CIVIL WAR VETERAN; VERMONT NATIVE
Henry was born at Derby, Vermont on 4 November 1841, and was raised there on the family farm.
He was a son of Jacob CHASE (1806-1870) and Mary MORSE (1813-1855) [John Carroll Chase and George Walter Chamberlain, Seven Generations of the Descendants of Aquila and Thomas Chase, Derry, N.H., p. 531, 1928].
Civil War Service
On 25 June 1862, Henry enlisted as a private at Derby, Vermont, in Co. E, 9th Regiment, Vermont Volunteers, for Civil War service.
Henry's enlistment papers indicate that he stood 5' 8" tall, had light hair and complexion, grey eyes and that he was a farmer.
He was discharged 19 January 1863, at Camp Banks, Alexandria, Virginia [Vermont State Records; Civil War Pension Application 296483].
His discharge was related to disability related to an "organic disease of the heart [that] existed previous to entering the service" by the Camp Surgeon and Commandant of the Post.
His pension application states that at York Hospital, Winchester, Virginia, he contracted vascular disease of the heart and liver disease due to exposure and was sent to Brigade Hospital. In this hospital he was captured by the Rebels and sent to Libby Prison, at Richmond, Virginia from 10 September to 10 December 1862. He was paroled by the Rebels at Aikens Landing, Virginia.
Move to Minnesota in 1863
Henry returned to Derby, Vermont, following his discharge but within the year removed to Waseca Co., Minnesota, in 1863.
Henry married, first, Lydia Ann DOWNING at Waseca Co., Minnesota on 7 June 1865 [IGI].
Lydia died the following year, possibly in childbirth, although this is a speculation is based only on the time interval between her marriage and death. Lydia and Henry had no issue.
Henry, a drayman, was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. Census with his sister-in-law Arvilla DOWNING and Darling WELCH at Janesville, Minnesota.
Henry married, second, Mary Francis DOWNING , a sister of his first wife, at Money Creek (Houston), Minnesota on 21 January 1871. The wedding was conducted by the Rev. Elder D.W. SMITH, a Baptist minister [IGI; CW Pension Application 296483].
Within a few years, Henry and Mary removed to Janesville, Minnesota, where they were regularly enumerated in State and Federal censuses [1875, 1885 1895, 1900 censuses]. There, Henry worked as a grocer, dry goods merchant, bank cashier, and a land and lumber dealer.
One of his relatives, George CHASE, who was born in Vermont ca. 1878, was enumerated with them in the 1885 and 1895 Minnesota State Censuses.
Henry died at Janesville, Minnesota on 29 April 1916, after suffering a Hemiplegia (apoplexy) several days earlier complicated by interstitial nephritis [Waseca Co. VR, Deaths, 80-6, No. 24, filed 3 May 1916].
Mary and Henry had no issue.
Biography by Tom Brocher; last updated on 31 December 2021.
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From the History of Steele & Waseca Counties, MN., Published in 1887. Janesville Township and Village.
Henry Chase came to the county of Waseca in the year 1863, and settled in the town of Freedom, on section 33. On the starting of the village of Janesville he came here and for a time ran a dray line, and later opened a livery stable which he carried on for a time. He then sold out and went East, but in 1875 returned here, and in company with J. E. Cordrey, went into the general merchandise trade. In 1884 he sold out his interest there to Chandler & Craig, and the same season, in partnership with Fred Williams, opened another store in the same line. In the fall of 1887 the present firm of Chase & Day was formed. Mr. Chase is a native of Vermont, born in 1842, and is the son of Jacob and Mary (Morse) Chase, both born in Vermont. He remained with his parents until 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Ninth Vermont Infantry under Col. Stannard, but in the first engagement, at Winchester, Va., he was taken prisoner, and after four months in Libby prison, was released on parole. He received his discharge in February, 1863, and the same year came to Minnesota.
