3-9-2010 07:13 PM

Trying to connect Great-grandmother to ELizabeth Chastain and Samuel Denton and down the line. Elizabeth should be my 5th great-grandmother.

3-8-2010 07:03 PM

Looking for Bennie Chastain who lived in Huntington Park @ 1944 to 1950.

3-7-2010 08:59 PM

My grandfather was Elree O Chasten born January 24 1900 married Noble T. Chitwood, his father was Joel Chasten that is all I know. I am very intrested in any info on the Chasten's. We have a very large family Elree and Noble had 10.

3-7-2010 06:12 PM

I am descended from Pierre, Pierre Jr, John, Elijah, Maxwell, Larkin, Emerson, Harold. Would love to learn more about any of my ancestors.

3-4-2010 04:11 PM

Augustus Chastain could be Agustus M. Chastine (19 May 1859 in Dalton, GA-23 Dec 1911 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant, Texas). His wife was Sarah and his children included Robert Marion, Gertrude, Clara, Ethel, Charles, Willie, and George. Two children were born in Center Point, Arkansas. His son Charles was born in 1896 probably in Wolfe City, Hunt County, Texas.

2-22-2010 07:28 PM

Hi. Interesting history you have here!

2-22-2010 12:30 PM

My Grandmother is a Chastain, Bobbie Marie Chastain Silvers. She is from the Hayesville, North Carolina area. Her parents were Sherman Calvin Chastain and Nina Louise Ledford Chastain. Her grandfather was John Phillip Chastain and her grandmother was Maggie Caroline (Frasier?) Chastain. If anyone has any information about any of these Chastains I would love to hear from you!

2-3-2010 07:36 PM

Starting to work on my family tree. My father was Joel William Chastain, Jr. GG was Joel William Chastain, Sr. GGG was I think John Tildon Chastain. It was very nice to see so many Chastains.

1-31-2010 09:38 AM

Just checking in...

1-30-2010 10:31 AM

about 10 years ago we were doing the family tree an we were related to pelham and had newspaper cuttings and photo but sadley they got lost my dad has since passed away and would love to find them again

1-29-2010 11:25 AM

Am descended from Marianne Chastain and Benjamin Witt. Judy

1-25-2010 01:20 PM

I spent many a night at the Donut Dinette and Chastain's on OBT. If you want to see a lot of memories of Chastain's check out the "Growing up in Orlando before Disney" group on FaceBook.

1-23-2010 03:17 PM

I am the youngest son ,Steve the oldest of Howard H.Chastain,Who Had 9 brother and sisters Bethenia c Bacon who is a was a real estate agent and a lift time member of a million dollar club,Emily b. Bloodworth who was a EKG file clerk at Grady hospital dead. James b. dead was a farmer.Sarah B.brooks ,Arthur b..,Colman b.Is a barber,Jewell Brookshire,A princible in sc.
,Joan Cole married Clay to a high ranking officer in the army 1-2 star gen.still serves.one died at birth was the chidren of Barnett Chastain,Who was the son of William Selvestor who married Sarah Denton who had 8 chidren Beulah ,Viola,Julie,Willard,Alonzo,Sylvestor, Barnett,Arthur,Laurenco,Who where the grandchildren of Samuel Andrew & Nancy Jones Chastain who was the son of John Marion,who was the son of Abner,who was the son of Rev.John[TSB] who was the son of Pierre Jr. Who was the son of Pierre !

He is 7 Greats from me+Dad and my Grandfather who could build anything plus was a great farmer

1-20-2010 08:19 PM

Hey. Just searching for info - 2nd Great Grandmother, Mary Jemima Adams - could this be a daughter of William and Rebecca Chastain Adams of Pickens County SC? Found article in NC library stated two daughters names not known. Jemima was supposedly named after her grandmother, Jemima Denton? who married John Chastain. Could this be my missing link? Great Site.

1-20-2010 04:26 PM

My dad is Gary Marlin Chastain
My grandfather is John Sullivan Chastain
My great-grandfather is Marlin Chastain.
I'll have to ask my dad who was Marlin's father, because I cannot remember.

Thanks for starting this website..it's nice to see all of our family tree.

1-17-2010 08:53 AM

Hello I am zachary chastain

My father is Billy Ray Chastain
My grandfather is Bobby Roy Chastain
Alot of my family lives in arkansas that is where my grandpa is from and when I was younger I lived there as well. My dad was born in Southern California in a small town called Trona My grand parents still live there.I was wondering if any one had some more information on my sideof the family. thank you and this web site is great.

1-14-2010 08:36 PM

Hi my name is Dan My mothers name was Bettye Jo Chastain she grew up in Cleveland Tennessee

1-10-2010 02:26 PM

I am from the Indiana Branch. Barnett Chastain was my ggg father. Used to go the Reunions and do missed them now. But health does not permit me too many trips. Enjoyed your web. Thanks ALBERT

1-8-2010 09:54 PM

Wonderful Job. Herschel & I always enjoy. Just don't take the time to log on and sign in.

1-2-2010 07:37 AM

Most internet data shows my gggrandmother was Jemima Catherine Chastain. She was the daughter of John Chastain III & Mary Jane Aiken. Jemima was born in Georgia and died in Fairmount (Gordon County) Georgia. She was the second wife of Columbus Watts (son of Pleasant and Polly Watts).

I need help documting her marriage to Columbus Watts?

12-29-2009 12:05 PM

Hi. I just discovered your sight and it is great. I'm originally from SC but have lived in Colorado for several years. I am a bi-vocational Baptist pastor currently serving as pastor of Mountain View Baptist in La Veta, Colorado. I am an amatuer genealogist so your sight is a great help. I'll be back.

12-23-2009 06:36 PM

This has been an exciting experience in searching and reading about my ancestors through my gr-grandmother Wallace's tree. She traces back to the Cahstains through her father's side, Salyer who married an Estep who was the granddaughter of a William Chastain.

12-22-2009 05:41 PM

Hello to all my cousins and family, Im the Christopher Chastain listed in the florida police officer's page I wish you all happy safe Christmas and New years Holidays, and invite all of you to add me as a friend on facebook , its the same ID as my email address above . It has been wonderful to get to see and meet all that have added me to their facebook friends allready and hope that many more join us there as well , Merry Christmas and Happy New year

12-20-2009 02:53 PM

Carolyn (Roach) McLean

12-19-2009 08:37 PM

Hey Cousins,
Just passin thru, what a great site this is. Alot of information that I did know and alot more that I didn't know.

12-19-2009 08:11 PM

Just looking around. My mother's maiden name was Helen H. Chastain, daughter of Claude M. Chastain, who was the son of Thomas N. Chastain, etc.

12-7-2009 07:01 PM

Looking for the ancestors of my GG grandmother, Rhoda Chastain, who was b. abt.1807 in the Pendleton District of SC. She m. David Brown, b.abt. 1795, in what is now Haywood Co.,NC. Married abt 1828. Their first three children, William, Mary Ann, and Abraham, were born in NC. Their remaining 7 children were born in GA. Rhoda died about 1852-53 in Cherokee Co.,GA. David re-married in Murray Co.,GA, to Catherine (Sullivan) Martin. The family finally settled in Poinsett Co., AR, in 1858 in what is now Joneboro, Craighead Co., AR.
Thanks. Bob Brown

12-5-2009 11:19 PM

Hey this site is awesome!!

12-2-2009 09:24 PM

My linage William Thomas Chasteen,Nimrod Dianther(Die)Chasteen,Elijah B. Chasteen,Royal Chastain,Rev.James Chastain,Pierre Chastain Jr.,Pierre Chastain Sr....If anyone has any information on Royal Sr. please get in touch with me. Thanks

12-2-2009 11:18 AM

Maternal grandmother was Lillie Jane Chastain.

