Colonel John Chew 1587–1668
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Colonel Chew in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees
Researchers connected through Colonel Chew 1587–1668
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Colonel John Chew began in 1587 in Chewton, Somerset, England. Colonel John Chew married sarah gale bond, and had children including joseph chew. Colonel John Chew passed away in 1668 in York, Virginia..
Sources
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Land Records Cavaliers and Pioneers. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666, Vol. I
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3Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Record Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly
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6Record North America, Family Histories
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7Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
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8Immigration Virginia Immigrants
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9Church Records Cheshire, England, Parish Registers
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Colonel Chew
This ancestor line traces from Whalley, Lancashire, England (1555) to Chewton, Somerset, England (1587) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Colonel Chew (1587–1668) was born in Chewton, Somerset, England and died in York, Virginia.. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Colonel 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 2 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.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Colonel Chew's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record