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His Obituary, April 24, 1916, in a Janesville newspaper
HENRY C. CHASE CALLED BY DEATH
Passes Away at Three O'clock Saturday Morning at the Family Home in This Place After a Prolonged Illness.
FUNERAL HELD ON MONDAY
In the death of Henry C. Chase, which occurred on Saturday morning at three o'clock there passes away another pioneer citizen, one of the first settlers in Janesville and a man who has been for more than forty years prominently identified with the business life and activities of this community. The announcement of his death was received with mingled feelings of sorrow and regret. While it was known that he was liable to pass away at any time yet it came as a surprise to the people inasmuch as up to within a few days the deceased had been enabled to be up and even to meet and greet the people on our streets.
For some years Mr. Chase has been in feeble health. During the last year he has failed perceptibly from week to week and day to day. He was afflicted with a complication of diseases that gradually sapped his vitality: but it seemed to be a general breaking down that caused his decline. Early last week he was around as usual; but on Thursday he was taken with a periodical sinking attack that from time to time had afflicted him. At this time he suffered a stroke of paralysis on one side and he gradually failed until the end came. Through it all he was very patient and cheerful and he was resigned to the inevitable.
Mr. Chase was born on November 4th, 1841, in Orleans County, Vermont, and at the time of his death was 74 years, 5 months, and 25 days old. He spent his early life in his native state and then became a soldier in the Civil War. At the close of the war in 1865 he came west and settled in what was then the town of Peddlar's Grove several miles of this place. In 1868 he came to this place and with the exception of a few years in his native state he has resided here since that time. For many years he was in the mercantile business here being associated with J. E. Cordry, now of Minneapolis. During the last few years he has spent a portion of the time in northern Wisconsin where he had landed interests. But to all intents and purposes Janesville was his permanent home.
In his life Mr. Chase ever displayed the characteristics that abound in upright manhood, in strict probity, in exemplifying the true principles that abide in just ideals and lofty purposes. By nature he was retiring and reserved in manner but amid it all displaying a spirit of congenial regard for others, predominating characteristics of his personality that won for him the respect, regard and love of his fellow associates. He was a member of the Janesville Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the Royal Arch Chapter, of Waseca and the Mankato Commandery. He was also a member of the Grand Army Post of this place.
Mr. Chase was also a member of Radiant Chapter, O.E.S., of this place and that organization remembered him by sending a beautiful floral tribute.
The deceased is survived by his widow, to whom he was united in marriage on January 21, 1871, at Money Creek, Minn. He is also survived by Geo. Roberts, of Sheffield, Vermont; Geo. Chase, of Milltown, Wis.; Jacob and Frank Chase, of St. Clair; Chas. Chase, of Nebraska; Doughty and Archie Cordry, of Minneapolis; and three nieces, Miss Mary Chase, Mrs. Jeanette Bemis and Mrs. Lon Dart, all of Lincoln, Nebraska.
The following Knight Templars representing the commandery in Mankato were in attendance: C. L. Kennedy, J. J. Flachenhar, F. L. Martin, L. L. Burrill, D. A. Jones, G. A. Lewis, F. L. Searing. Other Knight Templars were M. J. Ryan, of Smiths Mill, J. W. Jennison, Rev. C. E. Brandt and W. S. Scott of this place.
Among the many floral tributes was a wreath of carnations from the Janesville blue lodge; a keystone from the Waseca Chapter and a cross and crown from the Mankato commandery. They were beautiful creations, especially the latter, the cross being in white flowers and the crown in red. The casket was draped in a beautiful flag from the members of the Grand Army Post.
The funeral was conducted on Monday afternoon from the residence of the deceased under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, Rev. C. E. Brandt, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Janesville Cemetery.
The ritualistic service for the Masonic Lodge was impressively given at the cemetery by R. R. Brown, Master of the lodge.
As a tribute of respect to the deceased the business houses of the village were closed during the funeral.
Biography by Tom Brocher, last updated on 15 December 2023.
