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Joshua Chamness 1761–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1761

Birth Location: Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 8 Nov 1843

Death Location: Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Anthony Sr

Mother: Sarah Cole

Spouse(s): Rachel Williams

Children(s): Elizabeth Chamness

In 1761, Joshua Chamness entered the world in Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, United States, born to Anthony Chamness Sr And Sarah Cole. In 1700, Joshua Chamness resided in Wayne, Indiana, USA. In 1790, Joshua Chamness resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States. Joshua Chamness married Rachel Williams, and had children including Elizabeth Chamness. Joshua Chamness passed away in 1843 in Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1761, Joshua Chamness entered the world in Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, United States, born to Anthony Chamness Sr And Sarah Cole.
  • In 1700, Joshua Chamness resided in Wayne, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1790, Joshua Chamness resided in Chatham, North Carolina, United States.
  • Joshua Chamness married Rachel Williams, and had children including Elizabeth Chamness.
  • Joshua Chamness passed away in 1843 in Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Sr
1713–1777
Birth Location: England
AS
Sarah Cole
1718–1765
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
SC

Spouses(s)

Rachel Williams
1753–1840
Birth Location: Lowden County, Virginia
RW

Children(s)

Elizabeth Chamness
1780–1827
Birth Location: Cane Creek Mm, Orange, NC
EC

Joshua Chamness's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Chamness
1761–1843
Birth Place: Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Anthony Chamness Sr
1713–1777
England
Sarah Cole
1718–1765
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
John Chamness
1680–1740
Smithfield, London, Middlesex, England
Ann Jones
1685–1740
Smithfield,london,middlesex,england
Joseph Cole
1686–1720
Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Sushana
1696–
Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Chamness
1663–1745
Ann Pitts\Petty
1666–1743
Anne Weary
1665–1718
John Weary-Wary-Ware
1666–1708
John Darwell
1666–1724
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Darwell
1629–
Christian Darwell
1634–

Joshua Chamness's Descendants

1.
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Joshua Chamness (5 Apr 1761–8 Nov 1843) m. Rachel Williams (20 March 1753–27 September 1840)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Chamness 1780–1827
    1. 1. John' (F.) Johnson 1799–1862
      1. 1. William Johnson 1809–1870 m. Sarah (Ann) Elkins 1823–1880 m. Martha Johnson 1813–
        1. 1. Mary Johnson 1851–1919
        2. 2. Emma (L.) Johnson 1850–
        3. 3. Judson (J. C.) Johnson 1855–
      2. 2. William (Tensie) Johnson 1821–1870
        1. 1. Mary Crenshaw 1852–1919 m. Thomas (Sterling) Crenshaw 1852–1925

Joshua Chamness's Timeline

10 Records

1700
1700-1872
Joshua Chamness resided here in Wayne, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Indiana, USA
1761
5 Apr 1761
Birth of Joshua Chamness in Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 29
Joshua Chamness resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 39
Joshua Chamness resided here in Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 49
Joshua Chamness resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 59
Joshua Chamness resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, United States
Chatham, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 69
Joshua Chamness resided here in Pittsboro, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Pittsboro, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 79
Joshua Chamness resided here in Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1843
8 Nov 1843
Age 82
Death of Joshua Chamness in Cane Creek, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Cane Creek, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1843
1843
Age 82
Joshua Chamness - Probate in Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Chatham, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1761
    Event Place: Cane Creek, Orange, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1700-1872
    Event Place: Wayne, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: History of Wayne County, Indiana : from its first settlement to the present time, with numerous biographical and family sketches

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Chatham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Pittsboro, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Adamson source book

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1843
    Event Place: Cane Creek, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Snow Camp, Alamance County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1843
    Event Place: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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