I would doubt the story about changing his name because Chamness is somewhat
unusual . The Chamness were a large quaker family that migrated from Md to
Orange Co later became Chatham Co NC and then other parts. family records
are very good because they were Quaker
Patricia Caviness Perkins
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Subject: [CHAMNESS-L] Re: John C. Chamness, Chambliss born around 1837 IN AL
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what is your johns middle name ours is John Calvin Chamness we think he
was born in
Tenn about 1823 but we dont know, it was said he was born a
Chambers and changed his name because he killed some men to Chamness it was
also said that he was Indian or at least part. If you have any info it would
be appreciated Thanks.
Reubin and Trena
Chamness
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