12-2-2009 02:41 AM

Just found the time to revisited and do more research and Pierre was my 8GG. I am so interested in all the info and to know where my family came from and who they are. This site is great!

11-30-2009 06:47 PM

Son of Harvey Chastain whom is originally from Ducktown, Tennessee.

11-30-2009 03:40 AM

couldn't find Charles W. Chesnutt's essay Post-Bellum - Pre-Harlem, 1931.
Also, would like to have a Citation info for this site as per 2009 MLA revision formatting.

11-29-2009 05:50 PM

Hi Cuzz's Happy Holidays just checking in, anyone got info on susie (susan) jane chastain-phillips??? or her parents! Levi ? thanx valorie

11-28-2009 01:52 PM

Great website. I am Harley Raymond Chastain's great-grandson. My ancestors came from Bath County, KY and Virginia before that. Really enjoyed perusing the lists and will be back again and again. Thank you!

11-28-2009 11:47 AM

frist time i have been into web site. i have found it very interesting because i am a desedant of Pierre Chastain.

11-25-2009 01:06 AM

this site is awsome thank you so very much

11-25-2009 01:05 AM

looking for indian connection grandfather fulsom chastain born mccutain oklahoma have heard was on an indian reservation how can i find out?

11-24-2009 10:20 PM

my dad was donald fulsom chastain his dad was fulsom chastain his dad was william anderson "chisolm" chastain [mom was mary f. fulsom] william anderson"chisolm" chastain was the son of edward bruce chastain and evaline ellis. i have info that he, william andeson "chisolm" chastain is burried in sesser illinois but haven`t found the grave site. fulsom my grandpa is burried there. can you tell me if he is there? and how do i fit in the chastain lineage?

11-23-2009 08:11 PM

I am son of Joseph McBarron Chastain of Gordon Co., Georgia. Grandson of Dr. John H Chastain.

11-17-2009 01:56 PM

I'm looking for confirmation of my lineage to Rev. John Chastain of Pumpkintown. I have found sources showing from my great grandfather (Marion Larkin Chastain) and his father (Louis Napoleon Chastain married to Hannah Twigg). I believe Louis's father was Raney Lafayette. Can anyone confirm that for me? I was told by my grandmother that Louis N. (Poley) was buried in Murphy, NC and that matches with the research on Poley son of Raney.

Thanks so much,
Chad

11-17-2009 11:49 AM

live in texas now from oklahoma

11-15-2009 01:04 PM

I believe I am a decendent of the Chastain line. If my information is correct. Royal Ward jr, Royal Ward, William Ward, Riley Ward married Nancy Bradshaw daughter of Lavina Chastain Bradshaw, Lavina was daughter of Rev Jehu Chastain, son of Edward Brigand Chastain, Son of Rev. John Chastain and Mary O'Bryan, son of Dr. Pierre Chastain

Very good site. Lots of information.

11-11-2009 10:14 PM

Chastain's Restaurant is what brought me to this website, and what a website it is! It will take a year to read it all!I am proud to say I am Robert Chastain son of C. Eugene Chastain. My grandfather was Cletus Chastain which was Burrell's Brother. I still live in Indiana where Burrell, Helen and Bill was from. I remember as a kid going to the resturant seeing everything and Burrell let me go up to the radio tower. The resturant, billboards, penny scales, food & employees were awesome.It was always the best part of going on vacation to Florida. My Dad is 88 and looks like 60 still drives an is full of info. Today is vetrans day and yes he fought for our country. I love you Dad!

11-8-2009 03:25 PM

Hello Chastain Brothers, I really enjoy you web-site!!!! In The guestbook, there is a message from a Teri Chastain in Springfield Mo, her grandfather, (my grandfather) was James Arthur Chastain, his first Wife was Florence and she is buried now near Mack's Creek Mo. My Father is Harvey Lee Chastain, her father's brother. My father was a preacher for many years. Our grandfather went by Arthur, even though his name was James Arthur, his mother was Rhoda Hill and she was 1/2 Cherokee. Arthur & Florence had 6 sons and one daughter, they divorced in the early 50's and Arthur remarried and had 6 more sons and one more daughter. Aunt Ruthie lives just outside of Mack's Creek. My dad has the book The Chestnut Tree, and she is listed in it! Hope this helps.
Barbara

11-7-2009 03:27 AM

i don't know where i fit into the geneology of the chastain family, my grandfather was rainey almarine chastain, and my father is odis lee chastain, if anyone knows of the connection, please feel free to contact me. thank you. srchastain@comcast.net

11-1-2009 07:32 AM

Hi,

I live in East Tennseess and travel quite a bit in my coach to provide technical support including design and construction of radio/television station transmitter sites.

Would like to contact the Chastains in Guatemala or down in that area. Would like to move south.....

Best Regards,

Jo

10-30-2009 09:17 PM

lt.r.e.chastain us army

10-27-2009 03:47 PM

Im the youngest child of Bennie Benson Chastain from Oxford Alabama. He resided for years in Stone Mtn Ga. then Jacksonville Ala where he passed away.

10-23-2009 07:56 AM

I'm not really a Chastain but I like to pretend I am. I post blogs under the name Jennifer Chastain all the time.

My real name is John Hall and I live in Bedford, Indiana. I posted here not too long ago but wanted to post again to reveal my true identity.

10-18-2009 03:51 PM

My mother was Ella Marie Chastain, grandfather John Henry Chastain (Rockmart, GA), his father was Jerimiah Chastain. I believe Jerimiah's father was Phillip Hudgens Chastain. My mother had one sister Myrtice Chastain Brewer, and four brothers James Elvin Chastain, Edgar Lee Chastain, Melvin Chastain and John Bishop Chastain. All are deceased.

10-11-2009 02:14 PM

This is amazing! Thank you all so much for all the info.
Carlton is the son of Joseph McBarron Chastain-Grandson of Dr.John Henry Chastain-G Grandson of Joseph R Chastain.
His father Joseph died when Carlton was 4 yrs old and his mother Jennie Evelyn West(maiden name)remarried and Carlton was adopted and they changed his and his two sisters last name. He was so small when his father died, he does not remember a lot about the Chastains. He does remember Dr. Chastain and his wife Susie Barron Chastain whom he called "Mama Sue".
Dr. Chastain was horse and buggy Dr. He use to get paid with pigs,chickens, etc. We have a copy of a check where he got paid $10.00 for delivering a baby Nov.21,1913. I also have a picture of Doc and "Mama Sue" if you are interested.
God Bless You All for all the hard work!
Carlton & Betty
795 Poteete Creek Rd.
Blairsville, Ga. 30512-888

10-5-2009 07:16 PM

I am looking for information on Sgt. Joseph B. Chastain of Waco Tx. He was a held at Mukden Camp during WWII.
Thanks

9-27-2009 08:38 PM

I am a descendant of Mariann Chastain, who married Benjamin Witt. Your website is fascinating.

9-23-2009 09:49 PM

Hi to all my Chastain relatives.

9-21-2009 08:26 AM

i HAVE A MARGARET CHASTAIN MARRIED TO A FRANCIN POSTELL THEY LIVED IN BUNCOMBECO NC AND CHEERKOO CO NC.

