William Denton Chastain 1820–1862
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Denton Chastain was born in 1820 in Haywood County,North Carolina,USA, the child of james lafayette chastain and virginia jane carson. William Denton Chastain passed away in 1862 in Fannin County,Georgia,USA.
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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Chastain
This ancestor line traces from Bocking, Essex, England (1560) to Haywood County,,North Carolina,USA (1820) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Chastain (1820–1862) was born in Haywood County,,North Carolina,USA and died in Fannin County,,Georgia,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 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Chastain's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record