The John Chisum eluded to in Findagrave Memorial ID 74266125 is the earliest known in his family tree. There is no evidence of him having any middle name. He first appeared among a partial list of names of tithables shown living on Deep & Flatt Creeks in Amelia CO., VA. in 1742. Absolutely nothing is known about this man prior to his name (John Chizem) appearing on this tax list.
There was a John Alexander Chisham, who was the son of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, who died in 1742. Said John Alexander Chisham was shown in early court records of Orange CO., VA. as John Chissum, "infant orphan" of (Constable) John Chissum. John Alexander Chisham left his 1825 WILL in Clark CO., KY., where he identified himself as John Alexander Chisham. Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, was the same John Chisum, whom earlier researchers errantly reported
dying in Caroline CO., VA. in 1734/5, when his estate there was attached by the sheriff for outstanding debt. Later
Orange CO., VA. court records prove he was still alive in Orange CO., VA. during the years 1735-6, where an earlier debtor's suit in Caroline CO., VA. had been carried over to the Orange CO., VA. court for disposition. Orange CO., VA. was formed from part of Spotsylvania CO., VA. in 1734, but record keeping there didn't begin until 1735.
(Constable) John Chissum & James Chissum of Caroline, had earlier been shown in the records of Caroline CO., VA. Both John & James Chissum began to appear in the records of Orange CO., VA. in January of 1735.
Constable John Chissum is the same individual whom genealogist Meredith B. Colkert summarized must have been the John Chisum who's name is recorded in the 1725/6 account book of Ambrose Madison. Ambrose Madison, the grandfather of future U.S. President James Madison, was a politician, merchant. He was one of the Justices of King & Queen CO., VA. in 1726. Caroline CO., VA. was formed out of the northern most portions of King Willliam, Essex & King & Queen CO.s. VA. in 1728. (Constable) John Chissum is 'thought' to have been a son of Alexander Cheesum, who was shown a headright in King & Queen CO., VA., in 1691, and a land owner there in 1704. Neither his or James Chissum of Caroline's ages are known, but the ages of their known sons is commensurate, indicating the two were likely brothers. Direct line male descendants of James Chissum of Caroline have tested in the Olde World Y-DNA Chisholm hapologroup I-M253. Direct line male descendants of John Chisum & Eleanor Gillingtine have tested in haplogroup R-M269. Neither DNA or primary records show any connection between these two separate lines of Chisholms.
An investigation into the ancestry of the first Chisms of Barren CO., KY. reveal them to have been 'maternal' descendants of Orange CO., VA., Constable John Chissum, direct line male descendants of these Barren CO., KY. Chisms the only Chisms anywhere to test in the J-M172 Y-DNA hapologroup. The investigation into their ancestry has concluded their patriarch to have been John Chism/Chisholm, Sr., b.Aug 1, 1738 in Orange CO., VA., and he the son of Keziah Chissum, perceived daughter of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum.
Adding Y-DNA to the genealogist's toolbox has been a boon to genealogical research. Science (DNA) doesn't lie.
~~~
https://www.clanchisholmsociety.org/public/docs/AnnualReport/Annual_Report_2021.pdf
THE CLAN CHISHOLM SOCIETY
ANNUAL REPORT
2021
DNA PROJECT REPORT
Clan Chisholm DNA Project Report Feb 2021
i) Project joins continue on the same trajectory, there is an ever so slight increase over the past year. The total is now up to 400. This however includes many non Chisholms who join because they have close matching with a large number of Chisholms. So far as tracking the Chisholm lines of genealogy are concerned, the best test remains the Y chromosome test. It's sometimes a conundrum, as often it is women who are more
enquiring in this regard, and sometimes they cannot find a suitable Y chromosome donor. However, the Family Finder test remains an option for them, and Kim may be able to explain that test better than I.
Thanks to the various Clan Council members who field enquiries and refer them to Kim and myself, keep them coming.
ii) The most significant offshoot from the DNA project over recent years has been the genealogical investigation of the Mill Creek (South Central KY) family. This investigation does not come without stress, and the family over a few generations has invested in a genealogy which cannot be backed up by facts on the ground, and a descendant (non Chism surname) took it upon himself to spend 25 years following the trail. The family is a very proud and loyal Chism family, and they hosted our late Chief Alastair on his trip to the US.
Some family members may not want to part with an ancestor who the investigation says did not exist (in their direct family). The good news is that the investigation shows a direct connection to the Founder of Clan Chisholm, via the Y chromosome of the associated Chisholm family. (The family itself has a different Y chromosome, and the investigation shows that it comes via maternal descent).
