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George Chapman 1568–1625

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have George Chapman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1568 · Folkestone, Kent, England
Died 20 Jul 1625 · Folkestone, Kent, England
Spouse Elizabeth Rolfe
Children Agnes Chapman, Ann Chapman, Chapman , Elizabeth Chapman, Joane Chapman, John Chapman, Julian Chapman, Margaret Chapman, Stephen Chapman, Thomas Chapman

Researchers connected through George Chapman 1568–1625

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Biography

In 1568, George Chapman entered the world in Folkestone, Kent, England. George Chapman married elizabeth rolfe, and had children including agnes chapman, ann chapman, chapman, elizabeth chapman, joane chapman, john chapman, julian chapman, margaret chapman, stephen chapman, thomas chapman. George Chapman passed away in 1625 in Folkestone, Kent, England.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Norfolk, England, Transcripts of Church of England Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registers

Life Timeline

1568
Birth of George Chapman in Folkestone, Kent, England
Birth
1625
Death of George Chapman in Folkestone, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Chapman

This ancestor line traces from Cheritan, Kent, England (1450) to Folkestone, Kent, England (1568) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Chapman (1568–1625) was born in Folkestone, Kent, England and died in Folkestone, Kent, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 5 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.

George Chapman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Chapman PTP
1568–1625
Folkestone, Kent, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Chapman's Descendants

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George Chapman PTP 1568–1625
  1. 1. Stephen Chapman PTP 1616–1679