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William Lazarus Chavis 1842–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1842

Birth Location: Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 15 Apr 1919

Death Location: Neeses, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Josiah Chavis

Mother: Mary Williams

Spouse(s): Emmaline Chavis

Children(s): Hilliard Chavis, Florence Chavis, Selina Chavis, Mary Chavis, Sallie Chavis, Ira Chavis, Rufus Chavis, Lillie Chavis

In 1842, William Lazarus Chavis entered the world in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Josiah L Chavis And Mary Jane Williams. In 1900, William Lazarus Chavis resided in Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, William Lazarus Chavis resided in New Hope, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. William Lazarus Chavis married Emmaline Frances Chavis, and had children including Florence Chavis, Hilliard Augustus Chavis, Ira Mack Chavis, Lillie Chavis, Mary Jane Chavis, Rufus William Chavis, Sallie Chavis, Selina Ellen Chavis. William Lazarus Chavis passed away in 1919 in Neeses, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1842, William Lazarus Chavis entered the world in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America, born to Josiah L Chavis And Mary Jane Williams.
  • In 1900, William Lazarus Chavis resided in Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, William Lazarus Chavis resided in New Hope, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • William Lazarus Chavis married Emmaline Frances Chavis, and had children including Florence Chavis, Hilliard Augustus Chavis, Ira Mack Chavis, Lillie Chavis, Mary Jane Chavis, Rufus William Chavis, Sallie Chavis, Selina Ellen Chavis.
  • William Lazarus Chavis passed away in 1919 in Neeses, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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William Chavis's Ancestors

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William Chavis
1842–1919
Birth Place: Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Josiah L Chavis
1822–1913
Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Jane) Williams
1826–1880
Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James ("Jim") Chavis
1790–1860
Beaver Creek, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Rebecca ("Becky") Williams
1790–1860
Beaver Creek, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Chavis's Descendants

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William (Lazarus) Chavis (12 Jan 1842–15 Apr 1919) m. Emmaline (Frances) Chavis (October 1844–March 1930)
  1. 1. Hilliard (Augustus) Chavis 1885–1962
  2. 2. Florence Chavis 1892–1929
  3. 3. Selina (Ellen) Chavis 1865–1932
  4. 4. Mary (Jane) Chavis 1856–1947
  5. 5. Sallie Chavis 1883–1962
  6. 6. Ira (Mack) Chavis 1878–1961
  7. 7. Rufus (William) Chavis 1867–1953
  8. 8. Lillie Chavis 1884–1965

William Chavis's Timeline

5 Records

1842
12 Jan 1842
Birth of William Lazarus Chavis in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 58
William Lazarus Chavis resided here in Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
William Lazarus Chavis resided here in New Hope, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
New Hope, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
1919
15 Apr 1919
Age 77
Death of William Lazarus Chavis in Neeses, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
Neeses, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 78
William Lazarus Chavis resided here in Rocky Grove, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
Rocky Grove, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1842
    Event Place: Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rocky Grove, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1705; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 73
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241538
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Hope, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1470; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1375483
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goodland, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1241538

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Hope, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Hope, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1470; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1375483

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rocky Grove, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rocky Grove, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1705; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 73

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1919
    Event Place: Neeses, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Neeses, Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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