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John CHASTAIN 1743–1805 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1743

Birth Location: King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 31 July 1805

Death Location: Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States

Father: Pierre Chastain

Mother: Mildred Archer

Spouse(s): Mary OBRYAN

Children(s): Abner CHASTAIN

John CHASTAIN was born in 1743 in King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States, the child of Pierre Louis Peter Chastain And Mildred Archer. In 1650, John CHASTAIN resided in Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1790, John CHASTAIN resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States. John CHASTAIN married Mary Obryan, and had children including Abner Chastain, John Chastain. John CHASTAIN passed away in 1805 in Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • John CHASTAIN was born in 1743 in King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States, the child of Pierre Louis Peter Chastain And Mildred Archer.
  • In 1650, John CHASTAIN resided in Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1790, John CHASTAIN resided in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States.
  • John CHASTAIN married Mary Obryan, and had children including Abner Chastain, John Chastain.
  • John CHASTAIN passed away in 1805 in Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pierre Chastain
1707–1756
Birth Location: Manakin Town, Virginia, United States
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Mildred Archer
1709–1790
Birth Location: King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary OBRYAN
1744–1803
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States/Ireland
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Children(s)

Abner CHASTAIN
1764–1864
Birth Location: Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
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John CHASTAIN's Ancestors

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John CHASTAIN
1743–1805
Birth Place: King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Parents
Pierre Louis Peter Chastain
1707–1756
Manakin Town, Virginia, United States
Mildred Archer
1709–1790
King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Pierre Chastain
1659–1728
Chârost, Cher, Centre, France
Anne Soblet
1684–1723
Champagne, Dordogne, Aquitaine, France
William Witt
1675–1754
Charles City County, Virginia, United States of America
Elizabeth (Mildred) Daux
1684–1741
Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Estienne Chastain
1625–1694
Jeanne Laurent
1630–1686
Abraham Soblet
1644–1719
Susanne Brian
1651–1714
John Witt
1645–1731
Ann DAUX
1647–1742
Walter Daux
1630–1658
Mary Douglas
1627–1678
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacques Chastain
1598–1675
Jeanne Audet
1602–1667
Jaques Laurent
1600–1676
Jeanne Chatigny
1610–1689
Jean Soblet
1623–1673
Judith Lombard
1633–1700
Jacques Brian
1617–1700
Susanna Gerrard
1612–1661
Robert Whytt
1623–1715
Margaret Heriot
1627–1678
Walter Daux
1620–1658
Mary Plaine
1627–1673
Richard Daux
1600–1658
Ann Rogers
1603–1625
Robert Douglas
1600–

John CHASTAIN's Descendants

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John CHASTAIN (1743–31 July 1805) m. Mary OBRYAN (1744–31 December 1803)
  1. 1. Abner CHASTAIN 1764–1864 m. Rachel BARNES 1764–1850
    1. 1. Benjamin CHASTAIN 1793–1863 m. Nancy HOOPER 1794–1871
      1. 1. Abner CHASTAIN 1815–1896 m. Sarah (M) HARKINS 1827–1890
        1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) CHASTAIN 1846–1931 m. Henrietta GUTHRIE 1854–1929
        2. 2. Marshall (Calvin) Chastain 1853–1860
        3. 3. Melinda (E.) Chastain 1844–
        4. 4. Nancy (S "Talitha") Chastain 1849–1867
        5. 5. Harvey (Elisha) Chastain 1870–1953
        6. 6. William (Wesley) Chastain 1864–1933
        7. 7. John (Blakely) Chastain 1851–1939
        8. 8. Asbury (Harkins) Chastain 1854–1938
        9. 9. Marshal (C.) Chastain 1861–
      2. 2. John (Benjamin) Chastain 1840–1863
      3. 3. Milly Chastain 1833–1909
      4. 4. Nancy (A) Chastain 1826–1860
      5. 5. William (Benjamin) Chastain 1835–1915
      6. 6. Sara (Jane) Chastain 1853–1916
      7. 7. Calvin (Foster) Chastain 1849–1924
      8. 8. Edward (Posey Ned) Chastain 1818–1896 m. Margaret ("Peggy") Gossett 1828–1868 m. Mary (Emeline) Fox 1842–1909
        1. 1. William (C.) Chastain-RED 1850–1932
        2. 2. Martha (A "Marthy") Chastain-RED 1850–1930
        3. 3. Absalom ("Abb" H.) Chastain-RED 1853–1932
        4. 4. Mahala (Haseltine) Chastain-RED 1855–1925
        5. 5. Nancy (Melvina E) Chastain-RED 1861–1935
        6. 6. Mary (Ann) Chastain-RED 1865–1945
        7. 7. Jefferson (Jackson) Chastain-RED 1867–1870
        8. 8. Edward (Napoleon) Chastain-RED 1870–1956
        9. 9. Edward (Napoleon) Chastain-RED 1870–1956
        10. 10. Stacy (Ellen) Chastain-RED 1872–1910
        11. 11. Frances (Naomia) Chastain-RED 1874–1947
        12. 12. Susan (J) Chastain-RED 1876–1913
        13. 13. John (Benjamin) Chastain-RED 1880–1940
        14. 14. Joseph (Carlton "Carl") Chastain-RED 1882–
        15. 15. James (Asbury) Chastain-RED 1884–1965
      9. 9. Joseph (Carter) Chastain 1838–1894
      10. 10. Elizabeth Chastain 1822–1909
      11. 11. Benjamin (A Chastain) Rev. 1830–1887
      12. 12. Susanne Chastain 1813–1885
      13. 13. William (Calvin) Chastain 1820–1915
      14. 14. Jemima Chastain 1833–1909

John CHASTAIN's Timeline

7 Records

1650
1650-1928
John CHASTAIN resided here in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1743
1743
Birth of John CHASTAIN in King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 47
John CHASTAIN resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
1803
Abt 1803
Age 60
John CHASTAIN resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina
Pendleton, South Carolina
1803
15 Jun 1803
Age 60
John CHASTAIN - Probate in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1805
31 July 1805
Age 62
Death of John CHASTAIN in Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
1805
31 Jul 1805
Age 62
John CHASTAIN - Probate in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: King William Parish, Goochland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1743; Birth city: Buckingham Co; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 459.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RWS
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1650-1928
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Traditions and history of Anderson County

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Pendleton, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 13; Image: 26; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1803
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: A brief history of the Huguenots : and three family trees, Chastain-Lochridge-Stockton

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 July 1805
    Event Place: Pendleton, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1743; Birth city: Buckingham Co; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1803
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1805
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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