YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Nancy Jane Chastain 1807–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1807

Birth Location: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1900

Death Location: Gilmer, Georgia, United States

Father: John Chastain

Mother: Jemima Denton

Spouse(s): Abraham Akins

Children(s): Jason Akins, Mary Akins, Nancy Akens, James Akins, Jemima Akins, Jasper Akins, Eliza Akins, MAHALIE Akins, Joseph Akins, Sarah Akins, Martha Smith, Annie Akins

In 1807, Nancy Jane Chastain entered the world in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States, born to John Jr Chastain And Jemima Denton. In 1870, Nancy Jane Chastain resided in Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia, USA. Nancy Jane Chastain married Abraham Littleton Akins, and had children including Annie Akins, Eliza Akins, James Chastain Akins, Jason C Akins, Jasper Akins, Jemima Lucinda Akins, Joseph Akins, Mahalie Akins, Martha Smith, Mary Polly Akins, Nancy Akens, Sarah Akins. Nancy Jane Chastain passed away in 1900 in Gilmer, Georgia, United States.

Find more search results for Nancy Chastain
NC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1807, Nancy Jane Chastain entered the world in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States, born to John Jr Chastain And Jemima Denton.
  • In 1870, Nancy Jane Chastain resided in Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia, USA.
  • Nancy Jane Chastain married Abraham Littleton Akins, and had children including Annie Akins, Eliza Akins, James Chastain Akins, Jason C Akins, Jasper Akins, Jemima Lucinda Akins, Joseph Akins, Mahalie Akins, Martha Smith, Mary Polly Akins, Nancy Akens, Sarah Akins.
  • Nancy Jane Chastain passed away in 1900 in Gilmer, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nancy Chastain's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Chastain
1807–1900
Birth Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Parents
John (Jr) Chastain
1766–1845
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Jemima Denton
1770–1863
Dunmore, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Chastain
1743–1805
Goochland, Virginia, USA
Mary (Anne O) Bryan
1744–1790
Buckingham, South Carolina, USA
Samuel Denton
1736–1811
Goshen, Orange, New York
Margaret Moore
1736–1788
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Pierre Jr
1707–1775
Mildred Field
1709–1790
Abraham Denton
1700–1774
Mary ODell
1704–1777
James Moore
1711–1791
Jane Walker
1712–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Archer
1667–1718
Martha Field
1681–1718
Abraham Denton
1675–1730
Martha Thorne
1679–1730
Isaac O'Dell
1663–1720
Elizabeth Tompkins
1666–1730
Andrew Moore
1689–1749
Isabella Baxter
1680–1737
John Walker
1680–1734
Kathrine Rutherford
1682–1738

Nancy Chastain's Descendants

1.
NC
Nancy (Jane) Chastain (1807–1900) m. Abraham (Littleton) Akins (1803–27 DECEMBER 1899)
  1. 1. Jason (C) Akins 1841–1927
  2. 2. Mary ((Polly)) Akins 1831–
  3. 3. Nancy Akens 1851–1919
  4. 4. James (Chastain) Akins 1853–1913
  5. 5. Jemima (Lucinda) Akins 1845–1934
  6. 6. Jasper Akins 1840–1918
  7. 7. Eliza Akins 1846–1938
  8. 8. MAHALIE Akins 1832–1910
  9. 9. Joseph Akins 1848–1860
  10. 10. Sarah Akins 1833–1923 m. William Holt 1832–
    1. 1. Martha (Ann) Ellis 1859–1947
    2. 2. Mary (Melvina) Holden 1865–1949
    3. 3. Nancy (J) Stover 1857–
    4. 4. Seaborn (Littleton) Holt 1860–1929
  11. 11. Martha Smith 1828–1865 m. Joel (J) Smith 1827–1900
    1. 1. Asel (Newton) Smith 1854–1940
    2. 2. Littleton (Meek) Smith 1852–1948
    3. 3. Nancy (C.) Smith 1860–1865
    4. 4. William (R.) Smith 1856–
    5. 5. John (J.) Smith 1858–1865
    6. 6. J (M) Smith 1863–
  12. 12. Annie Akins 1839–1923

Nancy Chastain's Timeline

3 Records

1807
1807
Birth of Nancy Jane Chastain in Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 63
Nancy Jane Chastain resided here in Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 93
Death of Nancy Jane Chastain in Gilmer, Georgia, United States
Gilmer, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: M593_152; Page: 11A; Family History Library Film: 545651
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 55, Gilmer, Georgia; Roll: M593_152; Page: 11A; Family History Library Film: 545651

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gilmer, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE