Cheneys love to write! Here are three books to consider for fireside reading as the weather turns cold, starting with The Fire Within: Reflections on the literary Imagination. This is just one of many books by the late Alexander … 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
One Book One Town
Mary Cheney Library Director Doug McDonough says thanks to the Cheneys whose $3500 gift through the Cheney Family Fund led to a successful “One Book One Town” event in Manchester.
“The money was pooled with some other gifts to buy … read more
Electa (Woodbridge) Cheney: A Brief Biography of the Mother of Eight Cheney Brothers and One Daughter by Bettylou Sandy
Electa Woodbridge was born on 1781, and was the first daughter born to Deodatus (1757-1836) and Esther (Wells) Woodbridge (1759-1820). The family owned the Woodbridge Tavern on Middle Post Road, which was mid-point on the rout from New York to … read more
Lessons From Our Ancestors
How might we look back at our personal ancestral history to create a source of intergenerational energy today?
On May 18th, Tom Myers, CCA Board member and great grandson of Austin and Ruth (Bacon) Cheney, presented on Zoom.