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Rachel Melissa Bryant 1857–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1857

Birth Location: Morgan, Kentucky

Death Date: 21 Jul 1934

Death Location: Leighton, Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Allen Bryant

Mother: Mary Bryant

Spouse(s): Thomas (Chainey), Hiram Chaney

Children(s): Mary Chaney, Edmond Chaney, Sarah Chaney, Darias China

The story of Rachel Melissa Bryant began in 1857 in Morgan, Kentucky. In 1860, Rachel Melissa Bryant resided in District 1, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Rachel Melissa Bryant resided in Sturgeon, Proctor, Lee, Kentucky, USA. Rachel Melissa Bryant married Hiram Chaney, Thomas Chaney Chainey, and had children including Darias H China, Edmond Chaney, Mary Jane Chaney, Polly Chaney, Rice Chaney, Sarah Chaney. Rachel Melissa Bryant passed away in 1934 in Leighton, Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Melissa Bryant began in 1857 in Morgan, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, Rachel Melissa Bryant resided in District 1, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, Rachel Melissa Bryant resided in Sturgeon, Proctor, Lee, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rachel Melissa Bryant married Hiram Chaney, Thomas Chaney Chainey, and had children including Darias H China, Edmond Chaney, Mary Jane Chaney, Polly Chaney, Rice Chaney, Sarah Chaney.
  • Rachel Melissa Bryant passed away in 1934 in Leighton, Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Bryant
1827–1912
Birth Location: Raccoon Crk., Jackson Co., AL., Alabama, USA
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Mary Bryant
1827–1888
Birth Location: Pike Co., Kentucky, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Thomas (Chainey)
1853–1945
Birth Location: Estill Co., Ky.
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Hiram Chaney
1857–1932
Birth Location: Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America
HC

Children(s)

Mary Chaney
1888–1962
Birth Location: Estill, Kentucky, USA
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Edmond Chaney
1889–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Sarah Chaney
1885–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SC
Darias China
1882–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
DC

Rachel Bryant's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Bryant
1857–1934
Birth Place: Morgan, Kentucky
Parents
Allen Riley Bryant
1827–1912
Raccoon Crk., Jackson Co., AL., Alabama, USA
Mary (Polly) Bryant
1827–1888
Pike Co., Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Jesse (Wilson) Bryant
1806–1858
Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Sabrina Tackett
1805–1865
Campbell, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Bryant
1775–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Serg GGF)
1739–1831
Hepzibah Sawyer
1746–1789

Rachel Bryant's Descendants

1.
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Rachel (Melissa) Bryant (16 Apr 1857–21 Jul 1934) m. Thomas (Chaney) (Chainey) (1853–18 Nov 1945) m. Hiram Chaney (25 August 1857–21 March 1932)
  1. 1. Mary (Jane) Chaney 1888–1962 m. Thomas Mcintosh 1870–1914
    1. 1. Jessie Stepp 1913–1998 m. Robert Stepp 1911–1992
      1. 1. Steve (T.) Stepp 1931–2007 m. Marlene Parker 1937–2017
      2. 2. Boyd Stepp 1940–2009
      3. 3. Lawrence Stepp 1942–2015
      4. 4. Earnest Stepp 1933–2017
      5. 5. Billy (Ray) Stepp 1937–2013
  2. 2. Edmond Chaney 1889–
  3. 3. Sarah Chaney 1885–
  4. 4. Darias (H) China 1882–

Rachel Bryant's Timeline

10 Records

1857
16 Apr 1857
Birth of Rachel Melissa Bryant in Morgan, Kentucky
Morgan, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 3
Rachel Melissa Bryant resided here in District 1, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Rachel Melissa Bryant resided here in Sturgeon, Proctor, Lee, Kentucky, USA
Sturgeon, Proctor, Lee, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Rachel Melissa Bryant resided here in Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky, USA
Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky, USA
1881
25 Aug 1881
Age 24
Rachel Melissa Bryant was married in Estill, Kentucky
Estill, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 43
Rachel Melissa Bryant resided here in Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA
Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Rachel Melissa Bryant resided here in Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA
Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
Rachel Melissa Bryant resided here in Williams, Estill, Kentucky, USA
Williams, Estill, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 73
Rachel Melissa Bryant resided here in Riddell and Thomas, Riddell and Thomas, Estill, Kentucky, USA
Riddell and Thomas, Riddell and Thomas, Estill, Kentucky, USA
1934
21 Jul 1934
Age 77
Death of Rachel Melissa Bryant in Estil, Kentucky
Estil, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1857
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Estill, Kentucky; Roll: T625_566; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 45
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Riddell and Thomas, Estill, Kentucky; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340477
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Page: 99c; Enumeration District: 040
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Lee, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 337B
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky; Roll: 518; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0029
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M653_357; Page: 311; Family History Librar
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky; Roll: T624_472; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374485
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1881
    Event Place: Estill, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: M653_357; Page: 311; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sturgeon, Proctor, Lee, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sturgeon, Lee, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 337B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Millers Creek, Estill, Kentucky; Roll: 412; Page: 99c; Enumeration District: 040

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky; Roll: 518; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0029

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Station Camp, Estill, Kentucky; Roll: T624_472; Page: 16a; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374485

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Estill, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Estill, Kentucky; Roll: T625_566; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Riddell and Thomas, Riddell and Thomas, Estill, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Riddell and Thomas, Estill, Kentucky; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340477

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richmond, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1934
    Event Place: Estil, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leighton, Estill County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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