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Chaney Genealogy & History
Chaney genealogy was brought to England by the Normans and first appears in written records in England in the late eleventh century. The name derives from the Old French chesnai, meaning an oak grove, and originally referred to someone who lived at or near such a place. The earliest recorded spelling was "de Chaisnei." Variant spellings include Cheyney, Cheney, and Chasney. Early American settlers from this family include William, James I. and James N. Chaney, who arrived in Mississippi in 1799. Chaney family history includes legendary film actor Lon Chaney and boxer George Chaney.
Chaney Birth Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| A Burt Chaney | -- --, 1916 | August 24,1988 | TX |
| Bailey Chaney | -- --, 1924 | October ,1986 | LA |
| C Kenneth Chaney | -- --, 1917 | October 3,1993 | MD |
| Daisy Chaney | -- --, 1918 | April 9,2007 | NY |
Chaney Death Records
| Name | Birth Date | Death Date | Location |
| E Jane Chaney | -- --, 1920 | March 9,2005 | Tulsa,OK |
| Fabian Chaney | -- --, 1915 | October 26,2006 | Baton Rouge,LA |
| G Lester Chaney | -- --, 1915 | July 28,1994 | Towson,MD |
| H Terry Chaney | -- --, 1940 | April 25,1995 | Woodlake,CA |
Chaney Marriage Records
| Name | Spouse | Marriage Date | Location |
| Brandon Chaney | Shannon Goodyear | July 6,2006 | Wake, NC |
| Franklin Chaney | Elizabeth Wenzell-Ortiz | June 7,2008 | Wake, NC |
| James Chaney | Janie Hasketh | December 30,1950 | Wake, NC |
| Terry Chaney | Cindy Townsend | July 23,1971 | Wake, NC |
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