Virginia Chisholm – 3-part Research Papers at Western Kentucky University
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_genealogical_rec/133/
The investigation opened a re-evaluation of the Y chromosome traced to the northern part of Colonial Virginia, and led to an understanding which has consequences for other Chism and Chisolm families with roots further south. This is also a sensitive issue, as various branches of the family have invested in a genealogy which was portrayed in our very own Clan Journal number 43 (2000) page 40-42. In this article Wilfred sadly jumped the gun, and did not heed the conditional nature of Meredith Colkert's comments in the 1984 issue of the Genealogical Society Quarterly. A few years later an article by one of the descendants, in fact the DNA project member, and CCS member, expanding on this was published. This was to do with the assertion that Thomas Chisolm in Georgia, and John Chisolm South Carolina, (active in the rev war era) were
the youngest sons of Rev Thomas Chisholm of Kilmorack. Our genealogist Bob showed that this claim was most unlikely, and there is other circumstantial evidence to back up the "unlikely" claim, while there is zero evidence to back up the assertion, apart from the fact that their Aunty in Georgia mentioned them in her will.
The DNA project shows an unmistakable link to the family of northern Virginia, and so the likelihood is that there is a common immigrant ancestor, and the focus is on Alexander Chessum, who appeared in the record as a 'headright' in 1691, a topic also briefly covered by Wilfred in one of the journals around year 2000. The investigation has found that reliance by so many on the writing contained in Southern Historical Families, when it comes to Chisholm families in early Virginia, is totally unwarranted. A hazard warning needs to be placed on that book. While there may be factual errors, the chief problem is the mingling of different Chisholm families.
iii) Investigation into Colonial Virginia continues. The DNA project so far concurs with Meredith Colkert's 1984 characterization of 3 distinct families.(James/John in the middle neck), Adam in Hanover Co, John Chisum/Eleanor Gillentine in Amelia and Halifax Counties. There is currently a researcher working on the Adam Chisholm family, and DNA is suggesting that he may need to switch to the Amelia Co family. One of
the problems is that Y chromosomes for proven descendants of Walter, said to be Adams son, matches no other Chisholms, and neither does the Y chromosome for the Amelia Co descendants. With respect to the Adam family, the Y chromosome matches names found in the Borders, notably Dalrymple and Oliver. And with respect to Roxburghshire in the Borders, we still have no match with Chisholm founder type, the type which shows direct connection between Strathglass and Berwickshire Chisholms. For Roxburghshire, ancestral home of Chisholme, we have about 3 results, and none of these matches other Chisholms, indicative of the classic "maternal descent"
The John Chisum eluded to in Findagrave Memorial ID 74266125 is the earliest known in his family tree. There is no evidence of him having any middle name. He first appeared among a partial list of names of tithables shown living on Deep & Flatt Creeks in Amelia CO., VA. in 1742. Absolutely nothing is known about this man prior to his name (John Chizem) appearing on this tax list.
There was a John Alexander Chisham, who was the son of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, who died in 1742. Said John Alexander Chisham was shown in early court records of Orange CO., VA. as John Chissum, "infant orphan" of (Constable) John Chissum. John Alexander Chisham left his 1825 WILL in Clark CO., KY., where he identified himself as John Alexander Chisham. Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, was the same John Chisum, whom earlier researchers errantly reported
dying in Caroline CO., VA. in 1734/5, when his estate there was attached by the sheriff for outstanding debt. Later
Orange CO., VA. court records prove he was still alive in Orange CO., VA. during the years 1735-6, where an earlier debtor's suit in Caroline CO., VA. had been carried over to the Orange CO., VA. court for disposition. Orange CO., VA. was formed from part of Spotsylvania CO., VA. in 1734, but record keeping there didn't begin until 1735.
(Constable) John Chissum & James Chissum of Caroline, had earlier been shown in the records of Caroline CO., VA. Both John & James Chissum began to appear in the records of Orange CO., VA. in January of 1735.
Constable John Chissum is the same individual whom genealogist Meredith B. Colkert summarized must have been the John Chisum who's name is recorded in the 1725/6 account book of Ambrose Madison. Ambrose Madison, the grandfather of future U.S. President James Madison, was a politician, merchant. He was one of the Justices of King & Queen CO., VA. in 1726. Caroline CO., VA. was formed out of the northern most portions of King Willliam, Essex & King & Queen CO.s. VA. in 1728. (Constable) John Chissum is 'thought' to have been a son of Alexander Cheesum, who was shown a headright in King & Queen CO., VA., in 1691, and a land owner there in 1704. Neither his or James Chissum of Caroline's ages are known, but the ages of their known sons is commensurate, indicating the two were likely brothers. Direct line male descendants of James Chissum of Caroline have tested in the Olde World Y-DNA Chisholm hapologroup I-M253. Direct line male descendants of John Chisum & Eleanor Gillingtine have tested in haplogroup R-M269. Neither DNA or primary records show any connection between these two separate lines of Chisholms.
An investigation into the ancestry of the first Chisms of Barren CO., KY. reveal them to have been 'maternal' descendants of Orange CO., VA., Constable John Chissum, direct line male descendants of these Barren CO., KY. Chisms the only Chisms anywhere to test in the J-M172 Y-DNA hapologroup. The investigation into their ancestry has concluded their patriarch to have been John Chism/Chisholm, Sr., b.Aug 1, 1738 in Orange CO., VA., and he the son of Keziah Chissum, perceived daughter of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum.
