James Chesnut

South Carolina plantation and landowner 1773-1866
Person human Q107775303
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James Chesnut

Summary

James Chesnut is a human[1]. He was born on February 19, 1773[2]. He died on February 17, 1866[3]. He worked as a politician[4].

Key Facts

  • James Chesnut was born on February 19, 1773[2].
  • James Chesnut died on February 17, 1866[3].
  • Burial took place at Knights Hill Cemetery[5].
  • James Chesnut's father was John Chesnut[6].
  • James Chesnut's mother was Sarah Chesnut[7].
  • Among James Chesnut's spouses was Mary Bowes Cox Chesnut[8].
  • A child of James Chesnut was James Chesnut Jr.[9].
  • A child of James Chesnut was Esther Serena Chesnut[10].
  • James Chesnut's professions included politician[4].
  • James Chesnut held the position of member of the State Senate of South Carolina[11].
  • James Chesnut is recorded as male[12].
  • James Chesnut's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Chesnut's residence is recorded as Mulberry Plantation[14].
  • James Chesnut's family name is recorded as Chesnut[15].
  • James Chesnut's given name is recorded as James[16].

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Origins and Family

James Chesnut was born on February 19, 1773[2]. His father was John Chesnut[6]. His mother was Sarah Chesnut[7].

Career and Affiliations

James Chesnut's professions included politician[4]. He held the position of member of the State Senate of South Carolina[11].

Personal Life

Among James Chesnut's spouses was Mary Bowes Cox Chesnut[8]. Children include James Chesnut Jr.[9], a politician[17], 1815–1885[18], of United States[19] and Esther Serena Chesnut[10], 1797–1822[20].

Death and Burial

James Chesnut died on February 17, 1866[3]. He is buried at Knights Hill Cemetery[5].

FAQs

Who were James Chesnut's parents?

James Chesnut's father was John Chesnut[6]. James Chesnut's mother was Sarah Chesnut[7].

Who was James Chesnut married to?

James Chesnut's spouses include Mary Bowes Cox Chesnut[8].

What did James Chesnut do for work?

James Chesnut worked as politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . National Register of Historic Places. wikidata.org.
  12. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · Looniverse · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name James
    Wikidata description South Carolina plantation and landowner 1773-1866
    Library of congress authority id n88205986
    Child James Chesnut Jr., Esther Serena Chesnut
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:1||1 */ [[Property:P18]]: Gilbert Stuart - James Chesnut Sr. (page 213 crop).jpg, Setting preferred rank for image via Como"
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