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cluding seven years as superintendent at Minatare. He was city clerk of Minatare ten years and secretary of the Minatare Volunteer Fire Department. For five years he has served as mayor of Minatare. He is a member of the board of directors of the Pathfinder Irrigation District, and has served as president for a number of years. He is a former president of the State Irrigation Association and Associated Chambers of Commerce of North Platte Valley.

He is a Democrat, and was county chairman of the Democratic County Committee, 1930-1932, and a candidate for secretary of state in 1932. He is a member of the Lions Club, the Odd Fellows, and the Episcopal Church.

On May 29, 1912, he was married to Helen W. Schroeder at Greeley. Mrs. Chambers was born at Alexandria, Minnesota, March 27, 1885. They have four children, Robert E., born February 27, 1913; Frederick C., born March 3, 1914; Dorothy Helen, born January 19, 1917; and Glen D., born September 11, 1919. Residence: Minatare.

Samuel William Chambers

Samuel W. Chambers, one of Nebraska's leading executives, was born at Peru, Nebraska, February 18, 1859, the son of James and Ann (Davidson) Chambers. His father, who was a retired farmer for several years before his death, was born at Cincinnati, Ohio, October 4, 1828, and died at Peru, April 4, 1891; his ancestry was English. His mother, who was of Scotch descent, was born at Cincinnati, August 11, 1826, and died at Rochester, Fulton County, Indiana, February 18, 1871.

Mr. Chambers has lived in Nebraska practically all his life. For over 20 years he served as a railroad agent and operator; and for the past 30 years has been in the real estate loans, banking and building and loan association businesses. He is now secretary-treasurer and director of the Blair Building & Loan Association, at Blair, Nebraska, and is a member of the Blair Chamber of Commerce, the Nebraskana Society, the Masons, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is affiliated with the Episcopal Church at Blair; is a member of the Red Cross; and holds membership in the Democratic Party.

His marriage to Gertrude Emma Beals was solemnized at Geneva, Nebraska, September 10, 1887. Mrs. Chaimbers was born at Geneva, September 10, 1870, and died at Blair, January 2, 1930. Her parents were born in Massachusetts. Two children were born to them: Lloyd, born September 2, 1888, who married Bertha Moore, and Mona M., born August 26, 1899, who married Ross E. Deets.

His grandchildren are Dorothy Deets, born January 26, 1920; Dolores Deets, born July 20, 1922; and Billy Chambers nine years of age. Residence: Blair. (Photograph in Album).

George E. Chapman

For the past 30 years Dr. George E. Chapman has been a clergyman in the Presbyterian Church and has been an educator in both religious and academic subjects. He was born in Defiance County, Ohio, October 4, 1870, the son of George W. Chapman and Fannie (Hull) Chapman. His father, who was born in Canada, February 27, 1834, and died in Wisconsin, February 24, 1910, originally lived in Connecticutt and moved to Ohio in the early history of that state; he was a builder.

Fannie (Hull) Chapman, who was descended from the Hulls of Revolutionary fame, was born in St. Lawrence County, New York, in 1841, and died at Spooner, Wisconsin, May 24, 1925. Her family came to America from England early in the history of this country.

Dr. Chapman attended high school in Farmer and Hickville, Ohio, and in 1890 received the B. C. S. degree at Tri-State Normal College in Angola, Indiana. He was awarded the A. B. degree at Leander Clark (now Coe) College in 1909 and in 1922 received the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. He was a member of the Philomathian Society. During the past 25 years Dr. Chapman has been active in religious and educational affairs, chiefly in Iowa and Nebraska, holding the following positions: pastor at Blanchardville, Wisconsin, three years; pastor at Ontario, Wisconsin, two years; instructor at Leander Clark, Toledo, Iowa, six years; pastor at Toledo, 1910-18; pastor First Presbyterian Church at Knoxville, Iowa, 1918-23; secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at Knoxville, 1923-24; pastor of Presbyterian Church at Colfax, Iowa, 1924; and since 1928, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church at Hebron.

