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John * Chewe 1552–1640

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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — 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
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4 researchers on YourRoots have John Chewe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 May 1552 · Whalley, Lancashire, England
Died 17 Jan 1640 · Bewdley, Worcestershire, England
Father Robert Chewe
Mother Ana Chatburne
Spouse Anne Broddy
Children Col John Chew Chewe, Dyna Chewe, Hester Chewe, Susan Chewe, William Chew
Siblings Elizabeth Chewe, Richard Chew, Robert Robtus Chew Chewe

Researchers connected through John Chewe 1552–1640

and 3 more tree owners connected with John Chewe 1552–1640

Biography

John Chewe was born in 1552 in Whalley, Lancashire, England, the child of robert chewe and ana chatburne. John Chewe married anne broddy, and had children including col john chew chewe, dyna chewe, hester chewe, susan chewe, william chew. John Chewe passed away in 1640 in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

  2. 2
    Church Records Lancashire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

Life Timeline

1552
Birth of John Chewe in Whalley, Lancashire, England
Birth
1552
John Chewe was baptized
Baptism
1640
Death of John Chewe in Bewdley, Worcestershire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Chewe

This ancestor line traces from Spaxton,,Somerset,England (1375) to Whalley, Lancashire, England (1552) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Chewe (1552–1640) was born in Whalley, Lancashire, England and died in Bewdley, Worcestershire, 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 (A) 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 8 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 Chewe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John * Chewe PTP
1552–1640
Whalley, Lancashire, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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John Chewe's Descendants

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John * Chewe PTP 1552–1640