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Samuel John Chester, Jr. 6GG Capt. 1656–1711

Public Tree Person

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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
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 Samuel Capt. in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 10 Jun 1656 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 14 Dec 1711 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father John Chester
Mother Sarah Welles Chester
Spouse Hannah Talcott 7Gg
Children John 6Gg Capt Chester

Researchers connected through Samuel Capt. 1656–1711

and 2 more tree owners connected with Samuel Capt. 1656–1711

Biography

Samuel John Chester, Jr. 6GG Capt. was born in 1656 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, the child of john chester and sarah welles chester. Samuel John Chester, Jr. 6GG Capt. married hannah talcott 7gg, and had children including john 6gg capt chester. Samuel John Chester, Jr. 6GG Capt. passed away in 1711 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Samuel John Chester, Jr. 6GG Capt. in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1711
Death of Samuel John Chester, Jr. 6GG Capt. in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Capt.

This ancestor line traces from Stourton/Burmington, Warwickshire, England (1632) to Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1656) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Capt. (1656–1711) was born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 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 Samuel 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.

Samuel Capt.'s Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel John Chester, Jr. 6GG Capt. PTP
1656–1711
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Samuel Capt.'s Descendants

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