Who was Robert Chapman?

Robert Chapman (1540–1600) was born in Burton Latimar, Northamptonshire, England and died in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Henry Chapman 1540–1600

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 28 Mar 1540 · Burton Latimar, Northamptonshire, England

Died 1 Dec 1600 · Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England

Father Richard David Chapman

Mother Elizabeth Williamson

Spouse Elyn Morton

Children John Robert Chapman

Records

England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

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Researchers connected through Robert Chapman 1540–1600

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard David Chapman

Elizabeth Williamson

Spouse(s)

Elyn Morton

Children

John Robert Chapman

Biography

The story of Robert Henry Chapman began in 1540 in Burton Latimar, Northamptonshire, England. Robert Henry Chapman married elyn morton, and had children including john robert chapman. Robert Henry Chapman passed away in 1600 in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England.

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Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988

Life Timeline

1540

Birth of Robert Henry Chapman in Burton Latimar, Northamptonshire, England

Birth

1600

Death of Robert Henry Chapman in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Chapman

This ancestor line traces from Chertsey, Surrey, England (1519) to Burton Latimar, Northamptonshire, England (1540) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Chapman (1540–1600) was born in Burton Latimar, Northamptonshire, England and died in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, England. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 2 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.