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Family HistoryFamily History - Elvera Adeline Fischer


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Elvera Adeline Fischer and 50 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Elvera Adeline Fischer,1 born 12 April 1899 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, the daughter of Henry Fischer and Minnie _____;1, 2, 3, 4 died 31 January 1985 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.5 Elvera married, 18 May 1918 in Hamilton County, Ohio, Arthur Chamberlin Chaney1 (born 25 August 1891 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of Henry Chaney and Anna Jane ‘Jennie’ Chamberlin;1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 Arthur died 12 February 1968 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio6, 9). Elvera and Arthur are buried in Arlington Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.

+2i. Ruth Jane Chaney, born 4 July 1922 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died 31 May 2009. Married Glenn R. Meyer.
+3ii. Arthur Chamberlin Chaney, Jr., born 24 October 1923 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died 25 August 2005. Married Dolores Mae Anness.
+4iii. Shirley Mae Chaney, born 25 February 1925 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died 1 January 1993. Married David Stuart Flanagan.
+5iv. Richard Henry ‘Dick’ Chaney, born 3 December 1926 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died 11 June 2001 in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio. Married (1) Jean Elizabeth Schweitzer Married (2) Mary Edith Hensley.
 6v. James W. Chaney, born 26 October 1928;10 died 21 November 1928.10 James is buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.10
+7vi. Dorothy Elizabeth Chaney, born 13 July 1931 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; twin; died 16 June 2000 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married Ronald Paschen Schilling.
+8vii. Donald Clifford Chaney, born 13 July 1931 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; twin; died 27 February 2007 in Ohio. Married Mary Ruth Kramer.

  1. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997, Hamilton County, No. 57, Arthur Chamberlin Chaney, age 26 on 25 August 1917, born in Cincinnati, Ohio; father: Henry Chaney; mother: Anna Jane Chamberlin; Elvera Adeline Fischer, age 19 on 12 April 1918, born in Cincinnati, Ohio; father: Henry Fischer; mother: Helen Roling; married on 18 May 1918.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Enumeration District 344, Sheet No. 11B, family of Henry Fisher (49, Ohio, weigher, hay and [?]); wife Minnie Fisher (49, Ohio); son Louis Fisher (7, Ohio); son-in-law Arthur C. Chaney (28, Ohio, inspector, life insurance); daughter Elvera Fisher (20, Ohio, cashier, life insurance).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati City, Enumeration District 31-229, Sheet No. 39A, family of Arthur C. Chaney (39, Ohio, salesman, insurance, first married age 26); wife Elvera A. Chaney (31, Ohio, first married age 19); daughter Ruth J. Chaney (7 10/12, Ohio); son Arthur C. Chaney (6, Ohio); daughter Shirley M. Chaney (5, Ohio); son Richard Chaney (3, Ohio).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Enumeration District 91-452, Sheet No. 3B, family of Arthur Chaney (48, Cincinnati, manager, US Mutual Ins.); wife Elvira Chaney (41, Cincinnati); daughter Ruth Chaney (17, Cincinnati); son Arthur Chaney (16, Cincinnati); daughter Shirley Chaney (15, Cincinnati); son Richard Chaney (13, Cincinnati); daughter Dorothy Chaney (9, Cincinnati); son Donald Chaney (9, Cincinnati).
  5. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chaney, Elvera A., died: 31 January 1985 in Cincinnati, Hamilton [County], Ohio; age: 85; widow.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Chaney, Arthur, no. 269-09-5529; died: February 1968; born: 25 August 1891; last place of residence: Hamilton [County], Ohio.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Enumeration District 229, Sheet No. 15A, 15B, family of Henry Chaney (39, Maryland, Mar 1861, book binder); wife of 16 years Annie J. Chaney (36, Ohio, Oct 1863, 7 children, 6 living); daughter Maud Chaney (15, Ohio, Aug 1884); son Walter Chaney (13, Ohio, Dec 1886); son Henry Chaney (11, Ohio, Sept 1888); son Arthur Chaney (8, Ohio, Aug 1891); son Robert Chaney (3, Ohio, Sept 1896); son Charles Chaney (1, Ohio, Nov 1898); border Charles Stone (21, Ohio, Apr 1879, apprentice shoes).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Enumeration District 18, Sheet No. 9B, family of Henry Chaney (49, Maryland, book binder, bindery); wife of 26 years Annie J. Chaney (46, Ohio, 9 children, 7 living); son Walter S. Chaney (23, Ohio, machinist, tool shop); Henry R. Chaney (21, Ohio, glassbuyer[?], bottler[?]); son Arthur C. Chaney (18, Ohio, machinist, machine tool); son Robert T. Chaney (13, Ohio); son Charles H. Chaney (11, Ohio); daughter Alice M. Chaney (5, Ohio).
  9. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chaney, Arthur C., died: 12 February 1968 in Cincinnati, Hamilton [County], Ohio; age: 76.
  10. Cemetery Record, Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio (website); Chaney, James W., card no. 105713; born: 26 October 1928; died: 21 November 1928; parents: Arthur & Ehera Chaney; sec. 9, gr. 3426.
Second Generation
2. Ruth Jane Chaney2 (Elvera1), born 4 July 1922 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;1, 2, 3 died 31 May 2009.1, 4 Ruth married, ca. 1946, Glenn R. Meyer4 (born 15 January 1919, parents not determined5).

