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Benjamin Nelson Chastain 1839–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Apr 1839

Birth Location: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 06 May 1881

Death Location: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA

Father: John Chastain

Mother: Nancy Withrow

Spouse(s): Sarah Neece

Children(s): Nancy Chastain, Thompson Chastain, Melvill Chastain, Melvin Chastain, Delana Chastain, Mary Chastain, James Chastain, John Chastain

In 1839, Benjamin Nelson Chastain entered the world in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA, born to John C Chastain And Nancy Withrow. In 1860, Benjamin Nelson Chastain resided in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Benjamin Nelson Chastain resided in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, United States. Benjamin Nelson Chastain married Sarah Margaret Neece, and had children including Delana Laura Chastain, James Edward Lafayette Chastain, John Joseph Chastain, Mary A Chastain, Melvill Chastain, Melvin Jason Chastain, Nancy Jane Chastain, Thompson M Chastain. Benjamin Nelson Chastain passed away in 1881 in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1839, Benjamin Nelson Chastain entered the world in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA, born to John C Chastain And Nancy Withrow.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Nelson Chastain resided in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Nelson Chastain resided in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, United States.
  • Benjamin Nelson Chastain married Sarah Margaret Neece, and had children including Delana Laura Chastain, James Edward Lafayette Chastain, John Joseph Chastain, Mary A Chastain, Melvill Chastain, Melvin Jason Chastain, Nancy Jane Chastain, Thompson M Chastain.
  • Benjamin Nelson Chastain passed away in 1881 in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Chastain
1792–1880
Birth Location: Haywood, North Carolina, USA
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Nancy Withrow
1803–1885
Birth Location: Possibly, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Neece
1838–1925
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Nancy Chastain
1860–1942
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, USA
NC
Thompson Chastain
1877–1897
Birth Location: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
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Melvill Chastain
1875–
Birth Location: Georgia
MC
Melvin Chastain
1875–1967
Birth Location: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
MC
Delana Chastain
1871–1955
Birth Location: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
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Mary Chastain
1865–1933
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, USA
MC
James Chastain
1873–1949
Birth Location: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
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John Chastain
1867–1927
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, USA
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Benjamin Chastain's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Chastain
1839–1881
Birth Place: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
Parents
John C Chastain
1792–1880
Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Nancy Withrow
1803–1885
Possibly, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Edward (Brigand) Chastain
1769–1838
Buck, , Virginia, USA
Hanna Brown
1769–1834
Buckingham, Virginia, USA
John Withrow
1770–1850
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Susannah Ashworth
1782–1852
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Rev Chastain
1743–1805
Mary OBRYAN
1744–1790
Daniel Brown
1748–1771
Dorcas Barnes
1748–
James Withrow
1721–1819
Ann Edmon
1721–1772
John Ashworth
1735–1805
Nancy Wood
1745–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pierre Chastain
1707–1756
Mildred Archer
1710–1790
Jonathan Ashworth
1715–1759
Alice Ramsbotham
1715–1759
James Wood
1719–1798
Margot
1724–1800

