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CHANEY, DAVID F., merchant, Rinard, was born in Clinton County, Ind., October 1, 1846, a son of Abel and Christina (Fisher) Chaney, the father a native of Maryland and the mother of Pennsylvania. They moved to Ohio. where they were married, and thence to Indiana, and finally to Illinois, and are now residents of Clay County. Six of their nine children are now living: Washington C., Thomas A., Catharine (wife of J. F. Sheridan), David F., Phoebe A. (wife of E. McGilton), andCharles C.

Mr. Chaney was eight years of age when his parents came to this State, and during his early life he engaged in farming pursuits. He went to Iowa, and after clerking two years in Ottumwa, that State, came to Rinard, this county, and with his cousin, Mr. B. J. Chaney, erected a business building, and opened up a general stock of goods. Mr. R. L. Wilcox purchased the interest of B. J. Chaney, and the new firm ran the business for several years, when our subject sold out, and has since been engaged in business for himself. He carries a general line of goods, and enjoys a liberal patronage.

He has a residence in Rinard, and also has a half interest in 120 acres of land in an adjoining township.

Mr Chaney married Hannah Rutter, a daughter of N. S. Rutter. who is at present in Mr. Chaney's employ. The union has given two children, one living—Ernest.  Politically, Mr. Chaney is a Democrat.