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I am a descendant of John Howard Chism (Chisham) who was born in Kentucky in July 1842. He was the son of John Chism and Julia A. Head Scully. John married Julia (who was a widow) on January 2, 1838.
John Howard, my great grandfather, was listed in the 1850 census as an eight-year old child, along with an older brother, James W., and three younger siblings: Imogene (5), Benj. L. (2), and Robert (8/12). The 1850 census indicates that both John and Julia were born in Kentucky.
I do have my great grandfather's Civil War record where his name is spelled both Chism and Chisham.
If anyone can help me "fill in the blanks," I will be most grateful. I do have photocopies of the pertinent records from which I extracted the above information.
Thank you!
Rev. David Turner, O.S.B.
St. Procopius Abbey
5601 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
630-829-9213