Mecosta County MI Archives Biographies.....Pemberton, Cheney O. November 10, 1831 - 
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Author: 1883 Mecosta Co. Portrait & Bio Album

CHENEY O. PEMBERTON, farmer, sec. 34, Deerfield Tp., was born in Tioga Co., 
Pa., Nov. 10, 1831.  He is the 

first sone of Orson and Harriet (Scott) Pemberton, the former a native of 
Ontario Co., N. Y., the latter 

born in Massachusetts.  The father was a farmer and himself and wife spent 
their lives in Tioga County.

Mr. Pemberton was educated at the common schools of his native county and 
attended the Union Academy at 

Knoxville.  He lived with his parents until June 1, 1850, when he married and 
immediately after secured 120 

acres of land in that county, which he owned until the spring of 1863.  He 
then sold it and in the fall of 

the same year located in Mecosta Co., Mich.  He entered 80 acres of land under 
the State law, erected a log 

house and made haste to clear and improve his farm.  He added to his acreage 
by purchase until he now owns a 

tract of 160 acres, a large proportion of which is under cultivation.

On the outbreak of the Southern Rebellion Mr. Pemberton enlisted (in the fall 
of 1861) in the Forty-fifth 

Pa. Vol. Inf., and was in the service thirteen and a half months, receiving 
honorable discharge on account 

of disability, caused by severe service at the siege of Charleston, S. C., 
under Gen. Benham.

On returning home he sold his place and settled in Michigan, as stated.  He 
married Eliza J. Boyd, who was 

born in Allegany Co., N. Y.  Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton have 12 children.  Two of 
these, Cyrus and Joseph are 

deceased.  Those living are:  Commodore C; Hattie B, wife of E. J. Royce; 
Nellie E; Orson C.; Susan, Mrs. 

Henry D. Hanson; Addie; Chalres; U. S. Grant; William and Frank.

The family are active members of the M. E. Church, and Mr. Pemberton has 
always been identified with the 

Republican element.

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