2-5-2012 08:44 PM

we live in chatsworth , ga....and have been reading about the chastain family, very interesting

2-5-2012 08:03 PM

Don't know if we have the same ancestry, but loved you in The Help.

2-3-2012 04:33 PM

Jessica ♥

2-1-2012 09:05 PM

Hello fellow Chastain's. Just wanted to add another Chastain to the Guest book. I was doing my research online and determined that I am a descendant by way of Richard Chastain, son of Wade Allen chastain, son of Wade Harris Chastain, son of John Basil Chastain, son of John C. Chastain, son of Edward 'ned' Chastain, son of Abner Chastain Sr., son of John ' ten shilling bell' Chastain, who is the son of Pierre/Peter chastain who is the son of Pierre Chastain. Really excited to have discovered this information, gives me great pride in knowing my lineage.

1-31-2012 06:38 PM

I started to do my ancestry on line and have found that this man is one of my ancesters and I am a direct decendant. My mothers maiden name is Chastain and she can be traced back through the rev. Thank you for this web site it is very interesting and informative.

1-25-2012 03:15 PM

Just learning about our family and how far our history goes back. Thanks for all your information.Iam the grandson of Crofford Randolph Chastain.

1-25-2012 02:54 PM

I had the pleasure of doing business with your husband (rep Charlie Angell) in the 80's while I was employed by Ford Motor Company.
Hopefully, he remebers me.
All the best,

Gerry Mydlowski

1-22-2012 02:26 PM

Has anyone reseached the meaning of the family crest?

1-21-2012 06:31 PM

I thought Rev John was the son of Dr Pierre instead of his grandson. Please correct me if I am wrong.
My line is as follows, if I am not mistaken ....
My 2nd g grandmother Sarah Chastain York was
d/o William Chastain
s/o Abner Chastain and Nancy Ann Sisson
s/o Rev John Chastain and Mary O'Bryan
s/o Dr Pierre Chastain and Susanne Reynaud.

1-14-2012 10:07 PM

I am seeking information about Dread Elemander W. Chastain, b. appx. 1843-44 in SC, died in Bryson City, NC July 11, 1924. His father was Abner Chastain and his mother was Miranda Kirby. Cannot determine which Abner he was. Help!!!! (Please)

1-8-2012 07:54 PM

Hello. I do like this site. It is very interesting. I have heard that Pierre Chastain Jr. and a John Cannady got passports to travel through the Indian Lands. John Cannady married a Sarah Witt, another Hugenot family and neighbor.

1-5-2012 05:56 PM

I am the 6th Ggrandaughter of Cornelius Keith and Mary Lafoone. Obediah Chastain married Mary Ann Keith, ggranddaughter of Cornelius.

1-4-2012 09:48 AM

My parents were friends with Burrell and Helen Chastain. My dad managed the Donut Dinette and took ownership from Herb Waters for a year, before losing it back to him, afterwhich, is was purchased by the Chastains.
I remember Mickey Evans, who broadcast her music, atop the Chastain's sign and we lived on the east end of Orlando with our own restaurant, Laura's, for 12 years. So, we loved Chastain's, but weren't regulars.
I found this site, enjoyable and nostalgic with information I wasn't aware of, but I was thoroughly entertained.
I'd like to add that I was with Chris Miliotes (Chris' House of Beef)for six years in his Mr.Dunderbak's operations, from its beginning in Orlando. I'm still in restaurant mgmt.at 63.

12-30-2011 03:39 PM

I am a direct descendent of Pierre Chastain.Pierre Chastain,Peter Chastain JR,John Chastain,Benjamin Chastain,Elijah Webb chastain,Judson Rucker Chastain and my grandaddy Garnett Macmillan Chastain.I would enjoy hearing from any of mr cousins.

12-29-2011 04:08 PM

Hi David, I'm an old Spike grouppy from the Never on Sunday days back in the late 70's eairley 80's. I was good friends of Becky and Stephanie. Les is still playin around town. What ever happened to Steven (lead singer) ? Believe or not Prizoner is still going strong in Cincy and Russel has a new band called Cincinnati Sinners. No more spandex or long hair but everyone sounds better than ever. ROCK ON !
I still get out my old SPIKE vinyl and crank it up. Thanks for the great music and memories.
Mike Horsley
P.S. I will never forget the way you enjoyed singing your only lesd vocal song ( O Well, Fleetwood Mac )

12-29-2011 05:28 AM

I am looking for one of my husband's great granmothers so that I can complete family trees for my children. His great grandmothers mother's name was Assindy Jane Chastain, married to James Thomas Chastain.

12-27-2011 11:39 AM

My paternal grandmother was Nancy Pemelia Chastain, b. 10/03/1876, SC; d/o Amos Calvin Chastain, b. 05/02/1844, SC; s/o Stephen F and Permelia Hudgins Chastain. Stephen's parents supposedly were John and
Elizabeth Chastain, b. abt 1790 in SC. Does any of this match your records?

12-27-2011 06:48 AM

Just curious about the Chastain's.

12-21-2011 06:54 AM

Great finding all this information, may help find info on grandfather Ollie Alfred Chastain from Gordon County, GA

12-20-2011 03:24 PM

hello, great site ! love from ohio

12-19-2011 04:36 PM

I descend through Calloway Chastain and his wife Sarah Jane southern born Ellijay Ga Usa Gilmer Co. Their son Johnson Eligah Chastain and his wife Mary Elizabeth bell b Winston Co Ala were my mother Wilma Jean Chastain's parents. Virginia Moore

12-13-2011 02:26 PM

Great site! My great grandmother, Susie CHESTINE, was born about 1884 and passed away in September 1907. She married Thomas Robert HOUSTON and they had one child, James Earnest HOUSTON, in 1905. She is buried in the Woods Chapel Cemetery in Greene County, AR. Susie's last name has been spelled many different ways (CHESTINE/CHASTAIN/CHESTEEN/SHASTEEN/ETC) over the years and I'm not sure that anyone alive knows the true spelling. The only other family name close in that cemetery is SHASTEEN (Tom and Lousinda). I wonder if they could be related. My grandfather was raised by his father's second wife and neither my mother nor I have ever heard any one speak of Susie CHESTINE's family. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

12-6-2011 10:16 PM

My husband was Jerry Hubert chasten of Marrieta Georgia. He died in 1962,, age 26. Related to Gertrude, Jo Lynne, Jimmy, Bennie. & Avanelle, chasten all of marietta
I have lost contact & hope someone see this.