At Toledo he served as a member of the school board for several terms. He now holds membership in the Hebron Kiwanis Club, the Red Cross, the Nebraskana Society, and the Nebraska City Presbytery. He is a member of the Hebron Golf Club, while his favorite sport is golfing. His hobby is mechanics.

His marriage to Aimee Cornell was solemnized at Knoxville, Iowa, October 5, 1921. Mrs. Chapman is of German and English descent. To their marriage one child was born ; Margaret Carolena, born August 28, 1922, who is in school. Politically, Dr. Chapman is a Republican. Residence: Hebron.

Elwood Blake Chappell

Elwood Blake Chappell, judge of the district court, was born at Osmond, Nebraska, May 4, 1889, son of William Henry and Pleasant May (Turner) Chappell. The father, born in Petersburg, Indiana, July 24, 1867, is a lawyer, has served in the Oklahoma legislature and is now judge of the criminal court of appeals of Oklahoma. The mother was born at De Peyster, New York, August 27, 1869, and died at Lincoln, August 16, 1919.

Judge Chappell received his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1916 and his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1923 from the University of Nebraska, at which he has been a lecturer since 1925. He was associated with T. F. A. Williams in the practice of law 1916-25; was first municipal judge of Lincoln 1925-28, and was made judge of the 3rd judicial district of Nebraska in 1929. He is a Republican.

On April 10, 1918, he was married to Myra May Stenner at Plattsmouth. She was born at Bartley, Nebraska, February 9, 1899. There are three children, True, born June 13, 1919; James, born February 15, 1924; and Mary, born May 11, 1926.

Judge Chappell is a member of the Judge Advocate General's Reserves (captain), the American Legion, the Disabled Veterans of America, the Officers Reserve Corps and the Forty and Eight. He is a member of the First Christian Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club, the Masons, the Parent Teachers Association. and the Young Men's Christian Association. His club is the Shrine Club. Residence: Lincoln.

George Washington Chappell

Born at Algiers, Indiana, April 7, 1869, George Washington Chappell is the son of Moses Lane and Nancy Delilah (Freeland) Chappell. His father, who was a farmer, was born at Algiers, in 1822, and died there in August, 1886; he served with Company I, 58th Regiment during the Civil War, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. His mother was born at Washington, Indiana, and died at Lincoln, April 1, 1911.

Mr. Chappell engaged in farming until 1900, was a rancher from 1900 to 1919, and for the past 13 years has been engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Ainsworth, Nebraska. He was elected to the Nebraska Legislature in 1912 on the Republican ticket, and served as county clerk of Logan County during 1897 and 1898. He is affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church, holds membership in the Ainsworth Commercial

Club, and is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America.

His marriage to Hila Virginia Perkins was solemnized at Louisville, Kentucky, November 17, 1904. Mrs. ChappelL who was a teacher in a southern girls' school prior to her marriage, was born in Missouri, December 12 1874, and died at Omaha, Nebraska, April 19, 1924. They have two children: Kenneth G., born August 2, 1907, who married Frances Williams; and Gladys, born June 9, 1911, who married Urban Hawkins. Residence: Ainsworth.

James Robinson Chappell

One of the leading members of the dental profession in Nebraska, James Robinson Chappell was born at Minden, September 20, 1892. His parents, both natives of Indiana, were pioneer settlers of the state. McLeod Washington Chnppell, his father, was born in Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana, in 1853, of pre-Revolutionary ancestry. His father was a captain in the Civil War, and he was a lumberman, his death occurring at Minden, Nebraska, in 1925. Nancy Ann Arthur, wife of McLeod Washington Chappell, was born in Washington, Daviess County, Indiana, August 12, 1860, of early Colonial ancestry.

Dr. Chappell wus graduated from Minden High School in 1911, and received his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery from Lincoln Dental College, which is now a part of the University of Nebraska, in 1917. He is a member of Delta Sigma Delta and the Palladian Literary Society.