Adding Y-DNA to the genealogist's toolbox has been a boon to genealogical research. Science (DNA) doesn't lie.
There was a John Alexander Chisham, who was the son of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, who died in 1742. Said John Alexander Chisham was shown in early court records of Orange CO., VA. as John Chissum, "infant orphan" of (Constable) John Chissum. John Alexander Chisham left his 1825 WILL in Clark CO., KY., where he identified himself as John Alexander Chisham. Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, was the same John Chisum, whom earlier researchers errantly reported
dying in Caroline CO., VA. in 1734/5, when his estate there was attached by the sheriff for outstanding debt. Later
Orange CO., VA. court records prove he was still alive in Orange CO., VA. during the years 1735-6, where an earlier debtor's suit in Caroline CO., VA. had been carried over to the Orange CO., VA. court for disposition. Orange CO., VA. was formed from part of Spotsylvania CO., VA. in 1734, but record keeping there didn't begin until 1735.
(Constable) John Chissum & James Chissum of Caroline, had earlier been shown in the records of Caroline CO., VA. Both John & James Chissum began to appear in the records of Orange CO., VA. in January of 1735.
Constable John Chissum is the same individual whom genealogist Meredith B. Colkert summarized must have been the John Chisum who's name is recorded in the 1725/6 account book of Ambrose Madison. Ambrose Madison, the grandfather of future U.S. President James Madison, was a politician, merchant. He was one of the Justices of King & Queen CO., VA. in 1726. Caroline CO., VA. was formed out of the northern most portions of King Willliam, Essex & King & Queen CO.s. VA. in 1728. (Constable) John Chissum is 'thought' to have been a son of Alexander Cheesum, who was shown a headright in King & Queen CO., VA., in 1691, and a land owner there in 1704. Neither his or James Chissum of Caroline's ages are known, but the ages of their known sons is commensurate, indicating the two were likely brothers. Direct line male descendants of James Chissum of Caroline have tested in the Olde World Y-DNA Chisholm hapologroup I-M253. Direct line male descendants of John Chisum & Eleanor Gillingtine have tested in haplogroup R-M269. Neither DNA or primary records show any connection between these two separate lines of Chisholms.
An investigation into the ancestry of the first Chisms of Barren CO., KY. reveal them to have been 'maternal' descendants of Orange CO., VA., Constable John Chissum, direct line male descendants of these Barren CO., KY. Chisms the only Chisms anywhere to test in the J-M172 Y-DNA hapologroup. The investigation into their ancestry has concluded their patriarch to have been John Chism/Chisholm, Sr., b.Aug 1, 1738 in Orange CO., VA., and he the son of Keziah Chissum, perceived daughter of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum.
Adding Y-DNA to the genealogist's toolbox has been a boon to genealogical research. Science (DNA) doesn't lie.
~~~
https://www.clanchisholmsociety.org/public/docs/AnnualReport/Annual_Report_2021.pdf
THE CLAN CHISHOLM SOCIETY
ANNUAL REPORT
2021
DNA PROJECT REPORT
Clan Chisholm DNA Project Report Feb 2021
i) Project joins continue on the same trajectory, there is an ever so slight increase over the past year. The total is now up to 400. This however includes many non Chisholms who join because they have close matching with a large number of Chisholms. So far as tracking the Chisholm lines of genealogy are concerned, the best test remains the Y chromosome test. It's sometimes a conundrum, as often it is women who are more
enquiring in this regard, and sometimes they cannot find a suitable Y chromosome donor. However, the Family Finder test remains an option for them, and Kim may be able to explain that test better than I.
Thanks to the various Clan Council members who field enquiries and refer them to Kim and myself, keep them coming.
ii) The most significant offshoot from the DNA project over recent years has been the genealogical investigation of the Mill Creek (South Central KY) family. This investigation does not come without stress, and the family over a few generations has invested in a genealogy which cannot be backed up by facts on the ground, and a descendant (non Chism surname) took it upon himself to spend 25 years following the trail. The family is a very proud and loyal Chism family, and they hosted our late Chief Alastair on his trip to the US.
Some family members may not want to part with an ancestor who the investigation says did not exist (in their direct family). The good news is that the investigation shows a direct connection to the Founder of Clan Chisholm, via the Y chromosome of the associated Chisholm family. (The family itself has a different Y chromosome, and the investigation shows that it comes via maternal descent).
Virginia Chisholm – 3-part Research Papers at Western Kentucky University
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_genealogical_rec/133/
The investigation opened a re-evaluation of the Y chromosome traced to the northern part of Colonial Virginia, and led to an understanding which has consequences for other Chism and Chisolm families with roots further south. This is also a sensitive issue, as various branches of the family have invested in a genealogy which was portrayed in our very own Clan Journal number 43 (2000) page 40-42. In this article Wilfred sadly jumped the gun, and did not heed the conditional nature of Meredith Colkert's comments in the 1984 issue of the Genealogical Society Quarterly. A few years later an article by one of the descendants, in fact the DNA project member, and CCS member, expanding on this was published. This was to do with the assertion that Thomas Chisolm in Georgia, and John Chisolm South Carolina, (active in the rev war era) were
the youngest sons of Rev Thomas Chisholm of Kilmorack. Our genealogist Bob showed that this claim was most unlikely, and there is other circumstantial evidence to back up the "unlikely" claim, while there is zero evidence to back up the assertion, apart from the fact that their Aunty in Georgia mentioned them in her will.
