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Clarissa Sweat Lowery 1813–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1813

Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 17 May 1897

Death Location: Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James III

Mother: Mary Sweat

Spouse(s): Hugh Chavis, Benjamin Oxendine

Children(s): Benjamin Chavis, Eliza Chavis, Malinda Brayboy, Sara Ransom, William Chavis, Robert Chavis, Henry Chavis, Preston Chavis, Aggie Chavis, Nancy Chavis, Prissy Chavis, Ishmael Chavis, Pinkney Chavis, Hugh Chavis, Sallie Chavis, D Chavis, Murdock Chavis, Austin Chavis, John Chavis, Atlas Chavis, Jordan Chavis, Turner Chavis, Effie Chavis, Henry Chavis

The story of Clarissa Sweat Lowery began in 1813 in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America. Clarissa Sweat Lowery married Benjamin J Oxendine, Hugh Chavis, and had children including Aggie Jane Chavis, Atlas Chavis, Austin Chavis, Benjamin Jordan Chavis, D Richard Chavis, Effie Ann Chavis, Eliza Jane Chavis, Essy Chavis, Henry Chavis, Hugh Chavis, Ishmael Chavis, John Chavis, Jordan Chavis, Malinda Melinda Chavis Brayboy, Murdock C Chavis, Nancy D Chavis, Pinkney Chavis, Preston Chavis, Prissy Chavis, Robert Chavis, Sallie B Chavis, Sara Ann Ransom, Turner Chavis, William Chavis. Clarissa Sweat Lowery passed away in 1897 in Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Clarissa Sweat Lowery began in 1813 in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • Clarissa Sweat Lowery married Benjamin J Oxendine, Hugh Chavis, and had children including Aggie Jane Chavis, Atlas Chavis, Austin Chavis, Benjamin Jordan Chavis, D Richard Chavis, Effie Ann Chavis, Eliza Jane Chavis, Essy Chavis, Henry Chavis, Hugh Chavis, Ishmael Chavis, John Chavis, Jordan Chavis, Malinda Melinda Chavis Brayboy, Murdock C Chavis, Nancy D Chavis, Pinkney Chavis, Preston Chavis, Prissy Chavis, Robert Chavis, Sallie B Chavis, Sara Ann Ransom, Turner Chavis, William Chavis.
  • Clarissa Sweat Lowery passed away in 1897 in Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James III
1751–1831
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
JI
Mary Sweat
1793–1831
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Hugh Chavis
1810–1862
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
HC
Benjamin Oxendine
1814–1892
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina
BO

Children(s)

Benjamin Chavis
1838–1921
Birth Location: Pembroke, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
BC
Eliza Chavis
1829–1914
Birth Location: –
EC
Malinda Brayboy
1850–1911
Birth Location: Smiths, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
MB
Sara Ransom
1831–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SR
William Chavis
1832–1897
Birth Location: –
WC
Robert Chavis
1832–1926
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
RC
Henry Chavis
1839–1897
Birth Location: –
HC
Preston Chavis
1842–1904
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
PC
Aggie Chavis
1842–1919
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
AC
Nancy Chavis
1844–1927
Birth Location: –
NC
Prissy Chavis
1847–1911
Birth Location: –
PC
Ishmael Chavis
1839–
Birth Location: North Carolina
IC
Pinkney Chavis
1846–1891
Birth Location: –
PC
Hugh Chavis
1849–
Birth Location: –
HC
Sallie Chavis
1853–1943
Birth Location: –
SC
D Chavis
1856–1926
Birth Location: –
DC
Murdock Chavis
1859–1930
Birth Location: –
MC
Austin Chavis
1860–1879
Birth Location: –
AC
John Chavis
1861–
Birth Location: –
JC
Atlas Chavis
1862–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AC
Jordan Chavis
1832–1914
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
JC
Turner Chavis
1853–1943
Birth Location: –
TC
Effie Chavis
1836–1917
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
EC
Henry Chavis
1832–1897
Birth Location: –
HC

Clarissa Lowery's Ancestors

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Clarissa Lowery
1813–1897
Birth Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
James Lowery III
1751–1831
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Nancy) Sweat
1793–1831
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Clinton) Lowry
1735–1810
Franklin County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Kearsey
1731–1810
Bertie, North Carolina, United States
Benjamin Sweat
1750–
North Carolina, United States
Honor Erwin
1750–1840
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
JAMES LOWRIE
1713–1752
Priscilla Berry
1710–1760
Thomas Jr.
1712–1788
Mary
1712–1799
William free
1732–1783
Martha Cawze
1732–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Judge
1660–1720
Mary White
1670–1740
Thomas Berry
1687–1720
Margaret Doughty
1675–1720
Thomas Kersey
1685–1731
Suanna Garner
1688–1751
William *
1698–1763
Martha Causey
1710–1737

