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John Chester 1741–1804

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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Chester 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Sep 1741 · Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Died 13 Sep 1804 · Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Spouse Ann Post
Children Thomas Chester

Researchers connected through John Chester 1741–1804

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Chester 1741–1804

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Ann Post

Biography

In 1741, John Chester entered the world in Thorne, Yorkshire, England. John Chester married ann post, and had children including thomas chester. John Chester passed away in 1804 in Thorne, Yorkshire, England.

Sources

Life Timeline

1741
Birth of John Chester in Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Birth
1804
Death of John Chester in Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Chester (1741–1804) was born in Thorne, Yorkshire, England and died in Thorne, Yorkshire, England. 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 (C) 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 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 Chester's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Chester PTP
1741–1804
Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Unknown
Unknown

John Chester's Descendants

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JC
John Chester PTP 1741–1804