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Chester William DeVault 1923–1993

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Chester DeVault in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Jan 1923 · Ohio
Died 3 Feb 1993 · Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Father William E Debolt
Mother Bessie Ankney
Siblings Chester Devault, Claud F Devault, Flossie I Devault, Frank Raymond Devault, Leroy J Debolt, Leroy James Devault, Marie Caroline Devault, Marie Devault Butler, Meril W Devault
Records
1950 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1923, Chester William DeVault entered the world in Ohio, born to william e debolt and bessie ankney. In 1950, Chester William DeVault resided in Adams, Lucas, Ohio, USA. Chester William DeVault passed away in 1993 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1923
Birth of Chester William DeVault in Ohio
Birth
1950
Chester William DeVault resided here in Adams, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Residence
1993
Death of Chester William DeVault in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Chester DeVault

This ancestor line traces from Mehun-sur-Yèvre, France (1682) to Ohio (1923) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chester DeVault (1923–1993) was born in Ohio and died in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Chester in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William E Debolt
Father
Bessie Ankney
Mother

Chester DeVault's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Chester William DeVault PTP
1923–1993
Ohio
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Chester DeVault's Descendants

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Chester William DeVault PTP 1923–1993