Henry was born at Derby, Vermont on 4 November 1841, and was raised there on the family farm.
He was a son of Jacob CHASE (1806-1870) and Mary MORSE (1813-1855) [John Carroll Chase and George Walter Chamberlain, Seven Generations of the Descendants of Aquila and Thomas Chase, Derry, N.H., p. 531, 1928].
Civil War Service
On 25 June 1862, Henry enlisted as a private at Derby, Vermont, in Co. E, 9th Regiment, Vermont Volunteers, for Civil War service.
Henry's enlistment papers indicate that he stood 5' 8" tall, had light hair and complexion, grey eyes and that he was a farmer.
He was discharged 19 January 1863, at Camp Banks, Alexandria, Virginia [Vermont State Records; Civil War Pension Application 296483].
His discharge was related to disability related to an "organic disease of the heart [that] existed previous to entering the service" by the Camp Surgeon and Commandant of the Post.
His pension application states that at York Hospital, Winchester, Virginia, he contracted vascular disease of the heart and liver disease due to exposure and was sent to Brigade Hospital. In this hospital he was captured by the Rebels and sent to Libby Prison, at Richmond, Virginia from 10 September to 10 December 1862. He was paroled by the Rebels at Aikens Landing, Virginia.
Move to Minnesota in 1863
Henry returned to Derby, Vermont, following his discharge but within the year removed to Waseca Co., Minnesota, in 1863.
Henry married, first, Lydia Ann DOWNING at Waseca Co., Minnesota on 7 June 1865 [IGI].
Lydia died the following year, possibly in childbirth, although this is a speculation is based only on the time interval between her marriage and death. Lydia and Henry had no issue.
Henry, a drayman, was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. Census with his sister-in-law Arvilla DOWNING and Darling WELCH at Janesville, Minnesota.
Henry married, second, Mary Francis DOWNING , a sister of his first wife, at Money Creek (Houston), Minnesota on 21 January 1871. The wedding was conducted by the Rev. Elder D.W. SMITH, a Baptist minister [IGI; CW Pension Application 296483].
Within a few years, Henry and Mary removed to Janesville, Minnesota, where they were regularly enumerated in State and Federal censuses [1875, 1885 1895, 1900 censuses]. There, Henry worked as a grocer, dry goods merchant, bank cashier, and a land and lumber dealer.
One of his relatives, George CHASE, who was born in Vermont ca. 1878, was enumerated with them in the 1885 and 1895 Minnesota State Censuses.
Henry died at Janesville, Minnesota on 29 April 1916, after suffering a Hemiplegia (apoplexy) several days earlier complicated by interstitial nephritis [Waseca Co. VR, Deaths, 80-6, No. 24, filed 3 May 1916].
Mary and Henry had no issue.
Biography by Tom Brocher; last updated on 31 December 2021.
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From the History of Steele & Waseca Counties, MN., Published in 1887. Janesville Township and Village.
Henry Chase came to the county of Waseca in the year 1863, and settled in the town of Freedom, on section 33. On the starting of the village of Janesville he came here and for a time ran a dray line, and later opened a livery stable which he carried on for a time. He then sold out and went East, but in 1875 returned here, and in company with J. E. Cordrey, went into the general merchandise trade. In 1884 he sold out his interest there to Chandler & Craig, and the same season, in partnership with Fred Williams, opened another store in the same line. In the fall of 1887 the present firm of Chase & Day was formed. Mr. Chase is a native of Vermont, born in 1842, and is the son of Jacob and Mary (Morse) Chase, both born in Vermont. He remained with his parents until 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Ninth Vermont Infantry under Col. Stannard, but in the first engagement, at Winchester, Va., he was taken prisoner, and after four months in Libby prison, was released on parole. He received his discharge in February, 1863, and the same year came to Minnesota.
