julian i have nothing on alexander wm chavis except he was born in 1852 in rob co mar to sarah frances hatcher. mar abt 1873 in horry co s.c. i have put out queries but so far dead end. if i get lucky and find some pictures, i wll send you what i have. my gma didn't even have a pix of her own mom. i am working with some one else researching the chavis name, he may have some pixs and things to give you i will email him today diane