Since July, 1917, Dr. Chappell has been in active practice, and was a member of the dental firm of Drs. Hopfer and Chappell at Minden for five years; since 1922 he has practiced at Hastings. His professional memberships include the American Dental Association, the Northwestern District Dental Society, of which he has served as president, vice president and secretary, and the Nebraska State Dental Society of which he has been delegate to the council.

On August 22, 1922, Dr. Chappell was married to Blanche Eathel Weeks at Hastings. They have two sons: James Carroll, born May 30, 1924; and William Robinson, born April 23, 1928. The family attends the First Methodist Episcopal Church at Hastings, while Dr. Chappell is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions International, the Masons, the Young Men's Christian Association, and The Nebraskana Society. Residence: Hastings.

James Vaclay Charvat

James V. Charvat was born at Psany, Bohemia, September 21, 1887, the son of Vaclav and Ana (Fronkova) Charvat. His father, who was the manager of a large estate in Bohemia, was born at Divice, in 1844, and died at Smolnice, Bohemia, April 5, 1931; he was active in the struggle for religious tolerance under the Austrian rule, serving in the war of 1866. His mother, whose parents were farmers, was born at Divice, in 1848, and died at Smolnice, February 9, 1910.

Mr. Charvat attended rural and high school in Bohemia, where he was graduated in 1904, and was a student at Lincoln Business College, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1913-14 He has been a typesetter, farm hand, bank clerk, bank executive, real estate and insurance man, and notary. A Democrat, he served as village justice of the peace at Milligan.

He is chairman of the Sokol Athletic Organization, is a member of the Nebraskana Society, and holds membership in the Milhigan Chamber of Commerce of which he was chairman in 1929. He was reared in the Catholic Church, later joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and finally decided that one church should prevail among a civilized nations. During the war he served as first class private, First Gunner Battery D, 72nd Artillery, he was in overseas service during 1918-19. Prior to his enlistment he was a member of the Home Guard and active in Liberty Loan drives and Red Cross affairs.

He is a member of the American Legion Post 240 at Milligan, of which he was Commander in 1927.

Mr. Charvat's hobby is reading historical, political, and economic works. He married Christine Bernasek at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, November 24, 1924. Mrs. Charvat was born at Milligan, April 2, 1885. They have a daughter, Venus Christine, born August 23, 1925. Residence: Milligan.

Clinton Chase

Clinton Chased distinguished judge of the district court of Stanton County, Nebraska, has lived in this state all his life and for many years has been prominent in political and civic affairs in his community. He was born at Papillion, Nebraska, July 29, 1878, the son of John Ne!son and Mary (Miller) Chase. His father, who was born at Plattsburg, New York, April 1, 1827, and died at Papillion, March 6, 1918, was a farmer in Sarpy County for many years and served as county commissioner and representative to the state legislature of Nebraska. His ancestry was English.

His mother, who was a teacher in public schools before her marriage, was born at Long Point, Illinois, October 4, 1841, and died at Papillion, September 13, 1921. She was of English and German descent.

Judge Chase was a student at the University of Nebraska where he received both a general education and law work, and in 1906, received the LL. B. degree there. A Democrat, he served Stanton County as county attorney, 1909-13, and since 1924, has been judge of the 9th Judicial District. He holds membership in the State Bar Association, the 9th Judicial District Bar Association, the Stanton Commercial Men's Club, and the Red Cross. He is a member of the Nebraskana Society, Masons, Elks, and Knights of Pythias.

His marriage to Minnie Van Housen was solemnized at Omaha, May 11, 1910. Mrs. Chase whose ancestry is Scotch and Holland Dutch, was born at Schuyler, Nebraska, September 19, 1886. Their children are: Jeanette Mae, born March 21, 1914; and Gale Jane, born January 19, 1921.

Judge Chase is interested in reading philosophy and biography. His favorite sport is golfing. Residence: Stanton.

