Born in Van Buren County, Iowa, June 13, 1841, the son of Thomas and Hannah Chantry. In 1855, the family removed further westward to Guthrie County. The son grew to young manhood amid the hardships and vicissitudes of those early times, yet he managed to acquire a good education through his mother's inspiration, help and guidance. He embraced every opportunity for educational improvement. At the age of 19 he took up this work and taught school until his enlistment as a private in the 29th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, August 11, 1862. He served throughout the remainder of the Civil War until mustered out on August 24, 1865. During this service be rose through successive ranks to that of captain. Due to his military experience and his force of character, he soon became recognized as a leader in the new community. He was elected representative from Page County in the state legislature in 1874 for a two year term and thus took his place as one of Iowa's real pioneer lawmakers. He purchased a home in Malvern and brought his family to reside there. In 1888 he was elected Representative to the state legislature from Mills County for a two year term and later to the Senate from Mills and Montgomery Counties in which body he served with distinction for eight years. Mr. Chantry married Harriet Raines on November 16, 1865.
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