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Mary Wells Chapman 1643–1732

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 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
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

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

Born 13 Oct 1643 · Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Died 06 Jun 1732 · Bristol, Rhode Island, Colonial America
Father Ralph Chapman
Children Mary Throop

Researchers connected through Mary Chapman 1643–1732

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mary Chapman 1643–1732

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
Mary Throop

Biography

Mary Wells Chapman was born in 1643 in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA, the child of ralph chapman. Mary Wells Chapman had children including mary throop. Mary Wells Chapman passed away in 1732 in Bristol, Rhode Island, Colonial America.

Sources

Life Timeline

1643
Birth of Mary Wells Chapman in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1732
Death of Mary Wells Chapman in Bristol, Rhode Island, Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Chapman

This ancestor line traces from Norfolk, England (1587) to Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1643) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Chapman (1643–1732) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA and died in Bristol, Rhode Island, Colonial America. 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 Mary 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 3 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.

Mary Chapman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Wells Chapman PTP
1643–1732
Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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Mary Chapman's Descendants

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Mary Wells Chapman PTP 1643–1732