+9i. Robert A. Meyer, Married Jenny _____.
+10ii. Jane Meyer, Married Tom Lipps.
+11iii. Carol Meyer, Married _____ Abell.
+12iv. Thomas S. Meyer, Married Heidi _____.

3. Arthur Chamberlin Chaney, Jr.2 (Elvera1), born 24 October 1923 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;2, 3, 6 died 25 August 2005.6 Arthur married, ca. 1949, Dolores Mae Anness8 (born 18 November 1928 in Ohio, parents not determined;7 Dolores died 10 May 20057, 8).

+13i. Arthur Chamberlin Chaney III, born 26 May 1953. Married Jean Mary Butka.
 14ii. Pamela Jean Chaney, born 3 June 1955.5
+15iii. John B. Chaney, born 24 February 1961. Married (1) Rhonda Campbell Married (2) Jeanne H. Schaefer.

4. Shirley Mae Chaney2 (Elvera1), born 25 February 1925 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;2, 3, 9 died 1 January 1993.9 Shirley married David Stuart Flanagan (born 27 June 1923, parents not determined;10 David died 3 April 200410).

 16i. Patricia Mary Flanagan, born 15 August 1951 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky.5
 17ii. Kathleen Ann Flanagan, born 15 July 1953 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky.5
 18iii. Nancy Lee Flanagan, born 5 April 1955 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky.5
 19iv. Ruth Elizabeth Flanagan, born 9 January 1957 in Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky.5

5. Richard Henry ‘Dick’ Chaney2 (Elvera1), born 3 December 1926 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio;2, 3, 11, 12 died 11 June 2001 in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio.11, 12 Dick married, first, Jean Elizabeth Schweitzer (born 15 November 1930 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, parents not determined;13, 14 Jean died 19 January 2003 in Hamilton County, Ohio13, 14, 15). Dick married, second, Mary Edith Hensley11 (born 24 May 1947, parents not determined5). Dick is buried in Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, Butler County, Ohio.11 Jean is buried in Miamitown Cemetery, Miamitown, Hamilton County, Ohio.13

+20i. Diana Lee Chaney, born 19 May 1949. Married Frederick McNitt ‘Rick’ Sage.
+21ii. James Douglas Chaney, born 9 March 1956; died 20 November 2009 in Miamitown, Hamilton County, Ohio. Married (1) Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Dennis Married (2) Deborah Jane ‘Debbie’ Heverly.
+22iii. William Arthur ‘Bill’ Chaney, born 3 March 1958; died 13 March 2008. Married Lillian Jane Miller.
+23iv. Janet Ann Chaney, born 29 September 1962. Married James Lynn Banschbach.

7. Dorothy Elizabeth Chaney2 (Elvera1), born 13 July 1931 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; twin;3, 16 died 16 June 2000 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.16 Dorothy married Ronald Paschen Schilling (born 9 May 1928, parents not determined5). Dorothy is buried in Highland Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky.

