David Chapin 1624–1672
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11 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees
Researchers connected through David Chapin 1624–1672
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Immediate Family
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
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1Record 3903113.FTW
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2Record 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
Oldest Ancestor Line from David Chapin
This ancestor line traces from Totnes, Devonshire, England (1566) to Paignton, Devonshire, England (1624) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- David Chapin (1624–1672) was born in Paignton, Devon, England and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. 11 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, 11 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