Emma Jane Chaffin

Female 1893 - 1929  (36 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Emma Jane Chaffin was born 12 Apr 1893, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV (daughter of William Thomas Chaffin and Sarah Jane CHAMBERS); died 18 Jun 1929, Welch, McDowell Co. WV.

    Emma married Charles Curtis Ward 03 Dec 1921, Mingo Co. WV. Charles was born 04 Sep 1894, Huntington, Wayne Co. WV; died 21 Dec 1944, Marion, Grant Co. IN. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Thomas Chaffin was born 18 Sep 1853, Logan Co. WV (son of Nathaniel (Nathan) Chaffin and Matilda Varney); died 13 Feb 1931, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.

    Notes:

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Wm T Chaffins [Wm T Chafin]
    Age in 1860: 7
    Birth Year: abt 1853
    Home in 1860: Logan, Virginia
    Gender: Male [in household of Nathan and Matilda Chafin]
    Post Office: Logan Court House

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: William T Chafins
    Age in 1870: 17
    Birth Year: abt 1853
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: District 6, Pike, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Male [in household of Matilda Chaffin]
    Post Office: Mouth of Pond Creek

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Chaffins
    Age: 26
    Birth Year: abt 1854
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Brother [in household of his younger brother John and his wife Martha.
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Matilda Chaffins
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Chafin
    Age: 46
    Birth Date: Sep 1853
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1900: Lee, Mingo, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Sarah J Chafin
    Marriage Year: 1881
    Years Married: 19
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Thomas Chafin 46
    Sarah J Chafin 37
    John R Chafin 17
    Minnie Chafin 15
    Mary L Chafin 14
    Harry Chafin 12
    Edward W Chafin 10
    Ollie Chafin 8
    Emma Chafin 7

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas W Chafin [Thomas W Chafins]
    Age in 1910: 56
    Birth Year: 1854
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1910: Magnolia, Mingo, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Sarah Chapins
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Thomas W Chapins 56
    Sarah Chapins 47
    Tennesee Chapins 24
    Harrison Chapins 22
    Edward Chapins 19
    Ollie Chapins 18
    Emma Chapins 17
    Arthur Chapins 9
    May Chapins 7

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Thomas Chafin
    Age: 73
    Birth Year: abt 1847
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home in 1920: Magnolia, Mingo, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Sarah Chafin
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Home owned: Own
    Able to read: No
    Able to Write: No
    Household Members:
    Thomas Chafin 73
    Sarah Chafin 58
    Emma Chafin 26
    Arthur Chafin 19
    May Chafin 17
    Elna Chambers 18 [neice]
    Ollie Wickline 3 years 3 months [grand daughter]

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Tom Chafin
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1853
    Birthplace: West Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Matewan, Mingo, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Sarah Chafin
    Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
    Household Members:
    Tom Chafin 77
    Sarah Chafin 68
    May E Chafin 27
    Ollie Wickline 13
    Margie F Ward 7 [grand daughter]
    Charles Ward 5 [grandson]
    Thelma L Ward 3 [grand daughter]
    James E Ward 1 [grandson]


    Buried:
    Grave location and death certificate photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=163532006

    Died:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1978148&Type=Death

    William married Sarah Jane CHAMBERS 24 Apr 1881, Logan Co. WV. Sarah (daughter of Rees(e) CHAMBERS and Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO) was born 1 Jun 1867, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 1936, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah Jane CHAMBERS was born 1 Jun 1867, Tazewell Co. VA (daughter of Rees(e) CHAMBERS and Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO); died 10 Dec 1936, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: EEC337ED7EA548638AF1096C1E987F03CB1C

    Notes:

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah Chambers
    Age in 1870: 6
    Birth Year: abt 1864
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Knob

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah Chambers
    Age: 17
    Birth Year: abt 1863
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Reese B. Chambers
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Emma Chambers
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah J Chafin
    Age: 37
    Birth Date: Jun 1862
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Lee, Mingo, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Thomas Chafin
    Marriage Year: 1881
    Years Married: 19
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 7
    Mother: How many children: 7

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah Chafins
    Age in 1910: 47
    Birth Year: 1863
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Magnolia, Mingo, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Thomas W Chafins
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah Chafin
    Age: 58
    Birth Year: abt 1862
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Magnolia, Mingo, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Thomas Chafin
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to read: No
    Able to Write: No

