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Nancy Ann Chastain 1826–1895

Public Tree Person

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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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B Reliability
B
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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Nancy Chastain 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 2 independent trees

Born 20 Jul 1826 · Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Died 19 Feb 1895 · Arkansas City, Desha, Arkansas, USA
Father James Lafayette Chastain Sr
Mother Virginia Carson (1797–1862)
Siblings Eliza E Jane Chastain, Elizabeth Betsy Ann Chastain, James Lafayette Chastain Jr, Mary M Chastain, Rachel Jane Chastain, Rebecca Becky Ann Chastain, Sarah Sally Catherine Chastain, William Denton Chastain

Researchers connected through Nancy Chastain 1826–1895

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nancy Ann Chastain began in 1826 in Haywood County, North Carolina, USA. Nancy Ann Chastain passed away in 1895 in Arkansas City, Desha, Arkansas, USA.

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Life Timeline

1826
Birth of Nancy Ann Chastain in Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1895
Death of Nancy Ann Chastain in Arkansas City, Desha, Arkansas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nancy Chastain

This ancestor line traces from Bocking, Essex, England (1560) to Haywood County,,North Carolina,USA (1826) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Nancy Chastain (1826–1895) was born in Haywood County, North Carolina, USA and died in Arkansas City, Desha, Arkansas, USA. 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 Nancy 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.

Nancy Chastain's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Nancy Ann Chastain PTP
1826–1895
Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Unknown
Virginia Jane Carson PTP
1797–1862
Franklin,Williamson,Tennessee,USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Nancy Chastain's Descendants

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NC
Nancy Ann Chastain PTP 1826–1895