The DNA project shows an unmistakable link to the family of northern Virginia, and so the likelihood is that there is a common immigrant ancestor, and the focus is on Alexander Chessum, who appeared in the record as a 'headright' in 1691, a topic also briefly covered by Wilfred in one of the journals around year 2000. The investigation has found that reliance by so many on the writing contained in Southern Historical Families, when it comes to Chisholm families in early Virginia, is totally unwarranted. A hazard warning needs to be placed on that book. While there may be factual errors, the chief problem is the mingling of different Chisholm families.
iii) Investigation into Colonial Virginia continues. The DNA project so far concurs with Meredith Colkert's 1984 characterization of 3 distinct families.(James/John in the middle neck), Adam in Hanover Co, John Chisum/Eleanor Gillentine in Amelia and Halifax Counties. There is currently a researcher working on the Adam Chisholm family, and DNA is suggesting that he may need to switch to the Amelia Co family. One of
the problems is that Y chromosomes for proven descendants of Walter, said to be Adams son, matches no other Chisholms, and neither does the Y chromosome for the Amelia Co descendants. With respect to the Adam family, the Y chromosome matches names found in the Borders, notably Dalrymple and Oliver. And with respect to Roxburghshire in the Borders, we still have no match with Chisholm founder type, the type which shows direct connection between Strathglass and Berwickshire Chisholms. For Roxburghshire, ancestral home of Chisholme, we have about 3 results, and none of these matches other Chisholms, indicative of the classic "maternal descent"
The John Chisum eluded to in Findagrave Memorial ID 74266125 is the earliest known in his family tree. There is no evidence of him having any middle name. He first appeared among a partial list of names of tithables shown living on Deep & Flatt Creeks in Amelia CO., VA. in 1742. Absolutely nothing is known about this man prior to his name (John Chizem) appearing on this tax list.
There was a John Alexander Chisham, who was the son of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, who died in 1742. Said John Alexander Chisham was shown in early court records of Orange CO., VA. as John Chissum, "infant orphan" of (Constable) John Chissum. John Alexander Chisham left his 1825 WILL in Clark CO., KY., where he identified himself as John Alexander Chisham. Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, was the same John Chisum, whom earlier researchers errantly reported
dying in Caroline CO., VA. in 1734/5, when his estate there was attached by the sheriff for outstanding debt. Later
Orange CO., VA. court records prove he was still alive in Orange CO., VA. during the years 1735-6, where an earlier debtor's suit in Caroline CO., VA. had been carried over to the Orange CO., VA. court for disposition. Orange CO., VA. was formed from part of Spotsylvania CO., VA. in 1734, but record keeping there didn't begin until 1735.
(Constable) John Chissum & James Chissum of Caroline, had earlier been shown in the records of Caroline CO., VA. Both John & James Chissum began to appear in the records of Orange CO., VA. in January of 1735.
Constable John Chissum is the same individual whom genealogist Meredith B. Colkert summarized must have been the John Chisum who's name is recorded in the 1725/6 account book of Ambrose Madison. Ambrose Madison, the grandfather of future U.S. President James Madison, was a politician, merchant. He was one of the Justices of King & Queen CO., VA. in 1726. Caroline CO., VA. was formed out of the northern most portions of King Willliam, Essex & King & Queen CO.s. VA. in 1728. (Constable) John Chissum is 'thought' to have been a son of Alexander Cheesum, who was shown a headright in King & Queen CO., VA., in 1691, and a land owner there in 1704. Neither his or James Chissum of Caroline's ages are known, but the ages of their known sons is commensurate, indicating the two were likely brothers. Direct line male descendants of James Chissum of Caroline have tested in the Olde World Y-DNA Chisholm hapologroup I-M253. Direct line male descendants of John Chisum & Eleanor Gillingtine have tested in haplogroup R-M269. Neither DNA or primary records show any connection between these two separate lines of Chisholms.
An investigation into the ancestry of the first Chisms of Barren CO., KY. reveal them to have been 'maternal' descendants of Orange CO., VA., Constable John Chissum, direct line male descendants of these Barren CO., KY. Chisms the only Chisms anywhere to test in the J-M172 Y-DNA hapologroup. The investigation into their ancestry has concluded their patriarch to have been John Chism/Chisholm, Sr., b.Aug 1, 1738 in Orange CO., VA., and he the son of Keziah Chissum, perceived daughter of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum.
Adding Y-DNA to the genealogist's toolbox has been a boon to genealogical research. Science (DNA) doesn't lie.
