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 1776 - 1848 (72 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 2. | Mary (Polly) Roberts  (1.Lydia1) was born 1780, North Carolina; died Dec 1854, Canada Creek, Wayne Co. KY. Notes:
Pike Co. KY Marriage Consents
9 Oct 1837 - Nathaill Chaffin and Mertilda Varna. "Clerk certified that 'the Orial concent of [strikethrough] Polly Chaffin [strikethrough] - Andrew Varney was given authorising me to issue these Licens." Married 19 Oct 1837.
Bond 9 Oct 1837 - marriage of Nath'l. Chaffin and Matilda Varney; letter of consent 30 Sep 1837 for "my son Nathan Chaffin and Matilda Varney" signed by Polly Chaffin; consent for Matilda by father - Andrew.
Mary married Christopher Chaffin. Christopher (son of Christopher S. Chaffin and Mary Ann Vawter) was born 22 Aug 1779, Goochland Co. VA; died ca 1833, Logan Co. VA/WV. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 3
| 5. | Pleasant Chafin (2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born 1815, Virginia; died 19 Dec 1880, Logan Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Pleasant Chapin [Pleasant Chafin]
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Logan, Virginia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Pleasant Chaffin
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 32, Logan, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Family Number: 549
Household Members:
Pleasant Chaffin 35
Polly Chaffin 34
Mary A Chaffin 16
Peggy Chaffin 14
Thomas Chaffin 13
Cus Chaffin 11
Josh Chaffin 9
Edwd Chaffin 7
Wm Chaffin 5
Chloe Chaffin 3
Elizabeth Chaffin 2
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Pleasant Chaffins
Age in 1860: 45
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Logan, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lonsville, Kentucky
Household Members:
Pleasant Chaffins 45
Mary Chaffins 40
Christopher Chaffins 20
Joshua Chaffins 19
William Chaffins 15
Cloe Chaffins 13
Elisabeth Chaffins 11
Nathan Chaffins 10
Jno Lewis Chaffins 8
Evaline Chaffins 6
Nancy Chaffins 4
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Plesant Chafin
Age: 65
Birth Year: abt 1815
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Hardee, Logan, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Polley Chafin
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Plesant Chafin 65
Polley Chafin 62
Pleasant married Polly Chapman 1833, West Virginia. Polly was born 1816, Virginia. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Christopher Chafin was born Nov 1839, Logan Co. WV; died 27 Feb 1922, Mingo Co. WV.
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| 7. | Nathaniel (Nathan) Chaffin (2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born 1820, Pike Co. Kentucky; died aft. 1880, West Virginia. Notes:
Pike Co. KY Marriage Consents
9 Oct 1837 - Nathaill Chaffin and Mertilda Varna. "Clerk certified that 'the Orial concent of [strikethrough] Polly Chaffin [strikethrough] - Andrew Varney was given authorising me to issue these Licens." Married 19 Oct 1837.
Bond 9 Oct 1837 - marriage of Nath'l. Chaffin and Matilda Varney; letter of consent 30 Sep 1837 for "my son Nathan Chaffin and Matilda Varney" signed by Polly Chaffin; consent for Matilda by father - Andrew.
1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Nathan Chafin
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Pike, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 [Nathan]
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 [Sarah]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 [Matilda]
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 3
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nathan Chaffin
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 32, Logan, Virginia [WV]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Family Number: 546
Household Members:
Nathan Chaffin 30
Matilda Chaffin 30
Sarah Chaffin 12
Andw Chaffin 9
Levery Chaffin 7
Moris Chaffin 5
Mary Chaffin 3
Nancy Chaffin 1
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nathan Chaffins
Age in 1860: 39
Birth Year: abt 1821
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1860: Logan, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Logan Court House
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Nathan Chaffins 39
Matilda Chaffins 39
Andrew J Chaffins 19
Lovisa Chaffins 18
Moses Chaffins 15
Mary Chaffins 13
Nancy Chaffins 11
Elisabeth Chaffins 9
Wm T Chaffins 7
Jane Chaffins 2
John Chaffins 1 month
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Nathan Chafin
Age: 60
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: Kentucky
Home in 1880: Hardee, Logan, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizabeth Chafin
Occupation: Laborer
Household Members:
Nathan Chafin 60
Elizabeth Chafin 40
Mary Chafin 14
Harison Chafin 12
Isabell Chafin 7
Milley Chafin 5
Pricy Chafin 1
Nathaniel married Matilda Varney 19 Oct 1837, Pike Co. KY; divorced Bef 1879, West Virginia. Matilda (daughter of Andrew Varney and Sarah (Sally) Stafford) was born 1820, Logan Co. VA/WV. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Sarah (Sallie) Chaffin was born 05 Aug 1838, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 02 Aug 1871, Randolph Co. WV.
