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Philip Chavis 1726–1780 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1726

Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1780

Death Location: Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Chavis

Mother: Frances Gibson

Spouse(s): Hannah Locklear, Celea Locklear, Margaret Cheves

Children(s): Erasmus Chavis, William Chavis, Mark Chavis, Ishmael Chavis, Chief Chavis, Peggy Chavis, Parrot Chavis, Lazarus Chavis

Philip Chavis was born in 1726 in Granville, North Carolina, USA, the child of William Chavis And Frances Gibson. Philip Chavis married Celea Selah Locklear, Hannah Francis Locklear, Margaret Cheves, and had children including Chief Ishmael Wacammaw Chavis, Erasmus Chavis, Ishmael Chavis, Lazarus Chavis, Mark Chavis, Parrot Chavis, Peggy Chavis, William Chavis. Philip Chavis passed away in 1780 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Philip Chavis was born in 1726 in Granville, North Carolina, USA, the child of William Chavis And Frances Gibson.
  • Philip Chavis married Celea Selah Locklear, Hannah Francis Locklear, Margaret Cheves, and had children including Chief Ishmael Wacammaw Chavis, Erasmus Chavis, Ishmael Chavis, Lazarus Chavis, Mark Chavis, Parrot Chavis, Peggy Chavis, William Chavis.
  • Philip Chavis passed away in 1780 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Chavis
1709–1777
Birth Location: , , North Carolina, USA
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Frances Gibson
1704–1781
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Hannah Locklear
1740–
Birth Location: –
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Celea Locklear
1715–1800
Birth Location: –
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Margaret Cheves
1726–1800
Birth Location: Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

Erasmus Chavis
1767–1839
Birth Location: Wilkinson Swamp, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
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William Chavis
1747–1818
Birth Location: –
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Mark Chavis
1762–
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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Ishmael Chavis
1750–1805
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, USA
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Chief Chavis
1740–1800
Birth Location: –
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Peggy Chavis
1735–
Birth Location: –
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Parrot Chavis
1735–
Birth Location: –
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Lazarus Chavis
1756–1833
Birth Location: Edgefield, Edgefield, South Carolina, United States
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Philip Chavis's Ancestors

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Philip Chavis
1726–1780
Birth Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Chavis
1709–1777
, , North Carolina, USA
Frances Gibson
1704–1781
Henrico, Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas Chavis
1685–1750
Sunken Marsh, Surry, Virginia, USA
Frances Smith
1685–1731
Sen Marsh, Surry County, Virginia, USA
Gibson ("Gibby") Gibson
1660–1727
James City, Virginia, USA
Frances Lightfoot
1664–1756
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
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–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Chivers
1628–1664
Abigale Griffin
1630–1665
John Blyth
1619–
Thomas Gibson
1590–1658
Francis Indian)
–1670
Elizabeth Bouth
1630–1679
Thomas Chevers
1607–1664
Thomas Lightfoot
1609–1648
Anna II
1608–1645