The John Chisum eluded to in Findagrave Memorial ID 74266125 is the earliest known in his family tree. There is no evidence of him having any middle name. He first appeared among a partial list of names of tithables shown living on Deep & Flatt Creeks in Amelia CO., VA. in 1742. Absolutely nothing is known about this man prior to his name (John Chizem) appearing on this tax list.
There was a John Alexander Chisham, who was the son of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, who died in 1742. Said John Alexander Chisham was shown in early court records of Orange CO., VA. as John Chissum, "infant orphan" of (Constable) John Chissum. John Alexander Chisham left his 1825 WILL in Clark CO., KY., where he identified himself as John Alexander Chisham. Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, was the same John Chisum, whom earlier researchers errantly reported
dying in Caroline CO., VA. in 1734/5, when his estate there was attached by the sheriff for outstanding debt. Later
Orange CO., VA. court records prove he was still alive in Orange CO., VA. during the years 1735-6, where an earlier debtor's suit in Caroline CO., VA. had been carried over to the Orange CO., VA. court for disposition. Orange CO., VA. was formed from part of Spotsylvania CO., VA. in 1734, but record keeping there didn't begin until 1735.
(Constable) John Chissum & James Chissum of Caroline, had earlier been shown in the records of Caroline CO., VA. Both John & James Chissum began to appear in the records of Orange CO., VA. in January of 1735.
Constable John Chissum is the same individual whom genealogist Meredith B. Colkert summarized must have been the John Chisum who's name is recorded in the 1725/6 account book of Ambrose Madison. Ambrose Madison, the grandfather of future U.S. President James Madison, was a politician, merchant. He was one of the Justices of King & Queen CO., VA. in 1726. Caroline CO., VA. was formed out of the northern most portions of King Willliam, Essex & King & Queen CO.s. VA. in 1728. (Constable) John Chissum is 'thought' to have been a son of Alexander Cheesum, who was shown a headright in King & Queen CO., VA., in 1691, and a land owner there in 1704. Neither his or James Chissum of Caroline's ages are known, but the ages of their known sons is commensurate, indicating the two were likely brothers. Direct line male descendants of James Chissum of Caroline have tested in the Olde World Y-DNA Chisholm hapologroup I-M253. Direct line male descendants of John Chisum & Eleanor Gillingtine have tested in haplogroup R-M269. Neither DNA or primary records show any connection between these two separate lines of Chisholms.
An investigation into the ancestry of the first Chisms of Barren CO., KY. reveal them to have been 'maternal' descendants of Orange CO., VA., Constable John Chissum, direct line male descendants of these Barren CO., KY. Chisms the only Chisms anywhere to test in the J-M172 Y-DNA hapologroup. The investigation into their ancestry has concluded their patriarch to have been John Chism/Chisholm, Sr., b.Aug 1, 1738 in Orange CO., VA., and he the son of Keziah Chissum, perceived daughter of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum.
Adding Y-DNA to the genealogist's toolbox has been a boon to genealogical research. Science (DNA) doesn't lie.
~~~
https://www.clanchisholmsociety.org/public/docs/AnnualReport/Annual_Report_2021.pdf
THE CLAN CHISHOLM SOCIETY
ANNUAL REPORT
2021
DNA PROJECT REPORT
Clan Chisholm DNA Project Report Feb 2021
i) Project joins continue on the same trajectory, there is an ever so slight increase over the past year. The total is now up to 400. This however includes many non Chisholms who join because they have close matching with a large number of Chisholms. So far as tracking the Chisholm lines of genealogy are concerned, the best test remains the Y chromosome test. It's sometimes a conundrum, as often it is women who are more
enquiring in this regard, and sometimes they cannot find a suitable Y chromosome donor. However, the Family Finder test remains an option for them, and Kim may be able to explain that test better than I.
Thanks to the various Clan Council members who field enquiries and refer them to Kim and myself, keep them coming.
ii) The most significant offshoot from the DNA project over recent years has been the genealogical investigation of the Mill Creek (South Central KY) family. This investigation does not come without stress, and the family over a few generations has invested in a genealogy which cannot be backed up by facts on the ground, and a descendant (non Chism surname) took it upon himself to spend 25 years following the trail. The family is a very proud and loyal Chism family, and they hosted our late Chief Alastair on his trip to the US.
Some family members may not want to part with an ancestor who the investigation says did not exist (in their direct family). The good news is that the investigation shows a direct connection to the Founder of Clan Chisholm, via the Y chromosome of the associated Chisholm family. (The family itself has a different Y chromosome, and the investigation shows that it comes via maternal descent).
