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John Chaffee 1673–1757

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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
Medium — 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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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Chaffee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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 16 Dec 1673 · Swansea, Mass
Died 21 Dec 1757 · Woodstock, Conn
Father Joseph Chaffee
Mother Annis Martin
Siblings Abigail Chaffee, Annis Chaffee, Dorothy Chaffee, Elizabeth Chaffee, Joseph Chaffee, Mary Chaffee, Sarah Chaffee
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

John Chaffee was born in 1673 in Swansea, Mass, the child of joseph chaffee and annis martin. John Chaffee passed away in 1757 in Woodstock, Conn.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  2. 2
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1673
Birth of John Chaffee in Swansea, Mass
Birth
1757
Death of John Chaffee in Woodstock, Conn
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chaffee

This ancestor line traces from Shropshire, England (1286) to Swansea, Mass (1673) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Chaffee (1673–1757) was born in Swansea, Mass and died in Woodstock, Conn. 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 John 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 12 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

Joseph Chaffee
Father
Annis Martin
Mother

John Chaffee's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Chaffee PTP
1673–1757
Swansea, Mass
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Chaffee's Descendants

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John Chaffee PTP 1673–1757