Jefferson Josiah Chase 
Jefferson Josiah was born on March 26th, 1840 in Steuben County New York. Jefferson Josiah's father was Solomon P. III Chase and his mother was Tryphena Hudson. His paternal grandparents were Solomon P. Chase and Alice Sargent. He had a brother and three sisters, named Levi Solomon, Charlotte, Lucinda T. and Luna A.. He was the oldest of the five children. He had a half-sister named Laura C. He died at the age of 74 on January 2nd, 1915 in Effingham, Illinois.General Notes
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"A Bit of History" excerpts from Descendents of Thomas and Elizabeth Webster of England and Allied Families, William and Elizabeth Phelps, Aquila and Anna Chase. "7/7/1978" Jefferson Josiah Chase went to school in Bath, New York. He sold tinware and became acquainted with Miss Lovinia Chase, daughter of David Wesley Chase and Phoebe Ann Howe. In 1865, he became a volunteer in the Civil War. He joined company A 189th Infantry Regiment in Bath, New York. He witnesses the surrender of General Robert E. Lee. After an honorable discharge from the army, he returned to New York and married Lovinia Chase. The ceremony was preformed by Bishop Ames at Groton, New York. They lived for a time on a farm in Steuben County, New York. Later, they sold the farm and moved to Zanesville, Ohio. He started a junk, glass, and tinware business there in Zanesville in about 1868. He sold the store there and opened a store in Richmond, Indiana, where he went into partnership with his brother-in-law, Oscar E. Chase. In October 1888, the family moved to Mason, Illinois. A few months later they moved to a 160 acre farm 2 1/2 miles north of Mason, just across the road from the Brockett Cemetery. In 1897, they sold the farm and purchased a store of goods of Myers in Effingham, Illinois. The merchandise was moved to a store in Altamount, Illinois. He traded 80 acres of land in northern Indiana for a stock in jewelry which was added to the store. They lost the store in a trade of an 80 acre farm in the Wabash River bottom. Moved back to the farm North of Mason in 1899. In 1908, moved into Effingham, to North Baker Street. At one time, he owned a ranch near San Antonio, Texas. After his wife's death, he made his home with his daughter, Luna Chase Spragg in West Township, Effingham County, Illinois until his death in 1915.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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*There are earlier generations for the ancestor(s) indicated. See their page(s) for details (click name)
- b.20 Nov 1767 in Vermont d.27 Nov 1839 in Bath, Steuben County, New York
- b.20 Sep 1811 in Rutland, Vermont d.30 Jan 1899 in Cameron, Steuben County, New York
- b.11 Mar 1698 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.~27 Nov 1769 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.26 Mar 1725 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.1754 in Bay of Fundy - Drowned while in French & Indian war
- b.~02 Jul 1697 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.> 1756 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.01 Feb 1749 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.1827 in Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont
- b.1704 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.22 Apr 1744 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.08 Aug 1729 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
- b.22 May 1703 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d.> 1745
- b.21 Oct 1773 in Williamstown, Berkshire County, Massachusetts d.< 1865 in Bath, Steuben, New York
- b.14 Oct 1679 in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts d.07 Jan 1751 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts
- b.01 Jun 1717 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts d.02 Apr 1800 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont
- b.28 Jan 1680 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts d.>25 Mar 1728 in Milton, Norfolk City, Massachusetts
- b.21 Jul 1752 in Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts d.~ 1829 in Hubbardton, Rutland County, Vermont
- b.20 Aug 1695 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts d.05 Dec 1775 in Lunenberg, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- b.12 Jan 1717 in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts d.11 Oct 1799 in Chester, Windsor County, Vermont
- b.12 Sep 1696 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts d.05 Jul 1738 in Milton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
- b.26 Mar 1840 in Steuben County New York d.02 Jan 1915 in Effingham, Illinois
- b.18 Oct 1814 in Braintree, Vermont d.28 Apr 1872 in Cameron, Steuben County, New York
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‌Jefferson Josiah and Lovinia Rosanna were married in a religious ceremony on June 13th, 1866 in Gorton, New York. They had seven sons and two daughters, named Solomon Wesley, Harry Oscar, Governor Lovinus, Homer Benton, Andrew Howe, Claudius Hudson Jefferson, Proffersen Howe, Jeffetta and Luna Viola.
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Children
Solomon Wesley Chase
Solomon Wesley was born on July 3rd, 1869. He died at the age of 48 on June 18th, 1918.
Harry Oscar Chase
Harry Oscar was born on March 12th, 1871. He died at the age of 82 on November 2nd, 1953.
Governor Lovinus Chase
Governor Lovinus was born on November 11th, 1873. He died at the age of 18 on April 14th, 1892.
Homer Benton Chase
Homer Benton was born on May 19th, 1876. He died at the age of 44 on January 27th, 1921.
Andrew Howe Chase
Andrew Howe was born on June 7th, 1878. He died at 4 months old on October 16th, 1878.
Luna Viola Chase
Luna Viola was born on September 14th, 1879. She died at the age of 58 on March 17th, 1938.
Claudius Hudson Jefferson Chase
Claudius Hudson Jefferson was born on November 12th, 1888. He died at the age of 70 in February 1959.
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