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Sarah Chapin 1623–1684

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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 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Chapin 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: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 9 Oct 1623 · Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England
Died 5 Aug 1684 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Father Deacon Samuel Chapin
Mother Cicely Penny
Siblings Catherine Chapin, David Chapin, Girl Chapin, Henry Chapin, John Chapin, Josiah Chapin, Phillipe Chapin, Thomas Chapin
Records
U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Colonial Families of the USA
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Researchers connected through Sarah Chapin 1623–1684

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Chapin was born in 1623 in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England, the child of deacon samuel chapin and cicely penny. Sarah Chapin passed away in 1684 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Colonial America.

Sources

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

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    Record Colonial Families of the USA

Life Timeline

1623
Birth of Sarah Chapin in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England
Birth
1684
Death of Sarah Chapin in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Chapin

This ancestor line traces from Paignton, Devon, , England (1598) to Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England (1623) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Chapin (1623–1684) was born in Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England and died in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, Colonial America. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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.

Related Records

Deacon Samuel Chapin
Father
Cicely Penny
Mother

Sarah Chapin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Chapin PTP
1623–1684
Berry Pomeroy, Devon, England
Parents
Unknown
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Grandparents
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Sarah Chapin's Descendants

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Sarah Chapin PTP 1623–1684