This is from an old book:
Second Biennial Report
Nevada Historical Society
1905-1910
Carson City, Nevada
State Printing Office 1911
pg. 48
In Memorium
Charter Member of the Nevada Historical Society
Chauncey Norman Noteware
The silver chord is loosed; the golden bowl is broken,
and the spirit of Chauncey Norman Noteware has returned
unto God who gave it. On the twenty-second day of October
1910, after a gradual decline and within a few months of
his eighty-sixth birthday, this distinguished Mason
laid down his working tools. Still it all seemed
strange and sudden for me was a man of untiring energy,
a cheerful worker to the last, and, despite his many
years, cherished labors and hopes were unrealized.
The end however, had no fears for him and when
God sent his angel with the scroll of death, he yielded
willingly and nobly.
Chauncey N. Noteware was born at Owego, Tioga County,
NY, January 13, 1825. He was educated in the common
schools of his native State; and in 1844 at the age of nineteen, he
emigrated to Illinois and entered Knox
College at Galesburg. At the close of his sophmore
year he joined the goldrush to California, crossing
the plains in 1850. He followed mining with varied
success until January 1, 1853, when he became agent
of the Express and Bank of Wells, Fargo & Co. at
Diamond Springs in El Dorado County. On march 4, 1854
he married Miss Sarah Lyon of South Bend, Indiana, the
fruits of which union are two sons, W. C. and M. D.
Noteware; and Mrs. D. R. Sessions. In 1857 he
emigrated to the State of Nevada, then a portion of
the Territory of Utah, locating at what was then known
as Mormon Station at Genoa. The Territory of Nevada
was organizedin 1861, and he was appointed Probate
Judge of Douglas County. In September, 1862, he became
the first Receiver and Disbursing Agent of the US Land
Office, receiving his appointment from President
Abraham Lincoln. Upon Nevada being admitted to the
United States in 1864, Mr. Noteware who had served as
a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1863, was
elected Secretary of State, first for two years and
then reelected for four years. In 1872 he was appointed
as coiner at the U. S. Mint at Carson City by Pres-
ident Grant. In 1864 he was elected to the Legislature
of Nevada and served as Senator from Ormsby County for
four years.
Joan