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Sarah Chafin
    Gender: Female
    Birth Year: abt 1862
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Matewan, Mingo, West Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: Tom Chafin
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    Buried:
    Grave location and death certificate photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Chaffin&GSiman=1&GScid=2309791&GRid=163531850&

    Died:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=729159&Type=Death

    Notes:

    Married:
    West Virginia Vital Records
    http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=10982656&Type=Marriage

    Children:
    1. John Roscoe Chaffin was born 13 Nov 1882, Logan Co. WV; died 30 May 1943, Ashland, Boyd Co. KY.
    2. Minnie Chaffin was born Nov 1884, Logan Co. WV.
    3. Mary Tennessee Chaffin was born 12 Mar 1886, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 19 Jul 1975, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.
    4. Harry Chaffin was born 04 Apr 1888, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 17 Dec 1971, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
    5. Edward W. Chaffin was born 13 Nov 1889, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 13 Aug 1952, Berlin Junction, Somerset Co. PA.
    6. Ollie Chaffin was born 09 Dec 1891, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 03 Oct 1916, McDowell Co. WV.
    7. 1. Emma Jane Chaffin was born 12 Apr 1893, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 18 Jun 1929, Welch, McDowell Co. WV.
    8. Arthur Douglas Chaffin was born 11 Jun 1901, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 03 Mar 1973, Roanoke, Roanoke Co. VA.
    9. Mae Eleanor Chaffin was born 21 Mar 1903, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 18 Apr 1980, Akron, Summit Co. OH.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Nathaniel (Nathan) Chaffin was born 1820, Pike Co. Kentucky (son of Christopher Chaffin and Mary (Polly) Roberts); died aft. 1880, West Virginia.

    Notes:

    Pike Co. KY Marriage Consents

    9 Oct 1837 - Nathaill Chaffin and Mertilda Varna. "Clerk certified that 'the Orial concent of [strikethrough] Polly Chaffin [strikethrough] - Andrew Varney was given authorising me to issue these Licens." Married 19 Oct 1837.

    Bond 9 Oct 1837 - marriage of Nath'l. Chaffin and Matilda Varney; letter of consent 30 Sep 1837 for "my son Nathan Chaffin and Matilda Varney" signed by Polly Chaffin; consent for Matilda by father - Andrew.

    1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: Nathan Chafin
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Pike, Kentucky
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [Nathan]
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 [Sarah]
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [Matilda]
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 3

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Nathan Chaffin
    Age: 30
    Birth Year: abt 1820
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 32, Logan, Virginia [WV]
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 546
    Household Members:
    Nathan Chaffin 30
    Matilda Chaffin 30
    Sarah Chaffin 12
    Andw Chaffin 9
    Levery Chaffin 7
    Moris Chaffin 5
    Mary Chaffin 3
    Nancy Chaffin 1

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Nathan Chaffins
    Age in 1860: 39
    Birth Year: abt 1821
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1860: Logan, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Logan Court House
    Value of real estate: View image
    Household Members:
    Nathan Chaffins 39
    Matilda Chaffins 39
    Andrew J Chaffins 19
    Lovisa Chaffins 18
    Moses Chaffins 15
    Mary Chaffins 13
    Nancy Chaffins 11
    Elisabeth Chaffins 9
    Wm T Chaffins 7
    Jane Chaffins 2
    John Chaffins 1 month

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Nathan Chafin
    Age: 60
    Birth Year: abt 1820
    Birthplace: Kentucky
    Home in 1880: Hardee, Logan, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Chafin
    Occupation: Laborer
    Household Members:
    Nathan Chafin 60
    Elizabeth Chafin 40
    Mary Chafin 14
    Harison Chafin 12
    Isabell Chafin 7
    Milley Chafin 5
    Pricy Chafin 1

    Nathaniel married Matilda Varney 19 Oct 1837, Pike Co. KY; divorced Bef 1879, West Virginia. Matilda (daughter of Andrew Varney and Sarah (Sally) Stafford) was born 1820, Logan Co. VA/WV. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Matilda Varney was born 1820, Logan Co. VA/WV (daughter of Andrew Varney and Sarah (Sally) Stafford).