12-3-2011 08:18 PM

my dad Charles R Chastain was in the Korea War and i miss him so much i wish that i had more pic`s of him

11-30-2011 01:53 PM

My 4G Grandmother was Rene's daughter - Magdalene Sallie (1761)

11-30-2011 01:48 PM

Hello:

I am a direct descendant of Rene Chastain on my Mother's side. To make it simple, I'll just use last names.

Chastain, Carter, Ragan, Flauding.

This website has answered so many questions for me and now I have to travel to Virginia to see first hand the church im 5g-grandfather founded.

Thank you for making this wonderful information available. I am in the process of applying with SAR and it will be of great help sorting out the information.

11-19-2011 10:52 PM

i am related to the Chastain family through:
Ada Bell Chastain


Debbie Jean Williams Elliott

Tommie Jean Belew Williams

Walter Belew

ADA BELL CHASTAIN

Benjamin Franklin Chastain

Stephen Jarrett Chastain

Royal Chastain

James Chastain

Pierre Jr.

Pierre

11-17-2011 01:08 PM

I Am A Chastain And Would Like To Know More About My Back Ground

11-14-2011 05:48 PM

So good to locate you again. I found a FB page dedicated to you by your loyal Cincinnati fans.
Hope you make it back up here I hav'nt seen you in forever. Hope all is well still listen to you all the time.
(((hugs)))
Tami

11-7-2011 03:26 PM

I'm the 4th Great grandson of Preacher John Chastain..through my Dad's father's Mother
Charles Darby born August 12th 1910-died
April 20th 1987..his mother my great grand mother Lucy Hortense"Tensie" Chasteen-Darby born 1887-died April 8th 1934;from a massive heart attack age 47
mother of 16 children,only 2 left living
out of 31 years of marriage..to James Wesley Darby 1887-1958 husband...her father was Benjamin Franklin Chasteen
died Nov,1911 buried @ CedarShoals Baptist,Possum Kingdom(Belton)S.C.29627
married to Suzanah Jordan 10 years older...directly desendented from Dr.Perrie'Chastain 1695-1728 French Hugenot

11-6-2011 11:34 AM

I was just looking to see if the Orlando Chastain's Restaurant was still around. My daddy passed away last Thanksgiving and I have fond memories of him taking me there. Seems everything in Orlando has changed. The navy base is now a beautiful community called Baldwin Park, all but one of the restaurants I enjoyed is gone (La Cantina remains), Colonial Plaza is unrecognizable, Winter Park Mall too. Longing for the "good old days" I guess, when things were simpler, and people seemed to care more about each other. I sure do miss that diner. Wish I had been around & had the resources to rescue it.

11-3-2011 03:14 AM

just wanted to say hello

10-27-2011 09:38 PM

My grandfather is Abner Martie Chastain who married Minnie Ivester, They were both born in Murphy, Cherokee County North Carolina in 1898. They had six children including my mother Anne Chastain (b 1919) who married Joseph DeFoe Richards. I'd love to know if I come from the Pierre Chastain lineage.
Marty Richards

10-27-2011 04:06 PM

Thank you. It is good to finally read about family I did not know about.
You have a nice site.

10-16-2011 03:00 AM

Madye Lee Chastain's triology, "Emmy Keeps A Promise", "Dark Treasure", & "The Magic Island" are among my favorite books. As a child, I loved the stories, characters & 1850's New York. I was lucky to find copies of these books & treasure them.

When I first moved to New York in the 1980's I rented part of a loft on White Street; the same street that Arabel & Emmy lived! I live near the city & sometimes visit Old Merchant's house museum. It reminds me of the Spenlow house.

i'm a published author & illustrator. Presently, I'm making my own animated film. It's an jazz musical short; set in the 1930's. Duke Ellington's & Fred Astaire are my inspirations.

I always felt that the Emmy-Lisa Books would be fabulous as a PBS type Series...or produced like the Anne of Green Gables series, a marvelous Canadian production from 1980's.

I'd like to contact Roxana Bartlett to inquire if she'd like to see these wonderful stories in film...or anyone
else. There's too much pop culture influence in children's films today. The Emmy- Lisa stories would be very inspiring to all ages.

Sincerely, Mimi Brennan
email:mimiproductions@earthlink.net

10-16-2011 12:28 AM

My son and I watched you kick serious butt on Pros vs Joes and I have never forgotten you. My 16 year old son is a super soccer player stuck in a rut and could use your inspiration to keep moving forward.

10-6-2011 04:16 AM

My grandfather was Edward Chastain, My grandmother was Pearl Chastain. I think they where from Oklahoma panhandle

10-5-2011 12:08 AM

Hello!
Benjamin Nelson Chastain was my GGGrandfather. His daughter Mary Adliza Chastain was my GGrandmother. She moved to Missouri with her spouse William Parker Odom.

10-3-2011 01:19 AM

My great grandmother was a Shasteen and a few generations earlier their name was Chasteen.

9-29-2011 12:12 PM

Proud gg daughter of Marcus (Mark)Chastain

9-28-2011 12:06 PM

Just checking in.

9-23-2011 04:41 PM

Brandi, I am embarrassed for you. We stole that title from the Chinese when the US soccer team was offsides, during that fancy play of yours.

9-19-2011 07:32 PM

I have really enjoyed visiting this website. My heritage goes through to John Burton Chasteen. He was born in Tennesee. He moved to Missouri.

It went as follows:
John Burton Chasteen
Nelus Cornelius Chasteen
Alonzo Chasteen
Lonzo Vernus Chasteen
Rita Lea Chasteen Plumb
Deborah Nadeane Plumb Trout

I believe we might be through Pierre Chastain, Renee Chastain, John Chastain. Can you verify this anyone?
Would love the help.

