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Jacob Wheelwright Chavis 1738–1808 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1738

Birth Location: Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1808

Death Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Shivers

Mother: Frances Smith

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Evans

Children(s): Peter Chavis, Sarah Chavis, James Chavis, Isaac Chavis, Susannah Chavis, Martha Chavis, Jacob Chavis, Robert Chavis, William Chavis, Elizabeth Chavis, Jane (Chavous), Polly Chavis, John Chavis

The story of Jacob Wheelwright Chavis began in 1738 in Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. Jacob Wheelwright Chavis married Elizabeth Evans, and had children including Elizabeth Chavis, Isaac Chavis, Jacob Chavis, James Chavis, Jane Jincy Chavis Chavous, John Chavis, Martha Patsy Chavis, Peter Chavis, Polly Chavis, Robert Chavis, Sarah Chavis, Susannah Chavis, William Chavis. Jacob Wheelwright Chavis passed away in 1808 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Jacob Wheelwright Chavis began in 1738 in Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States.
  • Jacob Wheelwright Chavis married Elizabeth Evans, and had children including Elizabeth Chavis, Isaac Chavis, Jacob Chavis, James Chavis, Jane Jincy Chavis Chavous, John Chavis, Martha Patsy Chavis, Peter Chavis, Polly Chavis, Robert Chavis, Sarah Chavis, Susannah Chavis, William Chavis.
  • Jacob Wheelwright Chavis passed away in 1808 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Chavis's Ancestors

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Jacob Chavis
1738–1808
Birth Place: Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Parents
Thomas Shivers
1682–1750
Surry, Virginia, USA
Frances Smith
1685–1731
Sen Marsh, Surry County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Shivers Chavis \) Chevers
1659–1700
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Blyth) Crossland
1654–1693
Surry, Virginia, USA
Harry (*) Chavis
1655–1685
Hertford County, North Carolina, USA
Patsie (Boone) Chavis
1658–1685
Hertfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Chivers
1628–1664
Abigale Griffin
1630–1665
John Blyth
1619–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Chivers
1612–
James Griffin
1550–1630
Ellen F
1555–1630
Thomas Blyth
1599–

Jacob Chavis's Descendants

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Jacob (Wheelwright) Chavis (1738–1808) m. Elizabeth Evans (1746–1814)
  1. 1. Peter Chavis 1775–1819 m. Rachel (Locklear) Chavis 1765–1860 m. Mason Bird 1780– m. Rachel Locklear 1765–1860
    1. 1. Samuel Chavis 1799–
    2. 2. Milly Chavis 1800–
    3. 3. Bennet Chavis 1805–
    4. 4. Seawell Chavis 1815–
    5. 5. Charity (Chavis) (Mulatto) 1789–1882 m. John Chavis 1775–1830
      1. 1. John Chavis 1827– m. Marja (Ann (Margey) Taborn) (Mulatto) 1838–
        1. 1. Mary (W.) Chavis 1862–
        2. 2. Edgar Chavis 1867–
        3. 3. Henrietta Chavis 1869–
        4. 4. Alonzo Chavis 1873–
        5. 5. Lovena\Lonena Chavis 1878–
        6. 6. Nendelia Chavis 1875– m. Walter Canady 1860–1920
        7. 7. Earl Chavis 1875–
        8. 8. Asberry Chavis 1864–
      2. 2. Grizzy (Ann) Chavis 1830–1919 m. Robert Chavis 1832–1926
        1. 1. Cora (B.) Chavis 1874–1928 m. Willie (M.) Pearce 1875–1951
  2. 2. Sarah Chavis 1758–
  3. 3. James Chavis 1762–
  4. 4. Isaac Chavis 1761–1820 m. Elizabeth Evans 1760–1860
  5. 5. Susannah Chavis 1768–
  6. 6. Martha (Patsy) Chavis 1770–1809 m. Benjamin Wheat 1742–1798
  7. 7. Jacob Chavis 1772–1842
  8. 8. Robert Chavis 1775–1850
  9. 9. William Chavis 1776–1848
  10. 10. Elizabeth Chavis 1791–1810
  11. 11. Jane ("Jincy" Chavis) (Chavous) 1778–
  12. 12. Polly Chavis 1785– m. John Chavis 1774–
    1. 1. Delilah ("Dilly" Guy) (Quadroon) 1812– m. Samuel Chavis 1799–
      1. 1. James (Chavis) (Quadroon) 1836–
    2. 2. Dicey (Eliza) Chavis 1800–1886 m. Henry Anderson 1790–1850 m. Henry ANDERSON 1793–1849
      1. 1. Rebecca (Ann) Chavis 1818–
  13. 13. John Chavis 1764–1838 m. Sarah ('Sally' Blair) (Mulatto) 1780–1838 m. Sarah (Frances) Anderson 1763– m. Cary 1764–
    1. 1. Thomas Chavis 1801–1874 m. Nancy (W. Harris) Chavis 1803–1848
      1. 1. Alvina (Jane) Chavis 1825–1874
      2. 2. Nicholas Chavis 1829–1919
      3. 3. Virena (E) Chavis 1833–1874
      4. 4. Pricina Chavis 1833–
      5. 5. Thomas (C.) Chavis 1834–1874
      6. 6. Alfred Chavis 1835–1874
      7. 7. Joseph (Alvin Chavis) Sr. 1838–1900
      8. 8. Robert Chavis 1841–1874
      9. 9. Josiah Chavis 1838–
      10. 10. Thomas (Calvin) Chavis 1834–1901 m. Lucinda (Minerva) Bice 1838–1889
        1. 1. Minerva (Alice) Chavis 1878–1948 m. Newton (Eden) Levengood 1874–1956
        2. 2. Cyrena Chavis 1873–1951 m. Sanford (H) Robinson 1869–1936

Jacob Chavis's Timeline

5 Records

1736
1736
Birth of Jacob Wheelwright Chavis in Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia Colony, England
Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia Colony, England
1738
1738
Birth of Jacob Wheelwright Chavis in Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1738
1738
Birth of Jacob Wheelwright Chavis
None
1808
1808
Age 70
Death of Jacob Wheelwright Chavis in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
1808
1808
Age 70
Death of Jacob Wheelwright Chavis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia Colony, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Westover, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1738

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1808

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