry, Vernon, Albert, and Ronald were listed as living with them, as was her brother George.¹⁷
     Her husband died on 5 Jun 1917 in Frederick Co., MarylandG.¹⁸
     Flora appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brunswick, Frederick Co., Maryland, G apparently in the home she and her late husband had owned. Her son Leslie is listed as head of household, and her other children Bessie, Harry, Vernon, Albert, Ronald, and Madeline were also listed as living there.¹⁹
     Flora died on 25 Aug 1920 in Frederick Co., MarylandG, at age 51.⁹ She was buried in Park Heights Cemetery, Brunswick, Frederick Co., MarylandG.¹⁰