Clarissa Lowery's Descendants

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Clarissa (Sweat) Lowery (1813–17 May 1897) m. Hugh Chavis (abt 1810–3 August 1862) m. Benjamin (J) Oxendine (13 Sep 1814–20 Nov 1892)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Jordan) Chavis 1838–1921 m. Annis (Jones) Chavis 1874–1949 m. Downey Locklear 1848–1900 m. Penelope (J) Jacobs 1839–1900
    1. 1. Sandy (J.) Chavis 1861–1909 m. Ida Jacobs 1863–1906
      1. 1. Ida (Chavis) Chavis 1895–1973 m. John (D) Chavis 1893–1969
      2. 2. Penelope ("Pearl" Chavis) Lockee 1883–1926
      3. 3. Alexander Chavis 1888–1952 m. Cora (Lee) Hardin 1891–1956
      4. 4. Sandy (J.) Chavis 1888–1948
      5. 5. Mary (Jane Chavis) Williams 1890–1934 m. Quitman (Furman) Williams 1891–1938
      6. 6. Benjamin (Harrison) Chavis 1893–1952
      7. 7. Grover (Cleveland) Chavis 1893–1946
      8. 8. Daniel Chavis 1902–1951
      9. 9. Robert (Lee) Chavis 1905–1949
    2. 2. Hugh (Huey Huie) Chavis 1870–1953 m. Emeline Oxendine 1876–1972
    3. 3. Warren (Alvin) Chavis 1872–1935
    4. 4. Agatha ('Aggie' Chavis) Locklear 1869–1962 m. Hector (B.) Locklear 1867–1941
    5. 5. William (M.) Baker 1867–1927
    6. 6. Magnolia ("Mag") Chavis 1867–1935
    7. 7. Mocilla Chavis 1876–
    8. 8. Kizzie Chavis 1880–1958 m. William (R.) Locklear 1879–1950
      1. 1. Lillie Jones 1909–
    9. 9. Clarissa ("Fannie") Chavis 1884–1942 m. Lorenza Clark 1885–1952
      1. 1. Joe Clark 1909–1956 m. Lela (Jane) Clark 1910–
      2. 2. Boss Clark 1901–1963
      3. 3. Jessie Clark 1923–1965
      4. 4. Peroe Clark 1920–1937
    10. 10. Frank Chavis 1921–1922
    11. 11. William (A.) Chavis 1868–
    12. 12. Hugh Chavis 1872– m. Elizabeth (Betsy) Oxendine 1872–
    13. 13. Marilla Chavis 1862–
    14. 14. Merony Chavis 1862–
    15. 15. Margaret Chavis 1865–
    16. 16. Anguish Chavis 1851–1920
    17. 17. Daniel Chavis 1846–
    18. 18. Alexander (Sandy) Chavis 1861–1909
    19. 19. John Chavis 1863–1931
    20. 20. Mary (Lizzie) Chavis 1890–1967
    21. 21. Frank Chavis 1921–1922
  2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Chavis 1829–1914 m. Calvin Oxendine 1829–
    1. 1. Susan (F Oxendine) Chavis 1864–1941 m. John Chavis 1865–1931
      1. 1. Archie Chavis 1896–1955 m. Lizzie Jones 1901–
      2. 2. David (Dixon) Chavis 1906–1959 m. Lila (Locklear) Chavis 1909–1974
      3. 3. Gilbert (Charles) Chavis 1903–1985
      4. 4. Sandy Chavis 1890–1968
      5. 5. John (D) Chavis 1893–1969 m. Ida (Chavis) Chavis 1895–1973
      6. 6. Angus ((Angush)) Chavis 1886–1957 m. Alma Jacobs 1888–
      7. 7. Benjamin ('Ben') Chavis 1898–1973 m. Ruby (Jacobs) Anderson 1900–1999
        1. 1. Addie Sampson 1923–1964
        2. 2. Sallie Thompson 1918–1963
        3. 3. Sarah (Catherine) Usher 1925–2002
        4. 4. James (Vivian) Chavis 1920–2010
        5. 5. Fadrick Chavis 1934–2006
        6. 6. Lee (Ella) Chavis 1921–2016
    2. 2. John Oxendine 1864–
    3. 3. M. (J.) Oxendine 1870–
    4. 4. Mary Oxendine 1872–
    5. 5. Wm. Oxendine 1873–
    6. 6. M. (A.) Oxendine 1875–
    7. 7. Angus (A.) Oxendine 1877–1910 m. Malindia (Sweat) Hardin 1878–1943
      1. 1. Luther (Curtis) Oxendine 1905–1978