+24i. Joan Louise Schilling, born 29 January 1958. Married Alan Trent Harley.
 25ii. Philip R. Schilling, born 4 August 1959.5

8. Donald Clifford Chaney2 (Elvera1), born 13 July 1931 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; twin;3, 17, 18 died 27 February 2007 in Ohio.17, 18 Donald married, 31 December 1951 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, Mary Ruth Kramer20, 21 (born 28 December 1932, the daughter of Harry Kramer and Marie Hirschfeld;19 Mary died 25 May 200719). Donald and Mary are buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio.17, 19

+26i. Richard Joseph ‘Dick’ Chaney, born 8 November 1952. Married Janet Marie Ladenburger.
+27ii. Virginia Mary ‘Ginny’ Chaney, born 27 October 1953. Married Joseph Ruwe.
+28iii. Linda Ann Chaney, born 23 January 1955. Married Thomas Joseph Raphael.
+29iv. Steven A. Chaney, born 15 February 1959. Married Jeanine Marie Schmidt.

  1. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Meyer, Ruth Jane, no. 286-18-0426; died: 31 May 2009; born: 4 July 1922; last place of residence: Hamilton [County], Ohio.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati City, Enumeration District 31-229, Sheet No. 39A, family of Arthur C. Chaney (39, Ohio, salesman, insurance, first married age 26); wife Elvera A. Chaney (31, Ohio, first married age 19); daughter Ruth J. Chaney (7 10/12, Ohio); son Arthur C. Chaney (6, Ohio); daughter Shirley M. Chaney (5, Ohio); son Richard Chaney (3, Ohio).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Ohio, Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Enumeration District 91-452, Sheet No. 3B, family of Arthur Chaney (48, Cincinnati, manager, US Mutual Ins.); wife Elvira Chaney (41, Cincinnati); daughter Ruth Chaney (17, Cincinnati); son Arthur Chaney (16, Cincinnati); daughter Shirley Chaney (15, Cincinnati); son Richard Chaney (13, Cincinnati); daughter Dorothy Chaney (9, Cincinnati); son Donald Chaney (9, Cincinnati).
  4. Obituary, Dalbert, Woodruff and Isenogle Funeral Home (website: www.dwifunerhome.com); Ruth Jane Meyer, died 31 May 2009, age 86. The article provides the names of her husband of 63 years, children and their spouses.
  5. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  6. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chaney, Arthur Chamberlin, Jr., died: 25 August 2005; born: 24 October 1923 in Ohio; SSN: 289-14-2565; father: Chaney; mother: Fischer.
  7. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chaney, Dolores Mae, died: 10 May 2005; born: 18 November 1928 in Ohio; married; father: Anness; mother: Hutcherson; SSN: 291-22-9256.
  8. Obituary, Dalbert, Woodruff and Isenogle Funeral Home (website: www.dwifunerhome.com); Dolores Mae Chaney, died: 10 May 2005. The article provides the name of her husband of 56 years, children and their spouses, grandchildren, and siblings.
  9. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Shirley M. Flanagan, no. 290-22-6929; died: January 1993; born: 4 February 1925; last place of residence: Kenton [County], Kentucky.
  10. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). David S. Flanagan, no. 272-14-0238; died: 3 April 2004; born: 27 June 1923; last place of residence: Kenton [County], Kentucky.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Monroe Cemetery, Monroe, Butler County, Ohio, Richard H. Chaney, born: 3 December 1926 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio; died: 11 January 2001 in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio [from record, which provides a detailed obituary that gives vital and biographical details, and the names of his wife, children and their spouses, and siblings.
  12. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chaney, Richard Henry, died: 11 June 2001 in Butler [County], Ohio; born: 3 December 1926 in Cincinnati, Hamilton [County], Ohio; married; father: Chaney; mother: Fischer; SSN: 285-20-3560.
  13. Find a Grave (website). Miamitown Cemetery, Miamitown, Hamilton County, Ohio, Jean E. Korner, born: 15 November 1930; died: 19 January 2003 (from record).
  14. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Korner, Jean E., died: 19 January 2003 in Hamilton County, Ohio; born: 15 November 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio; divorced; father: Schweitzer; mother: May.
  15. Obituary, Cincinnati Enquirer (available at legacy.com), 20 January 2003, Jean E. (Chaney) Korner, died 19 January 2003, age 72. The article provides the names of her children and their spouses, and her grandchildren.
  16. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Shilling, Dorothy E., died: 16 June 2000 in Cincinnati, Hamilton [County], Ohio; born: 13 July 1931 in Cincinnati, Hamilton [County], Ohio; father: Chaney; mother: Fischer; SSN: 295-26-9096.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Saint Joseph Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, Donald C. Chaney, born: 13 July 1931; died: 27 February 2007 [from record].
  18. Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chaney, Donald C., died: 27 February 2007 in Ohio; born: 13 July 1931 in Ohio; married; father: Chaney; SSN: 294-24-4805.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Saint Joseph Cemetery, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, Mary R. Chaney, born: 28 December 1932; died: 25 May 2007 [from record].
  20. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-1997, Hamilton County, Donald C. Chaney, age 20; father: Arthur C. Chaney; mother: Elvera Fischer; and Mary R. Kramer, age 18; father: Harry Kramer; mother: Marie Hirschfeld; married on 31 December 1951 in Hamilton County.
  21. Obituary, Rebold Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home and Crematory (website: www.rebold.com), Don Chaney, visitation: 4 March 2007. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, children and their spouses, siblings, and place of burial.
Third Generation
9. Robert A. Meyer3 (Ruth,2 Elvera1). Robert married Jenny _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

