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William Chavis 1660–1700 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1660

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1700

Death Location: , , Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Chevers

Mother: Griffen None

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Blyth

Children(s): Barthelomew Chavis, Thomas Shivers, William Shivers, jonas Shivers, John Chevers, Albert Aberdale, Andrew Shaver

The story of William Chavis began in 1660 in Virginia, USA. William Chavis married Elizabeth Blyth, and had children including Albert Aberdale, Andrew Shaver, Ann Chevers, Barthelomew Chavis, Constance Chavis, Constance Chevers, Gibson Chavis, John Chevers, Jonas Shivers, Thomas Shivers, William Shivers. William Chavis passed away in 1700 in , , Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Chavis began in 1660 in Virginia, USA.
  • William Chavis married Elizabeth Blyth, and had children including Albert Aberdale, Andrew Shaver, Ann Chevers, Barthelomew Chavis, Constance Chavis, Constance Chevers, Gibson Chavis, John Chevers, Jonas Shivers, Thomas Shivers, William Shivers.
  • William Chavis passed away in 1700 in , , Virginia, USA.

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William Chavis's Ancestors

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William Chavis
1660–1700
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Chevers
1607–1663
Monktown, Dublin, Ireland
Griffen
1623–1680
Monkstown, Dublin, Ireland
Grandparents
Henry Chevers
1575–1640
Catherine FitzWilliam
1587–1610
Monkstown, Dublin, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Chavis's Descendants