    8. 8. Jas. (C.) Oxendine 1878–
  3. 3. Malinda ((Melinda) Chavis) Brayboy 1850–1911 m. Willis ((William)) Brayboy 1848–1898
    1. 1. Hugh (Brayboy) Sr 1875–1961 m. Darcus Dial 1878–1943
      1. 1. Priscilla Brayboy 1911–1966 m. Charlie (Henry) Oxendine 1891–1969
        1. 1. Joseph Oxendine 1941–1941
      2. 2. Abner Brayboy 1902–1963
      3. 3. Ila (Mae) Brayboy 1906–1979
      4. 4. Hugh Brayboy 1913–1993
      5. 5. Bascom Brayboy 1913–1956
    2. 2. Frances Brayboy 1868–
    3. 3. Annabella Brayboy 1869–1939
    4. 4. Angus (A.) Brayboy 1873–
    5. 5. Lummie (Jane) Brayboy 1873–1950
    6. 6. Alexander Brayboy 1877–1956
    7. 7. Amos Brayboy 1880–1911
  4. 4. Sara (Ann) Ransom 1831– m. James (Harrison) Ransome 1831–
    1. 1. Christian Ransom 1871–
  5. 5. William Chavis 1832–1897
  6. 6. Robert Chavis 1832–1926 m. Grizzy (Ann) Chavis 1830–1919
    1. 1. Cora (B.) Chavis 1874–1928 m. Willie (M.) Pearce 1875–1951
      1. 1. Elvirey Pearce 1903–1933 m. John Scott 1906–1939
        1. 1. John (Scott) Jr 1928–2000
        2. 2. Emuel (Armeter) Scott 1931–2001
      2. 2. Emuel Pearce 1902–1939
  7. 7. Henry Chavis 1839–1897
  8. 8. Preston Chavis 1842–1904 m. Amanda (Arnanda) Powers 1839–1926
    1. 1. W. (Bethel) Chavis 1869–1934
    2. 2. Lula (Jane) Chavis 1882–1956
    3. 3. George (J.) Chavis 1875–1960
    4. 4. Morilla Chavis 1878–1946 m. John (L) Locklear 1866–1946
    5. 5. Preston (Chavis) Jr 1873–1915 m. Millie Locklear 1876–
    6. 6. Zimariah ((Zimmie)) Chavis 1870–1969
    7. 7. Effie (Ann) Chavis 1867–1962 m. James (Alexander) Maynor 1874– m. Edward Jacobs 1883–1927
      1. 1. Bernice (R) Chauen 1900–
      2. 2. Lottie (Bell) Jacobs 1910–
  9. 9. Aggie (Jane) Chavis 1842–1919 m. Isaac Braboy 1836–1919 m. Isaac Brayboy 1836–1919
  10. 10. Nancy (D.) Chavis 1844–1927
  11. 11. Prissy Chavis 1847–1911
  12. 12. Ishmael Chavis 1839– m. Angeline Chavis 1836–
  13. 13. Pinkney Chavis 1846–1891
  14. 14. Hugh Chavis 1849–
  15. 15. Sallie (B.) Chavis 1853–1943
  16. 16. D (Richard) Chavis 1856–1926
  17. 17. Murdock (C.) Chavis 1859–1930
  18. 18. Austin Chavis 1860–1879
  19. 19. John Chavis 1861–
  20. 20. Atlas Chavis 1862–
  21. 21. Jordan Chavis 1832–1914 m. Eliza Revels 1834–1925 m. Victoria Campbell 1854–1934
    1. 1. Angus Chavis 1851–1920 m. Mollie Oxendine 1868–1942
      1. 1. Ambrose Chavis 1898–1969 m. Lillie (Blanche) Morgan 1901–1961
        1. 1. Dorothy Chavis 1920–
        2. 2. Horace Chavis 1921–
        3. 3. Reba Chavis 1924–
        4. 4. Andrew (W) Chavis 1926–
      2. 2. Alexander Chavis 1892–1964 m. Willie (L.) Lindley 1898–1996
        1. 1. James (Donald “J D”) Chavis 1931–2008
      3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin Chavis) Sr 1884–1960
      4. 4. Nancy Hunt 1891–1963
    2. 2. Abner Chavis 1860–1925 m. Mary (Ann) Revels 1860–1942
      1. 1. Waid (Leander) Chavis 1887–1952 m. Mary (Eliza) Hammonds 1888–1967
        1. 1. Annie (R.) Chavis 1924–2019
    3. 3. Oliver Chavis 1867–1933
    4. 4. Silva Chavis 1871–1942
    5. 5. Ishmael Chavis 1872–1927
      1. 1. Ella (F.) Chavis 1892–
      2. 2. James (Grady) Chavis 1897–
      3. 3. Dana Chavis 1900–