    Notes:

    Pike Co. KY Marriage Consents

    9 Oct 1837 - Nathaill Chaffin and Mertilda Varna. "Clerk certified that 'the Orial concent of [strikethrough] Polly Chaffin [strikethrough] - Andrew Varney was given authorising me to issue these Licens." Married 19 Oct 1837.

    Bond 9 Oct 1837 - marriage of Nath'l. Chaffin and Matilda Varney; letter of consent 30 Sep 1837 for "my son Nathan Chaffin and Matilda Varney" signed by Polly Chaffin; consent for Matilda by father - Andrew.

    1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: Nathan Chafin
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Pike, Kentucky
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [Nathan]
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 [Sarah]
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [Matilda]
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
    No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 3

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Matilda Chaffin [Matilda Varney]
    Age: 30
    Birth Year: abt 1820
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 32, Logan, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female [in household of husband, Nathan Chaffin]
    Family Number: 546

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Matilda Chaffins
    Age in 1860: 39
    Birth Year: abt 1821
    Home in 1860: Logan, Virginia
    Gender: Female [in household of husband, Nathan Chaffin]
    Post Office: Logan Court House

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Matilda Chafins
    Age in 1870: 50
    Birth Year: abt 1820
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: District 6, Pike, Kentucky
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Mouth of Pond Creek
    Household Members:
    Matilda Chafins 50
    William T Chafins 17
    Matilda J Chafins 12
    John Chafins 10
    Rebecca Chafins 8

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Matilda Chaffins
    Age: 60
    Birth Year: abt 1820
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Mother [in household of son, John and his wife Martha.]
    Marital Status: Married
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

    Notes:

    Married:
    Kentucky Marriage Records, Pike County 1822-1865, p. 652

    Children:
    1. Sarah (Sallie) Chaffin was born 05 Aug 1838, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 02 Aug 1871, Randolph Co. WV.
    2. Andrew Jackson Chaffin was born 05 Jan 1841, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 11 Jan 1923, Mingo Co. WV.
    3. Levisa (Levicy) Chaffin was born 20 Dec 1842, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 15 Mar 1929, Logan Co. WV.
    4. Moses (Morris) Chaffin was born Feb 1845, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 11 Jan 1923, Mingo Co. WV.
    5. Mary Chaffin was born 22 Feb 1847, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 04 Jul 1924, Mingo Co. WV.
    6. Nancy Chaffin was born 1849, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 1895, Mingo Co. WV.
    7. Elizabeth (Betty) Chaffin was born 21 May 1851, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 01 Feb 1941, Mingo Co. WV.
    8. Eliza Jane Chaffin was born 08 May 1858, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 13 Jan 1926, Pike Co. KY; was buried , Blue Springs Cemetery, Pike Co. KY.
    9. 2. William Thomas Chaffin was born 18 Sep 1853, Logan Co. WV; died 13 Feb 1931, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
    10. John Chaffin was born Jun 1860, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 25 Jul 1897, Mingo Co. WV.
    11. Rebecca Chaffin was born 22 Apr 1863, Logan Co. WV; died 14 May 1949, Logan Co. WV.
    12. Harrison Chaffin was born 1868, Logan Co. WV; died 1894, Logan Co. WV.

  3. 6.  Rees(e) CHAMBERS was born Nov 1831, Russell Co. VA (son of Thomas CHAMBERS and Nancy CHRISTIAN); died Bef 1910, Wyoming Co. WV.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: BB98587FAE20473CBD2A9DAC7504ECD0E0E5

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1840 Census Russell Co. VA, Thomas had two males under 5 [John and Hugh], one male 5-10 [Reese], one female under 5 [Joanna], one female 5-10 [Emeline], and one female 10-15 [Lydia].