Philip Chavis's Descendants

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Philip Chavis (1726–1780) m. Hannah (Francis) Locklear (1740–) m. Celea ("Selah") Locklear (1715–1800) m. Margaret Cheves (1726–1800)
  1. 1. Erasmus Chavis 1767–1839 m. Rachel Sampson 1762– m. Elizabeth 1793– m. Charlotte (Deucher) Durden 1805–
    1. 1. Erasmus Chavis 1800–
    2. 2. Duncan Chavis 1814– m. Sarah (Ann) Chavis 1840–
      1. 1. Willis Chavis 1867–
      2. 2. Milton Chavis 1870–
      3. 3. James Chavis 1874–
    3. 3. Nelson Chavis 1815–
    4. 4. Stephen Chavis 1777–
    5. 5. Priscilla (Elizabeth (Drusilla)) Chavis 1785–1876 m. Asa (Zilpha) Deese 1781–1878
      1. 1. Absalom Deese 1806–1861
      2. 2. Priscilla (Deese) Jenkins 1827–1901
      3. 3. William Deese 1825–1900 m. Margaret (Ozina (Peggy) (Zina)) Parker 1824–1902
      4. 4. Jesse Deese 1820–1891
      5. 5. Richard Deese 1814–1872
      6. 6. Wincy Deese 1812–1890 m. William (K.) Stephens 1819–
        1. 1. Louisa (P.) Stephens 1857–
    6. 6. Nancy Chavis 1794–
    7. 7. Asgad Chavis 1793–1857
    8. 8. Katoriah Chavis 1795–
    9. 9. Shadrack Chavis 1796–1840
    10. 10. Emily Chavis 1798–
    11. 11. Jordan Chavis 1803–1883
    12. 12. Anne (Jane) Chavis 1805–
    13. 13. Mary Chavis 1807–1883
    14. 14. Joseph Chavis 1809–
    15. 15. Sarah Chavis 1810–
    16. 16. John Chavis 1812–
    17. 17. Clarissa (‘Clara’) Chavis 1812–1897
    18. 18. Rachael (Chavis) Chavers 1802–1886 m. Thomas (Jr) Sampson 1802–1829 m. James Carter 1800–
      1. 1. Thomas (F.) Chavis 1823–1898 m. Arabella Ransom 1827–1900
        1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Chavis 1854–1908 m. Jordan (Stuart) Stewart 1765–1861 m. James (Miller) Deese 1849–1922
        2. 2. Ruth (Ann) Chavis 1844–1882
        3. 3. N. (Alexander) Chavis 1842–
        4. 4. Peter Chavis 1850–1933
        5. 5. Annie (Austin) Chavis 1856–1856
        6. 6. Rutha (Ann) Chavis 1847–1918
        7. 7. William (Ransom) Chavis 1857–1933
        8. 8. William (Robert) Chavis 1859–1933
        9. 9. Jesse (Thomas) Chavis 1867–1933
        10. 10. Mary (E.) Chavis 1861–1905
        11. 11. Henry (S or L) Chavis 1866–1905
        12. 12. Alfred (Dockery) Chavis 1868–1905
        13. 13. Ava (Bell) Chavis 1871–1901
        14. 14. Ora (F.) Chavis 1865–
      2. 2. Richard (R) Carter 1832–1915 m. Nancy (Ann) PAUL 1855–1917
        1. 1. Lula (Gabriel) Carter 1885–1957 m. Mabe Sampson 1876–1975
      3. 3. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Sampson 1830–1916 m. Dempsy Morgan 1819–
        1. 1. Alsey Morgan 1863–
        2. 2. Bush Morgan 1865–
        3. 3. Wilson Morgan 1867–
        4. 4. Penny Morgan 1870–
    19. 19. Eliab Chavis 1804–1860 m. Sophia Bethea 1815–1834
      1. 1. Rachel (Chavis) Carter 1805–1888
    20. 20. Asgad Chavis 1793– m. Fannie Parker 1810–
  2. 2. William Chavis 1747–1818
  3. 3. Mark Chavis 1762–
  4. 4. Ishmael Chavis 1750–1805 m. Chavis 1735– m. Gela (Reigel) Reyel 1760–
    1. 1. John Chavis 1774– m. Polly Chavis 1785–
      1. 1. Delilah ("Dilly" Guy) (Quadroon) 1812– m. Samuel Chavis 1799–
        1. 1. James (Chavis) (Quadroon) 1836–
      2. 2. Dicey (Eliza) Chavis 1800–1886 m. Henry Anderson 1790–1850 m. Henry ANDERSON 1793–1849
        1. 1. Rebecca (Ann) Chavis 1818–
    2. 2. Lazarus (Elisha) Chavis 1770–1833
    3. 3. Mariah (Chavis) Williams 1775–1803
    4. 4. John Chavis 1785–1830
    5. 5. Julian Chavis 1760–
  5. 5. Chief (Ishmael "Wacammaw") Chavis 1740–1800 m. Reyel (Regal) Jacobs 1762–1838
    1. 1. Chief (John Albert) Chavis 1785– m. Martha ("Maggie") Locklear 1785–1840
      1. 1. Hugh Chavis 1810–1862 m. Clarissa (Sweat) Lowery 1813–1897
        1. 1. Benjamin (Jordan) Chavis 1838–1921 m. Annis (Jones) Chavis 1874–1949 m. Downey Locklear 1848–1900 m. Penelope (J) Jacobs 1839–1900
        2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Chavis 1829–1914 m. Calvin Oxendine 1829–
        3. 3. Malinda ((Melinda) Chavis) Brayboy 1850–1911 m. Willis ((William)) Brayboy 1848–1898
        4. 4. Sara (Ann) Ransom 1831– m. James (Harrison) Ransome 1831–
        5. 5. William Chavis 1832–1897
        6. 6. Robert Chavis 1832–1926 m. Grizzy (Ann) Chavis 1830–1919
        7. 7. Henry Chavis 1839–1897
        8. 8. Preston Chavis 1842–1904 m. Amanda (Arnanda) Powers 1839–1926
        9. 9. Aggie (Jane) Chavis 1842–1919 m. Isaac Braboy 1836–1919 m. Isaac Brayboy 1836–1919
        10. 10. Nancy (D.) Chavis 1844–1927
        11. 11. Prissy Chavis 1847–1911
        12. 12. Ishmael Chavis 1839– m. Angeline Chavis 1836–
        13. 13. Pinkney Chavis 1846–1891
        14. 14. Hugh Chavis 1849–
        15. 15. Sallie (B.) Chavis 1853–1943
        16. 16. D (Richard) Chavis 1856–1926
        17. 17. Murdock (C.) Chavis 1859–1930
        18. 18. Austin Chavis 1860–1879
        19. 19. John Chavis 1861–
        20. 20. Atlas Chavis 1862–
        21. 21. Jordan Chavis 1832–1914 m. Eliza Revels 1834–1925 m. Victoria Campbell 1854–1934
        22. 22. Turner Chavis 1853–1943 m. Victoria Campbell 1854–1934
        23. 23. Effie (Ann) Chavis 1836–1917 m. Angus Maynor 1835–1900
        24. 24. Henry Chavis 1832–1897 m. Barbara 1840–
    2. 2. Mariah Chavis 1765–1800 m. Joseph Williams 1765–1833
      1. 1. Rebecca ("Becky" Mary) Williams 1790–1860 m. James ("Jim") Chavis 1788–1860
  6. 6. Peggy Chavis 1735–
  7. 7. Parrot Chavis 1735–
  8. 8. 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
      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
        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
        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
        2. 2. William (Lazurus) Chavis 1842–1919 m. Emmaline (Frances) Chavis 1844–1930

Philip Chavis's Timeline

4 Records

1726
1726
Birth of Philip Chavis in Lenoir, North Carolina, USA
Lenoir, North Carolina, USA
1726
1726
Birth of Philip Chavis in Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, North Carolina, USA
1780
1780
Age 54
Death of Philip Chavis in Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1793
Aft. 8 Dec 1793
Age 67
Death of Philip Chavis
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Lenoir, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 8 Dec 1793

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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