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James Durant Chavis 1888–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1888

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1985

Death Location: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA

Father: Angus Chavis

Mother: Malissie Chavous

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In 1888, James Durant Chavis entered the world in North Carolina, born to Angus Chavis And Malissie Chavous. In 1900, James Durant Chavis resided in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. James Durant Chavis passed away in 1985 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, James Durant Chavis entered the world in North Carolina, born to Angus Chavis And Malissie Chavous.
  • In 1900, James Durant Chavis resided in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Durant Chavis passed away in 1985 in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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James Chavis's Ancestors

Self
James Chavis
1888–1985
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Angus Chavis
1848–1918
North Carolina
Malissie Chavous
1852–1931
North Carolina
Grandparents
Thomas Chavers
1823–1898
Burnt Swamp (Robeson County) North Carolina
M Shaves
1826–1900
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sampson
1802–1830
Rachel Chavis
1810–1885
Martin Ransom
1894–1830
Polley Locklier
1784–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1775–1830
Elvie Hammonds
1778–1827
Erasmus Chavus
1768–1839
Charlotte Durden
1805–
Simon Ransome
1750–1790
Mary
1750–
Randall Locklear
1730–1790
Sarah Locklear
1749–1780

James Chavis's Timeline

6 Records

1888
abt 1888
Birth of James Durant Chavis in North Carolina
North Carolina
1890
14 Mar 1890
Age 2
Birth of James Durant Chavis in Robeson, North Carolina
Robeson, North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 12
James Durant Chavis resided here in Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
James Durant Chavis resided here in Pembroke, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Pembroke, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1984
1984
Age 96
Death of James Durant Chavis
None
1985
1985
Age 97
Death of James Durant Chavis in Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1890
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 1214; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1241214
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pembroke, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1129; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1375142

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1888
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burnt Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 1214; Enumeration District: 0104; FHL microfilm: 1241214

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pembroke, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pembroke, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1129; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1375142

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1984

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1985
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA

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