10. Jane Meyer3 (Ruth,2 Elvera1). Jane married Tom Lipps (born ____, parents not determined).

11. Carol Meyer3 (Ruth,2 Elvera1). Carol married _____ Abell (born ____, parents not determined).

12. Thomas S. Meyer3 (Ruth,2 Elvera1). Thomas married Heidi _____ (born ____, parents not determined).

13. Arthur Chamberlin Chaney III3 (Arthur,2 Elvera1), born 26 May 1953.1 Arthur married Jean Mary Butka (born ____, parents not determined).

 30i. Arthur Chamberlin Chaney, born 20 February 1980.1

15. John B. Chaney3 (Arthur,2 Elvera1), born 24 February 1961.1 John married, first, 29 August 1981 in Hamilton County, Ohio, Rhonda Campbell (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce on 21 October 1993 in Hamilton County, Ohio. John married, second, 1 October 2005 in Hamilton County, Ohio, Jeanne H. Schaefer (born 13 December 1957, parents not determined1).

20. Diana Lee Chaney3 (Richard ‘Dick’,2 Elvera1), born 19 May 1949.1 Diana married Frederick McNitt ‘Rick’ Sage (born 1 July 1948, parents not determined1).

 31i. Michael D. Sage, born 16 July 1972.1
 32ii. Joseph P. Sage, born 2 September 1975.1

21. James Douglas Chaney3 (Richard ‘Dick’,2 Elvera1), born 9 March 1956;2, 3, 4 died 20 November 2009 in Miamitown, Hamilton County, Ohio.2, 3, 4 James married, first, Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Dennis (born 15 March 1957, parents not determined1). James married, second, ca. 2001, Deborah Jane ‘Debbie’ Heverly (born 16 May 1959, parents not determined1). James is buried in Miamitown Cemetery, Miamitown, Hamilton County, Ohio.2

+33i. Katherine E. ‘Katie’ Chaney, born 2 January 1985. Married Jorge M. Scheffer.
+34ii. Kimberly A. ‘Kim’ Chaney, born 26 July 1988. Married David Padur.

22. William Arthur ‘Bill’ Chaney3 (Richard ‘Dick’,2 Elvera1), born 3 March 1958;5 died 13 March 2008.5 Bill married, 2 September 1983, Lillian Jane Miller (born 23 January 1956, parents not determined1).

 35i. Amy Melissa Chaney, born 22 July 1979.1

23. Janet Ann Chaney3 (Richard ‘Dick’,2 Elvera1), born 29 September 1962.1 Janet married James Lynn Banschbach (born 31 March 1960, parents not determined1).

 36i. Bryan Christopher Banschbach, born 26 June 1985.1
 37ii. Lisa Marie Banschbach, born 16 October 1987.1

24. Joan Louise Schilling3 (Dorothy,2 Elvera1), born 29 January 1958.1 Joan married, 19 March 1983 in Citrus County, Florida, Alan Trent Harley (born 20 July 1958, parents not determined1).

