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James Madison Chenault 1834–1895

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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: C
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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 James Chenault in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Dec 1834 · Liberty, Union, Indiana, United States
Died 5 Jun 1895 · Linn, Moniteau, Missouri, United States
Children John William Chenault

Researchers connected through James Chenault 1834–1895

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Immediate Family

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Biography

James Madison Chenault was born in 1834 in Liberty, Union, Indiana, United States. James Madison Chenault had children including john william chenault. James Madison Chenault passed away in 1895 in Linn, Moniteau, Missouri, United States.

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Life Timeline

1834
Birth of James Madison Chenault in Liberty, Union, Indiana, United States
Birth
1895
Death of James Madison Chenault in Linn, Moniteau, Missouri, United States
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Chenault (1834–1895) was born in Liberty, Union, Indiana, United States and died in Linn, Moniteau, Missouri, United States. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 1 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.

James Chenault's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Madison Chenault PTP
1834–1895
Liberty, Union, Indiana, United States
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James Chenault's Descendants

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James Madison Chenault PTP 1834–1895