Virginia Chisholm – 3-part Research Papers at Western Kentucky University
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_genealogical_rec/133/
The investigation opened a re-evaluation of the Y chromosome traced to the northern part of Colonial Virginia, and led to an understanding which has consequences for other Chism and Chisolm families with roots further south. This is also a sensitive issue, as various branches of the family have invested in a genealogy which was portrayed in our very own Clan Journal number 43 (2000) page 40-42. In this article Wilfred sadly jumped the gun, and did not heed the conditional nature of Meredith Colkert's comments in the 1984 issue of the Genealogical Society Quarterly. A few years later an article by one of the descendants, in fact the DNA project member, and CCS member, expanding on this was published. This was to do with the assertion that Thomas Chisolm in Georgia, and John Chisolm South Carolina, (active in the rev war era) were
the youngest sons of Rev Thomas Chisholm of Kilmorack. Our genealogist Bob showed that this claim was most unlikely, and there is other circumstantial evidence to back up the "unlikely" claim, while there is zero evidence to back up the assertion, apart from the fact that their Aunty in Georgia mentioned them in her will.
The DNA project shows an unmistakable link to the family of northern Virginia, and so the likelihood is that there is a common immigrant ancestor, and the focus is on Alexander Chessum, who appeared in the record as a 'headright' in 1691, a topic also briefly covered by Wilfred in one of the journals around year 2000. The investigation has found that reliance by so many on the writing contained in Southern Historical Families, when it comes to Chisholm families in early Virginia, is totally unwarranted. A hazard warning needs to be placed on that book. While there may be factual errors, the chief problem is the mingling of different Chisholm families.
iii) Investigation into Colonial Virginia continues. The DNA project so far concurs with Meredith Colkert's 1984 characterization of 3 distinct families.(James/John in the middle neck), Adam in Hanover Co, John Chisum/Eleanor Gillentine in Amelia and Halifax Counties. There is currently a researcher working on the Adam Chisholm family, and DNA is suggesting that he may need to switch to the Amelia Co family. One of
the problems is that Y chromosomes for proven descendants of Walter, said to be Adams son, matches no other Chisholms, and neither does the Y chromosome for the Amelia Co descendants. With respect to the Adam family, the Y chromosome matches names found in the Borders, notably Dalrymple and Oliver. And with respect to Roxburghshire in the Borders, we still have no match with Chisholm founder type, the type which shows direct connection between Strathglass and Berwickshire Chisholms. For Roxburghshire, ancestral home of Chisholme, we have about 3 results, and none of these matches other Chisholms, indicative of the classic "maternal descent"
The John Chisum eluded to in Findagrave Memorial ID 74266125 is the earliest known in his family tree. There is no evidence of him having any middle name. He first appeared among a partial list of names of tithables shown living on Deep & Flatt Creeks in Amelia CO., VA. in 1742. Absolutely nothing is known about this man prior to his name (John Chizem) appearing on this tax list.
There was a John Alexander Chisham, who was the son of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, who died in 1742. Said John Alexander Chisham was shown in early court records of Orange CO., VA. as John Chissum, "infant orphan" of (Constable) John Chissum. John Alexander Chisham left his 1825 WILL in Clark CO., KY., where he identified himself as John Alexander Chisham. Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, was the same John Chisum, whom earlier researchers errantly reported
dying in Caroline CO., VA. in 1734/5, when his estate there was attached by the sheriff for outstanding debt. Later
Orange CO., VA. court records prove he was still alive in Orange CO., VA. during the years 1735-6, where an earlier debtor's suit in Caroline CO., VA. had been carried over to the Orange CO., VA. court for disposition. Orange CO., VA. was formed from part of Spotsylvania CO., VA. in 1734, but record keeping there didn't begin until 1735.
(Constable) John Chissum & James Chissum of Caroline, had earlier been shown in the records of Caroline CO., VA. Both John & James Chissum began to appear in the records of Orange CO., VA. in January of 1735.
Constable John Chissum is the same individual whom genealogist Meredith B. Colkert summarized must have been the John Chisum who's name is recorded in the 1725/6 account book of Ambrose Madison. Ambrose Madison, the grandfather of future U.S. President James Madison, was a politician, merchant. He was one of the Justices of King & Queen CO., VA. in 1726. Caroline CO., VA. was formed out of the northern most portions of King Willliam, Essex & King & Queen CO.s. VA. in 1728. (Constable) John Chissum is 'thought' to have been a son of Alexander Cheesum, who was shown a headright in King & Queen CO., VA., in 1691, and a land owner there in 1704. Neither his or James Chissum of Caroline's ages are known, but the ages of their known sons is commensurate, indicating the two were likely brothers. Direct line male descendants of James Chissum of Caroline have tested in the Olde World Y-DNA Chisholm hapologroup I-M253. Direct line male descendants of John Chisum & Eleanor Gillingtine have tested in haplogroup R-M269. Neither DNA or primary records show any connection between these two separate lines of Chisholms.
An investigation into the ancestry of the first Chisms of Barren CO., KY. reveal them to have been 'maternal' descendants of Orange CO., VA., Constable John Chissum, direct line male descendants of these Barren CO., KY. Chisms the only Chisms anywhere to test in the J-M172 Y-DNA hapologroup. The investigation into their ancestry has concluded their patriarch to have been John Chism/Chisholm, Sr., b.Aug 1, 1738 in Orange CO., VA., and he the son of Keziah Chissum, perceived daughter of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum.
