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William Chisholm 1774 – 1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: York, York, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: AUG 1809

Death Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Father: William Chisholm

Mother: Sarah Dabney

Spouse(s): Ann Praytor

Children(s): Martha Adkins, John Chisholm, James Chism, Martha Chism, Sarah Chism, Middleton Chism, Jesse Chism, Lewis Chism, SARAH Chisholm

William Chisholm was born in 1774 in York, York, South Carolina, United States, the child of William Chisholm and Sarah Dabney. William Chisholm married Ann Praytor, and had children including Martha Adkins, John Chisholm, James Chism, Martha Chism, Sarah F Chism, Middleton Praytor Chism, Jesse Chism, Lewis David Chism, SARAH F Chisholm. William Chisholm passed away in 1809 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • William Chisholm was born in 1774 in York, York, South Carolina, United States, the child of William Chisholm and Sarah Dabney.
  • William Chisholm married Ann Praytor, and had children including Martha Adkins, John Chisholm, James Chism, Martha Chism, Sarah F Chism, Middleton Praytor Chism, Jesse Chism, Lewis David Chism, SARAH F Chisholm.
  • William Chisholm passed away in 1809 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

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William Chisholm's Ancestors

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William Chisholm
1774 – 1809
Birth Place: York, York, South Carolina, United States
Parents
William Chisholm
1750 – 1829
Hanover, Hanover, Virginia, USA
Sarah Dabney
1767 – 1841
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
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Great-Grandparents
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William Chisholm's Descendants

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William Chisholm (1774 – AUG 1809) m. Ann Praytor (1775 – 1845)
  1. 1. Martha Adkins (1765 – 1850)
  2. 2. John Chisholm (1794 – 23 Feb 1847) m. Delilah Swindle (1794 – 13 Sep 1847)
    1. 1. Peachy (Ann) CHISM (14 Dec 1817 – 18 May 1884)
  3. 3. James Chism (1795 – 12 May 1866) m. Frances Miller (1785 – Dec 1870) m. Tempererance (Tempy) Howell (1794 – Abt. 1880) m. Delilah Swindle (1794 – 13 Sep 1847)
  4. 4. Martha Chism (1798 – 1870)
  5. 5. Sarah (F) Chism (1798 – 1870)
  6. 6. Middleton (Praytor) Chism (1800 – 1860)
  7. 7. Jesse Chism (1802 – Jun 1828) m. Jesse Chism m. Cinthia Lewis (23 Oct 1803 – 1850)
    1. 1. William (Elgin) Chism (23 Dec 1821 – 17 May 1900)
    2. 2. Elisha (Washington) Chism (09 feb 1824 – 1880) m. Nancy Brittain (7 May 1828 – 09 sep 1870) m. Moehaly (J) Sawyers (4 Sep 1835 – )
      1. 1. Cynthia Chism (13 oct 1846 – 09 nov 1930)
      2. 2. William (Jones) CHISM (15 Feb 1848 – 28 Mar 1919) m. Sarah (C) Archibald (13 Apr 1853 – 1891) m. Miranda McGee
        1. 1. Lizzette (Robertia) CHISM (13 Apr 1870 – 13 Apr 1870)
        2. 2. William (Bruce) CHISM (13 Apr 1870 – 13 Apr 1870)
        3. 3. William (B.) Chism (abt 1871 – 13 Apr 1871)
        4. 4. John (Thomas) CHISM (12 Apr 1872 – 3 Oct 1909)
        5. 5. Charlie (Spencer) CHISM (23 Nov 1874 – 14 Jul 1926)
        6. 6. Edward (Eugene) CHISM (15 Mar 1876 – 27 Dec 1943)
        7. 7. Maggie CHISM (4 Apr 1877 – 1934)
        8. 8. Walter (Nutan) CHISM (4 Apr 1877 – )
        9. 9. Ida (Pearl) CHISM (20 Apr 1879 – 25 Dec 1916)
        10. 10. Wesley (Washington) CHISM (abt 1881 – 28 Apr 1953) m. Inis Chism (30 May 1890 – 20 Nov 1965)
        11. 11. James (Hartwell) Chism (26 Aug 1881 – 22 Aug 1966)
        12. 12. Alvin (Lee) CHISM (2 Feb 1883 – )
        13. 13. Nora (Bell) CHISM (20 Feb 1884 – 7 Jul 1956)
        14. 14. Mary (Lawellay) CHISM (08 AUG 1884 – )
        15. 15. Henry (Elisha) Chism (3 Dec 1887 – 5 Aug 1965)
        16. 16. Ollie (Pamelin) chism (21 JAN 1890 – )
      3. 3. James (Wiley) Chism (26 may 1849 – 30 jul 1849)
      4. 4. John (Wesley) Chism (04 sep 1850 – 8 Nov 1929)
      5. 5. John (Wesley) Chism (4 September 1850 – November 1929)
      6. 6. Mary (Jane) Chism (29 may 1852 – 24 sep 1852)
      7. 7. Jessey (Winslow) Chism (20 Dec 1853 – 19 Mar 1921)
      8. 8. Susan (Abigail) Chism (17 aug 1855 – 1882)
      9. 9. Nancy (Ali) Chism (16 apr 1857 – Unknown)
      10. 10. Sarrah (Aldine) Chism (01 mar 1859 – 27 jun 1860)
      11. 11. Burrel (Washington) Chism (12 may 1860 – 11 feb 1931)
      12. 12. Elisha (Harrision) Chism (11 Feb 1864 – 15 July 1864)
      13. 13. Martha (Eveline) Chism (09 Aug 1865 – )
      14. 14. Middleton (E) Chism (02 Sep 1867 – 09 July 1928)
      15. 15. Newton (Alonzo) Chism (16 Nov 1869 – 14 Nov 1949)
      16. 16. Newton (Alonzo) Chism (16 Nov 1869 – 14 Nov 1949)
      17. 17. Eladira Chism (1874 – )
      18. 18. Emma (J) Chism (1876 – )
      19. 19. Newton Chism (1986 – )
      20. 20. Eladora Chism (1874 – )
  8. 8. Lewis (David) Chism (abt 1805 – 18 Nov 1889)
  9. 9. SARAH (F) Chisholm (1807 – 1909)

William Chisholm's Timeline

3 Records

1774
1774
Birth of William Chisholm in York, York, South Carolina, United States
York, York, South Carolina, United States
1785
6 Feb 1785
Age 11
William Chisholm was baptized in Lee, Northumberland, England
Lee, Northumberland, England
1809
AUG 1809
Age 35
Death of William Chisholm in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: York, York, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1775; Birth city: York; Birth state: SC
    [3] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1785
    Event Place: Lee, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: AUG 1809
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1775; Birth city: York; Birth state: SC

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