Lapeer-Washtenaw-Macomb County MI Archives Biographies.....Schanck, Henry 1835 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

HENRY SCHANCK. This progressive and prosperous farmer whose property is an
ornament to section 29, Dryden Township, Lapeer County, is a native son of
Michigan, as he was born in Manchester Township, Washtenaw County, June 2, 1835,
and is the son of David V. Schanck who was born in the Empire State in about
1800. The family has been in Michigan since the early part of the '30s, and did
genuine pioneer work throughout this section. The mother of our subject was
known in her maidenhood as Ellen Sutphen; she was the daughter of William
Sutphen and was born in New Jersey. Both her parents are now deceased.

  The first schooling of our subject was received in his native home in
Washtenaw County, and he had reached the age of eight years when he removed to
Macomb County, where he completed his education. He remained with his parents
until he attained his majority, when he decided to start out for himself and
began working for neighboring farmers during the first summer and1 soon
purchased the farm where he now resides. Here he and his brother John erected a
shanty and made their home for some time, their sister keeping house for them.

  The true domestic life of Mr. Schanck began with his marriage September 6,
1860, to Euphemia J., the second daughter and third child of James and Margaret
(Moure) Cheney. The parents of Mrs. Schanck were natives, the father of Vermont
and the mother of New Jersey. They had come to Michigan previous to their
marriage and were united in Macomb County, August 3, 1835. There they took up
land from the Government and located upon it.

  Mr. Cheney was a carpenter by trade and built one of the first mills which
were put up in that county, a building which still stands and does credit to his
excellent work. He was known as Capt. Cheney, and was an earnest and efficient
worker in the ranks of the Democratic party, and at various times filled the
offices of Treasurer of the township and Justice of the Peace. He died at the
age of fifty-one and his bereaved widow, who still survives him, is now
seventy-four years old. The daughter of this worthy couple, who is now Mrs.
Schanck, was born July 24, 1841. She has become the mother of two sons and one
daughter. Her eldest, Arthur J., was born in 1861. Fayette L., who was born in
1864, died in 1867, and Minnie M. was born in 1868. Arthur married Miss Ettie V.
Angle, and they have one son, Gail F. Minnie M, married Bert Cowan; they have a
daughter, Ethel E.

  The fine farm which is in the possession of Mr. Schanck is in such excellent
condition as to reflect great credit upon the one who has it in charge, and it
yields large crops and a rich fruitage for the pains bestowed upon it. Of the
two hundred and forty acres, two hundred are now under the plow and it is all in
an excellent condition.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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