 38i. Kelly Elizabeth Harley, born 8 August 1984.1
 39ii. Alan Trent Harley, born 29 April 1989.1

26. Richard Joseph ‘Dick’ Chaney3 (Donald,2 Elvera1), born 8 November 1952.1, 6 Dick married Janet Marie Ladenburger (born 7 April 1954, parents not determined1).

 40i. Zachary Arthur Chaney, born 29 October 1985.1
 41ii. Allison M. Chaney, born 12 July 1988.1

27. Virginia Mary ‘Ginny’ Chaney3 (Donald,2 Elvera1), born 27 October 1953.1, 6 Ginny married Joseph Ruwe (born 27 October 1953, parents not determined1).

+42i. Joseph Donald Ruwe, born 26 March 1978. Married Sarah Lynn Kroeger.
+43ii. Katie Marie Ruwe, born 1 March 1980. Married Tyler John Stout.

28. Linda Ann Chaney3 (Donald,2 Elvera1), born 23 January 1955.1, 6 Linda married Thomas Joseph Raphael (born 18 March 1955, the son of Joseph George Raphael and Mary Pauline Sylvester1).

 44i. Tim Raphael.
 45ii. Laura Elaine Raphael, born 28 July 1994.1

29. Steven A. Chaney3 (Donald,2 Elvera1), born 15 February 1959.1, 6 Steven married Jeanine Marie Schmidt (born 26 December 1959, parents not determined1).

 46i. Christopher Michael Chaney, born 24 November 1987.1
 47ii. Nicholas S. Chaney, born 5 April 1989.1
 48iii. Melissa Chaney, born ca. 1990.1

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Miamitown Cemetery, Miamitown, Hamilton County, Ohio, James D. “Jim” Chaney, born: 9 March 1956; died: 20 November 2009 (from record, which includes his obituary giving vital and biographical details).
  3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). James D. Chaney, no. 277-64-9473; died: 20 November 2009; born: 9 March 1956.
  4. Obituary, obittree.com (website), James D. Chaney, died 20 November 2009. The article provides brief vital and biographical details and the names of several family members, and his place of burial.
  5. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). William Arthur Chaney, no. 289-64-6594; died: 13 March 2008; born: 3 March 1958; last place of residence: Hamilton [County], Ohio.
  6. Obituary, Rebold Rosenacker & Sexton Funeral Home and Crematory (website: www.rebold.com), Don Chaney, visitation: 4 March 2007. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his wife, children and their spouses, siblings, and place of burial.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
33. Katherine E. ‘Katie’ Chaney4 (James,3 Richard ‘Dick’,2 Elvera1), born 2 January 1985.1 Katie married, 2 October 2021 in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, Jorge M. Scheffer2 (born ca. 1984, parents not determined1).

34. Kimberly A. ‘Kim’ Chaney4 (James,3 Richard ‘Dick’,2 Elvera1), born 26 July 1988.1 Kim married, 23 August 2014 in Batesville, Franklin County, Indiana, David Padur3 (born 25 July 1988, parents not determined1).

42. Joseph Donald Ruwe4 (Virginia ‘Ginny’,3 Donald,2 Elvera1), born 26 March 1978.1 Joseph married Sarah Lynn Kroeger (born 25 December 1978, the daughter of Philip Michael Kroeger and Nancy Marie Klett1).

 49i. Andrew Ruwe.
 50ii. Austin Ruwe.

43. Katie Marie Ruwe4 (Virginia ‘Ginny’,3 Donald,2 Elvera1), born 1 March 1980.1 Katie married, 25 June 2005, Tyler John Stout1 (born 22 September 1977, parents not determined1).

 51i. Peyton John Stout, born xxxx.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. The Knot (website: theknot.com), Katie & George [Katie Chaney and George Scheffer]. The entry provides biographical details and their place of their marriage.
  3. The Blog at Walhill Farm, Batesville, Indiana (website: theblogatwalhillfarm.wordpress.com), David & Kim Padur. The blog provides vital and biographical information, including their marriage date and place.