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John Chew 1587–1668

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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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6 researchers on YourRoots have John Chew 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: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Researchers connected through John Chew 1587–1668

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Biography

The story of John Chew began in 1587 in Chewton, Somerset, England. John Chew married sarah gale, and had children including john chew. John Chew passed away in 1668 in York, Virginia, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Immigration Early Immigrants to Virginia from the 1500s and 1600s

  3. 3
    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

  4. 4
    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

  5. 5
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

  8. 8
    Record North America, Family Histories

  9. 9
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  10. 10
    Record Colonial Families of the USA

  11. 11
    Immigration Virginia Immigrants

  12. 12
    Record England, Select Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts

Life Timeline

1587
Birth of John Chew in Chewton, Somerset, England
Birth
1587
John Chew was baptized in Whalley,Lancashire,England
Baptism
1610
John Chew was married
Marriage
1668
Death of John Chew in York, Virginia, United States
Death
1756
John Chew was baptized in Frodsham, Cheshire, England
Baptism

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chew

This ancestor line traces from Whalley, Lancashire, , England (1500) to Chewton, Somerset, , England (1587) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Chew (1587–1668) was born in Chewton, Somerset, England and died in York, Virginia, United States. 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 (A) 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 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 Chew's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Chew PTP
1587–1668
Chewton, Somerset, England
Parents
John Chewe PTP
1552–1640
Whalley Parish, Lancashire, , England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Chew's Descendants

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JC
John Chew PTP 1587–1668