Who was William Chase?

William Chase (1607–1659) was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Chase 1607–1659

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 4 Jan 1607 · Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England

Died 4 May 1659 · Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Aquila Chase

Mother Martha Sarah Jelliman 11Ggm

Siblings Anna Chase, Aquila Chase, Elizabeth Chase, Joane Chase, Martha Chase, Priscilla Chase, Sara Chase, Thomas Chase

Records

Family Data Collection - Births U.S. and International Marriage Records, … Marie Harrington, Benton, ME, 04901 More descendants of William Chase … Rootsweb Online Website

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Immediate Family

Parents

Aquila Chase

Martha Sarah Jelliman 11Ggm

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

William Chase was born in 1607 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, the child of aquila chase and martha sarah jelliman 11ggm. William Chase passed away in 1659 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record Marie Harrington, Benton, ME, 04901
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Record More descendants of William Chase of Yarmouth
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Life Timeline

1607

Birth of William Chase in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England

Birth

1659

Death of William Chase in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Chase

This ancestor line traces from Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England (1515) to Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England (1607) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Chase (1607–1659) was born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have William 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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