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John Chapin 1566–1600

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Chapin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 independent trees

Born 25 Sep 1566 · Totnes, Devon, England
Died 1 Jun 1600 · Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Father Roger Chapyn Chapin Capen Webb
Mother Joanna Margery Urdde Chapin Cornish
Siblings Barnard Capen, Johanna John Twin Chapin, John Chapin Twin, Margaret Chapin, Margery Chapyn Chapin

Researchers connected through John Chapin 1566–1600

and 5 more tree owners connected with John Chapin 1566–1600

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Chapin began in 1566 in Totnes, Devon, England. John Chapin passed away in 1600 in Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1566
Birth of John Chapin in Totnes, Devon, England
Birth
1600
Death of John Chapin in Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chapin

This ancestor line traces from Totnes, South Hams District, Devon, England (1508) to Totnes, Devon, England (1566) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Chapin (1566–1600) was born in Totnes, Devon, England and died in Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 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 3 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 Chapin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Chapin PTP
1566–1600
Totnes, Devon, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Chapin's Descendants

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JC
John Chapin PTP 1566–1600