F. Pearl Chase.

F. Pearl Chase, educator and clubwoman at Johnstown, Nebraska, has been a resident of this state all her life. She was born at Johnstown, November 24, 1888, the daughter of Byron M. and Annie M. (Golden) Chase. Her father, who was a farmer, was born at Virogua, Wisconsin, May 15, 1856, and died at Johnstown, March 6, 1919; his ancestry was English. Her mother, a teacher for many years, was born at Russel, Kentucky, January 28, 1857, of English and German extraction.

Miss Chase attended a rural school until 1900, was graduated from the academy at Grand Island, Nebraska, in 1908, and received her A. B. degree in 1912 at Grand Island College. She was awarded the A. M. degree at Grand Island College in 1914, and later attended summer school at the University of Colorado.

She is a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and the Baptist Church of Polk, Nebraska. She was formerly an active member of the Young Women's Christian Association, and is now a member of the Ainsworth Woman's Club. Her chief recreations are reading and hiking. She is independent politically. Residence: Johnstown.

Leon Wilson Chase

Leon Wilson Chase, one of Nebraska's leading business executives, has lived in Nebraska for the past 46 years. He was born at Jacksonville, Vermont, August 27, 1877, the son of Fred Wilson and Anna (Murdock) Chase. His father, a farmer, was born at Jacksonville,

June 16, 1858, and died at Pawnee City, Nebraska, November 28, 1926; in 1922, he was awarded the certificate of honor from the University of Nebraska, for distinguished service to agriculture in Nebraska; he was a direct descendant of Aquilla Chase, who was born in England, in 1618; he has traced his ancestry to Revolutionary soldiers through three distinct lines.

Anna (Murdock) Chase, mother of Leon, was born at Whitingham, Vermont, June 9, 1856, and is still living. She is descended from pre-Revolutionary stock in America.

Mr. Chase was graduated from the Pawnee City High School, and in 1904 received the B. S. degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Nebraska. He holds an honorary M. E. degree granted by the University of Nebraska, and the degree of Agricultural Engineering from Ames University. He is a member of Sigma Xi and Sigma Tau, Alpha Zeta, and is an honorary member of the Farm House.

He served as professor of agricultural engineering at the University of Nebraska, 1905-20. In 1919 he organized the Chase Plow Company at Lincoln, Nebraska, and has been president and manager of this organization since that time. He is the author of numerous newspaper and magazine articles, and is joint author of Farm Machinery and Farm Motors. He served as major in the ordnance department of the United States Army during the World War, and is now lieutenant-colonel of the Ordnance Reserves. He holds membership in the Sons of the American Revolution, the American Legion, and the Reserve Officers Association.

Mr. Chase is a member of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce; the Nebraskana Society; the University Club; the Lincoln Country Club; and the Polemic Club. His professional organizations include: Lincoln Engineers Club; and the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. He is affiliated with the Second Presbyterian Church of Lincoln.

Mr. Chase is a charter member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, (past president and past secretary) ; treasurer of the Nebraska Manufacturers Association, vice president of the National Association of Farm Equipment Manufacturers; and a former member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education; and the Society of Automotive Engineers.

He was united in marriage at Logan, Harrison County, Iowa, August 16, 1905, with Susan Mills Barnhart. Mrs. Chase, who is of Revolutionary descent, was born at Logan, April 15, 1877. Four children were born to this marriage: Fred M., born August 6, 1906; Frances, born August 5, 1908, who died February 13, 1913; Eleanor, born August 5, 1917; and Suzannah Leona, born March 15, 1914.

Mr. Chase is a Republican, politically. He is interested in all of out door sports, especially golfing. Residence: Lincoln.

