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Mahala Chavis 1887–1967 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1887

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: June 1967

Death Location: Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Chrisenberry CHAVIS

Mother: Sarah Peavy

Spouse(s): George Smith, James ENGLISH

Children(s): Baby ENGLISH, Harley English, Carl English, James English, Jenice English, Grover English, Weldon English, English None, Helen ENGLISH, Violet Liles, Lelia Knight

The story of Mahala Chavis began in 1887 in South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Mahala Chavis resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. Mahala Chavis married George Walter Smith, James Thomas English, and had children including Baby Girl English, Carl English, English, Grover English, Harley English, Helen English, James F English, Jenice English, Lelia Knight, Violet English Liles, Weldon English. Mahala Chavis passed away in 1967 in Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Mahala Chavis began in 1887 in South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Mahala Chavis resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • Mahala Chavis married George Walter Smith, James Thomas English, and had children including Baby Girl English, Carl English, English, Grover English, Harley English, Helen English, James F English, Jenice English, Lelia Knight, Violet English Liles, Weldon English.
  • Mahala Chavis passed away in 1967 in Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Chrisenberry CHAVIS
1861–1917
Birth Location: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Peavy
1855–1927
Birth Location: Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
SP

Spouses(s)

George Smith
1880–1943
Birth Location: Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
GS
James ENGLISH
1879–1921
Birth Location: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina
JE

Children(s)

Baby ENGLISH
1915–1915
Birth Location: Mineral Sprgs Township, Richmond Co., NC
BE
Harley English
1910–1992
Birth Location: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
HE
Carl English
1908–2000
Birth Location: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
CE
James English
1921–1994
Birth Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
JE
Jenice English
1912–1991
Birth Location: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
JE
Grover English
1916–1986
Birth Location: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
GE
Weldon English
1910–1920
Birth Location: South Carolina
WE
English None
1915–1915
Birth Location: Mineral Springs, Richmond County, North Carolina
E
Helen ENGLISH
1919–
Birth Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
HE
Violet Liles
1926–2003
Birth Location: Marlboro, South Carolina
VL
Lelia Knight
1906–1944
Birth Location: , South Carolina, United States
LK

Mahala Chavis's Ancestors

Self
Mahala Chavis
1887–1967
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Chrisenberry "Berry" CB CHAVIS
1861–1917
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Peavy
1855–1927
Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Wesley Chavis
1838–1878
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
ELIZABETH ("ELIZER") HINSON
1835–1915
South Carolina, United States
Ezekial Peavy
1826–1908
South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Peary
1835–1908
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Matthew (Mulattos)
1805–1900
Drucilla Grant
1809–1873
Edmond Hinson
1805–1870
Mary Coward
1803–1875
Jas Peavy
1801–1886
Sarah Grant
1812–1896
Lewis Coward
1813–1860
Amanda SMITH
1807–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Chavous
1789–1870
Elizabeth Ivey
1775–1860
John Grant
1780–1829
Mary Pressley
1771–
Eli Hinson
1775–1857
Catherine (Albright)
1784–1822
James Jr
1765–1842
Mary Worley
1770–1860
John Peevy
1766–1806
Unity WHITE
1770–1856
Malachi Grant
1785–1872
Penelope *
1785–1870
Mary Worley
1795–1870
James Jr
1765–1842
John Smith
1778–1827
Nancy Perkins
1782–1870

Mahala Chavis's Descendants

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Mahala Chavis (24 Dec 1887–June 1967) m. George (Walter) Smith (30 Jun 1880–22 Jun 1943) m. James (Thomas) ENGLISH (20 Mar 1879–Feb 1921)
  1. 1. Baby (Girl) ENGLISH 1915–1915
  2. 2. Harley English 1910–1992 m. Annie (Lee) English 1911–1984
    1. 1. Margaret English 1935–2019 m. Robert (James) Sr 1931–2020
    2. 2. Wilson English 1930–2013 m. Dorothy Matsomoto 1930–2017
  3. 3. Carl English 1908–2000 m. Mary Haire 1912–2000
    1. 1. Leroy English 1944–1944
    2. 2. Geneva English 1937–2020 m. John (Bryant Steen) Rev 1934–2015
  4. 4. James (F) English 1921–1994 m. Effie GRANT 1922–1983
  5. 5. Jenice English 1912–1991 m. Ranee Smith 1912–1982
    1. 1. Thomas SMITH 1935–1937
    2. 2. Rosa (Letha) SMITH 1944–2014
    3. 3. Joyce (Eva) Smith 1940–2016 m. Joseph (David) English 1939–2000
    4. 4. Barbara (Sue Smith) Clark 1946–2016 m. William (Howard CLARK) Sr. 1941–2010
    5. 5. Smith 1942–1942
    6. 6. Marcella Smith 1938–1938
    7. 7. Still (birth) Smith 1951–1951
    8. 8. Stillbirth Smith 1948–1948
    9. 9. Stillbirth Smith 1933–1933
  6. 6. Grover English 1916–1986 m. Edna GRANT 1919–2002
    1. 1. Kirby (Eugene) ENGLISH 1939–2006 m. Nettie (Laurene) Ward –2016
    2. 2. Norman ENGLISH 1937–2015
  7. 7. Weldon English 1910–1920
  8. 8. English 1915–1915
  9. 9. Helen ENGLISH 1919– m. Neil SMITH 1916–2002
    1. 1. George (L.) SMITH 1939–1939
  10. 10. Violet (English) Liles 1926–2003 m. W. (Jay) Liles 1922–2000
  11. 11. Lelia Knight 1906–1944 m. Furman (M.) KNIGHT 1905–1937
    1. 1. Ruby (K) Caulk 1925–2010 m. William (P) Caulk 1927–1993
      1. 1. Leila (Carolyn 'Carol') Caulk 1948–2007

Mahala Chavis's Timeline

11 Records

1887
24 Dec 1887
Birth of Mahala Chavis in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Mahala Chavis resided here in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1916
abt 1916
Age 29
Mahala Chavis resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 33
Mahala Chavis resided here in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Mahala Chavis resided here in Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Mahala Chavis resided here in Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 53
Mahala Chavis resided here in Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
Mahala Chavis resided here in Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 63
Mahala Chavis resided here in Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1967
23 June 1967
Age 80
Death of Mahala Chavis in Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
1967
June 1967
Age 80
Burial of Mahala Chavis in Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America
Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1887
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2963; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 77-29
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: 2205; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2341939
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1468; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375481
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1703; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1468; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375481

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Infant Girl English 2 Apr 1915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Year Range: 1916

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1703; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: 2205; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2341939

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2963; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 77-29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2963; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 77-29

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Wolf Pit, Richmond

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1967
    Event Place: Charlotte, North Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Charlotte Observer - 24 Jun 1967 - Page 7, 24 Jun 1967

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1967
    Event Place: Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: June 1967
    Event Place: Wallace, Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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