Chevallié, John Augustus
Variant namesJohn Augustus Chevallié (1765-1837), born Jean Auguste Marie de Chevallié, native of Rochefort (France) came to America after the Revolution and, about 1790, settled in Richmond, Va. He was engaged in tobacco trade and land speculation, operated a flourmill, and acted as agent for various individuals, including the French consul and the heir of Caron de Beaumarchais. In 1790 he married Sarah (Sally) Magee (1766-1791), and in the late 1790's, Catherine Power.
From the description of Papers of John Augustus Chevallié, 1786-1867 (bulk 1786-1828). (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122551843
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| referencedIn | Palmer family. Papers : of the Palmer family, 1782-1894. | Virginia Historical Society Library | |
| creatorOf | Chevallié, John Augustus. Papers of John Augustus Chevallié, 1786-1867 (bulk 1786-1828). | Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens |
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| associatedWith | Brock, R. A. (Robert Alonzo), 1839-1914 | person |
| correspondedWith | Chevallié, Catherine Power | person |
| associatedWith | Chevallié family. | family |
| correspondedWith | Chevallié, Sarah Magee, 1766-1791 | person |
| associatedWith | France. Consulat de New York. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Palmer family. | family |
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