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Abner CHASTAIN 1764–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 October 1764

Birth Location: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1864

Death Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States

Father: John CHASTAIN

Mother: Mary OBRYAN

Spouse(s): Rachel BARNES

Children(s): Benjamin CHASTAIN

The story of Abner CHASTAIN began in 1764 in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States. In 1810, Abner CHASTAIN resided in Haywood, North Carolina, United States. Abner CHASTAIN married Rachel Barnes, and had children including Benjamin Chastain. Abner CHASTAIN passed away in 1864 in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Abner CHASTAIN began in 1764 in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1810, Abner CHASTAIN resided in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.
  • Abner CHASTAIN married Rachel Barnes, and had children including Benjamin Chastain.
  • Abner CHASTAIN passed away in 1864 in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John CHASTAIN
1743–1805
Birth Location: King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
JC
Mary OBRYAN
1744–1803
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States/Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Rachel BARNES
1764–1850
Birth Location: Frederick, Virginia, United States
RB

Children(s)

Benjamin CHASTAIN
1793–1863
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
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Abner CHASTAIN's Ancestors

Self
Abner CHASTAIN
1764–1864
Birth Place: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Parents
John CHASTAIN
1743–1805
King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Mary OBRYAN
1744–1803
Albemarle, Virginia, United States/Ireland
Grandparents
Pierre (Louis Peter) Chastain
1707–1756
Manakin Town, Virginia, United States
Mildred Archer
1709–1790
King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
James O'Bryan
1717–1783
King William, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Elisabeth LeFever
1717–1780
New Paltz, Ulster, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Pierre Chastain
1659–1728
Anne Soblet
1684–1723
William Witt
1675–1754
Elizabeth Daux
1684–1741
James Brian
1690–1740
Clare Verreuil
1690–1740
Jean LeFevre
1685–1744
Catheryne Blanchan
1688–1741
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Estienne Chastain
1625–1694
Jeanne Laurent
1630–1686
Abraham Soblet
1644–1719
Susanne Brian
1651–1714
John Witt
1645–1731
Ann DAUX
1647–1742
Walter Daux
1630–1658
Mary Douglas
1627–1678
Etienne Brian
1662–1715
Moise Verreuil
1651–1702
Madeleine Prodhomme
1665–1710
Simon LeFevre
1640–1690
Elizabeth Deyo
1655–1741
Matthew Blanchan
1655–1699
Margaret VanSchoonhoven
1658–1692

Abner CHASTAIN's Descendants

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Abner CHASTAIN (19 October 1764–1864) m. Rachel BARNES (1764–1850)
  1. 1. Benjamin CHASTAIN 1793–1863 m. Nancy HOOPER 1794–1871
    1. 1. Abner CHASTAIN 1815–1896 m. Sarah (M) HARKINS 1827–1890
      1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) CHASTAIN 1846–1931 m. Henrietta GUTHRIE 1854–1929
        1. 1. William (Franklin albert) Chastain 1885–1955 m. Elizabeth (Edith) SARGENT 1891–1938
        2. 2. Julia (Cornelia (Nellie)) Chastain 1880–1902
        3. 3. James (Albert) Chastain 1873–1876
        4. 4. John (Harkins) Chastain 1875–1954
        5. 5. Mary (Jane) Chastain 1878–1896
        6. 6. Samuel (Edward) Chastain 1883–1965
        7. 7. Sarah (Naoma) Chastain 1887–1979
        8. 8. Rachel (Nancy Devina "Vina") Chastain 1890–1987
        9. 9. Martha Chastain 1873–
        10. 10. Nellie Chastain 1881–
        11. 11. Vina (R) Chastain 1891–
      2. 2. Marshall (Calvin) Chastain 1853–1860
      3. 3. Melinda (E.) Chastain 1844–
      4. 4. Nancy (S "Talitha") Chastain 1849–1867
      5. 5. Harvey (Elisha) Chastain 1870–1953
      6. 6. William (Wesley) Chastain 1864–1933
      7. 7. John (Blakely) Chastain 1851–1939
      8. 8. Asbury (Harkins) Chastain 1854–1938
      9. 9. Marshal (C.) Chastain 1861–
    2. 2. John (Benjamin) Chastain 1840–1863
    3. 3. Milly Chastain 1833–1909
    4. 4. Nancy (A) Chastain 1826–1860
    5. 5. William (Benjamin) Chastain 1835–1915
    6. 6. Sara (Jane) Chastain 1853–1916
    7. 7. Calvin (Foster) Chastain 1849–1924
    8. 8. Edward (Posey Ned) Chastain 1818–1896 m. Margaret ("Peggy") Gossett 1828–1868 m. Mary (Emeline) Fox 1842–1909
      1. 1. William (C.) Chastain-RED 1850–1932
      2. 2. Martha (A "Marthy") Chastain-RED 1850–1930
      3. 3. Absalom ("Abb" H.) Chastain-RED 1853–1932
      4. 4. Mahala (Haseltine) Chastain-RED 1855–1925
      5. 5. Nancy (Melvina E) Chastain-RED 1861–1935
      6. 6. Mary (Ann) Chastain-RED 1865–1945
      7. 7. Jefferson (Jackson) Chastain-RED 1867–1870
      8. 8. Edward (Napoleon) Chastain-RED 1870–1956
      9. 9. Edward (Napoleon) Chastain-RED 1870–1956
      10. 10. Stacy (Ellen) Chastain-RED 1872–1910
      11. 11. Frances (Naomia) Chastain-RED 1874–1947
      12. 12. Susan (J) Chastain-RED 1876–1913
      13. 13. John (Benjamin) Chastain-RED 1880–1940
      14. 14. Joseph (Carlton "Carl") Chastain-RED 1882–
      15. 15. James (Asbury) Chastain-RED 1884–1965
    9. 9. Joseph (Carter) Chastain 1838–1894
    10. 10. Elizabeth Chastain 1822–1909
    11. 11. Benjamin (A Chastain) Rev. 1830–1887
    12. 12. Susanne Chastain 1813–1885
    13. 13. William (Calvin) Chastain 1820–1915
    14. 14. Jemima Chastain 1833–1909

Abner CHASTAIN's Timeline

7 Records

1764
19 October 1764
Birth of Abner CHASTAIN in Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
1791
1791
Age 27
Abner CHASTAIN was married in Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 46
Abner CHASTAIN resided here in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 56
Abner CHASTAIN resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 66
Abner CHASTAIN resided here in Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 76
Abner CHASTAIN resided here in Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1864
1864
Age 100
Death of Abner CHASTAIN in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Haywood, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 October 1764
    Event Place: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1764; Birth city: Buckingham; Birth state: VA.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 468.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RWS.
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1764; Birth city: Buckingham; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 61; Image: 0337913; Family History Library Film: 00372

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Pendleton, South Carolina; Roll: M33_120; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Pickens District, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Habersham, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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