Susan Barnhart Chase

Susan Barnhart Chase was born at Logan, Iowa, the daughter of John Willis and Susan Mills (Hicks) Barnhart. Her, father, who was born in Herkimer County, Pennsylvania, November 30, 1837, and died at St. Paul, Minnesota, March 18, 1899, was a lawyer; he was graduated from the University of Michigan law department; his ancestry was German on the paternal side and English through the maternal line. Her mother was born at Saratoga, New York, September 10, 1840; she received her education at a young ladies' seminary at Ann Arbor, and was one of the charter members of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church. Her father's ancestors were English Quakers while her mother was descended from the Wheeler family which came from England, in 1658.

Mrs. Chase was graduated from the High School at Minneapolis, in 1899, after attending the public schools of Logan, Iowa. In 1905, she received an A. B. degree at the University of Nebraska, where she was a member of the Palladian Literary Society. She has been a homemaker and school instructor for many years, and has held the following professional positions: teacher in rural schools in Iowa; fifth grade teacher at Logan; high school teacher at Ida Grove; German teacher at the University of Nebraska during her senior year there.

Her marriage to Leon Wilson Chase was solemnized at Logan, August 16, 1905. Mr. Chase was born at Jacksonville, Windham County, Vermont, August 27, 1877; his English ancestors fought in the Revolution. He is manager of the Chase Plow Company at Lincoln. Of the four children born to this union, three are living. They are: Fred, born August 6, 1906; Leona, born March 15, 1914; and Eleanor, born August 5, 1917. Frances, born August 5, 1908, died February 13, 1913.

Mrs. Chase is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is a member of the board of directors of the Young Women's Christian Association; has been a member of the Lincoln Board of Education since 1925; and holds membership in the Parent-Teachers' Association. She is affiliated with the Second Presbyterian Church of Lincoln; is a member of the P. E. O. and of the Nebraskana Society. Politically, she is an independent Republican. Residence: Lincoln.

Anna M. Chatburn

Anna M. Chatburn, homemaker and clubwoman, was born at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, August 27, 1865, daughter of Michael Bennett and America Anne (Baker) Murphy. Her father, who was a native of Ireland, born September 18, 1834, died at Long Beach, California, September 16, 1913. A harness maker by trade, he later engaged in the mercantile business and as a railway postal clerk, in the last mentioned capacity making the first through run on the Union Pacific from Omaha to Ogden, Utah. Michael Bennett was the son of Robert and Catherine (Barry) Bennett. Robert was the son of John and Catherine Barry the daughter of John and Nellie (Emmens) Barry, all of Ireland.

America Anne Murphy was born at Ottumwa, Iowa, February 24, 1840, and died at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, September 23, 1865. She was the daughter of William L. Baker, born March 19, 1817, who died March 16, 1878, and his wife, Sallie L. Higdon, born March 26, 1813, and who died December 30, 1861. They were married September 13, 1838. Sallie was the daughter of Gabriel and Rebecka Davis, who was born in 1793. Their marriage took place about 1810. Gabriel Higdon was born in 1789 and died about 1860. He was the son of Joseph Higdon, born June 18, 1759, and who died on February 6, 1836.

Tradition places Gabriel Higdon as a soldier in the War of 1812. Joseph Higdon was a soldier in the Revolution as a private and corporal of cavalry in the Virginia militia. He removed to Kentucky soon after the Revolution and received a pension January 13, 1834, of $110.00 per mouth at which time he was seventy-five years old.

William L. Baker was a son of Josias Baker, born April 8, 1793, who died January 6, 1853, and Polly Gillock, who was born May 19, 1795, and died June 6, 1845. Josias Baker (1) was the son of Josias Baker and his wife, Elizabeth Herndon. The last named Josias was the son of a Josias Baker, who was a soldier in the French and Indian War under Colonel George Washington. Polly Gillock was the daughter of Lawrence Gillock (probably a soldier in the Revolution) and his wife, Elizabeth.

Rebecka Davis, above mentioned, was the daughter of Isham Davis and Winneford Woodward. A pension was granted to Isham Davis on application made out October 10, 1832; and later one was granted to his widow on application executed April 22, 1843. The pension

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