- 12. Andrew Jackson Chaffin was born 05 Jan 1841, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 11 Jan 1923, Mingo Co. WV.
- 13. Levisa (Levicy) Chaffin was born 20 Dec 1842, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 15 Mar 1929, Logan Co. WV.
- 14. Moses (Morris) Chaffin was born Feb 1845, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 11 Jan 1923, Mingo Co. WV.
- 15. Mary Chaffin was born 22 Feb 1847, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 04 Jul 1924, Mingo Co. WV.
- 16. Nancy Chaffin was born 1849, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 1895, Mingo Co. WV.
- 17. Elizabeth (Betty) Chaffin was born 21 May 1851, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 01 Feb 1941, Mingo Co. WV.
- 18. Eliza Jane Chaffin was born 08 May 1858, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 13 Jan 1926, Pike Co. KY; was buried , Blue Springs Cemetery, Pike Co. KY.
- 19. William Thomas Chaffin was born 18 Sep 1853, Logan Co. WV; died 13 Feb 1931, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
- 20. John Chaffin was born Jun 1860, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 25 Jul 1897, Mingo Co. WV.
- 21. Rebecca Chaffin was born 22 Apr 1863, Logan Co. WV; died 14 May 1949, Logan Co. WV.
- 22. Harrison Chaffin was born 1868, Logan Co. WV; died 1894, Logan Co. WV.
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Nathaniel married Elizabeth New 22 Dec 1879, Logan Co. WV. Elizabeth was born 1839, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]
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Generation: 4
| 10. | Christopher Chafin (5.Pleasant3, 2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born Nov 1839, Logan Co. WV; died 27 Feb 1922, Mingo Co. WV. Notes:
CENSUS RECORDS
1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Cus Chaffin [Cris Chaffin]
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: District 32, Logan, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Family Number: 549
Household Members:
Pleasant Chaffin 35
Polly Chaffin 34
Mary A Chaffin 16
Peggy Chaffin 14
Thomas Chaffin 13
Cris Chaffin 11
Josh Chaffin 9
Edwd Chaffin 7
Wm Chaffin 5
Chloe Chaffin 3
Elizabeth Chaffin 2
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Christopher Chaffins
Age in 1860: 20
Birth Year: abt 1840
Home in 1860: Logan, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lonsville, Kentucky
Household Members:
Pleasant Chaffins 45
Mary Chaffins 40
Christopher Chaffins 20
Joshua Chaffins 19
William Chaffins 15
Cloe Chaffins 13
Elisabeth Chaffins 11
Nathan Chaffins 10
Jno Lewis Chaffins 8
Evaline Chaffins 6
Nancy Chaffins 4
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Christopher Chaffins
Age in 1870: 30
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Hardy, Logan, West Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rich Creek
Household Members:
Christopher Chaffins 30
Jane Chaffins 25
John B Chaffins 7
Polly Chaffins 5
Elizabeth Chaffins 4
Lauria B Chaffins 1
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Christopher Chafin
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Hardee, Logan, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jane Chafin
Father's Birthplace: Kentucky
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Laborer
Household Members:
Christopher Chafin 40
Jane Chafin 36
John B. Chafin 17
Polley Chafin 15
Elizabeth Chafin 13
Plesant Chafin 5
Nancy Chafin 3
Floyd Chafin 1
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Christopher Chafin
Age: 60
Birth Date: Nov 1839
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Lee, Mingo, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jane Chafin
Marriage Year: 1863
Years Married: 37
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Christopher Chafin 60
Jane Chafin 56
Victoria B Chafin 18
Christopher Chafin 14
Ella Chafin 11
Floyd Burgess 13 [grandson]
Ella M Steele 10 [granddaughter]
1910 United States Federal Census about Christopher Cafin
Name: Christopher Cafin [Chafin]
Age in 1910: 70
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Lee, Mingo, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Jane Chafin
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Christopher Chafin 70
Jane Chafin 66
Ellen Chafin 19
Marry Chafin 12
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Christopher Chafin
Age: 81
Birth Year: abt 1839
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Logan, Logan, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Pleasant Chafin 44
Cordelia Chafin 44
John B Chafin 24
Bessie Chafin 11
Pearl Chafin 9
Violet J Chafin 3
Christopher Chafin 81
DEATH RECORD
West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
Name: C. C. Chafin
Death Date: 27 Feb 1922
Death Place: Mingo, West Virginia
Father Name: Plesant Chafin
Mother Name: Polly Cheetham
FHL Film Number: 1952975
Died:
West Virginia Death Certificate
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=162392&Type=Death
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2930179&Type=Death
Christopher married Jane Curry 1863, Logan Co. WV. Jane was born May 1844, Logan Co. WV; died 18 May 1916, Logan Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Pleasant Chafin was born 20 Dec 1875, Logan Co. WV; died 26 Mar 1921, Logan Co. WV; was buried , Barnabus, Logan Co. WV.