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His Obituary, April 24, 1916, in a Janesville newspaper
HENRY C. CHASE CALLED BY DEATH
Passes Away at Three O'clock Saturday Morning at the Family Home in This Place After a Prolonged Illness.
FUNERAL HELD ON MONDAY
In the death of Henry C. Chase, which occurred on Saturday morning at three o'clock there passes away another pioneer citizen, one of the first settlers in Janesville and a man who has been for more than forty years prominently identified with the business life and activities of this community. The announcement of his death was received with mingled feelings of sorrow and regret. While it was known that he was liable to pass away at any time yet it came as a surprise to the people inasmuch as up to within a few days the deceased had been enabled to be up and even to meet and greet the people on our streets.
For some years Mr. Chase has been in feeble health. During the last year he has failed perceptibly from week to week and day to day. He was afflicted with a complication of diseases that gradually sapped his vitality: but it seemed to be a general breaking down that caused his decline. Early last week he was around as usual; but on Thursday he was taken with a periodical sinking attack that from time to time had afflicted him. At this time he suffered a stroke of paralysis on one side and he gradually failed until the end came. Through it all he was very patient and cheerful and he was resigned to the inevitable.
Mr. Chase was born on November 4th, 1841, in Orleans County, Vermont, and at the time of his death was 74 years, 5 months, and 25 days old. He spent his early life in his native state and then became a soldier in the Civil War. At the close of the war in 1865 he came west and settled in what was then the town of Peddlar's Grove several miles of this place. In 1868 he came to this place and with the exception of a few years in his native state he has resided here since that time. For many years he was in the mercantile business here being associated with J. E. Cordry, now of Minneapolis. During the last few years he has spent a portion of the time in northern Wisconsin where he had landed interests. But to all intents and purposes Janesville was his permanent home.
In his life Mr. Chase ever displayed the characteristics that abound in upright manhood, in strict probity, in exemplifying the true principles that abide in just ideals and lofty purposes. By nature he was retiring and reserved in manner but amid it all displaying a spirit of congenial regard for others, predominating characteristics of his personality that won for him the respect, regard and love of his fellow associates. He was a member of the Janesville Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the Royal Arch Chapter, of Waseca and the Mankato Commandery. He was also a member of the Grand Army Post of this place.
Mr. Chase was also a member of Radiant Chapter, O.E.S., of this place and that organization remembered him by sending a beautiful floral tribute.
The deceased is survived by his widow, to whom he was united in marriage on January 21, 1871, at Money Creek, Minn. He is also survived by Geo. Roberts, of Sheffield, Vermont; Geo. Chase, of Milltown, Wis.; Jacob and Frank Chase, of St. Clair; Chas. Chase, of Nebraska; Doughty and Archie Cordry, of Minneapolis; and three nieces, Miss Mary Chase, Mrs. Jeanette Bemis and Mrs. Lon Dart, all of Lincoln, Nebraska.
The following Knight Templars representing the commandery in Mankato were in attendance: C. L. Kennedy, J. J. Flachenhar, F. L. Martin, L. L. Burrill, D. A. Jones, G. A. Lewis, F. L. Searing. Other Knight Templars were M. J. Ryan, of Smiths Mill, J. W. Jennison, Rev. C. E. Brandt and W. S. Scott of this place.
Among the many floral tributes was a wreath of carnations from the Janesville blue lodge; a keystone from the Waseca Chapter and a cross and crown from the Mankato commandery. They were beautiful creations, especially the latter, the cross being in white flowers and the crown in red. The casket was draped in a beautiful flag from the members of the Grand Army Post.
The funeral was conducted on Monday afternoon from the residence of the deceased under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, Rev. C. E. Brandt, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Janesville Cemetery.
The ritualistic service for the Masonic Lodge was impressively given at the cemetery by R. R. Brown, Master of the lodge.
As a tribute of respect to the deceased the business houses of the village were closed during the funeral.
Biography by Tom Brocher, last updated on 15 December 2023.