9-17-2009 12:54 PM

My grandmother was Ida Mae Chastain King,B-May 6,1897 D-Apr.18,1973.Her father was James Silas Chastain B-1874 in Ga.D-1906,in Texas. His father Joel Benjamin B-Aug. 14,1849 in Gilmer County Ga. D-Jan 29, 1928 in Crawford, Texas md.Adaline Chastain and had sons James Silas, Joe Brown, George B.and John F. His father was James Whitt Chastain B-1-11-1813 in N.C.and married Elizabeth Clayton Smith 1-10-1840 in Forsyth Co. Ga. Their Children were, Dicey Katherine-1841, Aswhel-1844, Jonathan F-1846, Joel B., Nancy Jane-1852,Frances Malinda-1854, Sarah Elizabeth-1856, Martha Ann-1860 John-1862 and Mary Louise-1866. Thats as far as I got but a cousin in Texas did a dna test and was a 97% match(36/37) of Rev. John "Ten Shilling Bell" Chastain. It is a very probably that James Whitt is the son of Benjamin Chastain-1794 and Nancy Hooper. Do you have any info on this. Thanks

9-15-2009 11:20 AM

Seeking info on William H. O'Bryan born 1740 Amherst CO VA, son of Thomas and Judith O'Bryan. Father of William H. O'Bryan born 1777, mareried Rhoda Holland. Who did William H. (1740) marry and and a list of his children. Also his sibblings information

9-10-2009 08:32 PM

I am the widow of Roy Coleman who is a descendant of the Pierre Chastain family.

9-8-2009 07:25 PM

I'm in search of info about my Great Grand Father who was a vet of the Civil War

9-6-2009 08:37 PM

Hello,

I belong to the Chastains in Springfield Illinois but am now living in Georgia and keep "bumping" into Chastains and know we are related in some way. Please feel free to contact me.

Connie

9-6-2009 03:53 PM

My maternal grandmother is Ruby Nelson, maiden name Ruby Chastain. Her parents John Henry Chastain and Mary Alice Colbert Chastain. They were share croppers in or around Little Rock, Arkansas. Her parents died and she was sent to an open door home and was eventually raised by a Downes Family in Coosa, GA. We were informed that there was a relation to the Pierre Chastain linneage. Could you help me determine where we may fall in?

9-3-2009 12:52 PM

I am granddaughter to Martin Smith Chastain married Lena. Catherine is my mother. Just browsing came accross web site. Trying to find actual documents of the Huguenot ships..Mary and Ann, Peter & Anthony.

8-30-2009 04:30 PM

Im guessing my grandfther was from the washington county indiana kin of Barnett, Rene, or George, MY father Norman Hardin was born april 28, 1929 and died in 1991 , and my granfather Clyde Clarence died about 1960 and was around 62-65 yrs old so born around 1900?? GRANDDAD HAAD LOTS OF FAMILY IN WAHINGTON COUNTY but i dony know much more Yet any help?? fill in a few gaps Please ?

8-30-2009 04:08 PM

Hi , Im listed on your crime fighter's page, and im a retired Florida State Corrections officer and Deputy sheriff, from central florida my father was norman hardin chastain from mitchell indiana, grandfater was clyde clarence for cambelsburg IN i think . grand mother was Fleta Richarson (enochs?).
I remenber lots of uncle john and grt uncle john and earl stories but i never knew we were so diverse and numerous !! great site love it

8-27-2009 11:32 AM

Interested all of the Chastain Family History. John (Ten Shilling Bell) was my great x3 grandfatehr. Philips Hudgins Chastain, g grandfather and Columbus Freemont (Mont)Chastain grandfather.

8-23-2009 12:11 AM

Here's my Chastain Line: It starts with my father Warren Partin, his Mother-Julia Gill B:1883 D:1967, her Mother-Elizabeth Atwell Busket B:1834,her Mother-Nancy Bruce Chastain B:1794 D:1843, her Father-Lewis Chastain B:1766 D:1814, his Father Jean(John)Chastain,II B:1721 D:1804,his Father-Jean(John)Chastain,I B:1690 D:1761,his Father-Pierre(Peter)Chastain B:1659 D:1728,his Father-Jean Francois Chastin B:1612,his mother-Marie Magdalene DeLaRocheFoucauld, Father-Dr.Pierre Chastin B:1580, his Father-Chastain. See any name familar pleasse contact me I'd love to hear from you.

8-22-2009 09:54 PM

Hello,

I am very impressed with your web site.

Keep up the good work.

8-22-2009 05:45 PM

My grandfather was Louis Chastang and he lived near the area of Chastang, AL. I have a cousin, Jeff, that has done a lot of work in researching our family lineage. I believe he has gone as far back to Niles, France.

8-21-2009 12:32 PM

Hello,I just learned of this great website from my cousin Michael Chastain at my father's funeral (Clyde Houston Chastain Jr.)August 20, 2009. My last words to my father were "Dad we'll worship Jesus together with Grandmother in Heaven".

8-4-2009 07:12 PM

I am the great granddaughter of John Leroy Chastain and Martha Anne Durham...I am beginning to research our family line and came across this site.

7-31-2009 02:08 PM

Greetings from Texas

Hi Greetings from texas.

7-30-2009 07:51 AM

Judith Chastain Ballew

I have heard that Judith Chastain was the daughter of Anne Soblet and then another source says she is the daughter of Susanne Reynaud. Could you please give me some proof on which lady was her mother?

Thanks for your help. Helen Burcham

7-30-2009 07:48 AM

Thomas Chastain, author

Thomas Floyd Chastain, Jr., author of "Pandora's Box", "911", and others, was my uncle, and is in the geneaology of Dr. Pierre Chastain. Is this the Thomas Chastain you are interested in?

7-30-2009 07:45 AM

Just trying to connect

just trying to connect with long lost relatives. grand-parents and parents deceased. thank you for any help you can give me. pierre chastain was also my uncles and grandfathers names. rickey chastain

7-25-2009 01:35 PM

Seeking information on William H. O'Bryan

Seeking information of William H. O'Bryan born 1740 Amherst VA...Who did he marrie? They had a son William H. O'Bryan born 1777

7-25-2009 10:30 AM

Rev. John Chastain grave and related graves

I signed the guestbook recently, and went searching for the grave of Rev. John Chastain my gggg grandfather), located in Pickens County, SC. I did locate his grave and was so happy to see it at last. On the way back, I was travelling up Hwy 288 (Table Rock Road) near Pumpkintown, in Pickens County, and happened upon a Family Cemetery alongside the road. There were two well-kept plots - one Rev. Maxwell Chastain, and the second Edward Chastain - of an age to have been grandchildren of Rev. John, which I suspect they were. Also, on this site were 6 or 7 "slab rock" graves, crumbling in, no markers, and covered completely with moss - very, very old. Can anyone help me place Maxwell and Edward in the family, and/or give me a clue about the ancient moss covered graves?

7-24-2009 03:02 PM

James Perino Chastain

We are still looking for information on James Perino Chastain who moved from Gainesville, GA to either Texas or Missouri. His Father was Elias Elrod Chastain.

7-22-2009 09:20 AM

Royal Chastain

Hey there! I have just recently started doing research on my family history. I am a descendent of Pierre Chastain as well. Here's how it goes....

Wayne Allen Chastain-father, Charles Allen Chastain-grandfather, Allen Deatherage Chastain-g grandfather, Jonathan King Chastain-gg grandfather, Royal Chastain-ggg grandfather, James Chastain-gggg grandfather, Pierre Jr.-ggggg grandfather and Pierre Chastain -gggggg grandfather.

If anyone has any information, I would love to talk to you! Great website :)

~Shea Chastain Bauer

7-19-2009 12:48 PM

Signing in

Just wanted to sign in and check out your web page.

Thank you.

7-15-2009 03:43 PM

Thank you for this web site

Thank you for this web site. hope to find two half brothers some day.

