John Chew 1587–1668
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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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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Immigration Early Immigrants to Virginia from the 1500s and 1600s
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3Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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4Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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5Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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6Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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7Marriage Records Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
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8Record North America, Family Histories
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9Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings
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10Record Colonial Families of the USA
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11Immigration Virginia Immigrants
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12Record England, Select Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chew
This ancestor line traces from Whalley, Lancashire, , England (1500) to Chewton, Somerset, , England (1587) across 4 generations.
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.
Related Records
John Chew's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record