Adding Y-DNA to the genealogist's toolbox has been a boon to genealogical research. Science (DNA) doesn't lie.
There was a John Alexander Chisham, who was the son of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, who died in 1742. Said John Alexander Chisham was shown in early court records of Orange CO., VA. as John Chissum, "infant orphan" of (Constable) John Chissum. John Alexander Chisham left his 1825 WILL in Clark CO., KY., where he identified himself as John Alexander Chisham. Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, was the same John Chisum, whom earlier researchers errantly reported
dying in Caroline CO., VA. in 1734/5, when his estate there was attached by the sheriff for outstanding debt. Later
Orange CO., VA. court records prove he was still alive in Orange CO., VA. during the years 1735-6, where an earlier debtor's suit in Caroline CO., VA. had been carried over to the Orange CO., VA. court for disposition. Orange CO., VA. was formed from part of Spotsylvania CO., VA. in 1734, but record keeping there didn't begin until 1735.
(Constable) John Chissum & James Chissum of Caroline, had earlier been shown in the records of Caroline CO., VA. Both John & James Chissum began to appear in the records of Orange CO., VA. in January of 1735.
Constable John Chissum is the same individual whom genealogist Meredith B. Colkert summarized must have been the John Chisum who's name is recorded in the 1725/6 account book of Ambrose Madison. Ambrose Madison, the grandfather of future U.S. President James Madison, was a politician, merchant. He was one of the Justices of King & Queen CO., VA. in 1726. Caroline CO., VA. was formed out of the northern most portions of King Willliam, Essex & King & Queen CO.s. VA. in 1728. (Constable) John Chissum is 'thought' to have been a son of Alexander Cheesum, who was shown a headright in King & Queen CO., VA., in 1691, and a land owner there in 1704. Neither his or James Chissum of Caroline's ages are known, but the ages of their known sons is commensurate, indicating the two were likely brothers. Direct line male descendants of James Chissum of Caroline have tested in the Olde World Y-DNA Chisholm hapologroup I-M253. Direct line male descendants of John Chisum & Eleanor Gillingtine have tested in haplogroup R-M269. Neither DNA or primary records show any connection between these two separate lines of Chisholms.
An investigation into the ancestry of the first Chisms of Barren CO., KY. reveal them to have been 'maternal' descendants of Orange CO., VA., Constable John Chissum, direct line male descendants of these Barren CO., KY. Chisms the only Chisms anywhere to test in the J-M172 Y-DNA hapologroup. The investigation into their ancestry has concluded their patriarch to have been John Chism/Chisholm, Sr., b.Aug 1, 1738 in Orange CO., VA., and he the son of Keziah Chissum, perceived daughter of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum.
Adding Y-DNA to the genealogist's toolbox has been a boon to genealogical research. Science (DNA) doesn't lie.
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https://www.clanchisholmsociety.org/public/docs/AnnualReport/Annual_Report_2021.pdf
THE CLAN CHISHOLM SOCIETY
ANNUAL REPORT
2021
DNA PROJECT REPORT
Clan Chisholm DNA Project Report Feb 2021
i) Project joins continue on the same trajectory, there is an ever so slight increase over the past year. The total is now up to 400. This however includes many non Chisholms who join because they have close matching with a large number of Chisholms. So far as tracking the Chisholm lines of genealogy are concerned, the best test remains the Y chromosome test. It's sometimes a conundrum, as often it is women who are more
enquiring in this regard, and sometimes they cannot find a suitable Y chromosome donor. However, the Family Finder test remains an option for them, and Kim may be able to explain that test better than I.
Thanks to the various Clan Council members who field enquiries and refer them to Kim and myself, keep them coming.
ii) The most significant offshoot from the DNA project over recent years has been the genealogical investigation of the Mill Creek (South Central KY) family. This investigation does not come without stress, and the family over a few generations has invested in a genealogy which cannot be backed up by facts on the ground, and a descendant (non Chism surname) took it upon himself to spend 25 years following the trail. The family is a very proud and loyal Chism family, and they hosted our late Chief Alastair on his trip to the US.
Some family members may not want to part with an ancestor who the investigation says did not exist (in their direct family). The good news is that the investigation shows a direct connection to the Founder of Clan Chisholm, via the Y chromosome of the associated Chisholm family. (The family itself has a different Y chromosome, and the investigation shows that it comes via maternal descent).
Virginia Chisholm – 3-part Research Papers at Western Kentucky University
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/dlsc_genealogical_rec/133/
The investigation opened a re-evaluation of the Y chromosome traced to the northern part of Colonial Virginia, and led to an understanding which has consequences for other Chism and Chisolm families with roots further south. This is also a sensitive issue, as various branches of the family have invested in a genealogy which was portrayed in our very own Clan Journal number 43 (2000) page 40-42. In this article Wilfred sadly jumped the gun, and did not heed the conditional nature of Meredith Colkert's comments in the 1984 issue of the Genealogical Society Quarterly. A few years later an article by one of the descendants, in fact the DNA project member, and CCS member, expanding on this was published. This was to do with the assertion that Thomas Chisolm in Georgia, and John Chisolm South Carolina, (active in the rev war era) were
the youngest sons of Rev Thomas Chisholm of Kilmorack. Our genealogist Bob showed that this claim was most unlikely, and there is other circumstantial evidence to back up the "unlikely" claim, while there is zero evidence to back up the assertion, apart from the fact that their Aunty in Georgia mentioned them in her will.