9-10-2011 02:44 PM

born 1949; son of Rollie Bruce Chastain of OK and TX 1927-2010; who was the son of William Walter Chastain of OK who died before Rollie's birth

9-9-2011 12:55 AM

Born in Knoxville, TN moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 1969. Attended Stranahan High school. Joined the Air Force and left Lauderdale in 1977. I remember you from the local TV stations. I just found this site and am enjoying reading your articles.

9-7-2011 08:10 AM

This is awesome

9-5-2011 09:55 PM

My mother's maiden name was Chastain (from Thomasville, GA). Glad to find this page. I'll be joining the site soon.

9-5-2011 06:14 PM

I have followed your music for awhile now.
As always, still impressed..
Keep playing and let me know if your playing anywhere near Cincy....
Take care
Tami

9-4-2011 11:02 PM

Hey Gana - hope all is well with you and yours. would love to see and talk to you.

9-2-2011 10:48 PM

My father is Jack Chastain of Moultrie, GA, the son of one of the Chastain Bicycle Chastains in Thomasville, GA. Have Chastain family members in Cairo and Thomasville. Would love to reconnect with other Chastains.

9-1-2011 04:56 PM

really cool site. checked it out after recommendations from several other visitors. kind regards, roberto

8-29-2011 02:52 PM

Descendent of Pierre

8-29-2011 02:41 PM

my name is Chuck Chastain, some of you may have had contact with my mother, Joyce Chastain, whom has spent years researching our families history. It is great to have a place to access ALL of this information.

8-24-2011 12:21 AM

do u have newsletter to join

8-23-2011 09:52 AM

Never stop!

King regards
Alex Hansen (mailto:alex@isurfer.de)

8-19-2011 09:39 AM

Oscar for Jessica Chastain!

Saw the movie today. Jessica Chastain far exceeded my expectations in her portrayal of Celia Foote, my personal favorite character in the book. Celia's role was abridged in the transition from book to film, but the character shines in the movie because of Jessica Chastain's brilliant performance. As other fine actresses in the film get Oscar mentions in the press, my own choice is Jessica Chastain!

8-18-2011 02:22 PM

Unfortunately, up until last night I was not aware of Jessica. But after seeing "The Help" I am a huge fan. I love what she brought to her character. She was my favorite! This morning I googled jessica to see what other films she has been in. I will now rent a few this weekend to see her work as other characters. Best wishes to Jessica in all her future endeavors...I Am certain she will be a huge success!!

8-13-2011 02:02 PM

Just trying to fined out about my family that have all been in the military

8-12-2011 02:09 PM

Hi found your website two days ago have been reading it ever since. My sister said we are cousins on my mothers side.
All i have are a few names.
1.mother-Marylee Chastain (Allen) Stiles
2.grandfather-James Elbert Chastain (Allen) grandfathers name was changed by his mother Melinda Dean, wife of Ggrandfather Parry Chastain, when he returned from the Civil War blind and she ran away with a preacher named Allen
3.Parry Chastain
4.Raney Marion Chastain
This is all i have at present but my sister said she has lots more she will let me have.
A real nice website i allready feel like family, there is so much history it will take me a while to read it all.
I realy did enjoyed the video's of Pierre's home place and grave site, do you get to visit it much?
Thank you so much. keep up the good work.

8-10-2011 12:41 AM

thank you for adding me to the crime fighter page ,i feel honored to be included on this page and i hope to live up to the ones that i follow. God bless ya'll.

8-2-2011 04:35 PM

[www.knoxnews.com] This is a link to a nice article about SSGT Chastain.

8-2-2011 04:31 PM

I just came across this. 12 U.S. servicemen who were MIA in WWII, have been identified, and their remains are being returned to their families for burial with full Military HOnors. One of these is SSGT Berthold A. Chastain, 27, Dalton, Ga.

7-31-2011 07:24 PM

There is a Ross Chastain, I saw racing in the NASCAR Truck series on Friday Night. It was his first race, and He did pretty good.

7-28-2011 10:12 PM

Very impressive website. Awesome! I am researching William & Annie Motes Chastain, Elijah & Elizabeth Teague Chastain, Marcus (Mark) & Nancy Adeline Teague Chastain, Elizabeth A (Lizzie) Chastain (married) John Henry King & their daughter Ethal King whom married John (James) Wesley Posey & their daughter Lillie (Lily) Louise Posey whom married Walter Leo McCall. Any suggestions and/or information would be very helpful, thanks

7-20-2011 03:00 PM

Just visited Charost on Googleearth. We were in Savigny-sur-Orge in 2000 and 2001 but were so busy we were unable to visit the town. We have regretted not being able to do so. We were in Paris for language study in 1950-51 and serverd in The Central African Republic until 1971 as missionaries. Since then we have been serving Carver Baptist Bible College in inner city Kansas City. Now semi retired at 84 but still teach one course each semester.

7-18-2011 11:07 PM

Wow! Can't wait to get back online to browse some more.

7-17-2011 01:03 PM

My grandfather was Simpson Martin Chastain of Thomas Co, GA

7-15-2011 12:09 PM

I have a Sports Illustraed and U.S. News I would love Brandi to autograph. How could I go about havis her do this. Please advise. Michael Hansen

7-15-2011 08:44 AM

Just came across your web site while looking for those funny ads that ran before & during the '99 WWC, & wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate you on your success over the years, and to thank you for all the excitement that success has provided. (My wife and I were in the crowd when you made your game-winning penalty that year, but of course the image we remember is the cover photo from Time.)

7-12-2011 08:07 PM

Wonderful site to explore my husbands Chastain roots.Men of God seem to run in the family,His Great Grandfather Rev.William Seaborn chastain was a Southern Baptist minister.Thank you so much for all the wonderful work you have done here.

7-10-2011 01:24 PM

My mother's (Edna Constance Wade) Duncan,
mother was Nora E. Chastain (Indiana)and her parents were Pheobe Jane Chastain and Andrew Chastain. Glad to know you and give any Info of our family!

7-10-2011 10:44 AM

Clay...go AWAY! Don't you see that the people of KC do not LIKE YOU and are sick of your meddling?????????

7-7-2011 06:25 PM

I am encouraged by your persistency regarding the 'Light Rail" issue. Kansas City claims that the Power Light District is 'world class'; now we need to add Light Rail to complete that description.

