Who was Rachel Chastain?

Rachel Chastain (1829–1895) was born in Haywood County,,North Carolina,USA and died in Pontotoc County,,Mississippi,USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rachel Jane Chastain 1829–1895

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 23 JUN 1829 · Haywood County,,North Carolina,USA

Died 19 FEB 1895 · Pontotoc County,,Mississippi,USA

Father James Lafayette Chastain

Mother Virginia Jane Carson

Siblings Eliza Jane Chastain, Elizabeth Ann Chastain, James Lafayette Chastain, Mary M Chastain, Nancy Ann Chastain, Rebecca Becky Ann Chastain, Sarah Catharine Sally Chastain, William Denton Chastain

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Lafayette Chastain

Virginia Jane Carson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1829, Rachel Jane Chastain entered the world in Haywood County,North Carolina,USA, born to james lafayette chastain and virginia jane carson. Rachel Jane Chastain passed away in 1895 in Pontotoc County,Mississippi,USA.

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Life Timeline

1829

Birth of Rachel Jane Chastain in Haywood County,North Carolina,USA

Birth

1895

Death of Rachel Jane Chastain in Pontotoc County,Mississippi,USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rachel Chastain

This ancestor line traces from Bocking, Essex, England (1560) to Haywood County,,North Carolina,USA (1829) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rachel Chastain (1829–1895) was born in Haywood County,,North Carolina,USA and died in Pontotoc County,,Mississippi,USA. 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 Rachel 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.
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