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William Chavis (Apr 1660–1700) m. Elizabeth Blyth (1665–1700)
  1. 1. Barthelomew Chavis 1685–1682 m. Martha Chavis 1685–1731 m. Elizabeth (Blyth) Crossland 1665–1693
    1. 1. William Chavis 1758–1778 m. Celia 1726–1800
      1. 1. William Chavis 1703–1778 m. Frances (Smith) Gibson 1704–1781 m. Gela (Reigel Reyel) Jacbos 1762–1775
        1. 1. Ishmael Chavis 1740–1800 m. Reyel (Regal Mnu) Jacobs 1762–1775
        2. 2. John CHAVIS 1762–
        3. 3. Joseph CHAVIS 1774–
        4. 4. Philip CHAVIS 1752–
        5. 5. Charles CHAVIS 1754–
        6. 6. Erasmus Chavus 1768–1839 m. Elizabeth Cheaves 1793– m. Charlotte Durden 1805–
    2. 2. Richard Chavis 1729–1766 m. Lucresie Lurany 1729–
      1. 1. Milly Chavis 1749– m. Edward Silver 1745–
        1. 1. Susan (Sukey) Silver 1780–1841
        2. 2. Susan (Marie) Jordan 1765–1890
      2. 2. Suffiah Chavis 1751–
      3. 3. Lurany Chavis 1751–
      4. 4. Robert Chavis 1755–
      5. 5. John Chavis 1750–1830
      6. 6. Charity Chavis 1755–
    3. 3. Joseph Chavis 1726–1751
    4. 4. Matthew Chavis 1715–1755
    5. 5. Gideon Chavis 1732–1769
    6. 6. William Chavis 1703–1778
    7. 7. Jacob Chavis 1710–1755
    8. 8. Barthelomew Chavis 1730–1750 m. Martha Chavis 1685–1731
      1. 1. Richard Chavis 1729–1766
      2. 2. Thomas (Chavis) Cheaves 1710–1755
      3. 3. Joseph Chavis 1726–1751
      4. 4. Matthew Chavis 1715–
      5. 5. Barthelomew Chavis 1730–
      6. 6. Gideon Chavis 1732–1769 m. Ann (Patience) Priddy 1736–1808
        1. 1. Jesse Chavis 1766–1840
      7. 7. Lewis Chavis 1785–
      8. 8. Isham Chavis 1758–
      9. 9. Henry Chivers 1735–1815
      10. 10. Uriah Chavis 1759–
      11. 11. Solomon Chavis 1761–
      12. 12. Robert Chavis 1763–
      13. 13. Matthew Chavis 1764–
      14. 14. William (Chavis) Sr* 1706–1778
      15. 15. Jacob Chavis 1710–1755
      16. 16. Richard Chavis 1724–1766
      17. 17. Thomas Chavis 1718–1755
      18. 18. John Chavis 1712–
      19. 19. Elizabeth Chavis 1712–1790
      20. 20. Amy Chavis 1710–1766
      21. 21. Lucresie Chavis-Luranny 1729–1767 m. Ishmael Chavous 1750–1800 m. Richard Chavis 1724–1766
        1. 1. Lazarus (Elisha) Chavis 1770–1833
        2. 2. Milly (Chavis) Silver 1749–1800
        3. 3. John Chavis 1750–1830
        4. 4. Charity Chavis 1755–1815
        5. 5. Lurany Chavis 1751–
        6. 6. Robert Chavis 1755–1810
        7. 7. Suffiah Chavis 1751–
      22. 22. Rebecca Chavis 1721–1768
      23. 23. Frances Chavis 1720–
      24. 24. Elizabeth (Ashton) Chavis 1712–1790
      25. 25. James Chavis 1721–1823
      26. 26. Catherine (Chavis) 1734–
      27. 27. Sarah ("Sally") Chavis 1732–
      28. 28. Sarah Chivers 1722–
      29. 29. Gilbert ("Gibby") Chavis 1738–
      30. 30. George Chavis 1728–
      31. 31. Constance Shivers 1745–
      32. 32. Ann Shivers 1743–
    9. 9. James (H.) Chavis 1851–1925
    10. 10. Constance Chavis\Chivers 1690–1861
    11. 11. Louisa Chavis 1857–1930
    12. 12. Thomas (Chavis) Cheaves 1710–1755
    13. 13. Wesley (Walter) Williams 1863–1931
    14. 14. Thomas (Chevers) Shivers 1682–1750
  2. 2. Thomas Shivers 1685–1750 m. Frances Smith 1723–1732 m. Frances Smith 1700– m. Martha Chavis 1685–1731
    1. 1. Elizabeth Chivers 1648–
    2. 2. Catherine Chavis 1734–
    3. 3. Henry Chavis 1735–1798
    4. 4. George Chivers 1728–1784
    5. 5. Rebecca Chavis 1721–1768 m. James Chavis 1721–1823
