Nathaniel Bliss 1653–1736
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel Bliss in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1653, Nathaniel Bliss entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to nathaniel bliss chapin i of springfield ma and catherine chapin bliss gilbert marshfield of devonshire and springfield ma. Nathaniel Bliss passed away in 1736 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.
Sources
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1Record compiled by Orange Chapin, <i>Chapin Genealogy, Descendants of Deacon Samuel Chapin</i> Metcalf and Company, Northampton, 1862.
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2Record Frank Craig Bertinchamps, <i>GEDCOM File : BIGTREE.ged</i>
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3Record Frank Craig Bertinchamps, <i>GEDCOM File : HACKLE~1.ged</i>
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4Record <i>GEDCOM File : fcb.ged</i>
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5Record Robert T. & Olive H. Layton, <i>GEDCOM File : timolie.ged</i>
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathaniel Bliss
This ancestor line traces from Pympes Court, Nettlestead, Kent, England (1512) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1653) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Nathaniel Bliss (1653–1736) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 7 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Nathaniel 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 6 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.
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Related Records
Nathaniel Bliss's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record