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William Jordan Chaffin 1826–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 October 1826

Birth Location: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 9 September 1901

Death Location: Fannin County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Elias Chaffin

Mother: Nancy Meador

Spouse(s): Nancy Roberts

Children(s): William Jr, J. Chaffin, Susan Chaffin, John Chaffin, Laban Chaffin, Calvin Chaffin, G. Chaffin, Joseph Chaffin, Alfred Chaffin, Texas Chaffin

The story of William Jordan Chaffin began in 1826 in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1880, William Jordan Chaffin resided in Precinct 1, Fannin, Texas, USA. William Jordan Chaffin married Nancy Roberts, and had children including Alfred Chaffin, Calvin Chaffin, G W Chaffin, J H Chaffin, John Chaffin, Joseph Chaffin, Laban E Chaffin, Susan M Chaffin, Texas Jack Chaffin, William Jordan Chaffin Jr. William Jordan Chaffin passed away in 1901 in Fannin County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Jordan Chaffin began in 1826 in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1880, William Jordan Chaffin resided in Precinct 1, Fannin, Texas, USA.
  • William Jordan Chaffin married Nancy Roberts, and had children including Alfred Chaffin, Calvin Chaffin, G W Chaffin, J H Chaffin, John Chaffin, Joseph Chaffin, Laban E Chaffin, Susan M Chaffin, Texas Jack Chaffin, William Jordan Chaffin Jr.
  • William Jordan Chaffin passed away in 1901 in Fannin County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Chaffin's Ancestors

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William Chaffin
1826–1901
Birth Place: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Elias Chaffin
1804–1856
Flynns Creek, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Nancy Meador
1805–1850
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Chaffin's Descendants

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William (Jordan) Chaffin (14 October 1826–9 September 1901) m. Nancy Roberts (24 July 1837–1910)
  1. 1. William (Jordan Chaffin) Jr 1863–1932 m. Magnolia Chaffin 1868–1961
    1. 1. Rosa Chaffin 1910–1982 m. Harry (Gilfilon) Patton 1906–1965
  2. 2. J. (H.) Chaffin 1858–
  3. 3. Susan (M.) Chaffin 1860–
  4. 4. John Chaffin 1862–
  5. 5. Laban (E.) Chaffin 1866–
  6. 6. Calvin Chaffin 1868–
  7. 7. G. (W.) Chaffin 1870–
  8. 8. Joseph Chaffin 1871–
  9. 9. Alfred Chaffin 1875–
  10. 10. Texas (Jack) Chaffin 1877–

William Chaffin's Timeline

3 Records

1826
14 October 1826
Birth of William Jordan Chaffin in Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 54
William Jordan Chaffin resided here in Precinct 1, Fannin, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Fannin, Texas, USA
1901
9 September 1901
Age 75
Death of William Jordan Chaffin in Fannin County, Texas, United States of America
Fannin County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 October 1826
    Event Place: Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Fannin, Texas; Roll: 1302; Page: 345a; Enumeration District: 023
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Fannin, Texas; Roll: 1302; Page: 345a; Enumeration District: 023

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 September 1901
    Event Place: Fannin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fannin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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