7-7-2011 11:31 AM

Thanks to my sister Mary Ellen for alerting and educating me about the Chastain clan

7-5-2011 10:07 AM

I am enthralled that there is a united Chastang/Chestang family. Please stay in touch.

6-28-2011 03:02 AM

I am a descendent of Dr. Chastain thru my father on his mother. I am just beginning my journey. I like your web site and have bookmarked it for the future.

6-28-2011 02:50 AM

I am a decendent of Pierre thru his son Renee

6-27-2011 07:33 AM

I am seeking a connection of Capt Benjamin Chastain to a Moore female around 1870, that came to Colorado Territory with my line of Moores. We moved out of Blairsville GA that year, I wondered why? We were "The Georgia Colony miners" who first found gold in Ralston Creek (now Cherry Creek,Denver) in 1859 with Wm. Green Russell and my lateral relative Joseph Decatur Patterson. 500 GA men and 35 Cherokee came here, I would love to be in contact with all associated. My kindest reguards! Thank you!!!

6-24-2011 04:23 PM

Trying to find an email address for Drew Chastain-- are you out there, Drew?!

6-23-2011 07:16 PM

im a CHASTAIN and im AWESOME

6-6-2011 03:29 PM

My mother, Louise Duffey was a waitress at Chastain's for years. My brother and I would count her tips and she would give us a quarter or two and we would scurryoff to Red's Market for a treat

5-21-2011 08:54 PM

I remember going there with my parents.Back in the 60's and 70's..My dad used to go in early and cook breakfast there on his way to his job.He used to have his airboat meetings there too..His name Is Robert Kennedy!!!!!

5-18-2011 03:01 PM

Just trying to find out about some relatives.

5-15-2011 01:19 PM

I am a 9 year old soccer player who loves Brandi! I am doing a school report on her this week. I hope to meet her someday!

5-14-2011 10:40 PM

Thanks for organizing this site. I am searching for a source connecting William (Hudson?) Chastain as the son of Royal Chastain (son of Rev. James Chastain, son of Peter, son of Pierre). I would purchase the books about Pierre's decendents, but if my lineage is not documented in the books, then I do not want to spend the money.

5-13-2011 06:44 PM

Hi I am A decedant from Pierre Chastain & Anne Soblet.
Thru their Elizabeth married David Lesueur.
Down to Rebecca Lesueur that married Green Roberts Their daugther Zulumia Had Walter Roberts which is my mother Father Zara Garrett Mercer

5-7-2011 07:49 PM

Sure injoyed your site.

5-7-2011 06:28 PM

Hi Jane! Huge fan. I fondly remember your sports segments on WIIC in Pittsburgh and when you were a quest on Chiller Theater in Pittsburgh. I've had a crush on you since then and always will!Continued much success and happiness! Conrad

5-7-2011 02:50 PM

I found your site while searching my Smith (mother's maiden name) roots. They are in Virginia via Tennessee. Happy to know some more of the history of my ancestors.

5-6-2011 09:31 AM

Hello. I am 17 and the son of Dwayne Chastain, also of London.

4-29-2011 04:10 PM

So happy to find this website. I have chased down the Chastain family through James Webb Ballew, Solomon Ballew, Peter Ballew son of Judith Chastain Ballew.

4-22-2011 08:34 PM

Great-granddaughter of Nancy Angeline Chasteen Gobin.

4-18-2011 05:39 PM

Just thought I would sign in. Have the book you published in 1998. I appreciate all your hard work.

4-18-2011 09:11 AM

hello everyone, I am trying to search for a family tree from my family, in my search I happened apon this site, thanks

4-15-2011 09:50 AM

4-9-2011 04:18 AM

Dr. Pierre Chastain is my g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g--g grandfather. I have been doing research. ANd i am so AMAZED. thanks for all you do

4-6-2011 03:04 PM

I have been a Volunteer here for the US Army supporting many NATO SHAPE Activies.

4-5-2011 08:24 PM

believe i am a descendant

4-2-2011 08:22 AM

I have enjoyed researching my family history. For many years, I had zero knowledge of my father's side of the family (Larry L. Chestein). I felt as if I knew they were strong roots especially as an adult. I felt I just wasn't ANYTHING like my mom sides. lol After doing research, I'm extremly excited to see I was correct & what a great feelings:) I would like to thank all those who spent many hours of dedicated researching to make this possible. W/out your efforts I still would be having a nagging feeling of confusion. If anyone has any additional info I would greatly appreciate it. Could anyone say when the name spelling went from Chastain to Chestein? & why maybe?

Sincerely,
Karen D McAbee (Chestein)

3-30-2011 02:28 PM

My grandmother was Ethel Chastain Lewis of Pekin, Indiana.

3-29-2011 03:34 PM

I am a descendant of James Richard Vest and Dinah Chastain. I believe Dinah fits into the Pierre Louis Chastain lineage. She apparently was born about 1740-45, d., by 1795, was not listed in his will, only that several boys, including my Little Berry Vest, Sr., werre left orphans. Tale has it brother John had ran off from his placement back to Chesterfield to be with family, Rane, Rene,. James & Dinah used the names of Rane, John, and James in their children's names. I have not found one researcher that has named her, but I wholeheartedly believe she fits. She and James Richard married in Chesterfiled (County), and died there. James Richard Vest comes from John Vest and Charlotte Ann Bakes, down to my maternal grandfather Grover Cleveland Vest (1895) B, mo., my mother Katherine Louise Vest (Lundhoy). Again Thanks for any help.....

3-28-2011 08:44 PM

ty 4 the site

3-28-2011 04:14 PM

A distant relative. Father Alvin Barney Chastain. Born in Texas, l913.

3-27-2011 07:56 PM

Signature only.

3-26-2011 02:35 AM

hi just i more chastain, almost made the crime page,ill never make cop page...much love ,more lust

3-24-2011 11:56 PM

This is my grandpa George young Chastain he is a decedent of Pierre Chastain.He is no longer living. please email me on family Chastain reunions

3-22-2011 01:33 PM

Looking for some relatives of my grandma.
Gladys Chastain Kelly.

3-21-2011 01:43 PM

Pierre Chastain is my 10th great granfather.

