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George Chappell 1616–1682

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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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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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10 researchers on YourRoots have George Chappell 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: A — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Apr 1616 · Barnstable, Devonshire, England
Died 8 Jun 1682 · New London, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Father Alexander Chappell Shapleigh Ii
Mother Johann Joanna Ellet
Spouse Christian Bell
Children Abigail Chappell, Elizabeth Chappell, George Chappell, Hester Chappell, John Chappel, Mary Chappell, Nathaniel Chappell, Rachel Chappell, Sarah Chappell
Siblings Nicholas Chappell

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Biography

The story of George Chappell began in 1616 in Barnstable, Devonshire, England. In 1600, George Chappell resided in New London, Connecticut, USA. In 1612, George Chappell resided in New London, Connecticut, USA. George Chappell married christian bell, margery margaret m 1653 chappell taylor, and had children including abigail chappell, elizabeth chappell, george chappell, hester chappell, john chappel, mary chappell, nathaniel chappell, rachel chappell, sarah chappell. George Chappell passed away in 1682 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Record North America, Family Histories

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    Military British Army WWI Service Records

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    Record A Catalogue of the Names of the First Puritan Settlers of the Colony of Connecticut

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    Record The history of ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut : comprising the present towns of Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, and Newington : an

Life Timeline

1600
George Chappell resided here in New London, Connecticut, USA
Residence
1612
George Chappell resided here in New London, Connecticut, USA
Residence
1616
Birth of George Chappell in Barnstable, Devonshire, England
Birth
1616
George Chappell was baptized in of, England
Baptism
1651
George Chappell resided here in New London
Residence
1682
Death of George Chappell in New London, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Chappell

This ancestor line traces from Bath Abbey, Bath Somerset, England (1583) to Barnstable, Devon, England (1616) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Chappell (1616–1682) was born in Barnstable, Devonshire, England and died in New London, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America. 10 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 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 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.

George Chappell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Chappell PTP
1616–1682
Barnstable, Devonshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Chappell's Descendants

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George Chappell PTP 1616–1682
  1. 1. Sarah Chappell PTP 1647–1660