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| 12. | Andrew Jackson Chaffin (7.Nathaniel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born 05 Jan 1841, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 11 Jan 1923, Mingo Co. WV. Andrew married Rebecca Ferrell. Rebecca was born 1841, Virginia; died 07 Sep 1875, Logan Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
Andrew married Levicy Mounts 18 Apr 1880, Logan Co. WV. Levicy was born 03 Jul 1851, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 30 Jan 1934, Mingo Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
Andrew married Sarah. Sarah died 1879, Logan Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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| 13. | Levisa (Levicy) Chaffin (7.Nathaniel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born 20 Dec 1842, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 15 Mar 1929, Logan Co. WV. Notes:
As the wife of Devil Anse Hatfield, she was involved in one of the most famous feuds in American history. There have been thousands of books written about this squabble with the McCoys that almost caused a civil war between West Virginia and Kentucky. You will find a condensed version on Wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devil_Anse_Hatfield
The Chaffin family was also split, as some of their children has also married into the McCoys. Levicy's older sister Sarah married a McCoy.
To learn more about Vicy, the following is a transcript from Tom Chaffin, the grandson of her brother Moses Chaffin.
http://www.wvculture.org/history/wvmemory/filmtranscripts/wvchafin.html
Levisa married William Anderson (Devil Anse) Hatfield 18 Apr 1861, Mingo Co. WV. William (son of Ephriam (Big Eph) Hatfield and Nancy Vance) was born 09 Sep 1839, Mingo Co. VA/WV; died 06 Jan 1921, Logan Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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| 14. | Moses (Morris) Chaffin (7.Nathaniel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born Feb 1845, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 11 Jan 1923, Mingo Co. WV. Moses married Rebecca Mary Ferrell 1862, West Virginia. Rebecca was born 1843, Virginia; died 07 Sep 1875, Logan Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
Moses married Harriet Josephine McCoy 1877, Logan Co. WV. Harriet was born 08 Apr 1855, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 1879, Logan Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
Moses married Mary (Polly) (Shawnee) McCoy 18 Apr 1880, Logan Co. WV. Mary was born Nov 1853, Pike Co. KY; died 03 Jan 1923, Mingo Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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| 18. | Eliza Jane Chaffin (7.Nathaniel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born 08 May 1858, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 13 Jan 1926, Pike Co. KY; was buried , Blue Springs Cemetery, Pike Co. KY. Notes:
Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=hatfield&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=19&GScnty=1086&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=111478789&df=all&
Eliza married Elias (Bad 'Lias) Hatfield 17 Feb 1877, Logan Co. WV. Elias (son of James Hatfield and Polly Ferrell) was born 06 Jul 1853, Pike Co. KY; died 10 Jan 1926, Pike Co. KY; was buried , Blue Springs Cemetery, Pike Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
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| 19. | William Thomas Chaffin (7.Nathaniel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born 18 Sep 1853, Logan Co. WV; died 13 Feb 1931, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY. Notes:
1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Wm T Chaffins [Wm T Chafin]
Age in 1860: 7
Birth Year: abt 1853
Home in 1860: Logan, Virginia
Gender: Male [in household of Nathan and Matilda Chafin]
Post Office: Logan Court House
1870 United States Federal Census
Name: William T Chafins
Age in 1870: 17
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: District 6, Pike, Kentucky
Race: White
Gender: Male [in household of Matilda Chaffin]
Post Office: Mouth of Pond Creek
1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Chaffins
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1854
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Magnolia, Logan, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Brother [in household of his younger brother John and his wife Martha.
