James John Chafin

Brief Life History of James John

James John Chafin was born in Russell, Virginia, United States. He married Mary Jessee in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. He lived in Russell, Russell, Virginia, United States in 1850. He died on 26 September 1850, in Bickley Mill, Russell, Virginia, United States, and was buried in Bickley Mill, Russell, Virginia, United States.

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Family Time Line

James John Chafin
–1850
Mary Jessee
1788–1836
Marriage:
John Chaffin
1828–
James Calhoun Chafin
1830–

Sources (1)

  • James Chafin in household of Archer Jessee, "United States Census, 1850"

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Name Meaning

English: variant of Chaffin .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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