7-12-2009 08:46 PM

To Brandi Chastain

I have followed you since the olympics. I am sure we are related, since I have never meet a CHASTAIN that isn't. We have traced our history to PIERRE and Virgina. Look up my web site: WorldClassBows.com. There are 4 basic Chastain groups: Oklahoma, Indiana (ours), Virginia, and Atlanta, Georgia. Any reply would be appreciated. Keith Chastain

7-10-2009 12:58 PM

Nancy A. Chastain for the DAR

I am a descendant of Nancy A. Chastain wife of Samuel B. West, and am looking for either a birth certificate, marriage license or will that will give me documented proof that she was the daughter of Benjamin Chastain and Rebeckah Denton Chastain. I am applying for DAR membership and this is the only line that I have not been able to find the documented proof that DAR requires. For some reason, my DAR representative said that the book, Pierre Chastain and His Descendants, was not documented proof. I have hit a brick wall and need help. Thanks, Martha Allred

7-7-2009 06:45 PM

Rev. John Chastain

Hi everyone - I am happy to have found this site.. Rev. John Chastain is my 4-greats grandfather, descended through Rev. Benjamin and Rebecca Denton Chastain; their son Jonathan Davis (or David) Chastain and Rachel Stover Chastain; their daughter Rebecca Chastain Kimmons and William Kimmons; their son, Jonathan Bunyan Kimmons and Laura Jane Cantrell Kimmons; and their son, James Edward Kimmons and Margaret Mae Owens Kimmons -- my parents.

Saying hello to all the kith and kin...I have not actively pursued genealogy since the 80's due to ill health - but recently connected Rev. John to Oolenoy Baptist Church, which he organized in 1795, in what would have been the Pickens or Pendleton District of South Carolina.

I see notes that mention his headstone, but I've never seen a picture of it. Anyone able to give me a link to a picture of his marker or its exact location? Thx.

7-5-2009 06:10 PM

Shasteens

Your website is filled with a lot of our rich family history [see Shasteens]. I do have knowledge of only a few generations but good history that has not been widely told on other sites. I look forward to seeing more information as the website is updated. Thank You.

7-5-2009 12:09 AM

Luther Cleveland Chastain

Just found out about this site, Karyl Lynn Chastain Beal is my sister and Luther Cleveland Chastain Sr.was my grandfather.

7-4-2009 02:30 PM

Elijah Webb Chastain

A great, great, great grandson of Elijah Webb Chastain

7-1-2009 10:32 AM

Susan and the Rain

I have been looking for a copy of Susan and the Rain by Madye Lee Christian to give to my sister as a gift. My mother read that book to her over and over when she was a child to help her get over her fear of the rain. Can you direct me to any known sources??

7-1-2009 07:27 AM

Who Killed the Robins Family?

I picked up the book at a thrift store. I am working on it now, but I cannot find the answer to the book’s title question. So, WHO killed the robins family, and WHO WON the contest?
Thanks, Dennis

6-29-2009 09:37 PM

Your Site Looks Fantastic

Just discovered your site-looks fantastic, lots of search potention.

6-29-2009 08:59 AM

Thomas Phillip Chastain Jr.

I was born july 10 1989. My dad Tom Chastain (Dec 29 1956), son of former Patrick Chastain, showed me how to play at 6 and by 13 I was performing in talent showcases. I am currently 19 and in a band called "Falling From Eden"

6-29-2009 08:47 AM

Rene Chastain Hudnall

I would like to know if you have any information of any ancestors of Rene Chastain Hudnall down through William Chastain Hudnall who fought in the Civil War. I would like to have this information, as I would like to join the United Daughters od the Confederacy. Thank you for any help you may be able to give me. Cleo Smyth

6-26-2009 02:26 PM

Samuel P Chastain

I hope to meet other Chastain's and get to know more about my heritage

6-26-2009 09:43 AM

Jeremiah Alexander Chastain

I am a descendant of Pierre Chastain. My great grandfather's name is Jeremiah Alexander Chastain. I do have a pretty detailed family tree that I believe dates back to Pierre Chastain, if you would be interested

6-24-2009 10:44 PM

Leonard H. Chastain

My grandfather was Cecil William Chastain. He was married to Thelma Cargal. My great grandmother was Lula Mae Berryhill and great grandfather was Leonard H. Chastain. I am looking for any information anyone has on this line.

6-22-2009 01:32 PM

Roy Eugene Chastain

I personaly do not have alot of information on the Chastain family but my Father has been working on the project of our personal history and as going to give me a copy as soon as possible. My Fathers name is Roy Eugene Chastain, Born in Oklahoma Oct,16th Mid 1930's I think. I will clarify this for you asap. He maried my mother Mary Sue Eads and they together had three children. My two older sisters Debra Dalone, Susan Denise and myself, Roy Deen. I look forward to providing you with more information and learning more.
Thank you Very much. Also I now have a son myself who now lives in Ark. Ryan Dwight Chastain.

6-22-2009 01:10 PM

New to This Site

I am new to this site but look forward to searching every inch!!!

Thanks,

Danel

6-22-2009 12:20 PM

Abner Briant Chastain

Hi! My grandmother was Minnie Loretta Chastain, her father was Abner Briant Chastain. I have been gathering information for years on the Chastains and I enjoy your website. My family lineage traces back to Pierre Chastain from France. This past weekend we had a birthday party for my Dad and I gathered information on my cousins and their children/grandchildren. I would love to hear from any of my "cousins"! Thanks for the website!

6-21-2009 02:32 PM

A Chasteen Reunion in Kentucky

Just starting to research family tree. Our Chasteen reunion is next week in Kentucky. I know I am going to find some very interesting facts and links with your website. Thanks!

6-21-2009 01:22 PM

William Cobb Chastain

William "Cobb" Chastain is my great great great grandfather. In the past few days I had been looking for Crocker Al where my grandfather William Claude Chastain was born. He is the son of Earnest Chastain and Virginia Bradford. I would be very interested in any previous history that you may have on our family and would gladly share any history that I have. I found it interesting to see that Cobb and I share our birthdays, May 20th.

6-21-2009 11:17 AM

From Nevada

just see the chastain tree

6-21-2009 12:22 AM

Fred Chastain of Ore City, Texas

My name is Donna Chastain. My dad was Donald Carl Chastain of Palestine, TX. His mothers name was Bessie Delores Chastain and Dad's name was Jesse Carl Chastain. I believe his dad was Fred Chastain of Ore City, TX. He also has a half brother named Douglas Wilbanks.

I would like to know more about this family. Can anyone share any memories or do I have relatives out there that would like to correspond?

6-20-2009 10:33 AM

Mary Chastain

I would like to compare notes in my Genealogy to check for accuracy and to add my family that descends from the Chastain line in Union County, Georgia. In my research I found that I am a descendent of Mary Chastain> daughter of Edward Brigand Chastain and Hannah Brown.> Mary was born July 6, 1796 and died July 22, 1865.> She married Alfred Nicholson. They had several children, and their daughter, >Mary Nicholson was born Dec 3, 1848. I know that there is some inacuracy here, as the dates I have recorded would put Mary Chastain giving birth to Mary Nicholson at the age of 52, which is unlikely. There could be an error in dates or it is possible that I have skipped a genration and one of the Nicholson Children listed was actually her father (possibly John Nicholson). In any case, my records show Mary Nicholson> marrying CA Jones. They had a son, >John William Jones.

6-20-2009 09:49 AM

Talk about Brandi on the new ABC Series The Superstars

Hi, my name is Mike Beckmann from Kirkwood, Missouri. I got a new item you should talk about that is Brandi on the new ABC Series The Superstars. from the photos I've seen Brandi looks Hot and Sexy as well as the other female contestants. So you should consider discussing this.

