William Chesnut, III: Our Family History

Generation: 1

William Chesnut, III was born about 1740; died on 16 Sep 1788 in Augusta Co, Virginia.

William married Sophia (Mary) Wade about 17 Nov 1772 in Augusta Co, Virginia. Sophia (daughter of John Wade and Sophia Howard) was born on 14 Mar 1755 in Bath, Highland Co, Virginia; died after 1810 in Valley Center, Back Creek, Frederick Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Joseph Chesnut was born in 1775 in Virginia; died in 1842 in Clark Co, Ohio.

Generation: 2

Joseph Chesnut

(1.William¹) was born in 1775 in Virginia; died in 1842 in Clark Co, Ohio.

Joseph married Mary Corbett after 1 Sep 1794 in Bath Co, Virginia. Mary was born about 1778 in Ireland; died before 27 Jan 1816 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

3. William Chesnut was born in 1797 in Virginia; died on 8 May 1879 in Christian Co, Missouri.

Generation: 3

William Chesnut

(2.Joseph², 1.William¹) was born in 1797 in Virginia; died on 8 May 1879 in Christian Co, Missouri.

William married Asenath (Accemiah Shepherd on 4 May 1830 in Sangamon Co, Illinois. Asenath was born on 8 Oct 1810 in Ohio; died on 15 Jul 1876 in Christian Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

4. Joseph B. Chesnut was born in 1831 in Sangamon Co, Illinois; died on 5 May 1903 in Waco, McLennan Co, Texas.

Generation: 4

Joseph B. Chesnut

(3.William³, 2.Joseph², 1.William¹) was born in 1831 in Sangamon Co, Illinois; died on 5 May 1903 in Waco, McLennan Co, Texas.

Joseph married Mary E. Marley on 22 Dec 1853 in Saline, Taney Co, Missouri. Mary was born on 16 Oct 1836 in Randolph Co, North Carolina; died on 16 May 1891 in Waco, McLennan Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

5. Almina "Allie" Chesnut was born on 30 Jun 1861 in Christian Co, Missouri; died on 22 Sep 1910 in Waco, McLennan Co, Texas; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.