Christopher Simon Chafin 1757–1836
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher Chafin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Christopher Chafin 1757–1836
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Christopher Simon Chafin began in 1757 in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, United States. In 1835, Christopher Simon Chafin resided in Ohio, USA. Christopher Simon Chafin married mary ann culester vawter, and had children including christopher robert chaffin iii. Christopher Simon Chafin passed away in 1836 in Tazewell, Virginia, USA.
Sources
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1Military U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Chafin
This ancestor line traces from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England (1600) to Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, United States (1757) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Christopher Chafin (1757–1836) was born in Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia, United States and died in Tazewell, Virginia, 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 Christopher 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 5 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.
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Christopher Chafin's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record