“Hidden Stories,” an exhibition of work by Kate Cheney Chappell and Annie-Lee Zimerle, is on view at the University of Southern Maine Art Gallery through February 18. The ephemeral nature of drawings, prints and printed books, objects critical to the … read more
Family News
We want to know about the important events in your family to add to the Family Tree—births, weddings, deaths. And we want to know about members’ accomplishments—from publishing milestones and art exhibits to winning a marathon, awards for volunteering or establishing a business.
For instance, our cousin Phebe Thorne’s new memoir and cookbook The Uplands: A Great Camp in the Adirondacks explores life in Keene Valley, NY, enjoyed by many members of the Cheney family. What’s your news?
Please send details to Carol Cheney at info@cheneyancestry.org
The Margaret Cheney Room at MIT
Margaret Swan Cheney was born in the Cheney Homestead in 1855, the daughter of Seth Cheney and Ednah Dow Littlehale Cheney. She was a remarkable woman from childhood through her time at MIT, working tirelessly for women’s rights. The Margaret … read more
Overseas Communication and the Birth of Frank Cheney Farley, 1881
From Penny Pelham Williams we recently received a fascinating set of photos and letters surrounding the 142nd anniversary of her grandfather Frank Cheney Farley’s birth in Yokohama. His mother Katharine S. Cheney was the eldest child of Frank Cheney, the … read more
Artist Russell Cheney
Artist Russell Cheney (1881-1945) was born in Manchester and painted in Manchester for a time, but traveled widely in the United States and Europe, creating canvases of the local landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and interiors. We can see examples of … read more