James Chesnut 1717

James Chesnut 1717

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My 5th great grandfather James Chesnut was born about 1717 in County Antrim, Ireland. He died about 1755 in Virginia. He married Margaret Cantey in 1739 in Virginia. Margaret Cantey was born 1722 in Ireland (county unknown) and died in 1756 in America. 

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Date of Birth 1st Jan 1717
Date of Death 1st Jan 1755 (circa)
Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) James Chesnut married Margaret Cantey in 1739 in Virginia.
Number of Children James and Margaret Cantey Chesnut had three children: Margaret Chesnut 1740-1799, John Chesnut 1743-1818, and James Chesnut 1745-1772. All the children were born in colonial Virginia.

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