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Lazarus Chavis 1756–1833 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1756

Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1833

Death Location: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States

Father: Philip Chavis

Mother: Celea Locklear

Spouse(s): May Middleton

Children(s): James Chavis

The story of Lazarus Chavis began in 1756 in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States. Lazarus Chavis married May Middleton, and had children including James Jim Chavis. Lazarus Chavis passed away in 1833 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Lazarus Chavis began in 1756 in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States.
  • Lazarus Chavis married May Middleton, and had children including James Jim Chavis.
  • Lazarus Chavis passed away in 1833 in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Philip Chavis
1726–1780
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, USA
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Celea Locklear
1715–1800
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

May Middleton
1765–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

James Chavis
1788–1860
Birth Location: Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Lazarus Chavis's Ancestors

Self
Lazarus Chavis
1756–1833
Birth Place: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Philip Chavis
1726–1780
Granville, North Carolina, USA
Celea ("Selah") Locklear
1715–1800
Grandparents
William Chavis
1709–1777
, , North Carolina, USA
Frances Gibson
1704–1781
Henrico, Virginia
Robert (Thomas) Locklear
1685–1749
River, Cleveland, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Ann Patterson) Locklear
1702–1745
Edgecombe, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Chavis
1685–1750
Frances Smith
1685–1731
Gibson Gibson
1660–1727
Frances Lightfoot
1664–1756
Nicholas Locklear
1650–1745
Hanna Brooks
1680–1750
Duncan Patterson
1687–1750
Margaret SCOTLAND
1670–1740
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Chevers
1659–1700
Elizabeth Crossland
1654–1693
Harry Chavis
1655–1685
Patsie Chavis
1658–1685
Thomas Jr.
1644–1710
Elizabeth Chavis
1648–1681
Thomas IMMIGRANT
1640–1725
Sarah Maddock
1638–
Jacob Locklear
1636–1650
Hannah Brooks
1636–
John Brookes
1640–1704
Elizabeth Smith
1665–1720
James Patterson
1645–1700
Sir Mackinnon
1638–1698
Marie McLeod
1640–1702

Lazarus Chavis's Descendants

1.
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Lazarus Chavis (1756–1833) m. May Middleton (1765–)
  1. 1. James ("Jim") Chavis 1788–1860 m. Rebecca ("Becky" Mary) Williams 1790–1860
    1. 1. Phillip (A.) Chavis 1822–1900 m. "Martha" (Ann) Williams 1830–1888
      1. 1. William (Clayborne "Clabe") Chavis 1845–1924
      2. 2. Mary (Amelia) Gartman 1868–1938
      3. 3. Morgan Chavis 1854–1905 m. Missouri Williams 1853–1923
        1. 1. Vastine Chavis 1874–1950 m. Emma Allen 1876–
        2. 2. Sally Chavis 1873–
        3. 3. Alice Chavis 1879–
        4. 4. Allen Chavis 1879–1948
        5. 5. Auther Miller 1876–1950
        6. 6. Lloyd (C) Chavis 1891–1962 m. Jane Williams 1886–1961
        7. 7. Annie Maroney 1893–1973
        8. 8. Epsie Bolin 1886–1942
        9. 9. George (Lewis) Chavis 1878–1955
        10. 10. Fannie (Etta) Gleaton 1889–1913
    2. 2. Rachel (Ann Mariah) Gleaton 1820–1879
    3. 3. Abraham Chavis 1820–1879
    4. 4. Josiah Chavis 1822–1913
    5. 5. James (Calvin) Chavis 1829–1903
    6. 6. George (Washington) Chavis 1842–1910 m. Martha (Jane) Williams 1839–1925
      1. 1. Nathan (Vastine) Chavis 1868–1934
      2. 2. Harriette (Ann) Sharpe 1864–1965
      3. 3. Jerome (Washington) Chavis 1861–1929
      4. 4. Simpson (Carroll) Chavis 1872–1940
      5. 5. John (Quincy Adams) Chavis 1866–1925
      6. 6. Martha Staley 1879–1969
      7. 7. Charles (Daniel "Moose") Chavis 1862–1933 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Gleaton 1857–1957
        1. 1. Virginia Chavis 1895– m. Lorenza (B.) Chavis 1877–
        2. 2. Gilbert (Charles) Chavis 1905–1979 m. Elizabeth Chavis 1917–
        3. 3. Roosevelt Chavis 1907–1990
        4. 4. Spurgeon (C) Chavis 1894–1981
        5. 5. Cedie Chavis 1907–1984
        6. 6. William (Joseph) Chavis 1901–1983 m. Marie (Daisey) Roland 1916–1953
        7. 7. Katie (Elizabeth "Kitty") Chavis 1890–1967
        8. 8. Julia (Elizabeth) Chavis 1890–1977
        9. 9. Emanuel Chavis 1892–1915
      8. 8. Julius (Maddox) Chavis 1877–1918
      9. 9. Loisy Simmerman 1869–1898
      10. 10. Alexander Chavis 1866–1932
      11. 11. Alexander ("Alick") Chavis 1867–1932 m. Ellen (Lurenthia) Sharpe 1879–1923
        1. 1. George (Washington) Chavis 1906–1983
        2. 2. Hobson (H) Chavis 1921–1985
      12. 12. Cleer Chavis 1868–
    7. 7. Alvina ("Viny") Chavis 1809–1925 m. Benjamin (Moses) Williams 1810–1861
      1. 1. Martha (Jane) Williams 1839–1925 m. George (Washington) Chavis 1842–1910
    8. 8. Josiah (L.) Chavis 1822–1913 m. Mary (Jane Davis) * 1826–
      1. 1. Louisa (Jane) Chavis 1852–1938 m. John (W.) Williams 1856–1920 m. John (W.) Williams 1856–1920
        1. 1. Jane Williams 1886–1961 m. Lloyd (C) Chavis 1891–1962
        2. 2. Annis (L) Williams 1905–1970
        3. 3. Samuel Williams 1879–1951
      2. 2. William (Lazurus) Chavis 1842–1919 m. Emmaline (Frances) Chavis 1844–1930
        1. 1. Hilliard (Augustus) Chavis 1885–1962
        2. 2. Florence Allen 1892–1929
        3. 3. Selina (Ellen) Chavis 1865–1932
        4. 4. Mary (Jane) Wilder 1856–1947
        5. 5. Sallie Courtney 1883–1962
        6. 6. Ira (Mack) Chavis 1878–1961
        7. 7. Rufus (William) Chavis 1867–1953
        8. 8. Lillie Aldridge 1884–1965
        9. 9. Cresy (Annie) Boykin 1873–1949

Lazarus Chavis's Timeline

3 Records

1756
1756
Birth of Lazarus Chavis in Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
1756
1756
Birth of Lazarus Chavis
None
1833
1833
Age 77
Death of Lazarus Chavis in Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1756

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, United States
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