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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

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

Born 21 Jan 1923 · Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States
Died 3 Feb 1993 · Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Father William Edward Devault
Mother Bessie M Ankney
Siblings Claude F Devault, Flossie Irene Devault, Frank Raymond Devault, Leroy J Devault, Marie Caroline Devault, Meril W Devault

Researchers connected through Chester Devault 1923–1993

and 1 more tree owner connected with Chester Devault 1923–1993

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Chester William Devault began in 1923 in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States. Chester William Devault passed away in 1993 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA.

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Life Timeline

1923
Birth of Chester William Devault in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States
Birth
1993
Death of Chester William Devault in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Chester Devault

This ancestor line traces from Schmiden, Rems-Murr-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland (1642) to Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States (1923) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chester Devault (1923–1993) was born in Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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.

Chester Devault's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Chester William Devault PTP
1923–1993
Defiance, Defiance, Ohio, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Chester Devault's Descendants

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Chester William Devault PTP 1923–1993