Susan H. Chastain1,2,3
ID# 16051, (abt 1807 - )
Narrative:
Susan H. Chastain was born about 1807 in Virginia![](ml.png)
Susan married Richard Edmondson on 14 May 1823 in Halifax Co., Virginia
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Susan and Richard appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Halifax Co., Virginia
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Her husband died in Sep 1859.11,12
She was a farmer by 1860, apparently have taken on responsiblity for the farm after her husband's death.13
Susan appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., Virginia
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She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., Virginia
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Susan appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Halifax Courthouse, Halifax Co., Virginia
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Children:
Children with Richard Edmondson:
- Martha A. Edmondson17 (29 Apr 1827 - 15 Feb 1907)
- Richard H. Edmondson18 (abt 1829 - )
- William Edmondson18 (abt 1831 - )
- Henry A. Edmondson19,18 (abt 1834 - )
- Robert H. Edmondson19,18 (abt 1836 - )
- Sarah R. Edmondson19,18 (abt 1837 - )
- Mary C. Edmondson19,18,20 (abt 1839 - bef 1880)
- Howell C. Edmondson19,18 (abt 1845 - )
Citations
- [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Richard Edmundson and Susan Chastain.
- [S1634] Richard Edmondson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows name as Susan H. Edmondson.
- [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
- [S1634] Richard Edmondson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 48 and state.
- [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 54 and state.
- [S1614] James Clay household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows age 67 and state.
- [S887] "Virginia Marriages, 1740-1850," Ancestry.com, record for Richard Edmundson and Susan Chastain, shows date and county.
- [S1634] Richard Edmondson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S1634] Richard Edmondson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
- [S1629] Richard Edmondson, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule.
- [S4393] Richard Edmondson entry, 1860 U.S. Census, mortality schedule, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows month.
- [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, does not show him, and she is shown as a farmer, with large amounts of land and personal property.
- [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows occupation as farmer.
- [S1617] Susan Edmondson, owner, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, slave schedule, with Henry's holdings preceding hers.
- [S1614] James Clay household, 1870 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
- [S1604] Jas. D. Clay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia.
- [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows them in the same household, as if mother and daughter.
- [S1634] Richard Edmondson household, 1850 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
- [S1625] Susan H. Edmondson household, 1860 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows them apparently living as mother and child.
- [S1604] Jas. D. Clay household, 1880 U.S. Census, Halifax Co., Virginia, shows Susan as James mother-in-law.