3-11-2011 03:19 PM

Okay...hope you all are REALLY connected and knowledgable. I would be very grateful if you could help me find CHERYL CHASTAIN who lived in Miami, Oklahoma in 1960's and 70's. She had a brother DAVID, another brother STEVE, and I believe her dad is ERNEST CHASTAIN. Her middle name is MARIE (I think)...and married a BRAD JONES?? at some point. She would be 56 years old now. She lived at 1815 G Street NW, in Miami, OKlahoma...and went to Will Rogers Jr. High School, and Miami High School, briefly. Can you help me find her?
At one time she had a family history on Ancestry.com.....but I can't locate her now. Like I said...I would be very grateful.
If you are wondering...we grew up together.

3-1-2011 02:18 PM

Mary Jane Chastain was my great-great grandmother.

3-1-2011 11:31 AM

Trying to find out if Elizabeth K.Edwards aka Bessie Chastain b.1875 or
Elizabeth L.Goff aka Bessie Lora Chastain b.1895 is Joseph E. Chastain b.1917 mother.
His father was Thomas A. Chastain b. 1873.
Does anyone know for sure which one??

2-25-2011 06:08 PM

Very interesting info

2-22-2011 02:24 PM

Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for all the informative information. I really enjoyed the video's of the home site of Pierre. I am a great granddaughter of Fanny Eugenia Chastain married to Jesse Andrew Gotcher. We all lived in Oregon. I am sending information of the Chastains and other surnames to the last living sibling of my father she is 92 years now. I know she will be excited as she has written several books on the family and is currently working on another. You have done a wonderful job honoring our heritage. Thanks, Cuz

2-18-2011 03:44 PM

Hi, I am researching for my dau-in-law. I think I have found a Shasteen/Chasteen connection, hoping someone might be able to give me further info. I have a Sadie Chasteen that married a Charles W. Patton in Scott Co., IN on 10 Jan 1898. Any one have any info on her? If she is the right one she moved north. Is she the d/o of Ephraim Shasteen? I think she is in Jennings Co by 1900 living with her husband and daughter within her father in laws home. Then by 1910 she is in Marion Co., IN with her 4 Patton children, remarried to another man Harry Mowry. What happened to Charles Patton? They divorce? He die?
Thank you for any help!!! Debbie in IN

2-18-2011 04:24 AM

Great website !! I send my Best to all the Chastain from Paris, France.
Claire

2-10-2011 07:55 PM

Hi Cousins,
My great grandfather was Madison C. Chastain who was married to Lucinda Sims. My Grandfather was Elias Chastain married to Alma Reece.

I'm looking for more information on Lucinda Sims. We're trying to find out if she was part indian. My grandfather use to visit the Osage tribe near Caney KS and my mother thought he had relatives there.

Any Info?

2-9-2011 12:16 AM

Just trying to find family

2-8-2011 06:06 PM

Hi - great site, nice there is a guest book to sign too had a read and there is some great comments.
Stuart @ SEO Chester in Chester, Cheshire UK.

2-8-2011 01:30 AM

Just starting some family history research. The Harold Lee Chastain below on the guestbook is my father....

Thanks

2-7-2011 10:53 PM

I am GGGG granddaughter of Reverend John "Ten Schilling Bell" Chastain. My grandmother was a Chastain. My Ggrandfather (John A. Chastain, M.D)moved to Oregon after the Civil war, where he was trained as a physician.
Am looking for documentation of John in the Civil War; born TN 1834; died Bonanza, OR 1915.
Thanks!

2-6-2011 11:11 AM

Great to hear of all the news

2-3-2011 07:29 PM

my entire life i have been amazed that I never met another person with the same last name, well it turns out there aren't any. We are of course Chastain's through my great-great grandfather William Chastain of Anderson, SC. At some point the name became Chestein during my grand-father's life, he was W L Chestein of Laurens, SC. Then when my grandfather registered for the draft during WWI and "e" was added to the end of the name and we became "Chesteine".

2-1-2011 10:52 AM

just browsing around

1-30-2011 10:32 PM

My Grandmother was Hazel Mae Chastain

1-29-2011 11:41 PM

Great site!!!!!

1-28-2011 09:26 AM

Hello from down under!!!!
Its me again a bit of information to the history group and ancestry researchers, I recently Participated in a DNA study and research program through national geographic, that researched my (mtDNA) tht is the womens side of my family my mom, grandmother, so on and so forth, I fell under the HAPLO GROUP-P.....this group is only found in the North Queensland area of Australia in Aboriginal people of the Torres Straight Islanders....gives you a lot to think about as to where our people really began.....I also have a certificate of authentication from Latrobe University on this finding, I thought his might be a bit fascinating to some of the Castain Mob....(mob = family in Australia)
Thanks, Lawanda Newham

1-28-2011 08:58 AM

Hello From the Land down under!!!

I am the grand daughter of the late Alice Chastain and Joe Young, one of 9 grand children, I have recently been tracing the family tree as I was adopted out in 1967 or so ( due my fathers absence to war and my mothers lack of literacy), I was born with a mild disabilty as so was a few others in my family, however it has not stopped me from getting on in life, I was born north of Atlanta since then I have had 3 beautiful children and 4 grandchildren of my own, I have spent my life caring for my Mother and father and kids , along with persuing a career in Nursing, I moved to Australia 5 years ago, and now I work in the disadvantaged communities of the Aboriginal people, I am currently obtaining a Diploma in Aboriginal research and studies, I see where the goals in my life come from it must be something hereditary, Im glad to have found this page and to know one more of many of my family members has my determination to change the lives of others for the better, goes to show we are a tough mob... like many disadvantaged people of this world..... feel free to contact me via e-mail I would like to learn more about your programs and if you ave interests in me and my goals, we are in desperate needs of good programs here in Australia for the disadvantaged especially the native Australians......God Bless All
Lawanda Newham Sydney Australia
lnewham1979@yahoo.com.au

1-26-2011 01:56 PM

My husband's grandmother was a Chastain, it's been great helping him to learn of his ancestry

1-25-2011 02:52 PM

Hello cousins!