      1. 1. James (Chavis \) Chavous 1749–1823
    6. 6. Menoa Chavis 1730–1798
    7. 7. Sarah (Sally) Chavis 1732–
    8. 8. Amy Chavis 1710–1766
    9. 9. Frances Chavis 1723–
    10. 10. William Chavis 1706–1777
    11. 11. Thomason Chavis 1720–1751
    12. 12. Jonas Shivers 1720–1777
    13. 13. Jacob Chavis 1738–1808
    14. 14. Gideon Chavis 1732–1769
    15. 15. Thomason Chivers 1721–
    16. 16. Bartholomew (Chavis) Chevis 1730–1750
      1. 1. Robert Chavis 1763–
      2. 2. Lewis Chavis 1785–
      3. 3. William Chavis 1793–
      4. 4. Isham Chavis 1758–
      5. 5. Henry Chavis 1760–
      6. 6. Uriah Chavis 1759–
      7. 7. Solomon Chavis 1761–
      8. 8. Matthew Chavis 1764–
    17. 17. Thomas Cheves 1738–1820
    18. 18. Joseph Chavis 1726–
    19. 19. Sarah Chivers 1722–
    20. 20. Thomas Chavis 1627–1664
    21. 21. Frances Chavis 1720–
    22. 22. Frances Chivers 1723–
    23. 23. Matthew Chavis 1715–1755
    24. 24. Richard Chavis 1724–1766
    25. 25. John (Jacob) Chivers 1710–1779
    26. 26. John Chavis 1712–1751
    27. 27. Louise (Chavis) Reed 1858–1930
    28. 28. James (H) Chavis 1852–1925
    29. 29. William Chavis 1758–1778
    30. 30. Wesley (Walter) Williams 1863–1931
    31. 31. Ann Shivers 1743–
  3. 3. William Shivers 1725–1810
  4. 4. jonas Shivers 1730–
  5. 5. John Chevers 1682–
  6. 6. Albert Aberdale 1913–2006
  7. 7. Andrew (?) Shaver 1814–1872 m. Eliza Shavers 1824– m. M Shaves 1826–1900 m. Minerva Shaver 1830–1900 m. Rebecca Shavers 1834–1923
    1. 1. Alex Shavers 1840–1933 m. Lizzie (Bell) Martin 1864–1958 m. Menerva Martin 1850–1958
      1. 1. Sadie Shavers 1905–1968 m. Johnnie Bell 1899–1962 m. W (M) Grimes 1896– m. Letell Laviolett 1915–1981
        1. 1. Barbara (J) Walker 1932–2014 m. David (N) Mccoy 1933–2014 m. Wilbur King 1928–1986
        2. 2. Everette (Lee) Grimes 1929–1984 m. Iva (Marie) Doxey 1922–1989 m. Gloria (Deloris) Moore 1940–1998
        3. 3. Betty (J) Smith 1938–2022
      2. 2. Aleck Shavers 1895–
      3. 3. Martha Shavers 1897–1952 m. Charlie Walker 1890–
      4. 4. Mary Stevenson 1886–2004 m. Joseph (Hughzetta) Stevenson 1912–1997 m. Robert White 1907–1976
      5. 5. John Shaver 1881–
      6. 6. Quinton Shavers 1909–1991
      7. 7. Willie (Belle) Barnes 1881– m. F (A) Alexander 1863–1932
        1. 1. Vnus Alexander 1903–2004 m. Elihue Crowder 1909–1963
        2. 2. California (Bell Alexander) Baker 1884–
        3. 3. Simon (William) Alexander 1890–1955
        4. 4. Wallace (C) Alexander 1903–1949
        5. 5. Beulah Alexander 1909–1991 m. Ernest (Erastus) Byrd 1907–1972
        6. 6. Frank Alexander 1912–1972
      8. 8. John Shavers 1880–
      9. 9. Clovis (L) Shaver 1876– m. Willie Hughes 1866–1924
        1. 1. Andrew Hughes 1906–
        2. 2. Henry (E.) Hughes 1913–1988
        3. 3. Willie Hughs 1895–
        4. 4. Marie Hughes 1896–1939 m. Joe Ruff 1886–1920
        5. 5. Alexgine Queen 1900–1943 m. Clifton Queen 1898–1945 m. Eugene Hill 1893–1931
        6. 6. Hoyt Hughs 1895– m. Berda Mathes 1902–
        7. 7. Conway (W) Hughes 1904–1952 m. Mary (E) Thomas 1907–1962
        8. 8. Leonard Hughes 1902–1941 m. Deanie (A) Hughes 1894–1964
      10. 10. Poster (J) Shavers 1875–1963 m. Chairty Shaver 1872–1947
        1. 1. German Shaver 1895–1947 m. Georgia Shavers 1900–1967
        2. 2. Alie Shaver 1898–1967
        3. 3. Nora Johnson 1891–
        4. 4. Della Johnson 1893–