    1850 Census
    Name: Rees B Chambers [Reese B Chambers]
    Age: 17
    Birth Year: abt 1833
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 918
    Household Members:
    John O Harrison 35
    Elisabeth G Harrison 27
    Mary Harrison 8
    Louisa Harrison 4
    Lydia Harrison 0 [less than 1 year]
    Rees B Chambers 17
    Ibby Lewis 18

    1860 Census
    Name: Rees Chambers
    Age: 35
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Post Office: Cedar Bluff
    Family Number: 1018
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Rees Chambers 35
    Emily Chambers 40
    Rhoda Chambers 12
    Thomas Chambers 4
    Nopolson Chambers 3
    John Chambers 1

    1870 Census
    Name: Rim Chambers [Reece Chambers]
    Age in 1870: 38
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Knob
    Household Members:
    Rim Chambers 38
    Emazilla Chambers 40
    Thomas Chambers 12
    Henderson Chambers 10
    John Chambers 8
    Louisa Chambers 2
    Sarah Chambers 6
    Mary Chambers 8
    According to the census records, neither Reese nor Emily could read or write.

    1880 Census
    Name: Reese B. Chambers
    Age: 48
    Birth Year: abt 1832
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Emma Chambers
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    Reese B. Chambers 48
    Emma Chambers 49
    Mary Chambers 21
    Sarah Chambers 17
    Reese Chambers 15
    Hugh Chambers 12
    James Chambers 11

    1900 Census
    Name: Reece Chambers
    Age: 68
    Birth Date: Nov 1831
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Clear Fork, Wyoming, West Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Chambers
    Marriage Year: 1896
    Years Married: 4
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Reece Chambers 68
    Elizabeth Chambers 29
    Mosouri B Charles 12
    Nancy Charles 10
    Benjamin H Charles 8
    James F Charles 6
    Carlos Chambers 2

    CIVIL WAR RECORD

    CHAMBERS, REESE B.: Co. A. Enl. 3/10/64 in Tazewell Co. Captured at Piedmont, 8/6/64. POW Camp Morton in Indianapolis, Indiana Exch. 2/25/65.

    45th Virginia Infantry.
    Enlisted in Co. H,29th. VA Inf.
    Transferred from 34th.on 6/3/1862
    P>Transferred to 16th. VA Cav. on 7/22/1862 to 45th VA Inf on 1/20/1864
    Taken POW at Piedmont, VA on 6/5/1864
    Sent to Camp Morton,IN where he was held until exchanged on 2/26/1865.

    Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-5_159; Roll #: 159; Roll Description: Sussex County (surnames Wi - Wy) to Tazewell County (surnames A - Joh)

    Name: Reese B Chambers
    Application Date: 8 Sep 1908
    Application Place: Tazewell, Virginia
    Birth Year: abt 1833
    Birth Place: Tazewell County, Virginia
    Age: 75
    Application Type: Veteran


    DEATH

    Have been unable to locate his death record in Wyoming Co. WV, so it is possible he may have died in another place.

    Birth:
    "Compiled Tazewell Co Birth Index" "A B C D", Tazewell Co, VA Web Site Rees Chambers, son of Thomas and Nancy (______) Chambers, was born abt 1833 in Tazewell Co, VA.

    Rees(e) married Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO 27 Jul 1855, Tazewell Co VA. Emmazilla (daughter of William Esquire WINGO and Mary SHIPLEY) was born Abt 1831, Tazewell Co VA; died Abt 1895, Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO was born Abt 1831, Tazewell Co VA (daughter of William Esquire WINGO and Mary SHIPLEY); died Abt 1895, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: FC24D579FFC74CCAB4E347DF844C8D1E8240

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1860 Census
    Name: Emily Chambers
    Age: 40
    Birth Year: abt 1820
    Gender: Female
    Birth Place: Virginia
    Home in 1860: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Post Office: Cedar Bluff
    Family Number: 1018
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Rees Chambers 35
    Emily Chambers 40
    Rhoda Chambers 12
    Thomas Chambers 4
    Napoleon Chambers 3
    John Chambers 1

    1870 Census
    Name: Emazilla Chambers
    Age in 1870: 40
    Birth Year: abt 1830
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Maiden Spring, Tazewell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Knob
    Household Members:
    Reese Chambers 38
    Emazilla Chambers 40
    Thomas Chambers 12
    Henderson Chambers 10
    John Chambers 8
    Louisa Chambers 2
    Sarah Chambers 6
    Mary Chambers 8

    Notes:

