John L. Chaney - is a farmer of Crane township, his birth having occurred in Clermont county, Ohio, October 1, 1824; his parents being Thomas and Chloe (Schooley) Chaney. He settled in this county, September 1, 1850, when the fever and ague was very severe, and the roads were in a fearful condition; all the milling had to be done at Defiance. He was married to Emily, daughter of John W. and Nancy (Goodrich) Harris, in Clermont county, April 8, 1849; her birth having occurred there November 27, 1829. The children are: Mary Eliza, born February 20, 1850; Chloe Anna, May 15, 1851; Nancy Jane, May 24, 1853, died August 20, 1855; Thomas B., December 23, 1854; Hannah Minerva, January 1, 1858; John W., October 26, 1859; Augusta, January 29, 1862, died same day; Rachel anna, August 23, 1863; William Henry, June 23, 1867. Mrs. Chaney's death occurred March 24, 1872. Mr. Chaney enlisted in Company C, 193d Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, at Columbus, Ohio, and was discharged at Winchester, Virginia, August 4, 1865. He has served as Treasurer of Crane township one year; Trustee of same township two years; Clerk of Board of Education several years, and Supervisor a number of years. His address is Antwerp, Paulding county, Ohio.