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Rena Gertrude Chavis 1909–2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 July 1909

Birth Location: Red Hill, Marlboro Co, South Carolina

Death Date: 06 July 2001

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Chavis

Mother: Sarah Deese

Spouse(s): Charle Waisner, Clarence Hendly

Children(s): Janice Hendley

In 1909, Rena Gertrude Chavis entered the world in Red Hill, Marlboro Co, South Carolina, born to John Chavis And Sarah Margaret Maggie Deese. In 1910, Rena Gertrude Chavis resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Rena Gertrude Chavis resided in Red Hill, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. Rena Gertrude Chavis married Charle B Waisner, Clarence Townsend Hendly, and had children including Janice Elaine Hendley. Rena Gertrude Chavis passed away in 2001 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Rena Gertrude Chavis entered the world in Red Hill, Marlboro Co, South Carolina, born to John Chavis And Sarah Margaret Maggie Deese.
  • In 1910, Rena Gertrude Chavis resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Rena Gertrude Chavis resided in Red Hill, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • Rena Gertrude Chavis married Charle B Waisner, Clarence Townsend Hendly, and had children including Janice Elaine Hendley.
  • Rena Gertrude Chavis passed away in 2001 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rena Chavis's Ancestors

Self
Rena Chavis
1909–2001
Birth Place: Red Hill, Marlboro Co, South Carolina
Parents
John Chavis
1883–1934
Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Sarah (Margaret 'Maggie') Deese
1886–1960
Anson County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Chrisenberry ("Berry" CB) CHAVIS
1861–1917
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Peavy
1855–1927
Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Wesley Chavis
1838–1878
ELIZABETH HINSON
1835–1915
Ezekial Peavy
1826–1908
Elizabeth Peary
1835–1908
2nd-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

Rena Chavis's Descendants

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Rena (Gertrude) Chavis (15 July 1909–06 July 2001) m. Charle (B.) Waisner (7 May 1903–13 July 1973) m. Clarence (Townsend) Hendly (9 Oct 1909–24 Sep 1959)
  1. 1. Janice (Elaine) Hendley 1937–1939

Rena Chavis's Timeline

4 Records

1909
15 July 1909
Birth of Rena Gertrude Chavis in Red Hill, Marlboro Co, South Carolina
Red Hill, Marlboro Co, South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 1
Rena Gertrude Chavis resided here in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Rena Gertrude Chavis resided here in Red Hill, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Red Hill, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
2001
06 July 2001
Age 92
Death of Rena Gertrude Chavis in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 July 1909
    Event Place: Red Hill, Marlboro Co, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1468; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375481
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Red Hill, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1703; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 130

    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: Red Hill, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Red Hill, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1703; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 July 2001
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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