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Eliza Jane Chavis 1829–1914

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza Chavis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 3 independent trees

Born 17 Jan 1829 · Robeson, North Carolina
Died 17 JAN 1914 · Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Father Hugh Chavis
Mother Clarrissa Sweat
Siblings Aggie Jane Chavis, Aggy Jane Chavis, Anny Chavis, Atlas Chavis, Atlas J Chavis, Austin Chavis, Benjamin J Chavis, Carl Chavis, D Richard Chavis, Effie Ann Chavis, Henry Chavis, Hugh Chavis, Ishmael Chavis, John Chavis, Jordan Chavis, Mary Chavis, Melinda Chavis, Murdock Chavis, Nancy Chavis, Peggy Chavis, Pinkney Twin Chavis, Pinkney Chavis, Preston Chavis, Prissey Chavis, Prissy Chavis, Richard Chavis, Robert Chavis, Sallie B Chavis, Turner Chavis, William Chavis
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Eliza Jane Chavis began in 1829 in Robeson, North Carolina. Eliza Jane Chavis passed away in 1914 in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, United States.

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Life Timeline

1829
Birth of Eliza Jane Chavis in Robeson, North Carolina
Birth
1914
Death of Eliza Jane Chavis in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Eliza Chavis

This ancestor line traces from Northumberland County, Virginia, USA (1620) to Robeson, North Carolina (1829) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Eliza Chavis (1829–1914) was born in Robeson, North Carolina and died in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Eliza 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 8 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.

Related Records

Hugh Chavis
Father
Clarrissa Sweat
Mother

Eliza Chavis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Eliza Jane Chavis PTP
1829–1914
Robeson, North Carolina
Parents
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Grandparents
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Eliza Chavis's Descendants

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Eliza Jane Chavis PTP 1829–1914