1-16-2011 02:01 AM

decendent from postell and chastain

12-27-2010 10:16 PM

U.S. Marine looking for Juan Costello Chastain.
He is my grandfather. I know he went to prison for draft evasion for the second world war

12-27-2010 11:33 AM

"DeStaing LeSueur, great-great-grandson of Elizabeth and David through their son, Samuel LeSueur, ran a store and post office in Alabama."

Does anyone know why this child was named d'Estaing? I am at a dead end with my ancestor Thomas Easton/Eastin of Albemarle VA, some *say* b 1725 from Devon, England-- I have *never* come across anyone with a source for *any* birthdate or marriage or emigration. Some say our last name "Eastin" is a re-arrangement of d'Estaing and that Thomas was the child of a man named "Jean d'Estaing with Philippe ______". No sources *ever* for that either. Anyone know anything about my Thomas Easton/Eastin?

12-22-2010 11:31 AM

Mr.Chastain,

I have been trying to contact you to invite you to the Missouri Association for Social Welfare's upcoming MLK Mayoral Candidate Forum, which is being held on January 17 at All Soul's, located at 45th and Walnut. The program begins at 8:30 a.m., and will be followed by a breakfast.

I hope you will be able to join us.

Best,

Christina Martin
Immediate Past Chair
MASW Kansas City Chapter Board

12-6-2010 01:47 PM

just found this page was curious if my family might be related in some way to this people father is Jerry Lee Chastain Sr,and grandfather was a WWII war veteran Leonard Leroy Chastain and great grandfather was Jim Chastain a school teacher in Fannin county georgia or Union county georgia

12-4-2010 02:55 PM

I am doing research on my husband's family. Surnames: Berrong, Chastain, Corn,Hooper, and Cordell. I know that his mother was Ruth Alice Cordell, dau of Jesse Clayborn Cordell and Louise Jane Corn. Louisa J. Corn was the dau of Solomon Smith Corn and Lydia Berrong, who was the dau of Jesse Berrong and Susannah Chastain. Susannah was the dau of Benjamin Chastain and Nancy Hooper. Ruth's sister Pearl Hasletine Cordell married a Frank Chastain in Oklahoma. Haven't figured out where Frank's family comes into the Chastain Tree just yet. Anyone with an idea?

12-2-2010 08:27 AM

Hi, I was googling my Dad who passed away in 2007 and found this site. Amazing that no one in the family knew where we came from! Very interesting. Thanks for the site. And if anyone is interested there is a Chasteen Family Cemetary in Rockcastle Kentucky! [www.findagrave.com]

11-22-2010 09:44 PM

I am a decendent from Johnathan King Chestain he is third or fourth great grandfather my grandmother was a Chastain her name was Edith Pearalee Chastain, from West Texas around Abernathy, Texas

11-22-2010 01:01 PM

Great site

11-18-2010 08:46 PM

Great site. I look forward to learning more about our family heritage.

11-18-2010 02:48 PM

I found your web-site today and I never got to tell you how sorry I was about your dad.I miss seeing him at Lake Iamonia.Congrats on your successful writing career.TAKE CARE.---- JIM

11-18-2010 08:49 AM

I just wanted to say that I like the site very much and there is a definate need for it. Well done.

11-14-2010 09:57 AM

The National Huguenot Society accepted my Family Tree as;
Pierre Chastain, Peter Jr.,Rene,John
& Polly, John Burton Sr.,John Burton Jr.
Albert, Wilson J.Pershing Chasteen,
Joyce C. Smith.

11-10-2010 08:47 AM

Hi, Tim & Terry!
It was great meeting you at the PCFA
Reunion in Dalton Ga. in Sept. 2010.
I want to invite all Chasteens(others
too) to join us for a lot of Fun &
Fellowship next yr. & to join the
Pierre Chastain Family Association!
THANK YOU! for all your work, Joyce

11-9-2010 05:48 AM

My sister sent me this link in email. I am the son of James Thomas Chastain III who passed away about 6 years ago. I don't know much about the Chastains or any relationship to me.

As far as I know I may have a rich uncle who is just waiting to leave my family a big inheritance. LOL

Just kidding. I have been moderately poor all of my life and don't plan on being rich anytime soon. I just want to see if I can find any Chastains that are related to me.

My dad was born in Birmingham AL and I hear that his father commited suicide when he was very young so he was pretty much raised by a step dad.

I hope to hear more about this as I would like to find any family that is realted to me. I believe I was found by a cousin on facebook. My sister seems to know more about the family than I do. Her name is Margie Ellen Chastain.

11-8-2010 01:28 AM

Hi! Loretta Chastain Bourne is my aunt. She has previously signed in on here. My aunt Martha Jane Chastain Childers has a reference to this site on facebook. Glad to see it. My mother was Betty Orena Chastain and my daddy was W. L. Mayben. My maternal grandfather was Cecil Starling Chastain. I don't know his parents' names.

11-5-2010 09:19 AM

Great website and information. Appreciate all the research and effort put into it.

Terry L. Chasteen
13608 British Manor Ct
Centreville, VA 20120
H: 703-802-8372
W: 703-693-5420

10-26-2010 09:17 PM

Nice website :)

10-25-2010 10:39 PM

I love learning about the Chastain Genealogy, especially with my father. It is most fascinating to know how early our ancestors were in this country! I am hoping to make the Chastain name big some day so look for name! :)

10-20-2010 10:26 PM

Hello!
I am looking for any information on my great-great grandmother, Mary Adeline Chastain.
Birth May 19, 1863eath June 13, 1928
Married John Wesley Stone Jan.30, 1881
Lived in Arkansas, I believe Cleburne County, may have been called Miller,AR at the time. (has changed names through the yrs.)
Any information you may have would be so greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
Delinda

10-19-2010 01:24 PM

searching for info on my dad during ww11. he was also first pres.chastain family ass.

10-19-2010 01:49 AM

Hello, I have helped my sister do some Research on one side of my family and hope to start on the Chastain side soon! I found this site interesting and have saved it to my favorites.

10-18-2010 05:21 PM

Emmy Keeps a Promise was my one of my favorite childhood reads. I understand the book is out-of-print. HELP!!!! Where can I purchase a copy? I would love to share this book with my granddaughters.