6-18-2009 09:31 AM

Green Berry Chastain

I am a Chastain from Alabama. My name is Jean Jilmary Chastain Clowers although I am seriously thinking about taking my maiden name back as I just can’t get used to Clowers. Only been married four years. My two brothers and my sister live in Talladega County and the name of our road (paved and everything) is Chastain Road. It is named after our uncle William Leroy Chastain who was the county commissioner in the 1930’s. Our family is pretty well known in the area.

Troy Green Chastain was my father’s first cousin. My great grand-father was Green Berry (1835-1910) who was Troy Green’s brother. My brother, Joe Chastain was on your website at one time: he was quoted on the flap of a book about then President George W. Bush. He served in the Alabama National Guard with him. I am trying to do something “noteworthy” so I can get on your website! Give me some time….

Thanks, Your cousin, Jil

6-17-2009 10:31 AM

Rene Chastain Hudnall

I am a descendant of Rene Chastain Hudnall, dob 6-7-1799 married to Sarah Best Taylor. My grandfather George Irvin Hudnall born in Nashville was a decendant in these lines.

6-12-2009 11:01 PM

Friend Chastain

My father is the son of Robert Lee Chastain, born 1905 Atlanta, Ga. Robert Lee was the son of William Thomas (WT) Chastain, born 1884, probably Woodstock, GA. WT Chastain was the son of Gadberry Chastain, born 1849 in (I think) S.C. My dad knew WT and remembers stories of Gadberry (who died when by father was about 4 years old). I am trying to find (if it exists) the link to Pierre (the immigrant), Pierre (Peter) Jr., Rev. John line of descent. I suspect the descent is as follows: Gadberry, s/o Friend "Chuck" Chastain (a brother of Green Berry Chastain), s/o William (m. Martha Jones), s/o William (m. Annie Motes), s/o Abner (by wife Nancy ? Sisson), s/o Rev. John (by wife Mary O'Bryan). Does PCD include Friend Chastain as a son of William Chastain and Martha Jones? Any info on Friend's wife and children? Thanks.

6-7-2009 06:36 PM

Chastain from Alabama

I am a Chastain from Alabama. My name is Jean Jilmary Chastain Clowers although I am seriously thinking about taking my maiden name back as I just can’t get used to Clowers. Only been married four years. My two brothers and my sister live in Talladega County and the name of our road (paved and everything) is Chastain Road. It is named after our uncle William Leroy Chastain who was the county commissioner in the 1930’s. Our family is pretty well known in the area.

Troy Green Chastain was my father’s first cousin. My great grand-father was Green Berry (1835-1910) who was Troy Green’s brother. My brother, Joe Chastain was on your website at one time: he was quoted on the flap of a book about then President George W. Bush. He served in the Alabama National Guard with him. I am trying to do something “noteworthy” so I can get on your website! Give me some time….
Thanks, Your cousin, Jil

6-4-2009 04:24 PM

Brandi Chastain Ancestry

I saw an article on ChastainCentral.com regarding the ancestry of soccer player Brandi Chastain: Brandi Chastain. I research descendants of the Soblet family, including Pierre Chastain's wife Anne Soblet. As part of my research, I have collected many Social Security SS-5 applications, including two that are relevant to Brandi Chastain's family.

6-4-2009 11:39 AM

First, Second, and Third John Chastains

My great great grandmother was Nancy Chastain Turner. She married Mathias Staten Turner. From what I can gather she descends from Pierre through Pierre Jr (Peter), John, John, John. Her parents were John Chastain III (I think) and Mary Jane Akins. Which John is the Blind (and was he blind?), which one was the ten shilling bell? I need some help connecting these clues.

6-3-2009 11:52 AM

Clay Chastain Supporter

Hi I support the light rail in Kansas city and was wondering how I might email Mr. Chastain to let him know of my support. Thanks, Jim Sharp

6-3-2009 08:14 AM

Aubrey Chastain

Hello I am Regina Ezell My grandfather who was Aubrey Chastain whom died before I was born live at Thorn Hill and I am trying to find information about the Chastain Family for me and his oldest daughter do you have any information if so please let me know Thank You

6-2-2009 11:32 AM

Clyde Chastain

I'm looking for information on a Clyde Marion or Marion Clyde Chastain. She was the daughter of William Edward Chastain and Mary Emmaline Haley Chastain. She was born about 1902 probably in Marion County, Alabama.

Clyde married a Dodd, then a Morgan Tittle, my great uncle. He was the son of James Franklin "Frank" Tittle, the son of Theophilus Tittle. Morgan Tittle was my grandfather's brother, Bart Tittle. When Clyde married Morgan, she listed her last name as Dodd. Clyde married Morgan in 27 Jun 1920 in Winston Co., AL. When he died in 1926 in Franklin County, IL, she put her name down as Marion Tittle.

Clyde had two daughters with Morgan Tittle, Eunise Bobbie and Nola Mae Tittle. Both girls were born in Marion County, Al. The two girls made their way to California.

Clyde and Morgan lived in Tyrone Twp, Franklin, IL for a short time. He was killed in a accident. Clyde is on the 1930 census with William and Emmaline Chastain on 7 Apr in Kimbrough, Marion, AL. as their daughter, and the two girls are with her at the time.

Would you have any information that you can share about Clyde? Did she remarry, when and she died? Who was the Dodd she married?

6-2-2009 11:10 AM

Legrand North America

Hello, I am Project Coordinator for State of Georgia for Legrand North America, involved in the Georgia electrical market for 33 years.

6-2-2009 10:30 AM

Chastain's Restaurant

Your page is great. Regarding Chastain's Restaurant, when you mention Howard High School, I believe that should be "Orlando High School." OHS became Howard Junior High when Boone and Edgewater opened. I might be wrong. Check it out. Do you have any pics of the restaurant when there was a sign in front "WHOO." This was circa 1958. Finally, are you related to the late Tony Chastain who was on the all-night show on WKIS-AM in Orlando?

6-1-2009 10:01 AM

Now our girls will be able to find many Chastains

Glad my husband Tim found this site. Now our girls will be able to find many Chastains in the world if they chose to. Thanks

5-29-2009 09:29 AM

Levi Chastain

Heya chastains, northern indiana here. Any info on Levi Chastain would be appreciated! Or pictures! Terry (said?)that susie jane chastain was correct. Levi was her Dads name, I am working on it now. Thanks my CUZZ.

5-28-2009 08:02 PM

The only Chastain at my school

I am 15 and love life. I am glad i found this wedsite because i am the only Chastain at my school.

5-27-2009 02:29 PM

By Google!

googled my name and found chastain central. very interesting and informative. never realized there was so many of us chastains around. thanks for the work put into this site.

5-27-2009 09:21 AM

DAR

Hello Gentlemen, I was very pleased to find your website with all the information about Rev. John Chastain and Peter and Pierre.

I am recently researching my ancestors to join the DAR. I found that I am related to Rev John Chastain, through Elijah, through Mary Chastain-Shelton, through William Jasper Shelton, through Phoebe Artimissa Shelton-Stephenson, through Lillie Florence Stephenson-Loyd, through William Grover Loyd, through William Grover Loyd,Jr, through Billie June Loyd, my mother.

If you have any information about Mary Chastain's life and times would be wonderful. Thank you so much for all your hard work. Your cousin, Lori Fuller

5-26-2009 03:21 PM

Thomas County Chastains

I was born in Thomasville, GA with below geneology. I now live in Wayne, NJ, married to Robert Bigsby, Jr. and have two daughters, Alyson Bigsby (born Jan. 1986) and Carson Bigsby (born 1991).

1. Pierre; 2. Rene; 3. Peter; 4. Renny; 5. Solomon; 6. James Jackson; 7. Luther Cleveland; 8. Patrick Marvin; 9. Rebecca Catherine.

Thanks for this site. I have enjoyed reading it.

