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Murray Chavis 1886–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1886

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: Dec 1976

Death Location: Mc Coll, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA

Father: Chrisenberry CHAVIS

Mother: Sarah Peavy

Spouse(s): Willie Chavis

Children(s): Thurman Chavis, Julia Chavis, Myrtle Linton, Roy CHAVIS, Juanita Chavis, Gurtie Chavis, Lewis Chavis, Pauline Chavis, Sarah Chavis, Woodroe Chavis

The story of Murray Chavis began in 1886 in South Carolina. In 1910, Murray Chavis resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Murray Chavis resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. Murray Chavis married Willie Chavis, and had children including Gurtie Chavis, Juanita Chavis, Julia Chavis, Lewis Chavis, Myrtle Linton, Pauline Chavis, Roy Chavis, Sarah Chavis, Thurman Chavis, Woodroe Chavis. Murray Chavis passed away in 1976 in Mc Coll, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Murray Chavis began in 1886 in South Carolina.
  • In 1910, Murray Chavis resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Murray Chavis resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • Murray Chavis married Willie Chavis, and had children including Gurtie Chavis, Juanita Chavis, Julia Chavis, Lewis Chavis, Myrtle Linton, Pauline Chavis, Roy Chavis, Sarah Chavis, Thurman Chavis, Woodroe Chavis.
  • Murray Chavis passed away in 1976 in Mc Coll, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.

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)

Willie Chavis
1894–1962
Birth Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
WC

Children(s)

Thurman Chavis
1910–1993
Birth Location: Marlboro CO, South Carolina
TC
Julia Chavis
1907–1988
Birth Location: Richmand, North Carolina
JC
Myrtle Linton
1926–2013
Birth Location: Richmond, North Carolina
ML
Roy CHAVIS
1923–1990
Birth Location: Wolf Pit, Richmond Co, North Carolina
RC
Juanita Chavis
1930–2013
Birth Location: Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
JC
Gurtie Chavis
1914–2003
Birth Location: Rockingham R, North Carolina
GC
Lewis Chavis
1920–1979
Birth Location: North Carolina
LC
Pauline Chavis
1917–1978
Birth Location: South Carolina
PC
Sarah Chavis
1907–1907
Birth Location: –
SC
Woodroe Chavis
1915–1915
Birth Location: –
WC

Murray Chavis's Ancestors

Self
Murray Chavis
1886–1976
Birth Place: South Carolina
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

Murray Chavis's Descendants

1.
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Murray Chavis (4 May 1886–Dec 1976) m. Willie Chavis (4 Feb 1894–16 Feb 1962)
  1. 1. Thurman Chavis 1910–1993
  2. 2. Julia Chavis 1907–1988 m. Hilton (B) English 1903–1951
    1. 1. Magdalene English 1946–2019
    2. 2. Larry English 1948–2020
  3. 3. Myrtle Linton 1926–2013 m. Howard (Murrine Linton) Sr 1925–1995
    1. 1. Hiram (K) Linton 1947–1947
  4. 4. Roy CHAVIS 1923–1990
  5. 5. Juanita Chavis 1930–2013 m. Clarence (Daniel) Spake 1903–1967
  6. 6. Gurtie Chavis 1914–2003 m. Alex Dunn 1908–1970
    1. 1. Howard Dunn 1938–1938
    2. 2. Howard Dunn 1938–1938
    3. 3. Donald (Murray) Dunn 1939–1940
  7. 7. Lewis Chavis 1920–1979
  8. 8. Pauline Chavis 1917–1978
  9. 9. Sarah Chavis 1907–1907
  10. 10. Woodroe Chavis 1915–1915

Murray Chavis's Timeline

5 Records

1886
4 May 1886
Birth of Murray Chavis in South Carolina
South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 24
Murray Chavis resided here in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Murray Chavis resided here in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Murray Chavis resided here in Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1976
Dec 1976
Age 90
Death of Murray Chavis in Mc Coll, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Mc Coll, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1886
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Marlboro; Roll: 1877675
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1468; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375481
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 248-62-1666; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: 1955
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1703; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 131
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2341449
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    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: 7A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375481

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 5B; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2341449

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Charlotte, North Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Charlotte Observer - 29 Dec 1976 - Page 13, Obituary for Murray C Chavis (Aged 93) 29 Dec 1976

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Marlboro; Roll: 1877675

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: McCOLL
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1976
    Event Place: Mc Coll, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 248-62-1666; Issue State: South Carolina; Issue Date: 1955
    [2] Richland County, South Carolina, Obituary Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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