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William Robert Chaffin 1818–1885

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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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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Chaffin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 30 May 1818 · Kentucky, United States
Died 27 May 1885 · Logan, West Virginia, USA
Records
1840 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, … S1567228762
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Immediate Family

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Biography

William Robert Chaffin was born in 1818 in Kentucky, United States. William Robert Chaffin passed away in 1885 in Logan, West Virginia, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Marriage Records Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

  7. 7
    Record S1567228762

Life Timeline

1818
Birth of William Robert Chaffin in Kentucky, United States
Birth
1885
Death of William Robert Chaffin in Logan, West Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Chaffin

This ancestor line traces from Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England (1600) to Kentucky (1818) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Chaffin (1818–1885) was born in Kentucky, United States and died in Logan, West Virginia, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 7 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.

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William Chaffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Robert Chaffin PTP
1818–1885
Kentucky, United States
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William Chaffin's Descendants

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William Robert Chaffin PTP 1818–1885