Benjamin Chastain's Descendants

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Benjamin (Nelson) Chastain (28 Apr 1839–06 May 1881) m. Sarah (Margaret) Neece (14 Oct 1838–23 Nov 1925)
  1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Chastain 1860–1942 m. Reuben (Miles) Deaver 1854–1933
    1. 1. Hattie (Blaine) Deaver 1885–1970
    2. 2. Emory Deaver 1878–1943
    3. 3. Blanche Deaver 1898–
    4. 4. Bascom (Sine) Deaver 1882–1944 m. Emily (Anna) Cook 1896–1984
      1. 1. Jeannette Deaver 1919–1987
    5. 5. Ruby (Evangeline) Deaver 1902–1990
    6. 6. Verdie Deaver 1891–1968
    7. 7. Minnie (Martin) Deaver 1887–1973
  2. 2. Thompson (M) Chastain 1877–1897
  3. 3. Melvill Chastain 1875–
  4. 4. Melvin (Jason) Chastain 1875–1967 m. Carrie (Mae) DUVALL 1879–1957
    1. 1. Erastus Chastain 1904–
    2. 2. Charles (Augustus) Chastain 1905–
    3. 3. Bessie Chastain 1897–1924 m. Charley (More) Ledford 1895–1970
      1. 1. Mary (Alwayne) Ledford 1919–
      2. 2. Melvin (Howell Pete) Ledford 1916–
    4. 4. Emmett (Wade) Chastain 1909–1974
    5. 5. Blanch Chastain 1914–
    6. 6. William (Roy) Chastain 1898–1960
    7. 7. Willard Chastain 1916–
    8. 8. Ross (LaFayette) Chastain 1903–
    9. 9. Rene (Nelson) Chastain 1900–1961
    10. 10. Flossie (Bell) Chastain 1907–
    11. 11. Lucy (Blanche) Chastain 1911–
  5. 5. Delana (Laura) Chastain 1871–1955 m. Wesley Christopher 1867–1937
    1. 1. Ollie Christopher 1891–1977 m. Edmond Barnett 1886–1954
      1. 1. James (Edwin) Barnett 1911–1962
      2. 2. Grace Barnett 1916–1985 m. Hoke (Lee) Mynatt 1898–1951
      3. 3. Jack (Wesley) Barnett 1921–1995
    2. 2. Fleta (Louise) Christopher 1904–1976 m. Evan (Alonzo) Browning 1906–1989
      1. 1. William (E.) Browning 1940–2006 m. Mildred Givens 1939–1999
    3. 3. Fred Christopher 1889–1930 m. Mary (Maude) Dickey 1894–1943
    4. 4. Spurgeon Christopher 1898–1978
    5. 5. Efton (Otis) Christopher 1893– m. Emily Christopher 1890–
      1. 1. John (E) Christopher 1921–
      2. 2. Harry Christopher 1923–
      3. 3. Louise Christopher 1920–
  6. 6. Mary (A) Chastain 1865–1933 m. William (R) Odona 1863–1933
    1. 1. Berel (V) Odona 1905–
    2. 2. Iva (M) Odona 1898–
    3. 3. Irene Odona 1912–
    4. 4. Clay (A) Odona 1903–
    5. 5. Bessie (A) Odona 1900–
    6. 6. Wilma Odona 1909–
  7. 7. James (Edward LaFayette) Chastain 1873–1949 m. Minnie (Magnolia) Duvall 1881–1931
    1. 1. Opie (Reed) Chastain 1897– m. Lily (M) Corn 1897–
      1. 1. Rex (W) Chastain 1919–
    2. 2. Nita (Mae) Chastain 1912–
    3. 3. Edward (W) Chastain 1922–2004
    4. 4. Ila (Dale) Chastain 1919–1997
    5. 5. Jasan (B) Chastain 1900–
    6. 6. Nita (Max) Chastain 1912–
    7. 7. Aud (Benjamin) Chastain 1906–1987 m. Mary (Lillian) Souther 1909–1993
    8. 8. Dale Chastain 1919–
    9. 9. Jason (Burl) Chastain 1900–1995 m. Jessie 1904–
      1. 1. Doris Chastain 1925–
    10. 10. Etta (Lee) Chastain 1913–2001 m. HERMAN (J.) THOMPSON 1909–1979 m. Fred (Alvin) RICH 1914–2006 m. W. (Fred) GRAY 1908–1954
  8. 8. John (Joseph) Chastain 1867–1927 m. Julia (Ann) Rhodes 1868–1936
    1. 1. Jessie Chastain 1908–
    2. 2. Gladys Chastain 1905– m. Don (Merle) Scroggins 1904–1987
      1. 1. Jackie (Don) Scroggins 1924–1997
    3. 3. Benjamin Chastain 1903–

Benjamin Chastain's Timeline

4 Records

1839
28 Apr 1839
Birth of Benjamin Nelson Chastain in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 21
Benjamin Nelson Chastain resided here in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
Benjamin Nelson Chastain resided here in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, United States
Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, United States
1881
06 May 1881
Age 42
Death of Benjamin Nelson Chastain in Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1839
    Event Place: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fort Hembree, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M653_892; Page: 263; Image: 527.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia; Roll: T9_169; Family History Film: 1254169; Page: 139.4000; Enumeration District: 179; Image: 0080.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Fort Hembree, Cherokee, North Carolina; Roll: M653_892; Page: 263; Image: 527.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia; Roll: T9_169; Family History Film: 1254169; Page: 139.4000; Enumeration District: 179; Image: 0080.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 May 1881
    Event Place: Ivy Log, Union, Georgia, USA
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