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George Chessells 1812–1887

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

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Chessells in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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 2 independent trees

Born 3 Mar 1812 · Newtown Hungerford Berkshire England
Died 30 Oct 1887 · Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
Father John Chessell
Mother Ann Moss Carter
Spouse Sarah Prater
Children Charlotte Chessells, Harriet Chessells, Mary Ann Chessells, Sarah Isbia Cath Chessells
Siblings Timothy Chessell

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Biography

The story of George Chessells began in 1812 in Newtown Hungerford Berkshire England. George Chessells married sarah prater, and had children including charlotte chessells, harriet chessells, mary ann chessells, sarah isbia cath chessells. George Chessells passed away in 1887 in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia.

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Life Timeline

1812
Birth of George Chessells in Newtown Hungerford Berkshire England
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1887
Death of George Chessells in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Chessells (1812–1887) was born in Newtown Hungerford Berkshire England and died in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. 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 1 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 Chessells's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George Chessells PTP
1812–1887
Newtown Hungerford Berkshire England
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George Chessells's Descendants

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George Chessells PTP 1812–1887