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John Chaffin 1699–1773

Public Tree Person

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Chaffin 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 01 Apr 1699 · Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Died 15 Jan 1773 · Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Spouse Mary Polly Ann Canutt
Children Christopher Chaffin Chipman

Researchers connected through John Chaffin 1699–1773

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1699, John Chaffin entered the world in Middlesex, Virginia, United States. John Chaffin married mary polly ann canutt, and had children including christopher chaffin chipman. John Chaffin passed away in 1773 in Cumberland, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1699
Birth of John Chaffin in Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Birth
1773
Death of John Chaffin in Cumberland, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chaffin

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Chaffin (1699–1773) was born in Middlesex, Virginia, United States and died in Cumberland, Virginia, United States. 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 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 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.

John Chaffin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Chaffin PTP
1699–1773
Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Chaffin's Descendants

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John Chaffin PTP 1699–1773