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Benjamin CHASTAIN 1793–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1793

Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1863

Death Location: Wolf Bayou, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Abner CHASTAIN

Mother: Rachel BARNES

Spouse(s): Nancy HOOPER

Children(s): Abner CHASTAIN, John Chastain, Milly Chastain, Nancy Chastain, William Chastain, Sara Chastain, Calvin Chastain, Edward Chastain, Joseph Chastain, Elizabeth Chastain, Benjamin Rev., Susanne Chastain, William Chastain, Jemima Chastain

In 1793, Benjamin CHASTAIN entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Abner Chastain And Rachel Barnes. In 1820, Benjamin CHASTAIN resided in Haywood, North Carolina, United States. In 1830, Benjamin CHASTAIN resided in Haywood, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin CHASTAIN married Nancy Hooper, and had children including Abner Chastain, Benjamin A Chastain Rev, Calvin Foster Chastain, Edward Posey Ned Chastain, Elizabeth Chastain, Jemima Chastain, John Benjamin Chastain, Joseph Carter Chastain, Milly Chastain, Nancy A Chastain, Sara Jane Chastain, Susanne Chastain, William Benjamin Chastain, William Calvin Chastain. Benjamin CHASTAIN passed away in 1863 in Wolf Bayou, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1793, Benjamin CHASTAIN entered the world in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Abner Chastain And Rachel Barnes.
  • In 1820, Benjamin CHASTAIN resided in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Benjamin CHASTAIN resided in Haywood, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin CHASTAIN married Nancy Hooper, and had children including Abner Chastain, Benjamin A Chastain Rev, Calvin Foster Chastain, Edward Posey Ned Chastain, Elizabeth Chastain, Jemima Chastain, John Benjamin Chastain, Joseph Carter Chastain, Milly Chastain, Nancy A Chastain, Sara Jane Chastain, Susanne Chastain, William Benjamin Chastain, William Calvin Chastain.
  • Benjamin CHASTAIN passed away in 1863 in Wolf Bayou, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abner CHASTAIN
1764–1864
Birth Location: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
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Rachel BARNES
1764–1850
Birth Location: Frederick, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy HOOPER
1794–1871
Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Abner CHASTAIN
1815–1896
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
AC
John Chastain
1840–1863
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, United States
JC
Milly Chastain
1833–1909
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
MC
Nancy Chastain
1826–1860
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
NC
William Chastain
1835–1915
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, United States
WC
Sara Chastain
1853–1916
Birth Location: , Independence, Arkansas, USA
SC
Calvin Chastain
1849–1924
Birth Location: , Union, Georgia, USA
CC
Edward Chastain
1818–1896
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, USA
EC
Joseph Chastain
1838–1894
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, United States
JC
Elizabeth Chastain
1822–1909
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
EC
Benjamin Rev.
1830–1887
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
BR
Susanne Chastain
1813–1885
Birth Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
SC
William Chastain
1820–1915
Birth Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
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Jemima Chastain
1833–1909
Birth Location: , Haywood, North Carolina, USA
JC

Benjamin CHASTAIN's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin CHASTAIN
1793–1863
Birth Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Abner CHASTAIN
1764–1864
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Rachel BARNES
1764–1850
Frederick, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John CHASTAIN
1743–1805
King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Mary OBRYAN
1744–1803
Albemarle, Virginia, United States/Ireland
Charles BARNES
1751–1815
Staunton, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Catherine HAGGAIRTY
1755–1843
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Pierre Chastain
1707–1756
Mildred Archer
1709–1790
James O'Bryan
1717–1783
Elisabeth LeFever
1717–1780
Charles Barnes
1719–1803
Elizabeth McDowell
1725–1754
HAGGAIRTY
1729–
2nd-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
Thomas Barnes
1694–1725
Anne Locke
1690–1719
John McDowell
1704–1742
Magdalena Woods
1706–1810

Benjamin CHASTAIN's Descendants

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Benjamin CHASTAIN (17 Nov 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
        1. 1. William (Ernest) CHASTAIN 1908–1994 m. Violet (Lenora) CRAIG 1909–2003
        2. 2. Emma (H E) Chastin 1910–1983
        3. 3. Nadine (N) Chastain 1925–1987
        4. 4. Delmar (Marion) Chastain 1922–2010
        5. 5. Devina (Lucille) Chastain 1912–2008
        6. 6. Rena (Naomi) Chastain 1915–1994
        7. 7. Wanda (Marie) Chastain 1917–1987
        8. 8. Leslie (Melvin) Chastain 1924–2007
        9. 9. Dora (Elizabeth) Stanfill 1930–2007
        10. 10. Ena (N) Chastain 1916–
      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

Benjamin CHASTAIN's Timeline

8 Records

1793
17 Nov 1793
Birth of Benjamin CHASTAIN in Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 27
Benjamin CHASTAIN resided here in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 37
Benjamin CHASTAIN resided here in Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 47
Benjamin CHASTAIN resided here in Gilmer, Georgia, United States
Gilmer, Georgia, United States
1860
1860
Age 67
Benjamin CHASTAIN resided here in Healing Springs, Independence, Arkansas, United States
Healing Springs, Independence, Arkansas, United States
1863
1863
Age 70
Death of Benjamin CHASTAIN in Independance County, Arkansas, United States
Independance County, Arkansas, United States
1870
1870
Age 77
Benjamin CHASTAIN resided here in Subdivision 128, Walker, Georgia, United States
Subdivision 128, Walker, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 87
Benjamin CHASTAIN resided here in Delaware, Logan, Arkansas, United States
Delaware, Logan, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1793
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Delaware, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Family History Film: 1254050; Page: 193D; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0109.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 128, Walker, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Healing Springs, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: 233; Image: 235.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Haywood
    Record Source: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: M33_80; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Haywood, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Gilmer, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Healing Springs, Independence, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas Census, 1819-70
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Healing Springs, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: ; Page: 233; Image: 235.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 128, Walker, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 128, Walker, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Delaware, Logan, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Delaware, Logan, Arkansas; Roll: 50; Family History Film: 1254050; Page: 193D; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0109.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Habersham, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Marriage Bonds, 1741-1868

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Independance County, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wolf Bayou, Cleburne County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Arkansas, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012
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