CIVIL WAR VETERAN; VERMONT NATIVE
Henry was born at Derby, Vermont on 4 November 1841, and was raised there on the family farm.
He was a son of Jacob CHASE (1806-1870) and Mary MORSE (1813-1855) [John Carroll Chase and George Walter Chamberlain, Seven Generations of the Descendants of Aquila and Thomas Chase, Derry, N.H., p. 531, 1928].
Civil War Service
On 25 June 1862, Henry enlisted as a private at Derby, Vermont, in Co. E, 9th Regiment, Vermont Volunteers, for Civil War service.
Henry's enlistment papers indicate that he stood 5' 8" tall, had light hair and complexion, grey eyes and that he was a farmer.
He was discharged 19 January 1863, at Camp Banks, Alexandria, Virginia [Vermont State Records; Civil War Pension Application 296483].
His discharge was related to disability related to an "organic disease of the heart [that] existed previous to entering the service" by the Camp Surgeon and Commandant of the Post.
His pension application states that at York Hospital, Winchester, Virginia, he contracted vascular disease of the heart and liver disease due to exposure and was sent to Brigade Hospital. In this hospital he was captured by the Rebels and sent to Libby Prison, at Richmond, Virginia from 10 September to 10 December 1862. He was paroled by the Rebels at Aikens Landing, Virginia.
Move to Minnesota in 1863
Henry returned to Derby, Vermont, following his discharge but within the year removed to Waseca Co., Minnesota, in 1863.
Henry married, first, Lydia Ann DOWNING at Waseca Co., Minnesota on 7 June 1865 [IGI].
Lydia died the following year, possibly in childbirth, although this is a speculation is based only on the time interval between her marriage and death. Lydia and Henry had no issue.
Henry, a drayman, was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. Census with his sister-in-law Arvilla DOWNING and Darling WELCH at Janesville, Minnesota.
Henry married, second, Mary Francis DOWNING , a sister of his first wife, at Money Creek (Houston), Minnesota on 21 January 1871. The wedding was conducted by the Rev. Elder D.W. SMITH, a Baptist minister [IGI; CW Pension Application 296483].
Within a few years, Henry and Mary removed to Janesville, Minnesota, where they were regularly enumerated in State and Federal censuses [1875, 1885 1895, 1900 censuses]. There, Henry worked as a grocer, dry goods merchant, bank cashier, and a land and lumber dealer.
One of his relatives, George CHASE, who was born in Vermont ca. 1878, was enumerated with them in the 1885 and 1895 Minnesota State Censuses.
Henry died at Janesville, Minnesota on 29 April 1916, after suffering a Hemiplegia (apoplexy) several days earlier complicated by interstitial nephritis [Waseca Co. VR, Deaths, 80-6, No. 24, filed 3 May 1916].
Mary and Henry had no issue.
Biography by Tom Brocher; last updated on 31 December 2021.
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From the History of Steele & Waseca Counties, MN., Published in 1887. Janesville Township and Village.
Henry Chase came to the county of Waseca in the year 1863, and settled in the town of Freedom, on section 33. On the starting of the village of Janesville he came here and for a time ran a dray line, and later opened a livery stable which he carried on for a time. He then sold out and went East, but in 1875 returned here, and in company with J. E. Cordrey, went into the general merchandise trade. In 1884 he sold out his interest there to Chandler & Craig, and the same season, in partnership with Fred Williams, opened another store in the same line. In the fall of 1887 the present firm of Chase & Day was formed. Mr. Chase is a native of Vermont, born in 1842, and is the son of Jacob and Mary (Morse) Chase, both born in Vermont. He remained with his parents until 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Ninth Vermont Infantry under Col. Stannard, but in the first engagement, at Winchester, Va., he was taken prisoner, and after four months in Libby prison, was released on parole. He received his discharge in February, 1863, and the same year came to Minnesota.
