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James Chavis 1749–1824 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1824

Death Location: Mecklenbrug, Virginia, United States

Father: James Chavis

Mother: Rebecca None

Spouse(s): Francis Smith

Children(s): Lydia Chavous

The story of James Chavis began in 1749 in Amelia County, Virginia, USA. In 1820, James Chavis resided in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA. James Chavis married Francis Fanny Smith, and had children including Lydia Jeria Chavous. James Chavis passed away in 1824 in Mecklenbrug, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James Chavis began in 1749 in Amelia County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, James Chavis resided in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.
  • James Chavis married Francis Fanny Smith, and had children including Lydia Jeria Chavous.
  • James Chavis passed away in 1824 in Mecklenbrug, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Chavis
1721–1823
Birth Location: Amelia County, Virginia, USA
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Rebecca None
1721–1768
Birth Location: Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Francis Smith
1765–1850
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Lydia Chavous
1779–1865
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
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James Chavis's Ancestors

Self
James Chavis
1749–1824
Birth Place: Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Parents
James Chavis
1721–1823
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Rebecca
1721–1768
Surry, Surry, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Chavis's Descendants

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James Chavis (1749–1824) m. Francis (Fanny) Smith (1765–02/20/1850)
  1. 1. Lydia (Jeria) Chavous 1779–1865 m. Jeremiah (Carter) Harris 1770–1855
    1. 1. Pleasant Harris 1800–1888 m. Mary (A) Landon 1810–1895 m. Polly Smith 1820–1845 m. Jemina Paul 1809–
      1. 1. Phillip (Plinney) Harris 1831–
      2. 2. Ellen Harris 1860–
      3. 3. Lydia Harris 1858–
      4. 4. Barbara (Jane) Harris 1852–
      5. 5. Mary (Ann) Harris 1850–
      6. 6. Mahala Harris 1846–
      7. 7. Pleasant (Henry) Harris 1848–1923 m. Mary (Rebecca) Cravens 1862–1908
        1. 1. Rebecca (A) Harris 1906–
        2. 2. Orville Harris 1885–
        3. 3. Joseph (Edward) Harris 1895–
        4. 4. Ralph (J) Harris 1893–1953
        5. 5. Laura (E) Harris 1891–
        6. 6. Wesley (Earl) Harris 1888–
        7. 7. John (Aldow) Harris 1886–
        8. 8. Frank Harris 1882–1972
        9. 9. Arabella Harris 1881–
        10. 10. Lizzie Harris 1879–
        11. 11. Sarah (Ann) Harris 1877–1947 m. Ed (M.) Let 1869–1968
        12. 12. Harres 1898–1973 m. Fannie (Frances) Harris 1909–1995 m. Rachel Brown 1899–1931
      8. 8. Philip (Frank) Harris 1854–1896 m. Clarissa J 1855–1943
        1. 1. George (H.) Harris 1883–1964
        2. 2. Aleck Harris 1887–1964
        3. 3. Benjamin Harris 1889–1958
        4. 4. William (Franklin Harris) Rev 1874–1958
        5. 5. Mary (Jane) Harris 1875–1951
        6. 6. Naomi (Oma) Harris 1879–1953
        7. 7. Clarence (Edward) Harris 1894–1947 m. Flossie (Mae) Lett 1904–1984
        8. 8. Ernest Harris 1892–1951 m. Della (Mae) Kuhn 1901–1991
    2. 2. Carter Harris 1787–1884 m. Nancy A 1803–1877
      1. 1. John (E) Harris 1846–1930 m. Caroline (Ellen) Walker 1838–1898
        1. 1. Hazel (Mundora) Jackson 1917–1984
        2. 2. Anna (Belle) Jackson 1924–2009
        3. 3. Alice (Serenia) Rider 1921–1948
        4. 4. Esther (Elizabeth) Zimmerman 1916–1916
        5. 5. Walter (Thomas) Walker 1872–1959 m. Adda 1876–1954
      2. 2. Charlotte Harris 1855–1923 m. Frank Johns 1865–1940
        1. 1. Myrtle Johns 1896–
        2. 2. David (Sylvester) Johns 1894–1951
        3. 3. Samuel Johns 1898–1981
        4. 4. Gladdys Johns 1900–
      3. 3. Margaret (E) Harris 1843–1910 m. James (William) Zimmerman 1840–1883
        1. 1. Henry (A.) Zimmerman 1865–
        2. 2. Andrew Zimmerman 1881–1966 m. Gertrude Rider 1888–1966
        3. 3. Hester (A.) Zimmerman 1880–
        4. 4. George (Thomas) Zimmerman 1874–1956 m. Ora (Jane) Ford 1874–1950
        5. 5. Emma (Jane) Zimmerman 1870–1942 m. Phillip (Sherman) Hall 1866–1943
        6. 6. Augustus (Louis) Zimmerman 1867– m. Mary Howard 1872– m. Lucinda (E.) Weddington 1860– m. Daisy (Jerusha) Brown 1883–
        7. 7. Mary (A) Zimmerman 1863–
        8. 8. John Zimmerman 1872–1912 m. Aunt Jensie 1884–1956
        9. 9. Adda 1876–1954 m. Walter (Thomas) Walker 1872–1959
      4. 4. Jane Harris 1853–
      5. 5. Joseph Harris 1851–
      6. 6. James Harris 1849–
      7. 7. Isom Harris 1846–
      8. 8. Jonathon Harris 1842–1909 m. Mary (Ann) Napper 1841–1925
        1. 1. Sarah (Frances) Harris 1872–1934 m. Thomas Smith 1864–1946
        2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Harris 1871–1936
        3. 3. James (Wetherfoot) Harris 1869–1952
        4. 4. Infant Harris 1867–1867
        5. 5. Jeanette Harris 1865–1946 m. Robert (R) Trent 1860–1930
        6. 6. Infant Harris 1864–1864
        7. 7. Infant Harris 1862–1862
      9. 9. Eliza (Jane) Harris 1840–
      10. 10. Carter Harris 1838–
      11. 11. Sarah (Ann) Harris 1837–
      12. 12. Andrew (Jackson) Harris 1835–1909
      13. 13. Catherine Harris 1832–
      14. 14. Mariah Harris 1829–

James Chavis's Timeline

3 Records

1749
1749
Birth of James Chavis in Amelia County, Virginia, USA
Amelia County, Virginia, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 71
James Chavis resided here in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
1824
1824
Age 75
Death of James Chavis in Mecklenbrug, Virginia, United States
Mecklenbrug, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Amelia County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia; Page: 162A; NARA Roll: M33_130; Image: 313

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: Mecklenbrug, Virginia, United States
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