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Sympathy Saturday – Sister Julia Chesney



Sister Mary Julia Chesney was born a twin in Bay County, Michigan in 1886 to Frank Chesney & Mary Bruier.  She joined convent before 1910 and worked as a teacher.  She died of diphtheria in her 33rd year and rests in St. Patrick’s Cemetery (Bay County, Michigan) in the Nun’s Circle.


Wedding Wednesday – Joseph Chesney & Elizabeth Uttech


Joseph Chesney (25) & Elizabeth Uttech (21) married on May 12, 1903 in Detroit, Michigan.  They were married by a priest A.V. Mernes, and witnesses were James Mushroom and Clara Blesnack.  (clicking on the photo makes it larger.)

If you know anything about this couple or if you would like more information, please contact me!


Tombstone Tuesday – Louise (Schroeder) Chesney



Louise (Schroeder) Chesney died 2 days after Christmas in 1882.  She died at the young age of 44 years leaving behind her 5 children and her husband, Frank Chesney.  She rests in Old St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Bay City, Bay, Michigan.




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