    Married:
    Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940
    Name: Rees Chambers
    Birth Date: 1833
    Birthplace: Russell County, Va
    Age: 22
    Spouse's Name: Emmagilla Elizabeth Wingo [Emmazilla]
    Spouse's Birth Date: 1831
    Spouse's Birthplace: Tazwell County, Va
    Spouse's Age: 24
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1855
    Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia
    Father's Name: Thomas Chambers
    Mother's Name: Nancy
    Spouse's Father's Name: Squire Wingo
    Spouse's Mother's Name: Mary
    Marital Status: Single
    Spouse's Marital Status: Single
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01695-4

    Tazewell County VA Marriages Book 3, Page 3, Line 10,
    Feb. 27, 1855 CHAMBERS, REES (21) Single. Born in Tazewell Co. Farmer. Son of Thomas & Nancy Christian
    WINGO, EMMAZILLA ELIZA (24) Single. Born in Tazewell Co. Daughter of Squire & Mary Wingo Minister: Bird Lockhart
    System Origin: Virginia-EASy
    GS Film number: 34214
    Reference ID: Page 3 Line 10

    Children:
    1. Rhoda CHAMBERS was born 1848, Virginia; died Aft 1860, Tazewell Co. VA.
    2. Squire Thomas CHAMBERS was born 05 Dec 1855, Tazewell Co VA; died 19 Feb 1932, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
    3. Napoleon CHAMBERS was born 1857, Tazewell Co VA; died Bef 1870, Tazewell Co. VA.
    4. Henderson C. CHAMBERS was born Abt 1857, Tazewell Co. VA; died 4 Nov 1896, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV.
    5. John CHAMBERS was born 10 Apr 1859, Tazewell Co VA; died 15 Jan 1944, Jackson Co. WV.
    6. Mary Victoria CHAMBERS was born 09 Feb 1860, Tazewell Co. VA; died 08 Apr 1940, Russell Co. VA.
    7. Reese B. CHAMBERS, Jr. was born 6 Jan 1865, Tazewell Co. VA; died 27 Aug 1958, Cabell Co, WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
    8. Louisa (Lavisa) CHAMBERS was born ca 1868, Tazewell Co. VA.
    9. 3. Sarah Jane CHAMBERS was born 1 Jun 1867, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 1936, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
    10. Hugh CHAMBERS was born 5 May 1868, Sinking Waters, Tazewell Co, VA; died 12 Mar 1955, Boyd Co, KY; was buried , Rose Hill Burial Park, Boyd Co, KY.
    11. James William CHAMBERS was born 16 Aug 1869, Tazewell Co. VA; died 12 Jan 1943, Mingo Co. WV.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christopher Chaffin was born 22 Aug 1779, Goochland Co. VA (son of Christopher S. Chaffin and Mary Ann Vawter); died ca 1833, Logan Co. VA/WV.

    Notes:

    History of Logan County, W.Va. by Henry Clay Ragland Chapters 13-22 - The Genealogical Section
    CHAPTER XXI

    Christopher Chafin who came from Montgomery County, Va., settled near the mouth of the Elk Fork of Pigeon. He married a Miss Roberts and first settled near Burlington, Lawrence County, Ohio, where several of his children were born. He then moved to the Elk Fork of Pigeon, where he lived for many years and then mysteriously disappeared. His sons were Stanley, who died unmarried; William, who married Sarah Deskins; Joshua who married Sarah Collins; Nathan, who married Matilda Varney; Pleasant, who married Nancy White, and Thomas, who married Jennie Horn. His daughters were Bettie, who married Harrison Blair; Alafair, who married ____ Nelson, and Margaret, who married James Copley. John Chafin, who was for a long time clerk of the circuit and county courts of this county, and Francis M. Chafin, who was sheriff of the county, were sons of William Chafin, and John B. Wilkinson, the present prosecuting attorney of the counties of Logan and Mingo, is his grandson.

    1820 United States Federal Census
    Name: Christ Chafin [Christopher Chafin]
    Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Tazewell, Virginia
    Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 3
    Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over : 1
    Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 16: 3
    Free White Persons - Over 25: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 8

    Christopher married Mary (Polly) Roberts. Mary (daughter of William Bailey Roberts and Lydia Ponder) was born 1780, North Carolina; died Dec 1854, Canada Creek, Wayne Co. KY. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary (Polly) Roberts was born 1780, North Carolina (daughter of William Bailey Roberts and Lydia Ponder); died Dec 1854, Canada Creek, Wayne Co. KY.

