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Surnames: Chamness, Morgan, Rayl, Chapman, Smith, Russell,
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Milo CHAMNESS, farmer, Annapolis, was born in NC in 1823, and came to Parke Co. in 1845.
He resided in Annapolis, working at the carpenter's trade, for a number of years.
April 25, 1852, he married Sarah MORGAN, a native of NC, born in 1828, and came to Parke
Co. with her parents in 1830. Her father lived to the good old age of 83 years. Mr.
Chamness has 9 children: Edith C, wife of N. RAYL; Mary E., wife of W.H. CHAPMAN; William
P, Sarah R, wife of C.W. SMITH; Armilda A, of M.J. RUSSELL; George W, Charles L, John A,
and Robert J. and one deceased, Asenith C. Mr. Chamness is a member of the AF & AM.
(Taken from: p. 297 History of Parke Co IN; JH Beadle, Chicago: HH Hill, 1880 )