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James Chitwood 1751–1839

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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Chitwood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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

Born 21 Jun 1751 · Powhatan, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Died 4 Mar 1839 · Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, United States
Spouse Martha White
Children Chitwood Pleasant Sr, Daniel Chitwood, Elizabeth Chitwood, Francis Ann Chitwood, Infant Chitwood, John Chitwood, Lazarus Cheatwood, Lazarus Chitwood, William Chitwood, Winnie Webb Chitwood
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Immediate Family

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Martha White

Biography

The story of James Chitwood began in 1751 in Powhatan, Cumberland, Virginia, United States. James Chitwood married martha white, and had children including chitwood pleasant sr, daniel chitwood, elizabeth chitwood, francis ann chitwood, infant chitwood, john chitwood, lazarus cheatwood, lazarus chitwood, william chitwood, winnie webb chitwood. James Chitwood passed away in 1839 in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, United States.

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Life Timeline

1751
Birth of James Chitwood in Powhatan, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Birth
1839
Death of James Chitwood in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, United States
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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Chitwood

This ancestor line traces from Woodsome, Yorkshire, England (1420) to Powhatan, Cumberland Co., VA (1751) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Chitwood (1751–1839) was born in Powhatan, Cumberland, Virginia, United States and died in Winfield, Scott, Tennessee, 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 (B) 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Chitwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Chitwood PTP
1751–1839
Powhatan, Cumberland, Virginia, United States
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James Chitwood's Descendants

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James Chitwood PTP 1751–1839