    Notes:

    Pike Co. KY Marriage Consents

    9 Oct 1837 - Nathaill Chaffin and Mertilda Varna. "Clerk certified that 'the Orial concent of [strikethrough] Polly Chaffin [strikethrough] - Andrew Varney was given authorising me to issue these Licens." Married 19 Oct 1837.

    Bond 9 Oct 1837 - marriage of Nath'l. Chaffin and Matilda Varney; letter of consent 30 Sep 1837 for "my son Nathan Chaffin and Matilda Varney" signed by Polly Chaffin; consent for Matilda by father - Andrew.

    Notes:

    Married:
    U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    Name: Christopher Chafin
    Gender: Male
    Birth Place: VA
    Birth Year: 1780
    Spouse Name: Mary Roberts
    Spouse Birth Place: NC
    Spouse Birth Year: 1785
    Number Pages: 1

    Children:
    1. Alafiar Chaffin was born ca 1806.
    2. Mary Ann Chaffin was born 1810, Floyd Co. KY.
    3. Pleasant Chafin was born 1815, Virginia; died 19 Dec 1880, Logan Co. WV.
    4. William Chaffin was born 1818, Kentucky.
    5. 4. Nathaniel (Nathan) Chaffin was born 1820, Pike Co. Kentucky; died aft. 1880, West Virginia.
    6. Margaret Chaffin was born Dec 1824, Kentucky.
    7. Elizabeth (Betsy) Chaffin was born 1828.

  3. 10.  Andrew Varney was born 19 Jun 1800, Bedford Co. VA (son of John Varney and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hunter); died 02 Dec 1878, Mingo Co. WV.

    Andrew married Sarah (Sally) Stafford 09 May 1820, Floyd Co. KY. Sarah (daughter of John Miles Stafford and Nancy Runyon) was born 07 Jun 1805, Tazewell Co. VA; died Jan 1879, Mingo Co. WV. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Sarah (Sally) Stafford was born 07 Jun 1805, Tazewell Co. VA (daughter of John Miles Stafford and Nancy Runyon); died Jan 1879, Mingo Co. WV.
    Children:
    1. 5. Matilda Varney was born 1820, Logan Co. VA/WV.

  5. 12.  Thomas CHAMBERS was born Abt 1811; died Abt 1849, Russell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9F738053F8B2406992D90607550D1C46741A

    Notes:

    1830 Census, Russell Co. VA Thomas had one male age 20 thru 29 [himself], one female under age 5 [Lydia] one females age 15 thru 19 [Nancy] and one male slave under the age of 10.

    1840 Census, Russell Co. VA Thomas had two males under 5 [John and Hugh], one male 5-10 [Reese], one female under 5 [Joanna], one female 5-10 [Emeline], and one female 10-15 [Lydia].

    DOD given as 1849 in Russell Co. VA

    Tazewell County Marriages
    Feb. 27, 1855
    CHAMBERS, REES (21) Single. Born in Tazewell Co. Farmer. Son of Thomas & Nancy Christian

    Thomas married Nancy CHRISTIAN Abt 1827. Nancy was born Abt 1811, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Buchanan Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Nancy CHRISTIAN was born Abt 1811, Tazewell Co. VA; died Aft 1880, Buchanan Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B2B2D7B8AEE64E918B3C1BCFF541BF6D7902

    Notes:

    1830 Census, Russell Co. VA Thomas had one male age 20 thru 29 [himself], one female under age 5 [Lydia] one females age 15 thru 19 [Nancy his wife] and one male slave under the age of 10.

    1840 Census Russell Co. VA, Thomas had two males under 5 [John and Hugh], one male 5-10 [Reese], one female under 5 [Joanna], one female 5-10 [Emeline], and one female 10-15 [Lydia].

    1850 Census Russell Co. page 310A, Family #1250. Listed as Nancy Chambers, age 38, born in Tazewell Co, VA, head of household.

    1860 Census Tazewell Co. VA, Cedar Bluff, page 837 has the following info:

    Chambers, Nancy, age 60, district: Cedar Bluff, page 837. Nancy was living with Joanna, John, Douglas Chambers, age 3 [John's son Douglas Rees Chambers], and Caladina Chambers [Clarissa Shortridge, John's wife], age 15.

