Bernard (Shoemaker) CAPEN 1562–1638
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Bernard CAPEN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees
Researchers connected through Bernard CAPEN 1562–1638
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1562, Bernard (Shoemaker) CAPEN entered the world in Dorchester, Dorset, England, born to bernard george capan and joanna margery urdde. Bernard (Shoemaker) CAPEN married jane joan scote purchas palmer, and had children including abigial dyer. Bernard (Shoemaker) CAPEN passed away in 1638 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Burial Records Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
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2Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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3Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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4Record Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691
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5Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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6Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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7Record North America, Family Histories
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8Record Matthews' American Armoury and Blue Book
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9Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Bernard CAPEN
This ancestor line traces from Totnes, Devon, England (1505) to Dorchester, Dorset, England (1562) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Bernard CAPEN (1562–1638) was born in Dorchester, Dorset, England and died in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Bernard 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Bernard CAPEN's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record