Who was Gideon CHAPMAN?

Gideon CHAPMAN (1726–1800) was born in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 6 generations of this lineage.

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Gideon CHAPMAN 1726–1800

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon CHAPMAN in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Jul 1726 · Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Died 12 Aug 1800 · Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father John Royce Chapman Ii

Mother Sarah Carrier Chapman

Spouse Lucretia Platts Chapman

Children Elias Chapman, Gideon Chapman Jr, Joseph Nicholas Chapman Sr, Judith Chapman, Lucretia Chapman, Mary Chapman, Nathan Chapman

Siblings Abner Chapman, Delight Chapman, James Chapman, Jason Chapman, Jean Jane Chapman, John Thomas Chapman, Lucy Chapman, Sarah Grace Chapman Dodge, Zippora Chapman

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Royce Chapman Ii

Sarah Carrier Chapman

Spouse(s)

Lucretia Platts Chapman

Children

Elias Chapman

Gideon Chapman Jr

Joseph Nicholas Chapman Sr

Biography

In 1726, Gideon CHAPMAN entered the world in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA, born to john royce chapman ii and sarah carrier chapman. Gideon CHAPMAN married lucretia platts chapman, and had children including elias chapman, gideon chapman jr, joseph nicholas chapman sr, judith chapman, lucretia chapman, mary chapman, nathan chapman. Gideon CHAPMAN passed away in 1800 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Life Timeline

1726

Birth of Gideon CHAPMAN in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1800

Death of Gideon CHAPMAN in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gideon CHAPMAN

This ancestor line traces from Chepstow,,Monmouthshire,Wales (1570) to Colchester, New London, Connecticut, United States (1726) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Gideon CHAPMAN (1726–1800) was born in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA and died in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, USA. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Gideon 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 6 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.
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