    1870 Census Buchanan Co. VA, Garden District, Nancy Chambers, age 55, unable to read and write, is living next door to her son John Chambers. Living with her is her daughter, Joannah, age 33, occupation weaver, and her son William F. Chambers, age 5.

    1880 Census, Buchanan Co. VA, Garden District, Nancy Chambers, age 73, mother is living in the household of John Chambers. She is unable to read or write.

    Nancy died in Buchanan Co. was with son, John. This info came from Lori (ddoerr@houston.rr.com)

    Birth:
    1850 Census, Russell Co. VA, District 54, household 1250, information indicates she was born in Tazewell Co.

    Died:
    1880 Census, Buchanan Co. VA, Garden District, Nancy, age 73, was living with her son John Chambers.

    Children:
    1. Lydia (Lillie) CHAMBERS was born 18 Nov 1828, Russell Co. VA; died 1902, Tazewell Co. VA.
    2. Emeline S. CHAMBERS was born 18 Jan 1830, Russell Co. VA; died 2 Mar 1898, Tazewell Co. VA.
    3. 6. Rees(e) CHAMBERS was born Nov 1831, Russell Co. VA; died Bef 1910, Wyoming Co. WV.
    4. Joannah CHAMBERS was born Abt 1835, Russell Co. VA.
    5. Hugh CHAMBERS was born Abt 1838, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA.
    6. John T. CHAMBERS was born Abt 1840, Russell Co. VA; died 1920, Tazewell Co. VA.
    7. Sarah Jane CHAMBERS was born Jun 1841, Russell Co. VA; died , Buchanan Co. VA.

  7. 14.  William Esquire WINGO was born Abt 1804, Tazewell Co. VA (son of William Wingo and Mary McGuire); died 14 Feb 1873, Tazewell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 34FA3E2EBD174AB2A9A52151311A1F20B435

    Notes:

    "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 85.
    Squire Wingo married Mary Shipler on 9 Apr 1826 in Tazewell Co, VA.

    1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 309B, Family # 1291.
    Listed as Esquire Wingo, age 46, born in VA, carpenter, head of household.

    1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 9 Aug 1860, Page 873, Family #1292.
    Listed as Squire Wingo, age 57, born in VA, carpenter, head of household.

    1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 29 Aug 1870, Page 296B, Family #508.
    Listed as William Wingo, age 65, born in VA, farmer, head of household.

    William married Mary SHIPLEY 9 Apr 1829, Tazewell Co. VA. Mary was born Abt 1811, Kentucky; died 10 May 1893, Cedar Bluff Tazewell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary SHIPLEY was born Abt 1811, Kentucky; died 10 May 1893, Cedar Bluff Tazewell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 0232C6DA6D154E309DB7CA89B05CF661DE26

    Notes:

    "Annals of Tazewell Co, VA", Harman, Vol I, page 85.
    Squire Wingo married Mary Shipler on 9 Apr 1826 in Tazewell Co, VA.

    1850 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Western District, taken on 30 Sep 1850, Page 309B, Family # 1291.
    Listed as Mary Wingo, age 39, born in VA (sic, KY), in household of husband, William Esquire Wingo.

    1860 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Cedar Bluff PO, taken on 9 Aug 1860, Page 873, Family #1292.
    Listed as Mary Wingo, age 47, born in KY, in household of husband, William E. Wingo.

    1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 23 Aug 1870, Page 292B, Family #449.
    Listed as Mary L. Wingo, age 58, born in VA, in household of son, Henderson R. Wingo.

    1870 Census, Tazewell Co, VA, Maiden Spring Township, Knob PO, taken on 29 Aug 1870, Page 296B, Family #508.
    Listed as Pollie Wingo, age 60, born in VA, in household of husband, William Wingo.
    (Mary is listed twice in this census)

    Children:
    1. 7. Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO was born Abt 1831, Tazewell Co VA; died Abt 1895, Tazewell Co. VA.
    2. Henderson Rice Wingo was born Feb 1834, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 1876, Indian Creek, Tazewell Co. VA.
    3. Harvey Whitten Wingo was born 22 Dec 1854, Tazewell Co. VA; died 31 May 1941, Tazewell Co. VA; was buried , Wingo Family Cemetery Bandy Tazewell Co. VA.