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George J. Chavis 1875–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 April 1875

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

Death Date: 27 September 1960

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

Father: Preston Chavis

Mother: Amanda Powers

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In 1875, George J. Chavis entered the world in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Preston Chavis And Amanda Arnanda Powers. In 1880, George J. Chavis resided in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. George J. Chavis passed away in 1960 in Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1875, George J. Chavis entered the world in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Preston Chavis And Amanda Arnanda Powers.
  • In 1880, George J. Chavis resided in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • George J. Chavis passed away in 1960 in Pembroke, Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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George Chavis's Ancestors

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George Chavis
1875–1960
Birth Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Preston Chavis
1842–1904
Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Amanda (Arnanda) Powers
1839–1926
Marion County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Hugh Chavis
1810–1862
Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Clarissa (Sweat) Lowery
1813–1897
Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
James Powers
1780–1862
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Chief Chavis
1785–
Martha Locklear
1785–1840
James III
1751–1831
Mary Sweat
1793–1831
Rachel Hester
1761–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Chief Chavis
1740–1800
Reyel Jacobs
1762–1838
James Lowry
1735–1810
Sarah Kearsey
1731–1810
Benjamin Sweat
1750–
Honor Erwin
1750–1840

George Chavis's Timeline

3 Records

1875
23 April 1875
Birth of George J. Chavis in Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 5
George J. Chavis resided here in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1960
27 September 1960
Age 85
Death of George J. Chavis 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: 23 April 1875
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 979; Page: 478C; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 478C; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 September 1960
    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: 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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