Who was Joseph Chitwood?

Joseph Chitwood (1830–1905) was born in Habersham Co., Georgia and died in Crawford Co., Arkansas. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Chitwood 1830–1905

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Jul 1830 · Habersham Co., Georgia

Died 18 Jun 1905 · Crawford Co., Arkansas

Father Daniel Chitwood

Mother Polly Mccracken

Siblings Alfred Chitwood, Eleanor Chitwood, Elizabeth Chitwood, Elizie Ann Chitwood, James Chitwood, Joseph Chitwood, Nancy Chitwood, Nellie Chitwood, Phebe Chitwood, Pleasant Chitwood, Richard Chitwood, William Chitwood

Records

1850 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Chitwood

Polly Mccracken

Spouse(s)

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Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1830, Joseph Chitwood entered the world in Habersham Co., Georgia, born to daniel chitwood and polly mccracken. In 1850, Joseph Chitwood resided in Division 12, Cass, Georgia, USA. Joseph Chitwood passed away in 1905 in Crawford Co., Arkansas.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1830

Birth of Joseph Chitwood in Habersham Co., Georgia

Birth

1850

Joseph Chitwood resided here in Division 12, Cass, Georgia, USA

Residence

1905

Death of Joseph Chitwood in Crawford Co., Arkansas

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Chitwood

This ancestor line traces from Woodsome, Yorkshire, England (1420) to Habersham Co., GA (1830) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Chitwood (1830–1905) was born in Habersham Co., Georgia and died in Crawford Co., Arkansas. 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 Joseph 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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