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His Obituary, April 24, 1916, in a Janesville newspaper
HENRY C. CHASE CALLED BY DEATH
Passes Away at Three O'clock Saturday Morning at the Family Home in This Place After a Prolonged Illness.
FUNERAL HELD ON MONDAY
In the death of Henry C. Chase, which occurred on Saturday morning at three o'clock there passes away another pioneer citizen, one of the first settlers in Janesville and a man who has been for more than forty years prominently identified with the business life and activities of this community. The announcement of his death was received with mingled feelings of sorrow and regret. While it was known that he was liable to pass away at any time yet it came as a surprise to the people inasmuch as up to within a few days the deceased had been enabled to be up and even to meet and greet the people on our streets.
For some years Mr. Chase has been in feeble health. During the last year he has failed perceptibly from week to week and day to day. He was afflicted with a complication of diseases that gradually sapped his vitality: but it seemed to be a general breaking down that caused his decline. Early last week he was around as usual; but on Thursday he was taken with a periodical sinking attack that from time to time had afflicted him. At this time he suffered a stroke of paralysis on one side and he gradually failed until the end came. Through it all he was very patient and cheerful and he was resigned to the inevitable.
Mr. Chase was born on November 4th, 1841, in Orleans County, Vermont, and at the time of his death was 74 years, 5 months, and 25 days old. He spent his early life in his native state and then became a soldier in the Civil War. At the close of the war in 1865 he came west and settled in what was then the town of Peddlar's Grove several miles of this place. In 1868 he came to this place and with the exception of a few years in his native state he has resided here since that time. For many years he was in the mercantile business here being associated with J. E. Cordry, now of Minneapolis. During the last few years he has spent a portion of the time in northern Wisconsin where he had landed interests. But to all intents and purposes Janesville was his permanent home.
In his life Mr. Chase ever displayed the characteristics that abound in upright manhood, in strict probity, in exemplifying the true principles that abide in just ideals and lofty purposes. By nature he was retiring and reserved in manner but amid it all displaying a spirit of congenial regard for others, predominating characteristics of his personality that won for him the respect, regard and love of his fellow associates. He was a member of the Janesville Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the Royal Arch Chapter, of Waseca and the Mankato Commandery. He was also a member of the Grand Army Post of this place.
Mr. Chase was also a member of Radiant Chapter, O.E.S., of this place and that organization remembered him by sending a beautiful floral tribute.
The deceased is survived by his widow, to whom he was united in marriage on January 21, 1871, at Money Creek, Minn. He is also survived by Geo. Roberts, of Sheffield, Vermont; Geo. Chase, of Milltown, Wis.; Jacob and Frank Chase, of St. Clair; Chas. Chase, of Nebraska; Doughty and Archie Cordry, of Minneapolis; and three nieces, Miss Mary Chase, Mrs. Jeanette Bemis and Mrs. Lon Dart, all of Lincoln, Nebraska.
The following Knight Templars representing the commandery in Mankato were in attendance: C. L. Kennedy, J. J. Flachenhar, F. L. Martin, L. L. Burrill, D. A. Jones, G. A. Lewis, F. L. Searing. Other Knight Templars were M. J. Ryan, of Smiths Mill, J. W. Jennison, Rev. C. E. Brandt and W. S. Scott of this place.
Among the many floral tributes was a wreath of carnations from the Janesville blue lodge; a keystone from the Waseca Chapter and a cross and crown from the Mankato commandery. They were beautiful creations, especially the latter, the cross being in white flowers and the crown in red. The casket was draped in a beautiful flag from the members of the Grand Army Post.
The funeral was conducted on Monday afternoon from the residence of the deceased under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, Rev. C. E. Brandt, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Janesville Cemetery.
The ritualistic service for the Masonic Lodge was impressively given at the cemetery by R. R. Brown, Master of the lodge.
As a tribute of respect to the deceased the business houses of the village were closed during the funeral.
Biography by Tom Brocher, last updated on 15 December 2023.
