I have come to the conclusion that all Chamnesses are descendants of Anthony &
Sarah Cole Chamness who settled in Alamance Co., North Carolina around 1750.
That county may not have been separated yet from a surrounding co. at that
time. There are some black Chamnesses in West Virginia who may not be related
but may be descendants of Chamness slaves. Most Chamnesses did not approve of
slaves, but there were a few who had them.
Well, more info than you wanted probably.
Jane Lesh tjlesh(a)aol.com
Indiana