The DNA project shows an unmistakable link to the family of northern Virginia, and so the likelihood is that there is a common immigrant ancestor, and the focus is on Alexander Chessum, who appeared in the record as a 'headright' in 1691, a topic also briefly covered by Wilfred in one of the journals around year 2000. The investigation has found that reliance by so many on the writing contained in Southern Historical Families, when it comes to Chisholm families in early Virginia, is totally unwarranted. A hazard warning needs to be placed on that book. While there may be factual errors, the chief problem is the mingling of different Chisholm families.
iii) Investigation into Colonial Virginia continues. The DNA project so far concurs with Meredith Colkert's 1984 characterization of 3 distinct families.(James/John in the middle neck), Adam in Hanover Co, John Chisum/Eleanor Gillentine in Amelia and Halifax Counties. There is currently a researcher working on the Adam Chisholm family, and DNA is suggesting that he may need to switch to the Amelia Co family. One of
the problems is that Y chromosomes for proven descendants of Walter, said to be Adams son, matches no other Chisholms, and neither does the Y chromosome for the Amelia Co descendants. With respect to the Adam family, the Y chromosome matches names found in the Borders, notably Dalrymple and Oliver. And with respect to Roxburghshire in the Borders, we still have no match with Chisholm founder type, the type which shows direct connection between Strathglass and Berwickshire Chisholms. For Roxburghshire, ancestral home of Chisholme, we have about 3 results, and none of these matches other Chisholms, indicative of the classic "maternal descent"
The John Chisum eluded to in Findagrave Memorial ID 74266125 is the earliest known in his family tree. There is no evidence of him having any middle name. He first appeared among a partial list of names of tithables shown living on Deep & Flatt Creeks in Amelia CO., VA. in 1742. Absolutely nothing is known about this man prior to his name (John Chizem) appearing on this tax list.
There was a John Alexander Chisham, who was the son of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, who died in 1742. Said John Alexander Chisham was shown in early court records of Orange CO., VA. as John Chissum, "infant orphan" of (Constable) John Chissum. John Alexander Chisham left his 1825 WILL in Clark CO., KY., where he identified himself as John Alexander Chisham. Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum, was the same John Chisum, whom earlier researchers errantly reported
dying in Caroline CO., VA. in 1734/5, when his estate there was attached by the sheriff for outstanding debt. Later
Orange CO., VA. court records prove he was still alive in Orange CO., VA. during the years 1735-6, where an earlier debtor's suit in Caroline CO., VA. had been carried over to the Orange CO., VA. court for disposition. Orange CO., VA. was formed from part of Spotsylvania CO., VA. in 1734, but record keeping there didn't begin until 1735.
(Constable) John Chissum & James Chissum of Caroline, had earlier been shown in the records of Caroline CO., VA. Both John & James Chissum began to appear in the records of Orange CO., VA. in January of 1735.
Constable John Chissum is the same individual whom genealogist Meredith B. Colkert summarized must have been the John Chisum who's name is recorded in the 1725/6 account book of Ambrose Madison. Ambrose Madison, the grandfather of future U.S. President James Madison, was a politician, merchant. He was one of the Justices of King & Queen CO., VA. in 1726. Caroline CO., VA. was formed out of the northern most portions of King Willliam, Essex & King & Queen CO.s. VA. in 1728. (Constable) John Chissum is 'thought' to have been a son of Alexander Cheesum, who was shown a headright in King & Queen CO., VA., in 1691, and a land owner there in 1704. Neither his or James Chissum of Caroline's ages are known, but the ages of their known sons is commensurate, indicating the two were likely brothers. Direct line male descendants of James Chissum of Caroline have tested in the Olde World Y-DNA Chisholm hapologroup I-M253. Direct line male descendants of John Chisum & Eleanor Gillingtine have tested in haplogroup R-M269. Neither DNA or primary records show any connection between these two separate lines of Chisholms.
An investigation into the ancestry of the first Chisms of Barren CO., KY. reveal them to have been 'maternal' descendants of Orange CO., VA., Constable John Chissum, direct line male descendants of these Barren CO., KY. Chisms the only Chisms anywhere to test in the J-M172 Y-DNA hapologroup. The investigation into their ancestry has concluded their patriarch to have been John Chism/Chisholm, Sr., b.Aug 1, 1738 in Orange CO., VA., and he the son of Keziah Chissum, perceived daughter of Orange CO., VA. Constable John Chissum.
Adding Y-DNA to the genealogist's toolbox has been a boon to genealogical research. Science (DNA) doesn't lie.
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