Henry was born at Derby, Vermont on 4 November 1841, and was raised there on the family farm.
He was a son of Jacob CHASE (1806-1870) and Mary MORSE (1813-1855) [John Carroll Chase and George Walter Chamberlain, Seven Generations of the Descendants of Aquila and Thomas Chase, Derry, N.H., p. 531, 1928].
Civil War Service
On 25 June 1862, Henry enlisted as a private at Derby, Vermont, in Co. E, 9th Regiment, Vermont Volunteers, for Civil War service.
Henry's enlistment papers indicate that he stood 5' 8" tall, had light hair and complexion, grey eyes and that he was a farmer.
He was discharged 19 January 1863, at Camp Banks, Alexandria, Virginia [Vermont State Records; Civil War Pension Application 296483].
His discharge was related to disability related to an "organic disease of the heart [that] existed previous to entering the service" by the Camp Surgeon and Commandant of the Post.
His pension application states that at York Hospital, Winchester, Virginia, he contracted vascular disease of the heart and liver disease due to exposure and was sent to Brigade Hospital. In this hospital he was captured by the Rebels and sent to Libby Prison, at Richmond, Virginia from 10 September to 10 December 1862. He was paroled by the Rebels at Aikens Landing, Virginia.
Move to Minnesota in 1863
Henry returned to Derby, Vermont, following his discharge but within the year removed to Waseca Co., Minnesota, in 1863.
Henry married, first, Lydia Ann DOWNING at Waseca Co., Minnesota on 7 June 1865 [IGI].
Lydia died the following year, possibly in childbirth, although this is a speculation is based only on the time interval between her marriage and death. Lydia and Henry had no issue.
Henry, a drayman, was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. Census with his sister-in-law Arvilla DOWNING and Darling WELCH at Janesville, Minnesota.
Henry married, second, Mary Francis DOWNING , a sister of his first wife, at Money Creek (Houston), Minnesota on 21 January 1871. The wedding was conducted by the Rev. Elder D.W. SMITH, a Baptist minister [IGI; CW Pension Application 296483].
Within a few years, Henry and Mary removed to Janesville, Minnesota, where they were regularly enumerated in State and Federal censuses [1875, 1885 1895, 1900 censuses]. There, Henry worked as a grocer, dry goods merchant, bank cashier, and a land and lumber dealer.
One of his relatives, George CHASE, who was born in Vermont ca. 1878, was enumerated with them in the 1885 and 1895 Minnesota State Censuses.
Henry died at Janesville, Minnesota on 29 April 1916, after suffering a Hemiplegia (apoplexy) several days earlier complicated by interstitial nephritis [Waseca Co. VR, Deaths, 80-6, No. 24, filed 3 May 1916].
Mary and Henry had no issue.
Biography by Tom Brocher; last updated on 31 December 2021.
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From the History of Steele & Waseca Counties, MN., Published in 1887. Janesville Township and Village.
Henry Chase came to the county of Waseca in the year 1863, and settled in the town of Freedom, on section 33. On the starting of the village of Janesville he came here and for a time ran a dray line, and later opened a livery stable which he carried on for a time. He then sold out and went East, but in 1875 returned here, and in company with J. E. Cordrey, went into the general merchandise trade. In 1884 he sold out his interest there to Chandler & Craig, and the same season, in partnership with Fred Williams, opened another store in the same line. In the fall of 1887 the present firm of Chase & Day was formed. Mr. Chase is a native of Vermont, born in 1842, and is the son of Jacob and Mary (Morse) Chase, both born in Vermont. He remained with his parents until 1862, when he enlisted in Company E, Ninth Vermont Infantry under Col. Stannard, but in the first engagement, at Winchester, Va., he was taken prisoner, and after four months in Libby prison, was released on parole. He received his discharge in February, 1863, and the same year came to Minnesota.