Respectfully yours,
Cathy

10-18-2010 10:20 AM

I believe Louis's father was Raney Lafayette.I believe I am a decendent of the Chastain line and Jessica Chastain good work

10-15-2010 11:51 AM

Very happy to find the website. I grew up in Attalla, Alabama. There were five boys and four girls in my grandparents family. My grandpa was Tilden, grandma was Delaney. My Dad was Cecil, my mom Lillie Mae Holcombe. I had three sisters (one deceased) and three brothers (one deceased). I have lived in California since 1960. There are many Chastain's and Holcombe's in this area.

10-13-2010 12:22 PM

Hi. I saw that you were wondering if any descendant of the Chastains lived in Hawaii. We recently moved from Cal. to Hawaii. Don't know if my husband (Melvin Chasteen) is the only one or not. The reason for the move is that Mel is now pastor of Ewa Beach Baptist Church.

10-11-2010 06:16 PM

Looking to reunite with old friends and family. Just moved back. My Granny is ola Ledford, Ledford's from Hayesville, NC. My Paw was Maurice Ledford, Ledford's from Upper Bell in Hiawassee, Ga. Cousin is Jay Vernon Chastain. His Father was killed in lie of duty whe serving as Towns County Sherriff in the early 70's.

10-9-2010 10:01 PM

Looking forward to finding more information on my husband's ancestors. CORDELL, HOOPER, CHASTAIN, CORN, THRASHER

9-29-2010 12:15 PM

I am trying to trace my lineage back but get lost along the way, maybe if I trace it down, I will have better luck. I am very interested in my families history

9-27-2010 05:59 PM

Chastain research

9-27-2010 03:47 PM

I am researching Chastain line from Edward Brigand Chastain, also the Rogers line and the Abel line, and the Ferguson line.

I am working on papers on some of these ancestors. I recently completed a paper on James Addison Ferguson. Also one on Walter Lee Abel.

I am the son of Mary Avilla Abel Hall Farnsworth.

Cliff Hall

9-19-2010 04:13 PM

my great grandmother was cynthia eadens and she is supposed to be related to this tree. have any suggestions? thanks!

9-17-2010 02:55 AM

Now a recluse, I saw David and SPIKE perform 1500 shows from 1977-1983. Who can beat that record? Don't lie, I woulda seen u there. I converted my ole' Spike tapes into CD's yrs ago and I still listen to at least a tune or two each day. Current fav...SPIKE doing a cover of Judas Priest's "Breaking The Law" recorded live at Annie's Riverside Saloon on New Year's Eve, 1982. Once a rocker, always a rocker! Rick 9/17/10

9-16-2010 11:37 AM

that is wonderful site information and easy to browse,
thanks

9-16-2010 09:46 AM

that is wonderful site information and easy to browse,
thanks

9-13-2010 02:56 PM

Hello;
Pappa John is my 4th Great grandfather..his great grandson was Benjamin Franklin Chasteen..his daughter is Lucy Hortense"Tensie"Chasteen-Darby married to the son of Benjamin Franklin Darby...James Wesley Darby married 1905..
she died on 8 April 1934 of a massive heart attack..she was my father's dad mother,,buried at Oak hill United Meodist
,Belton,SC.29227..in church's cementary..
had to hello..call me 864-398-1804
Jody Darby

9-8-2010 02:03 PM

Still searching for info re Abner Mortimer Chastain who married Texanna Ingram. Their three children: Thomas Jarvis, Gussie & Noba. All from Cherokee County, NC (Martin's Creek area).

9-7-2010 05:02 AM

Richard Craig Chastain, son of:
Ollie Lafayette Chastain, son of:
Baxter Lafayette Chastain, son of:
Benjamin Lafayette Chastain, son of:
John (?) Chastain

8-31-2010 01:53 AM

Just passing by to say hello to all the Chastains out there

8-24-2010 07:53 PM

My fathers name was Vernon Stoy Chastain, Sr. married to Emma J. Oxford Chastain. He grew up in Cleveland, Ga. His fathers name was William Carlos Chastain, married to Ethel Dills Chastain. His father was Joesph Chastain. I'm not certain on the rest. We have family reunions on Labor Day weekend, on Sunday. Our reunions are held in Hiawasee, Ga. I hope to find others that are related to us.

8-21-2010 10:18 AM

The newest Chastain descendant is:
Katalina Grace Saldivar, daughter of Sarah Katherine (Short) and Michael Ray Saldivar, was born August 3, 2010 in Austin, Texas.

She has one big brother Kameron "Kam" Saldivar, age 3. Katalina and Kameron are the great-great-great grandchildren of Flora Mae (Chastain) and Jesse Alexander Moody.

8-20-2010 03:52 PM

Family,

Looking for a good picture of the Chastain Coat of Arms if anyone has a soft copy to send me.

Semper Fidelis

8-16-2010 10:30 AM

My name is Mary Chasteen Nottingham. My dad's name was Louis Chasteen and my Grandmother was Martha Chasteen and Granddad was Christopher Clark Chasteen. Addie,,Jeffie,Emma, Otis, Frank, were my aunts and uncles. These people settled in Duncan, OK.

8-5-2010 08:29 PM

I continue to be amazed over how many Shasteens are out there, let alone Chastains. And I'm grateful that so many have already done my genealogical research for me... and posted it online!

8-4-2010 11:55 AM

Wanting to know more about my grandfather. He was James Henry Chastang and lived in Mobile, Al.

8-3-2010 04:50 AM

thanks

7-30-2010 12:37 AM

My great-great-great grandmother was Sarah Jane Chastain (1/7/1833-3/31/1912). She was married to Elias Duncan (8/31/1831-2/4/1883). They lived in Washington County Indianna & Afton, OK areas. Sarah's father was Peter G Chastain (3/14/1808-7/18/1879). I traced the Chastain line back to Jean Chastain (1544-1/6/1581) in Paris, France on Ancestry.com. I had no idea that I had relatives in America predating the Revolutionary War. This is very exciting to me.

7-25-2010 01:30 AM

I'm one of the last four remaining DeChastains. My father is Gary L. DeChastain, his father is William G. DeChastain III, his father is William G. DeChastain II, and his father is William G. DeChastain I. Past that I do not know any names, but I do know that my great-great grandfather was the one who added the De to Chastain in protest against his father because he did not want to become a pastor/preacher and was named after his father's commander (William Green) during the Civil War.

