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Benjamin Luther Chastain 1881–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 April 1881

Birth Location: Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1978

Death Location: Visalia, Tulare, California, United States

Father: Lafayette Chastain

Mother: Margaret (Chastain)

Spouse(s): Rose (Chastain), Alice (Martin)(Chastain)

Children(s): Ethard Chastain

The story of Benjamin Luther Chastain began in 1881 in Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA. In 1893, Benjamin Luther Chastain resided in Sequoyah. In 1900, Benjamin Luther Chastain resided in Township 11, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, US. Benjamin Luther Chastain married Alice L Hallford Martin Chastain, Rose Rosa Lee Lea Rattley Chastain, and had children including Ethard Rex Chastain. Benjamin Luther Chastain passed away in 1978 in Visalia, Tulare, California, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Luther Chastain began in 1881 in Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1893, Benjamin Luther Chastain resided in Sequoyah.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Luther Chastain resided in Township 11, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, US.
  • Benjamin Luther Chastain married Alice L Hallford Martin Chastain, Rose Rosa Lee Lea Rattley Chastain, and had children including Ethard Rex Chastain.
  • Benjamin Luther Chastain passed away in 1978 in Visalia, Tulare, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lafayette Chastain
1857–1937
Birth Location: Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
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Margaret (Chastain)
1859–1902
Birth Location: Polk, Polk, Missouri, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rose (Chastain)
1886–1959
Birth Location: Indian Territory
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Alice (Martin)(Chastain)
1891–1969
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Children(s)

Ethard Chastain
1911–1992
Birth Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
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Benjamin Chastain's Ancestors

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Benjamin Chastain
1881–1978
Birth Place: Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Lafayette Gregg "Fate" Chastain
1857–1937
Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth Abel) (Chastain)
1859–1902
Polk, Polk, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
William (M) Chastain
1835–1897
Habersham Co., Georgia
Belinda (Paralee Orrick) (Chastain)
1835–1877
Crawford Co., Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Chastain's Descendants

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Benjamin (Luther) Chastain (11 April 1881–1978) m. Rose ("Rosa" Lee\Lea Rattley) (Chastain) (11 Jan 1886–20 Dec 1959) m. Alice (L Hallford) (Martin)(Chastain) (25 July 1891–23 November 1969)
  1. 1. Ethard (Rex) Chastain 1911–1992

Benjamin Chastain's Timeline

12 Records

1881
11 April 1881
Birth of Benjamin Luther Chastain in Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
1893
1893
Age 12
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Sequoyah
Sequoyah
1900
1900
Age 19
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Township 11, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, USA
Township 11, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, USA
1910
1910
Age 29
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma, USA
Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma, USA
Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA
Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Brinton, Oklahoma
Brinton, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 59
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Visalia, Tulare, California, USA
Visalia, Tulare, California, USA
1942
1942
Age 61
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Visalia, California
Visalia, California
1969
1969
Age 88
Benjamin Luther Chastain resided here in Madera, Madera, California, USA
Madera, Madera, California, USA
1978
1978
Age 97
Death of Benjamin Luther Chastain in Visalia, Tulare, California, United States
Visalia, Tulare, California, United States
1982
10 Jan 1982
Age 101
Death of Benjamin Luther Chastain in Visalia, Tulare, California, United States
Visalia, Tulare, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 April 1881
    Event Place: Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] California, Marriage Index, 1960-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Visalia, Tulare, California; Roll: m-t0627-00361; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54-84B
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 555-10-6298; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] California, Death Index, Date: 1982-01-10
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1459; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 16
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gainesville, Cooke, Texas; Roll: 2312; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342046
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Creek; Roll: 1851702; Draft Board: 2
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 11, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1846; Page: 34; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1241846
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1249; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375262
    [11] Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., Indian Censuses and Rolls, 1851-1959
    [12] Oklahoma, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Sequoyah
    Record Source: Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., Indian Censuses and Rolls, 1851-1959

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Township 11, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 11, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1846; Page: 34; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 1241846

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1249; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375262

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1459; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 16

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gainesville, Cooke, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gainesville, Cooke, Texas; Roll: 2312; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342046

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brinton, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Visalia, Tulare, California; Roll: m-t0627-00361; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54-84B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Visalia, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Visalia, Tulare, California; Roll: m-t0627-00361; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 54-84B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Visalia, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1969
    Event Place: Madera, Madera, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Creek, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Creek; Roll: 1851702; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1982
    Event Place: Visalia, Tulare, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 555-10-6298; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1982-01-10

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1978
    Event Place: Visalia, Tulare, California, United States
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