Who was Rowland Chiles?

Rowland Chiles (1759–1825) was born in Halifax, Prince Edward, Virginia, United States, and died in Anderson, Tennessee, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rowland Horsley Chiles 1759–1825

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 15 Apr 1759 · Halifax, Prince Edward, Virginia, United States,

Died 4 Aug 1825 · Anderson, Tennessee, United States

Father Paul Chiles

Mother Anne Rowland

Siblings Elizabeth Chiles, Elizabeth Chiles Ggm6, Frances Chiles, Henry Chiles, Katherine Chiles, Paul Chiles

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Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Chiles

Anne Rowland

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rowland Horsley Chiles began in 1759 in Halifax, Prince Edward, Virginia, United States,. Rowland Horsley Chiles passed away in 1825 in Anderson, Tennessee, United States.

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1759

Birth of Rowland Horsley Chiles in Halifax, Prince Edward, Virginia, United States,

Birth

1825

Death of Rowland Horsley Chiles in Anderson, Tennessee, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Rowland Chiles

This ancestor line traces from Jamestown, James City County, Virginia, United States of America (1671) to Halifax, Prince Edward, Virginia, United States, (1759) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rowland Chiles (1759–1825) was born in Halifax, Prince Edward, Virginia, United States, and died in Anderson, Tennessee, United States. 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 Rowland 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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