7-22-2010 10:41 PM

Not sure where i belong in the tree but my 2nd great (I think) grand father's name was Abner Chastain married America?

7-21-2010 03:59 PM

Kinship through the line of Elizabeth Chastain LeSueur whose gran-daughter Mary LeSueur married Ambrose Jefferson Jones, Jr. of Henry, County, Virginia in 1802.

7-14-2010 04:08 PM

Im related to Troy Chastain. My father was Ben Chastain Troys cousin. My brother is Dennis Chastain country and Western Musician. My other Brother is terry Chastain executive.
We are whats left of this part of the Chastain Family living in Northern Atlanta

7-11-2010 10:23 PM

I loved watching Brandi play soccer!!!!!

7-10-2010 09:14 PM

I'm doing my geneology...and I've found that I'm a descendant of the Hugenots, Chastains/Agee/Faure(Fore, Ford)/Bondurants.... Great page. I'll put it in my "favorites".

7-10-2010 07:05 PM

Hello from Rockaway, NJ. I am a native of Washington, D.C., but have lived in Northern New Jersey for 25 years now. (I guess what they say is right: there is no escape!)

My son Edward Chandler ("Teddy") Tedholm is a 19-year-old dance major at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, and has been featured several times on the hit TV show, "So You Think You Can Dance."

My 27-year-old daughter, Miranda Joy Tedholm, is a PhD candidate at Indiana University in Bloomington, attending on a full fellowship.

Both of my children are 10th-generation descendants of Pierre Chastain.

Hope to see you soon online!

7-10-2010 05:16 PM

I would love to know which of the sons my family comes from. My Father, Leaford Marion Chastain, and his family lived first in Georgia, then moved to Oklahoma, then to Missouri, and finally my Father moved to Virginia in the mid 1930's. He lived from 1911 until 1985 and he never knew how close he was to finding his Pierre! As is so happens Louisa the place where he died was not that far from Manakin-Sabot, home of Pierre Chastain. It seems my Dad almost went full circle in his search for his heritage.

7-5-2010 03:39 PM

I am the grandson of Virginia Josephine "Chastain" Parks. She was the daughter of Joseph Pinkney Chastain and wife Mary Ida "Ibison" Chastain. Joseph was the son of Madison C. Chastain and wife Lucinda "Sims" Chastain. My direct fore-father is Dr. Pierre Chastain.

7-4-2010 10:35 PM

Looking for family members of the Ibison line. I have found a Mary Ida Ibison Chastain listed. Who did she marry?

6-30-2010 11:53 AM

GRACIAS,,,THANKS BRANDI..YOU ARE THE BEST MIA.TOO AND COMPANI....

6-29-2010 11:00 PM

son of j.e.& wanda

6-25-2010 03:39 PM

Hi, I think my family line is from William Chastain birth 1744,wife Sara Barnett, my GRAND FATHERS NAME WAS Peter I Chastain,Birth,5,JULY,1907,his fathers name Amos Ransom,birth,1881. MY FATHER NAME WAS Charles Ransom Chastain birth,11,june,1936,could you email me to let me know,I think this site is great I wish other famlies had a site like this.

6-25-2010 10:04 AM

You are doing a great job!

6-25-2010 01:35 AM

Based on info acquired from family search.com, I am a descendant of Pierre. My father had told my mother that he had some French background but even he had no specific knowledge of it. Another great reason for the Internet! I found out w/o even having to leave home. I was even more surprised when I found out there was a Pierre Chastain website. How often is a reunion held (even tho I don't know whether or not I could make one!)? But it sure is great to be able to get so much info. Another irony is that I have always been a bit of an iconoclast (against total conformity/oppression), but I come by it naturally, with people on both sides having left their native land because of religious persecution. I hope at least to see the original town in Virginia someday; that would be something, especially since history is my very favorite thing.
Thanks for having this great website.

6-24-2010 03:59 AM

It's interesting to find that after searching for relatives on the maternal side of my family that I find the Chastains very nearby in SC. I wondered what had become of the Chastains. They had all but disappeared from public records in Virginia. My ggggg grandfather, Jacques Briand (James Bryant, Sr) was witness to the will of Dr. Pierre Chastain.

6-21-2010 10:12 PM

I enjoyed this website very much. I am interested in finding out how Elijah Webb Chastain might be related to my uncle, Thomas Wade Allen, of Fannin County, GA. I think E.W. was either his grandfather or great-grandfather. Uncle Wade never talked much about it, and passed away last year. When he passed, we found some papers that led us to E.W. Chastain. Can anyone help me make the connection?

6-21-2010 02:24 PM

My mother was Alma Chastain from Polk Co., Tn.
Her father was John Basil Chastain,son of John C. Chastain and Mary Mathis.
He was one of 8 boys.
His spouse was Laura Ora Jane Turpin who he married in Nov. 1899.

6-21-2010 08:16 AM

Sandra, I remember typing a draft of one of your first books on an old electric typewriter. Did it at the office in my spare time.

6-19-2010 08:18 PM

I'm so glad to have learned about your site. It should be very helpful in piecing together my genealogy. My grandmother was Addie Josephine Chasteen. In 1902 she migrated by covered wagon from Black Rock, Lawrence Co, Ark. to Indian Territory with her parents, Clark Christopher Columbus Chasteen and Martha Ann Richey. Clark was born in 1866 in Stockton, Greene Co, Indiana to Robert R. Chastain and Perlina Franklin. From here it gets a little shakier. I believe Robert R. was born in 1832 in Stockton, Green Co, Indiana. Robert R. may have been the son of John (wife Elizabeth Toney) who may have been the son of Robert Ranson (wife Magdalin Moore) who may have been the son of William (wife Sara Ellen Barnett) who may have been the son of Pierre Peter Chastain (wife Mildred Archer). I have no proof yet of any of the last part of this, but am working on it. I'm on the newsletter mailing list now and look forward to learning more. Also plan to look into the books on the website. Thanks for all your work.

6-17-2010 08:03 PM

Hello to all Chastains when i was young we used to go to Chastain reunions at piedmont park in atlanta,probably talking "58" to "60"

6-17-2010 12:00 PM