John Chiles (1747–1796) was born in Caroline, Virginia, British Colonial America and died in Caroline, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Chiles 1747–1796

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 MAY 1747 · Caroline, Virginia, British Colonial America

Died 27 JAN 1796 · Caroline, Virginia, United States

Father Manoah Chiles

Mother Anne Cheadle

Siblings Ann Chiles, Elizabeth Woodson Chiles, Henry Chiles, Patty Martha Chiles, Samuel Chiles, Thomas Chiles

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Immediate Family

Parents

Manoah Chiles

Anne Cheadle

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Children

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Biography

The story of John Chiles began in 1747 in Caroline, Virginia, British Colonial America. John Chiles passed away in 1796 in Caroline, Virginia, United States.

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Birth of John Chiles in Caroline, Virginia, British Colonial America

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1796

Death of John Chiles in Caroline, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chiles

This ancestor line traces from Bramshall, Staffordshire, England (1270) to Caroline, Virginia, British Colonial America (1747) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Chiles (1747–1796) was born in Caroline, Virginia, British Colonial America and died in Caroline, Virginia, 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 John 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 17 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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