Who was Abraham Chase?

Abraham Chase (1652–1738) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 8 generations of this lineage.

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Abraham Chase 1652–1738

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 6 Oct 1652 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 Oct 1738 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Father William Chase

Mother Elizabeth Holder

Siblings Benjamin Chase, Elizabeth Chase, Jacob Chase, John Chase, Joseph Chase, Samuel Chase, Sarah Chase, William Chase

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Chase

Elizabeth Holder

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1652, Abraham Chase entered the world in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States, born to william chase and elizabeth holder. Abraham Chase passed away in 1738 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1652

Birth of Abraham Chase in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Birth

1738

Death of Abraham Chase in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Abraham Chase

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Bucks, England (1455) to Yarmouth, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts (1652) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abraham Chase (1652–1738) was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Abraham in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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