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CHANTRY, A. J.; born in Van Buren county, Iowa, June 13, 1841. His parents were among the earliest settlers of that county. His mother was a highly educated lady, from whom he received his early education. He commenced teaching when nineteen years of age. Enlisted in the 29th Iowa infantry when twenty-one, and served three years of the war, and participated in eleven regular battles. Was wounded twice, and is now carrying a confederate ball in his shoulder. Mr. C. was promoted to first lieutenant, and at the close of the war received a captain’s commission. At the close of the great struggle he settled on section six, Fremont township, where he now lives. Was elected representative from Page county to the general assembly in the fall of 1873. Married in 1865 to Hattie Raines, daughter of Henry Raines, Esq., of Mills county. He is the father of seven children, five of whom are living: M. A., Warren, Alfred, Lillie and Forest R. He is a kind, genial gentleman, of good business ability.