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His Obituary, April 24, 1916, in a Janesville newspaper
HENRY C. CHASE CALLED BY DEATH
Passes Away at Three O'clock Saturday Morning at the Family Home in This Place After a Prolonged Illness.
FUNERAL HELD ON MONDAY
In the death of Henry C. Chase, which occurred on Saturday morning at three o'clock there passes away another pioneer citizen, one of the first settlers in Janesville and a man who has been for more than forty years prominently identified with the business life and activities of this community. The announcement of his death was received with mingled feelings of sorrow and regret. While it was known that he was liable to pass away at any time yet it came as a surprise to the people inasmuch as up to within a few days the deceased had been enabled to be up and even to meet and greet the people on our streets.
For some years Mr. Chase has been in feeble health. During the last year he has failed perceptibly from week to week and day to day. He was afflicted with a complication of diseases that gradually sapped his vitality: but it seemed to be a general breaking down that caused his decline. Early last week he was around as usual; but on Thursday he was taken with a periodical sinking attack that from time to time had afflicted him. At this time he suffered a stroke of paralysis on one side and he gradually failed until the end came. Through it all he was very patient and cheerful and he was resigned to the inevitable.
Mr. Chase was born on November 4th, 1841, in Orleans County, Vermont, and at the time of his death was 74 years, 5 months, and 25 days old. He spent his early life in his native state and then became a soldier in the Civil War. At the close of the war in 1865 he came west and settled in what was then the town of Peddlar's Grove several miles of this place. In 1868 he came to this place and with the exception of a few years in his native state he has resided here since that time. For many years he was in the mercantile business here being associated with J. E. Cordry, now of Minneapolis. During the last few years he has spent a portion of the time in northern Wisconsin where he had landed interests. But to all intents and purposes Janesville was his permanent home.
In his life Mr. Chase ever displayed the characteristics that abound in upright manhood, in strict probity, in exemplifying the true principles that abide in just ideals and lofty purposes. By nature he was retiring and reserved in manner but amid it all displaying a spirit of congenial regard for others, predominating characteristics of his personality that won for him the respect, regard and love of his fellow associates. He was a member of the Janesville Lodge A. F. & A. M. of the Royal Arch Chapter, of Waseca and the Mankato Commandery. He was also a member of the Grand Army Post of this place.
Mr. Chase was also a member of Radiant Chapter, O.E.S., of this place and that organization remembered him by sending a beautiful floral tribute.
The deceased is survived by his widow, to whom he was united in marriage on January 21, 1871, at Money Creek, Minn. He is also survived by Geo. Roberts, of Sheffield, Vermont; Geo. Chase, of Milltown, Wis.; Jacob and Frank Chase, of St. Clair; Chas. Chase, of Nebraska; Doughty and Archie Cordry, of Minneapolis; and three nieces, Miss Mary Chase, Mrs. Jeanette Bemis and Mrs. Lon Dart, all of Lincoln, Nebraska.
The following Knight Templars representing the commandery in Mankato were in attendance: C. L. Kennedy, J. J. Flachenhar, F. L. Martin, L. L. Burrill, D. A. Jones, G. A. Lewis, F. L. Searing. Other Knight Templars were M. J. Ryan, of Smiths Mill, J. W. Jennison, Rev. C. E. Brandt and W. S. Scott of this place.
Among the many floral tributes was a wreath of carnations from the Janesville blue lodge; a keystone from the Waseca Chapter and a cross and crown from the Mankato commandery. They were beautiful creations, especially the latter, the cross being in white flowers and the crown in red. The casket was draped in a beautiful flag from the members of the Grand Army Post.
The funeral was conducted on Monday afternoon from the residence of the deceased under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, Rev. C. E. Brandt, officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Janesville Cemetery.
The ritualistic service for the Masonic Lodge was impressively given at the cemetery by R. R. Brown, Master of the lodge.
As a tribute of respect to the deceased the business houses of the village were closed during the funeral.
Biography by Tom Brocher, last updated on 15 December 2023.
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