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Martha (Kitcherel) (Dorchester) b1616 Chapman 1616–1662

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Martha Chapman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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 3 independent trees

Born 7 Apr 1616 · Tring, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Died 17 Dec 1662 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Father Simon Chapman
Spouse Samuel K Kitcherell
Children Martha Kicherell

Researchers connected through Martha Chapman 1616–1662

and 2 more tree owners connected with Martha Chapman 1616–1662

Immediate Family

Biography

Martha (Kitcherel) (Dorchester) b1616 Chapman was born in 1616 in Tring, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England, the child of simon chapman. Martha (Kitcherel) (Dorchester) b1616 Chapman married samuel k kitcherell, and had children including martha kicherell. Martha (Kitcherel) (Dorchester) b1616 Chapman passed away in 1662 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.

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Life Timeline

1616
Birth of Martha (Kitcherel) (Dorchester) b1616 Chapman in Tring, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Birth
1662
Death of Martha (Kitcherel) (Dorchester) b1616 Chapman in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Martha Chapman

This ancestor line traces from Withersfield, Suffolk, England (1499) to Tring, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England (1616) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Martha Chapman (1616–1662) was born in Tring, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Martha 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 5 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.

Martha Chapman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Martha (Kitcherel) (Dorchester) b1616 Chapman PTP
1616–1662
Tring, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, England
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
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Unknown
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Martha Chapman's Descendants

  1. 1. Martha Kicherell PTP 1645–1708
    1. 1. Joseph Wright PTP 1660–1736