Schenck - Chrineyance
Source: Portrait & Biographical Record of Montgomery, Parke & Fountain Counties, Indiana (Chapman Brothers, 1893) p 290
Chrineyance SCHENCK, a representative farmer of Montgomery County, is conducting an extensive farming business after the most approved modern methods, and his large farm on Sec. 25, Wayne Township is among the best equipped and most valuable estates in this locality. Mr. Schenck is a native of Warren County, Ohio and was born in 1828. His father, who was born in NJ was a soldier in the War. of 1812, enlisted as a substitute for his father, Capt. Willliam Schenck, who was an officer in the Continental Army during the Revolution. The parents of our subject had 5 children beside himself: Eliza A, eldest, who was born in 1822 and married Edward SHAW who was a farmer and is now dead; Sarah, who was born in Ohio and married James SISSON who is also dead; Harriet born in Ohio married Francis C. LONG; Frances who married JJ SYSE a farmer; and Margaret Ellen, who married John R. TALMAGE. The Schencks have been identified with the agricultural interests of Montgomery County since the early years of its settlement and a part of the land now owned by our subject was entered from the Government by his father during the Presidency of Andrew Jackson. The remainder of his farm he bought himself and he has 307 acres of land of exceptional fertility which has been placed under a high state of cultivation and is provided with a fine set of buildings. There is a neat and tastefully built residence of 8 rooms, supplied with all the modern improvements and conveniences that add so much to the comfort of living.. One of the largest barns in the county is on his farm, and it is substantially built and well arranged for the various purposes for which it is intended. Mr. Schenck has his land well drained, having laid about 500 rods of tile at a great expense, and thus increased its fertility. He devotes it to raising stock of various kinds, selecting the best breeds, and he also raises grain. In the year 1853 the marriage of our subject with Miss Margaret, daughter of Joseph and Patsy Hance was solemnized. They have made their home the center of an abiding hospitality as they understand full well the art of entertaining pleasantly and their social qualities have drawn to them many warm friends. The following children have blessed their union: Sarah who was born in 1853 and is now the wife of Ben F. BALL, this township; Joseph born in 1856 married Nannie E. WESTFALL and is engaged in farming; Edgar, a farmer in this township who was born in 1861 and married a daughter of James McKINLEY; and Oliver, who was born in 1868, and lives with his parents. Mr. Schenck is a practical man, of large experience and sound wisdom in farming matters, whose counsel is worth following, and his neighbors have often profited by his advice They hold him in high regard, knowing him to be straight forward and honorable, true in friendship and a public spirited, law-abiding citizen. He is not connected with any church, but his money is freely given for the furtherance of religious and other objects that will in any way benefit the community. Politically, he is a strong Democrat, who has the interests of his party very much at heart. He was elected to fill the office of County Commissioner in 1880 and performed his duties very acceptably during the 3 years that he was an incumbent thereof. He has also served as Assessor of the township,
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Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 10-25-1906
Waynetown, Oct 25 - Last night about 11 occurred the death of Cryneance Schenk, a well-known man in this community and at one time in the county as he was at one period county commissioner. He was 80 and a highly respected citizen. He leaves 4 children, 3 boys and one girl all grown. The funeral will occurr at Baptist Church at 1 o'clock Friday and will be conducted by Rev. John L. Miller. - kbz
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Source: Crawfordsville Journal 10-27-1905
Friday afternoon at the Baptist Church (Waynetown) occurred the funeral service of Mr. Chryneance SCHENCK, the sermon being preached by Elder John L. Miller. Interment was made in Wesley Cemetery in the family lot by Shuler & Birdcell. Mr. Schenck has been a resident of this county and township for over 50 years. He was born in Butler County Ohio in 1828 was married to Miss Margaret Vance in 1858 and was the father of 5 children, 4 of whom still live here in the vicinity. Oscar Edgar and Oliver live in the country and Mrs. Almeda Ball lives here she having been Mr. Schenck's housekeeper since moving to town about a year ago. Mr. Schenck was at one time St. Louis Air Line where he was superintendent of transportation to act as superintendent of the 2nd division. No one has been suggested as successor although it is supposed that some of the men who are connected with the road will be recognized and that promotion will follow.