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Matilda Chaffins
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Chafin
Age: 46
Birth Date: Sep 1853
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1900: Lee, Mingo, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah J Chafin
Marriage Year: 1881
Years Married: 19
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Thomas Chafin 46
Sarah J Chafin 37
John R Chafin 17
Minnie Chafin 15
Mary L Chafin 14
Harry Chafin 12
Edward W Chafin 10
Ollie Chafin 8
Emma Chafin 7
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas W Chafin [Thomas W Chafins]
Age in 1910: 56
Birth Year: 1854
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1910: Magnolia, Mingo, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah Chapins
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Thomas W Chapins 56
Sarah Chapins 47
Tennesee Chapins 24
Harrison Chapins 22
Edward Chapins 19
Ollie Chapins 18
Emma Chapins 17
Arthur Chapins 9
May Chapins 7
1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas Chafin
Age: 73
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: West Virginia
Home in 1920: Magnolia, Mingo, West Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Sarah Chafin
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Home owned: Own
Able to read: No
Able to Write: No
Household Members:
Thomas Chafin 73
Sarah Chafin 58
Emma Chafin 26
Arthur Chafin 19
May Chafin 17
Elna Chambers 18 [neice]
Ollie Wickline 3 years 3 months [grand daughter]
1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Tom Chafin
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: West Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Matewan, Mingo, West Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Sarah Chafin
Father's Birthplace: West Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: West Virginia
Household Members:
Tom Chafin 77
Sarah Chafin 68
May E Chafin 27
Ollie Wickline 13
Margie F Ward 7 [grand daughter]
Charles Ward 5 [grandson]
Thelma L Ward 3 [grand daughter]
James E Ward 1 [grandson]
Buried:
Grave location and death certificate photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=163532006
Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=1978148&Type=Death
William married Ruth A. (Ruthie) Christian 17 May 1874, Logan Co. WV; divorced Bef 1880. Ruth (daughter of Daniel CHRISTIAN and Sarah (Sallie) Mounts) was born 06 Nov 1858, Sandy River, Logan Co. WV; died 06 Jan 1941, Freeburn, Pike Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
William married Sarah Jane CHAMBERS 24 Apr 1881, Logan Co. WV. Sarah (daughter of Rees(e) CHAMBERS and Emmazilla (Emily) Elizabeth WINGO) was born 1 Jun 1867, Tazewell Co. VA; died 10 Dec 1936, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. John Roscoe Chaffin was born 13 Nov 1882, Logan Co. WV; died 30 May 1943, Ashland, Boyd Co. KY.
- 33. Minnie Chaffin was born Nov 1884, Logan Co. WV.
- 34. Mary Tennessee Chaffin was born 12 Mar 1886, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 19 Jul 1975, Bluefield, Mercer Co. WV.
- 35. Harry Chaffin was born 04 Apr 1888, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 17 Dec 1971, Mercer Co. WV; was buried , Buskirk Cemetery, Buskirk, Pike Co. KY.
- 36. Edward W. Chaffin was born 13 Nov 1889, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 13 Aug 1952, Berlin Junction, Somerset Co. PA.
- 37. Ollie Chaffin was born 09 Dec 1891, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 03 Oct 1916, McDowell Co. WV.
- 38. Emma Jane Chaffin was born 12 Apr 1893, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 18 Jun 1929, Welch, McDowell Co. WV.
- 39. Arthur Douglas Chaffin was born 11 Jun 1901, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 03 Mar 1973, Roanoke, Roanoke Co. VA.
- 40. Mae Eleanor Chaffin was born 21 Mar 1903, Matewan, Mingo Co. WV; died 18 Apr 1980, Akron, Summit Co. OH.
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| 20. | John Chaffin (7.Nathaniel3, 2.Mary2, 1.Lydia1) was born Jun 1860, Logan Co. VA/WV; died 25 Jul 1897, Mingo Co. WV. Notes:
Died:
West Virginia Vital Records
http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_view.aspx?Id=2932127&Type=Death
John married Martha Farley 11 Dec 1879, Logan Co. WV. Martha was born 01 Jun 1863, Logan Co. WV; died 21 Oct 1947, Logan Co. WV. [Group Sheet]
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