Who was Sarah Chapin?

Sarah Chapin (1670–1732) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and died in Springfield, Massachusetts. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sarah Chapin 1670–1732

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 03 Mar 1670 · Springfield, Massachusetts

Died 06 Nov 1732 · Springfield, Massachusetts

Father Henry Chapin

Mother Bethia Cooley

Siblings Benjamin Chapin, Bethia Chapin, Henry Chapin, Mary Chapin

Records

3903113.FTW

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Chapin

Bethia Cooley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Sarah Chapin was born in 1670 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the child of henry chapin and bethia cooley. Sarah Chapin passed away in 1732 in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Record 3903113.FTW

Life Timeline

1670

Birth of Sarah Chapin in Springfield, Massachusetts

Birth

1732

Death of Sarah Chapin in Springfield, Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Chapin

This ancestor line traces from Totnes, Devonshire, England (1566) to Springfield, Massachusetts (1670) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sarah Chapin (1670–1732) was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and died in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 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 4 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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Sarah Chapin's Ancestors

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Sarah Chapin PTP

1670–1732

Springfield, Massachusetts