      4. 4. Ishmael Chavis 1901–1975
      5. 5. Cora (Jane) Chavis 1907–1980
      6. 6. Oma Chavis 1910–
      7. 7. Sallie (Jane) Chavis 1912–1964
      8. 8. Lula (Mae Chavis) Lowery 1913–1998
      9. 9. Gladys (E.) Chavis 1916–1973
      10. 10. Tillie Chavis 1919–1987
    6. 6. William (Heziah) Chavis 1879–1951 m. Novella Clark 1879–1928 m. Carrie (Mae) Carter 1907–1984
    7. 7. Eliza Chavis 1883–1959 m. James (Thomas) McGirt 1872–1939
      1. 1. James (Thomas) McGirt 1900–1954
      2. 2. Louvenia (“Vennie”) McGirt 1898–1972 m. Peter Locklear 1882–1934
        1. 1. Maeola Locklear 1928–2008 m. Curtis Barton 1923–2000
        2. 2. Leola Locklear 1914–1961 m. John (L.) Cummings 1914–1984
  22. 22. Turner Chavis 1853–1943 m. Victoria Campbell 1854–1934
    1. 1. William (Willie Alexander) Chavis 1877–1939 m. Aggie Brewer 1877–1947
      1. 1. Cynthelia Chavis 1906–1992 m. Morean Jacobs 1886–1966
        1. 1. Carlie (Ree) Jacobs 1915–1981 m. Hannah Lowery 1916–1978
  23. 23. Effie (Ann) Chavis 1836–1917 m. Angus Maynor 1835–1900
    1. 1. Mary (Polly) Maynor 1864–1937 m. Corvey Jacobs 1863–1909
      1. 1. Morean Jacobs 1886–1966 m. Cynthelia Chavis 1906–1992
      2. 2. Ella (Jane) McGirt 1888–1976
      3. 3. McLaurin Jacobs 1894–1967
      4. 4. Junius Jacobs 1891–1946
      5. 5. Lula (Jane) Cummings 1897–1972
      6. 6. Aggnora Jacobs 1882–1964
      7. 7. Anderson Jacobs 1885–1949
    2. 2. Jordan (R) Maynor 1859–1941
    3. 3. Clarrissa Maynor 1862–
    4. 4. Preston Maynor 1867–
    5. 5. John (J.) Maynor 1869–
    6. 6. Keziah Maynor 1871–1927
      1. 1. Georgiana Maynor 1905–1986
    7. 7. Melinda Maynor 1875–
  24. 24. Henry Chavis 1832–1897 m. Barbara 1840–
    1. 1. Mary (Francis) Chavis 1866–1902
      1. 1. James (Thomas) McGirt 1872–1939 m. Eliza Chavis 1883–1959

Clarissa Lowery's Timeline

8 Records

1813
1813
Birth of Clarissa Sweat Lowery in Robeson, North Carolina
Robeson, North Carolina
1813
1813
Birth of Clarissa Sweat Lowery in Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1813
1813
Birth of Clarissa Sweat Lowery in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 67
Clarissa Sweat Lowery resided here in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1897
17 May 1897
Age 84
Death of Clarissa Sweat Lowery in Robeson, North Carolina
Robeson, North Carolina
1897
17 May 1897
Age 84
Death of Clarissa Sweat Lowery in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1897
17 May 1897
Age 84
Death of Clarissa Sweat Lowery in Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1897
17 May 1897
Age 84
Death of Clarissa Sweat Lowery in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 979; Page: 476D; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 May 1897
    Event Place: Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Clarrissa Sweat Lowery Chavis 17 May 1897

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1897
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1897
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1897
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1897
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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