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John Thomas Chappell 1582–1649

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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B Reliability
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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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have John Chappell 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: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 10 Dec 1582 · Muskham, Nottinghamshire, England
Died 14 May 1649 · Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, England
Father Robert Chappell Knt
Mother Joan Christian Idolls Eddolls Chappell
Spouse Dorothy Footett
Children Capt John Thomas Chappell Jr Captain Of The Speedwell

Researchers connected through John Chappell 1582–1649

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Biography

John Thomas Chappell was born in 1582 in Muskham, Nottinghamshire, England, the child of robert chappell knt and joan christian idolls eddolls chappell. John Thomas Chappell married dorothy footett, and had children including capt john thomas chappell jr captain of the speedwell. John Thomas Chappell passed away in 1649 in Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, England.

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Life Timeline

1582
Birth of John Thomas Chappell in Muskham, Nottinghamshire, England
Birth
1649
Death of John Thomas Chappell in Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chappell

This ancestor line traces from Etal, Northumberland, England (1465) to Muskham, Nottinghamshire, England (1582) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Chappell (1582–1649) was born in Muskham, Nottinghamshire, England and died in Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire, England. 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 4 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 Chappell's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Thomas Chappell PTP
1582–1649
Muskham, Nottinghamshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Chappell's Descendants

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John Thomas Chappell PTP 1582–1649