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Henry Chapin 1679–1754

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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 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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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6 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Chapin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 19 Mar 1679 · Springfield, Massachusetts
Died 15 Sep 1754 · Springfield, Massachusetts
Father Henry Chapin
Mother Bethia Cooley
Spouse Esther Bliss
Children Abner Chapin, Elizabeth Chapin, Esther Chapin, Henry Chapin, Joseph Chapin, Margaret Chapin, Mary Chapin, Seth Chapin, William Chapin
Siblings Benjamin Chapin, Bethia Chapin, Henry Chapin, Mary Chapin, Sarah Chapin
Records
3903113.FTW
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1679, Henry Chapin entered the world in Springfield, Massachusetts, born to henry chapin and bethia cooley. Henry Chapin married esther bliss, mary gurnsey, and had children including abner chapin, elizabeth chapin, esther chapin, henry chapin, joseph chapin, margaret chapin, mary chapin, seth chapin, william chapin. Henry Chapin passed away in 1754 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Sources

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    Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1679
Birth of Henry Chapin in Springfield, Massachusetts
Birth
1754
Death of Henry Chapin in Springfield, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Chapin

This ancestor line traces from Totnes, Devonshire, England (1566) to Springfield, Massachusetts (1679) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Chapin (1679–1754) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and died in Springfield, Massachusetts. 6 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Henry Chapin
Father
Bethia Cooley
Mother

Henry Chapin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Henry Chapin PTP
1679–1754
Springfield, Massachusetts
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Chapin's Descendants

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Henry Chapin PTP 1679–1754
  1. 1. Seth Chapin PTP 1668–1746
    1. 1. Ebenezer Chapin PTP 1677–1772
  2. 2. Mary Chapin PTP 1662–1687
    1. 1. Mary Adams PTP 1668–1706