5-24-2009 09:43 PM

Harvey Curtis amd Cora Effie Chastain

I KNOW THAT MY GREATGRANDPARENTS ARE HARVEY CURTIS AND CORA EFFIE CHASTAIN,I BELIEVE SHE WAS HIS 2ND. WIFE,MY GRANDPARENTS WERE CLYDE AND ELIZABETH,MY GRANDPARENTS WERE BORN IN MITCHELL,IN. IVE HEAR MY GRANDPA TALK ABOUT RENE BUT I DONT KNOW HOW IT CONNECTS BETWEEN THEM AND IM VERY INTERSTED IN KNOWING ALL OF MY FAMILY HISTORY.

5-23-2009 02:45 PM

Joseph C. Chastain

On February 5, 2006, I wrote you:
Just found this website by accident. I never knew much about my family history, but have recently found out that my great grandparents were Charles L. and Mattie Shadinger Chastain. I believe he was the son of W. F. and grandson of Joseph C. Chastain. I will be watching this website from time to time.

You replied: Hi Nelda, Thanks for signing our guestbook. I searched some Chastain genealogical books for your family and found a likely match. Can you tell if this information matches your family? Charly L. Chastain, born November 12, 1858 in Cobb County, Georgia; died September 2, 1898; married Mattie L. (last name unknown). Siblings: Mortimer, Rudolph Jasper, Eugenia. Parents: W. J. Chastain (instead of W. F., but could be an error here) and Amanda M. Oliver; Grandparents: Joseph Chastain and Margaret Purcell. If this is your family, I can give you much more information all the way back to France. In fact, we would be distant relatives, as Joseph's father is Elijah Chastain, from whom I and my brothers descend. Check with your relatives and see if this information is a match!

This is definitely my family and I would appreciate any information you could give me.

5-23-2009 01:57 PM

Chastain - Beal Family Site

The site includes a lot of photos of our family, but more than that, it includes a copy (not complete yet) of the 200+ page genealogical family history I wrote in 1978, along with updates. Chastain - Beal Family Site

5-16-2009 02:46 PM

Joseph Chastain

I wish all the branches of my family tree were so interesting. I LOVE chestnut trees!

I'm descended from the Chastain line thusly:
Me
Patricia Lynn Scott my mother
Lynn Stanley Scott her father
Floyd Stanley Scott his father
Mary Ellen Eads his mother
Sophia Richmond her mother
Mary Chastain her mother
Joseph Chastain her father
John
Pierre Jr
Pierre Sr. Immigrant

If you want to see what I've collected on the Mary Chastain-John Sherman Simms Richmond lineage, I'm building my family tree on GENI.com, and it shows up in the results if you google JSSR's name within quotation marks. I just started last year and most of it is unverified by primary documents, so please send me any corrections that may be needed.
Thanks!
S:-D

5-14-2009 12:39 PM

From Texas

I adopted a girl that is related to the Chastain's in Marshall TX. Nice to find this site.

5-13-2009 07:05 PM

From Jupiter

Just visiting! Chastain is my married name to David Charles Chastain 11/21/62 born in Miami, FL.

5-11-2009 09:57 AM

First Entry From West Virginia
11 states to go!

I am the daughter of the late Ulysses Samuel Chastain, my grandfather was John Leroy Chastain and Grandmother Martha Annie Durham all from Delkab Alabama.

5-9-2009 09:59 PM

First Entry from Nevada
12 states to go!

Hello all, I just learned of this site today. I have just recently found an interest in learning more of my family history. My father, before his passing in 99 was working on a family tree. All of the information he had was given to me but it was put away and just sat all these years till just a few days ago. My aunts had continued with the work and again today I learned of this site for the first time. I was amazed to find that I am the great,g,g,g,g,g,g,great grandson of Dr. Pierre Chastain.

Chastain, Pierre, Dr /son Chastain, Peter, Jr /son Chastain, William /son Chastain, Robert Ransome /son Chastain, John /son Chastain, Robert R /son Chastain/Chasteen, Christopher Columbus Clark /daughter Chasteen, Sarah Lillie /daughter Caywood, Pauline Martha /son Wimberly, Melvin Leon /son Wimberly, William Vincent

5-5-2009 12:05 PM

From Louisville

Just checking in to see who has signed on. Have not heard from anyone so I guess my kin are not here.

4-30-2009 03:14 PM

RE Chastain

This is a fantastic site. I am so glad I ran across it. My father, John R. E Chastain, found your sight a couple of years ago. I went looking for my grandfather, RE Chastain, in the military section and he is there. My father had already submitted info on him. I will be checking back often! Tcb

4-30-2009 03:04 PM

Chastain's Restaurant

Your page is great. Regarding Chastain's Restaurant, when you mention Howard High School, I believe that should be "Orlando High School." OHS became Howard Junior High when Boone and Edgewater opened. I might be wrong. Check it out. Do you have any pics of the restaurant when there was a sign in front "WHOO." This was circa 1958. Finally, are you related to the late Tony Chastain who was on the all-night show on WKIS-AM in Orlando?

Regards, Steve Rutledge, Boone, 67; UF, 71

4-30-2009 01:35 PM

Brandi Chastain

Hi, I'm trying to to contact Brandi about a soccer camp and autograph signing. I have been trying to find her website but have had no luck. Is there any chance that you can point me the right direction. Thanks, Jeff

4-29-2009 09:24 AM

Louisville, Kentucky

Great to read info on the Chastain family. Not sure where My side fits. I continue to check here for any tibits that might help figure it out. Rebecca of Springfield, Ill. We may be kin'. E-mail me and we will find out!

4-27-2009 10:37 AM

Springfield, Illinois

Just looking through to see if there was anything on the net about my Grandparents or father.

4-18-2009 02:02 PM

Joseph C. Chastain

On February 5, 2006, I wrote you: Just found this website by accident. I never knew much about my family history, but have recently found out that my great grandparents were Charles L. and Mattie Shadinger Chastain. I believe he was the son of W. F. and grandson of Joseph C. Chastain. I will be watching this website from time to time.

You replied: Hi Nelda, Thanks for signing our guestbook. I searched some Chastain genealogical books for your family and found a likely match. Can you tell if this information matches your family? Charly L. Chastain, born November 12, 1858 in Cobb County, Georgia; died September 2, 1898; married Mattie L.(last name unknown). Siblings: Mortimer, Rudolph Jasper, Eugenia. Parents: W. J. Chastain (instead of W. F., but could be an error here) and Amanda M. Oliver; Grandparents: Joseph Chastain and Margaret Purcell. If this is your family, I can give you much more information all the way back to France. In fact, we would be distant relatives, as Joseph's father is Elijah Chastain, from whom I and my brothers descend. Check with your relatives and see if this information is a match!

This is definitely my family and I would appreciate any information you could give me.

4-16-2009 08:35 PM

Susan and the Rain

My favorite book as a child was Susan and the Rain. I loved Susan Amantha Cottonwood. Since it came out in 1947 that must have been the year my mother bought it for me as a two year old. I wish I still had the book.

4-16-2009 09:51 AM

Saying Hi!

Just saying hi to all my chastain family out there, who ever you may be...its soo cool knowing that there are soo many other chastain family members out there....well just saying hi...have a great day.

4-10-2009 11:39 AM

Amazed in Arkansas

I am amazed there are more of us... we had a reunion a few years back and we had around a hundred or so... big family.

4-6-2009 02:53 PM

Andrew Tillman Chastain and Sara Ann Buster

This information was given to me by Edith Keeling many years ago when I visited her in Koshkonong, Missouri. She also took me to Bridges Cemetery and showed me Sara Chastain and several other Chastain grave sites.