        5. 5. Elnora Shaver 1891–1978 m. Cephas Barbee 1883–1930
      11. 11. Evan (L) Jordan 1881–
      12. 12. Minnie (C) Madison 1888–
    2. 2. John (Henry) Shavers 1858–1944
    3. 3. Harriett Shavers 1860–
    4. 4. Daisy (J) Shavers 1891–1962 m. Andrew Callins 1885–1942
      1. 1. Alexander Collins 1908–1942
      2. 2. Harvey (W.) Collins 1911–1942
    5. 5. Gustavus Shaver 1859–1885
    6. 6. John (Franklin) Shavers 1880–1933 m. Alice ("Allie" Lee) Lindsey 1891–1951 m. Georgian Gill 1896–1974 m. Agnes (M.) Pettis 1885–
      1. 1. Ethel Shavers 1914–1986
      2. 2. Jesse (Willard) Shavers 1918–1968
      3. 3. Harold (N) Shavers 1919–
      4. 4. Luther (Malcom) Shavers 1920–2001
      5. 5. Ruby (Florence) Shavers 1923–2008
      6. 6. Irene (Marie) Shavers 1926–2008
      7. 7. Jack (Dempsey) Shavers 1928–1989
      8. 8. Frank Shavers 1908–1920
      9. 9. Rosa Shavers 1911–2000
      10. 10. Clifton Shavers 1914–1925
      11. 11. Harold (Newitt) Shavers –2006
      12. 12. Willie (Elizabeth) Shavers 1919–2000
      13. 13. Henry (Thomas) Shavers 1925–1927
      14. 14. John (Tilton "Jim") Shavers 1923–1989
      15. 15. Helen Shavers 1934–2016
      16. 16. Daisey (Effie "Ethel") Shavers 1921–2000
      17. 17. Emma (E,) Shavers 1896–
    7. 7. Vandy Yates 1864–1935 m. Emma Yates 1875–1937
      1. 1. Mattie Yates 1904–1975
      2. 2. Susan Yates 1909–
      3. 3. John (B) Yates 1895–1980
      4. 4. Alice Yates –1983
      5. 5. Arthur (G) Yates 1891–1957
      6. 6. Daisy (Yates) McQueen 1902–1977 m. James (William) McQueen 1893–1957
        1. 1. James (E) McQueen 1921–1950
        2. 2. Ola (Mae McQueen) Thomas 1924–1993
      7. 7. Angelia Yates 1900–1910
    8. 8. Tilton Shavers 1874–1945 m. Margaret cooley 1877–1929 m. Georgiana (A) Gill 1896–1974 m. Agnes (M.) Pettis 1885–
      1. 1. Emma (Estelle STELLA AGNESS") Shavers 1896–
      2. 2. Helen (S) Ladner 1934–2016
      3. 3. Rebecca Shavers 1917–1991
      4. 4. John (Tilton "Jim") Shavers 1923–1989
      5. 5. Daisey (Effie "Ethel") Shavers 1921–2000
      6. 6. Henry (Thomas) Shavers 1925–1927
      7. 7. Willie (Elizabeth) Shavers 1918–2000
      8. 8. William (Dempsey "Sonny") Shavers 1929–2017
    9. 9. Clifton Shaver 1877–1885
    10. 10. Maud Shavers 1883–
    11. 11. Robert Shaver 1866–1939 m. Lena Harris 1863–1931
      1. 1. Lela Shavers 1891–1959 m. Richard (Elisha) Lewis 1884–1935
        1. 1. Wilbur (Thomas) Lewis 1910–1989
        2. 2. Richard (Robert) Lewis 1908–1996
    12. 12. Sally Shaver 1867–1927 m. John (Henry) Shaver 1859–1944
      1. 1. Charley (Lee) Shaver 1899–1971
      2. 2. Maudie Shaver 1892–1967
      3. 3. G (F) Shaver 1898–1965
      4. 4. N (R) Shaver 1908–
      5. 5. W (L) Shaver 1894–1951
      6. 6. Gertha (Olivia) Shaver 1890–1965
      7. 7. Minnie (Carolyn) Shaver 1887–1969
    13. 13. William Shaver 1870–1966
    14. 14. Ella Shaver 1873–1922 m. Thomas Jackson 1870–
    15. 15. Lizzy Shaver 1875–1958 m. Frank (M) Summerville 1869–1951
      1. 1. Alma Somerville 1897–1952
        1. 1. Charlie Brown 1921–1990 m. Alma Somerville 1897–1952
      2. 2. Grace (Grisson) Summerville 1898–1973
      3. 3. Robert Summerville 1910–1963
      4. 4. Elizabeth Summerville 1903–1976
      5. 5. William Summerville 1905–1977
      6. 6. Leslie Somervile 1900–1984
      7. 7. Aldean Summerville 1908–1987
    16. 16. Jordon Shafer 1859–1939 m. Lulla Shafer 1866–1928
