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David Chapin 1624–1672

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 14 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 14 trees
Death year and location consistent across 14 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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14 researchers on YourRoots have David Chapin 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 4 Jan 1624 · Paignton, Devon, England
Died 16 Aug 1672 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Father (1598–1675)
Mother (1601–1683)
Siblings , , , , , , , , ,
Records
3903113.FTW The Church of Jesus Christ …

Researchers connected through David Chapin 1624–1672

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1624, David Chapin entered the world in Paignton, Devon, England, born to deacon samuel chapin and cicely penny. David Chapin passed away in 1672 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record 3903113.FTW

  2. 2
    Record The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ancestral File (R) (Copyright (c) 1987, June 1998, data as of 5 January 1998)

Life Timeline

1624
Birth of David Chapin in Paignton, Devon, England
Birth
1672
Death of David Chapin in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Chapin

This ancestor line traces from Totnes, Devonshire, England (1566) to Paignton, Devonshire, England (1624) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

David Chapin (1624–1672) was born in Paignton, Devon, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have David 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.
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

David Chapin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Chapin PTP
1624–1672
Paignton, Devon, England
Parents
PTP
1598–1675
Paignton, Devon, England
PTP
1601–1683
Paignton, Devon, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
PTP
1571–1630
Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Unknown

David Chapin's Descendants

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DC
David Chapin PTP 1624–1672