Andrew Tillman Chastain and his wife Sara Ann (Buster) Chastain moved to Oregon County, Missouri in 1859. Their farm was halfway between Brandsville and Koshkonong. Andrew enlisted in the Confederate army and died near Springfield in 1861. Sara lived on the farm with their children...Thomas, Elijah, William (Ediths great grandfather), Andy (father of Joe & Walter Chastain who were farmers & merchants in Koshkonong for many years), Frank (grandfather of Talmage Chastain. Talmage was mailclerk & barber in Koshkonong for many years), and Clementine (married Tom Bridges).

Grandma Sara fought the Civil War in Oregon County--she had her husband off to war, six kids, a log house, a garden, and a few animals. The "Raiders" came and demanded food. She told them she'd cook whatever food she had for them if they would leave her children and livestock alone. She said the first time they came they drove off the livestock after butchering a calf but after that they were peaceful as long as she prepared them a meal. She and the children buried foodstuff in a cellar they dug in the woods "just in case".

4-4-2009 10:12 AM

William R. Chastain

Hello, my grandmother Betty was a Chastain before marrying. I researched some stuff for my grandmother. I found a lot of very interesting stuff but I was wanted more information about my grandmothers grandfather Joseph B. Chastain and her great grandfather William R. Chastain. She tells stories of one of them being a trail blazer and marrying a Cherokee woman. If you could point me in the right direction I would be very appreciative. I have one more question: Ok,let me give you some background. Joseph Chastain married Nora Rhinehart. Nora's Mother is Maggie Joe Floyd. I found census forms that show Maggie was a widow and had children with the names Wilson and Rhinehart. I couldn't find any record of Nora's father so I followed up by researching Maggie. I found a 1880 census form (which is before Nora was born) it states Maggie was living with James Lanier, his family, along with a man named Jerry Wilson... The census had Maggie and Jerry listed as farm laborers and listed them as black. Now on other census forms it has all the Wilson children, Nora and Maggie all listed as white. Is this a mistake on this census form or is she black? If you are able to help me in anyway or if you can tell me where to look I would be grateful. Thank you for your time.

4-3-2009 06:49 PM

Chastains in Alabama

Where are all the Chastains from Alabama? If we get any more, we'll have to change the countys name. My father was Sam Ben Chastain, died in 1962. If anyone needs any information on my family or relatives, I will help them any way I can.

4-3-2009 01:04 PM

Trip to France

Hi, I'm the son of Eula Claudine Chastain. Her father was Claude Chastain. His father was Abner Kirby Chastain. We are descendants of Pierre Chastain. I am going to France in May and would like to try to see where Pierre Chastain Sr. is buried or find something that I can see related to him. I believe that they lived in Charost and later Bourges. Do you know where his grave is there or where there is some tangible piece of Chastain history that I could view there?

Also our family is meeting in Virginia in October. We are going to try to visit the grave of Pierre Chastain Jr. Do you know exactly where this is or if we can view it? Thank you so much for your help,

John Burton (son of Eula Claudine Burton)

3-30-2009 05:11 PM

Dock Lamentine Chastain

Thanks so much for putting all this information on your website! My mother's maiden name was Chastain and she was born and raised in Clarke County, Alabama (her parents were Delmar & Sara Chastain). It was extremely interesting to discover that I am possibly descended from someone who immigrated here in 1700! Again, thanks & I will be visting your site often!

3-29-2009 11:39 AM

Rev. John Chastain

Just recently learned of my descent from Pierre - Peter, Jr to Rev John to Abner to William to Elijah to Mark to William (whew!) - and am very excited to share with my family! Just curious if anyone knows why they called Rev John "Ten Shilling Bell"?

3-27-2009 10:28 AM

Wallace Walker Chastain

Hey it is nice to see all the fellow Chastains out there. I am hoping to start a search soon on some of my family history. Daughter of Wallace Walker Chastain and Sally Louise Anderson.

3-26-2009 10:43 AM

James Oscar Franklin Chasteen

Not sure how far down the line I am as far as being kin to Pierre Chastain. My parents are Alvie & Stella Chasteen, Alvie's dad is James Oscar Franklin Chasteen, mom is Mattie Elizabeth. We live in Duncan, OK. Alvie has 4 sisters & 2 brothers.

3-22-2009 11:34 AM

Thomas Andrew Chastain

I am very interested in finding the parents of my great-grandfather, Thomas Andrew Chastain. He was born around 1850-1852. We believe at some time he lived in the Tuckaseegee area of what is now Jackson County, North Carolina (until 1851 was part of Macon and Haywood Counties). The earliest census I can find Andy in is 1880 where he is listed as T.A. Chastain, age 29, and his wife, M.J. Chastain, age 22 (Macon Co, NC, Blue Ridge Township). He spent most of his adult life living near Highlands, NC or nearby in Rabun County, GA. He married Marth Jane Chastain, daughter of David Jasper Rogers and Elizabeth Ford Rogers.

3-21-2009 04:04 PM

Chastangs

I am also related to the chastangs the link to the far left shows my family tree including chastangs including isabella collins. Marguerite Florentine Chastang was my ggg grandmother. She married george william weeks (weekes) who then had my great grandfather cornelius weeks im just to excited lol.

I just found out my ancestory thru a cousin Artiside laurent who made a family book and is making another one. I am directly related to Joseph chastang and claire Wow im so happy to find this site. I look forward to hearing from you!!!! Krystal

See also: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/pedigree.aspx?tid=5509092&pg=0#pedigree=-1442902980

3-19-2009 06:58 PM

Marianne Chastain

I am a descendant of Marianne Chastain and Charles McKinney, thru son Rane, whose son, William Franklin McKinney, born 1800, married 1821, in Wayne Co., KY, to Mary "Polly" Boone, gg niece of the famous Daniel Boone.

3-19-2009 02:51 PM

Jesse Chastain

Pierre, Pierre Jr.(Peter), Abraham, Elisha---, Joseph, Sandy Chastain, Fred, Jesse, Donald Carl Chastain(brother-Joe Dan Chastain)5th child of Donald--Julie Delores Kee (Chastain). Donald had 5 kids, Joe had 2 kids. I never knew my grandfather Jesse Chastain. He died when my Dad was 3 or 4 years of age. My Dad-Don or Donald and Uncle Joe are buried in Hartley Cemetary in Sugar Tree Tennessee by the Tennessee River. Both were very intelligent and gifted musicians and Joe is in the picture of the Charlie Feathers Band in the Memphis Tennessee Music Museum Hall of Fame and wrote numerous songs. He plays the steel guitar in the picture. My father could play anything and I was told that Jesse won the Blue Ribbon for the best fidler in the east side of Texas during his shortend life. His wife was Bessee Delores Ponder chastain-remarried twice-another son Doug Wilbanks of Tennessee.) I do not know my real Great Grandmothers name but Jesse-Albert-Ollie-Clyde-Barney (from 1st wife). Let me know if you find her name.

3-13-2009 10:00 AM

JESSIE ERASTUS CHASTAIN

HI TIM I HAVE FOUND MORE INFO. MY GGGRANDFATHER THE J.E. STANDS FOR JESSIE ERASTUS CHASTAIN, FOUND MARRIAGE REC FOR HIM AND MARY E MOORE IN 1877 IN JACKSON CO N.C. ALSO ON THE 1880 CENSUS RECORD JACKSON CO. N.C. 1870 HE IS LIVING IN THE HOUSEHOLD OF JOHN BROWN CANEY FORK, JACKSON N.C.ANY IS THERE ANY WHERE ELSE I CAN LOOK hELP.

3-7-2009 07:49 AM

Elizabeth Chastain

Descended from Elizabeth Chastain, daughter of Rev. John "Ten Shilling Bell" Chastain and Mary O'Bryan Chastain.