      1. 1. Edna (Ruth) Shafer 1910–
    17. 17. Missouri Shavers 1856–1933 m. Sam (Williamson) Sr. 1854–1950
      1. 1. Samuel (Williamson) Jr 1882–
      2. 2. Patsy Martin 1886–1964
        1. 1. Odie (L) Jackson 1915–1967
      3. 3. Maud Martin 1888–1978 m. John (Thomas "Tom" Majors) Sr 1887–1937 m. Will Bryant 1876– m. John (Ewing) Shannon 1887–1966
        1. 1. John (Thomas (Jerry) Majors) Jr 1913–1968
        2. 2. Edna (Selene) Majors 1911–1967
        3. 3. Leroy Majors 1915–1925
        4. 4. Richard (Martin) Majors 1919–1986
        5. 5. Clay (Oakley) Majors 1924–1999
        6. 6. Dorris (Missouri Majors) Clemmons 1933–2006
        7. 7. Donald (Everett) Majors 1927–2002
      4. 4. Andrew (Williamson) Martin 1891–1981
      5. 5. Veralue Martin 1894–1929
      6. 6. Unis Martin 1896–1958
      7. 7. Gelar Martin 1899–1979 m. Wellie Cockrell 1896–1937
        1. 1. Freda (I) Cockrell 1918–1942
        2. 2. William (Cockrell) Jr 1927–1950
        3. 3. Timothy Cockrell 1922–2002 m. Ruth (A) Weaver 1938–2015 m. Marian Combs 1940–1996
        4. 4. Pauline Cockrell 1924–2005
        5. 5. Jesse Cockrell 1920–
        6. 6. Lorena Cockrell 1933–2003
      8. 8. Alice Williamson 1876–
      9. 9. Maria Williamson 1878–1965
      10. 10. Nety (B.) Martin 1874–
      11. 11. Leroy Williamson 1875–1923
      12. 12. Veralue Martin 1892–
    18. 18. Jack (Shavers) Jr. 1883–1966 m. Mollie Brown 1887–
      1. 1. Hester Shavers 1905–
      2. 2. Charlie Shavers 1909–
      3. 3. Nathan Shavers 1911–
    19. 19. Thomas Shavers 1865–1914
    20. 20. Alexande Shavers 1879–1937 m. Edna (Shavers) Broadus 1884–1934
      1. 1. Gladys Shavers 1913–
      2. 2. Grady (Lee) Shaver 1916–1959
      3. 3. Eunice Shavers 1919–
      4. 4. H. (P. "Hap") Shavers 1922–1992

William Chavis's Timeline

10 Records

1654
1654
Birth of William Chavis in Surry County, Virginia, USA
Surry County, Virginia, USA
1659
Apr 1659
Birth of William Chavis in Surry County, Virginia, USA
Surry County, Virginia, USA
1659
1659
Birth of William Chavis in Surry, Virginia, United States
Surry, Virginia, United States
1660
Apr 1660
Birth of William Chavis in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1700
1700
Age 40
Death of William Chavis in Columbia, Lexington, South Carolina, United States
Columbia, Lexington, South Carolina, United States
1700
1700
Age 40
Death of William Chavis in Chesterfield, South Carolina
Chesterfield, South Carolina
1700
1700
Age 40
Death of William Chavis in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1700
1700
Age 40
Death of William Chavis in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1700
1700
Age 40
Death of William Chavis in , , Virginia, USA
, , Virginia, USA
1730
1730
Age 70
Death of William Chavis in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1659
    Event Place: Surry County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1659
    Event Place: Surry, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1654
    Event Place: Surry County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1660
    Event Place: Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Columbia, Lexington, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Deaths

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Chesterfield, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: , , Virginia, USA

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