3-4-2009 05:35 PM

Neak

i wanna send a shoutout to my baby tai.this is from neak.i love u

3-1-2009 09:51 PM

From New Mexico

I did not see any of my chastain's on here need some info ? e-mail me!

2-25-2009 12:02 PM

Joe Chasten

What a great find as I heard about Uncle Joe Chasten and my Great grandfather George Washington Paine since I was a kid from my Mother. GW Paine and Uncle Joe fought in the Civil War together especially at Sabine Pass Texas. GW's great grandmother was Martha Chasteen, married to John Blythe and her brother was Elijah, parents, John Chastain and Mary O Bryan. Trying to see the linage from Uncle Joe to Martha, so I can tie down the relationship. Uncle Joe married Mary Elizabeth Vosberg in November 1863. GW and Uncle Joe lived in and around Sabine Pass Texas. Thanks for any help and thanks for keeping such a great site. Best Regards to all, Erio

2-23-2009 03:31 PM

Arthur Calvin (Carl) Chastain

Still looking for the link to my kin folks. Grandfather was Arthur C.(Carl) Chastain. Lived and died in Campbellsville,Ky. He had 3 sons, Hollis, Buck, Carlos. Two daughters,Libby(Elizabeth)married to Tommy Cox, no children and Dottie married Burr Bault,had 3 sons. Lived in Springfield, Ill. Buck(Arthur C. Jr),lived and died in Greensburg,Ky. Had a total of 6 kids, Jerry,Cheryl,Donnie-Carolyn-Harry and Arthur Jr. Carlos lived and died in Campbellsville,Ky. Married Jewell Dean and they had 3 daughters, Carla, Melinda and Terri. The family has lived in Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and New Mexico. Maybe other states as well.

2-20-2009 12:00 PM

Mary Boykin Chesnutt

GGGniece of Mary Boykin Miller CHESNUTT.

2-18-2009 08:31 AM

From North Carolina

Greetings from North Carolina! This is an interesting website.

2-17-2009 11:16 AM

Arthur Calvin Chastain (Carl)

Looking for info on the Chastain family. Grandfather was Arthur Calvin Chastain(Carl)lived in Campbellsville,Ky. Father was Arthur Calvin Chastain JR(Buck)who resided and diedin Greensburg,Ky. Grandmother was Sylvia Bishop who resided in Springfield, Ill.

2-15-2009 03:59 PM

Susan and the Rain

As you can see from name, Susan and the Rain was my mother's favorite childhood story. I would love to get my hands on another copy. The one I have is too tattered and fragile to give to my own toddler daughter. I wish it were in print again so that she could have her own copy.

2-8-2009 02:27 PM

Chastain Daughters

Hi guys - you have a lovely site! One thing is that you have some critical errors on the Daughters of Pierre Chastain page. For one thing, Mary and Magdalene were two daughters not one. See Pierre Chastain's Will posted on your site. Mary was born about 1709 and died unmarried and childless c 1731 - Goochland Co.

Judith is quite a story. Giles Ballew was not French, nor a Huguenot. He belonged to a family who had resided in Henrico for several generations.

While Thomas Walker was nailed as the father of one of her children, DNA evidence says that Thomas Prewitt was the father of at least one, Rene "Renney," and the two of them were probably the parents of Thomas' sons David and Michael Prewitt.

Judith left a tangled web! A descendant of the supposed Peter Ballew has recently done a DNA test. The results should be interesting. There are representative results for the Henrico Ballew/Bellew line. Have a great day...

2-5-2009 01:04 PM

Mary Ellen Chastine

Hello, I am looking to find out any information on a Mary Ellen Chastine. She is listed on our GG Grandfathers death certificate as a Mother of James Campbell Armstrong. James was born in Salem Indiana (Washington County) and died in New Madrid County Parma Missouri. His father is listed as a Richard Campbell. Was wondering if you have any information in regards to this Mary Ellen Chastine(Chastain).

Thank you for anything you may have, Kelly Armstrong

2-2-2009 03:18 PM

What Up?

what up?

1-31-2009 06:09 PM

Mary O'Bryan; Mildred Archer

Hi.This site is great. I'm the 9th great granddaughter of Jacques Chastain. Pierre Chastain Sr. & Ann Soblet are my 7th great grandparents. Elijah Chastain Sr. & Catherine Carson are my 4th great grandparents. Joseph Lane Chastain & Mary Matilda(Polly) Burrell are my 2nd great grandparents. Their son William Leander Chastain is my great grandfather. He married Mary Magdaline McClure. Do you know who her parents are? Do you know the parents for Mary O'Bryan & Mildred Archer?

1-31-2009 12:55 PM

2009 Chastain Reunion

The [Pierre Chastain Family Association] Reunion for 2009 will be September 24th-25th-26th in Siloam Springs Arkansas. A great schedule is planned, including Chastain history of this area, a bar-be-cue on Friday night, and a banquet Saturday night in one of the most historic districts in N.W. Arkansas.

More later from the hosts: J.D. and Carrie Chastain; Virgie and Herschel Chastain; and Marquetta Chastain!

1-28-2009 09:39 AM

Edward Colfax Chastain

I was reading Chastain Central. It was mentioned that [James Knox Polk Chastain ] named one of his sons Edward Colfax Chastain.

Edward had a child, named Inola June Chastain (my grandmother) with Mary Elizabeth Hayes. They had four children together. Mary was 14 years younger than Edward and part native american. We don't have any records of how or from whom Mary was native american. Inola was born
12 Jun 1911 in Prescott, Missouri.

This is information Inola's oldest son gave me: Edward left Mary and their children when Inola was 5 years old and remarried his first wife, Mrytle Mae Crane and they had one child shortly after. Edward took off again and saw his youngest son once when he was 12 years old. The boy grew up and owned an appliance store in Kansas. He retired and moved to California where he lived until about 2005. He had two daughters currently living in California.

Inola, was adopted by William Hill and Alta Stigall sometime after Edward left them. But I don't have any legal documents to show the dates or details.

1-28-2009 09:03 AM

Chastain Road

Hello! My mother was Lavinia Chastain Coker (deceased 2004), daughter of Emory Winn Chastain, and Donna Chastain. My Grandfather, Emory Chastain was the brother of [Troy Chastain], Chastain Park Atlanta. My Grandmother and Grandfather owned 110 acres of land along the Chastain Road, I-75, I-575 corridor, which is now [Chastain Road ]. After my Grandfathers Death my Grandmother sold this property, and the right of way to have I-75 access at that point. Chastain Road was named after my Grandparents farm which stood on this land for many years. My Grandmother gave birth to 10 of her 11 children in the farmhouse that once stood here.

1-28-2009 08:56 AM

James Perino Chastain

Hi Tim: Since the last time that I talked with you on the Chastain Family website, I have found a cousin in my direct line to James Perino Chastain. His name is Tony Chastain. He lives in Thomaston, GA. Thank you Tim for helping me find my direct line.

1-28-2009 08:39 AM

James Chasteen's Revolutionary War Pension Request

James Chasteen's Revolutionary War pension request and his widow Nancy Kennedy Chasteen's widow's pension request are submitted by the late Joe W. Hardiman to the Rockcastle County, KY GenWeb site. [www.kykinfolk.com]

1-27-2009 03:37 PM

From Marietta, Georgia

Great website!

1-25-2009 07:43 PM

From Franklin, North Carolina

Still looking for "my" Chastain!
Rod

1-23-2009 07:26 PM

North Georia-South Carolina Chastains

I am also a descendant of [Pierre Chastain]. I have been told my family came from North Georgia and parts of South Carolina.