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Colonel John Chew 1587–1668

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Birth Date: July 16, 1587

Birth Location: Chewton, Somerset, England

Death Date: August 24, 1668

Death Location: York, Virginia.

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The story of Colonel John Chew began in 1587 in Chewton, Somerset, England. Colonel John Chew married Sarah Bond, and had children including John Chew, Samuel Chew. Colonel John Chew passed away in 1668 in York, Virginia..

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This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

No immediate family data available.

Biography

Early Life

The story of Colonel John Chew began in 1587 in Chewton, Somerset, England.

Family

Colonel John Chew married Sarah Bond, and had children including John Chew, Samuel Chew.

Later Years

Colonel John Chew passed away in 1668 in York, Virginia..

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
  2. 2
    Land Records Cavaliers and Pioneers. Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1666, Vol. I
  3. 3
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
  4. 4
    Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
  5. 5
    Record Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly
  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories
  7. 7
    Marriage Records Northamptonshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials
  8. 8
    Immigration Virginia Immigrants
  9. 9
    Church Records Cheshire, England, Parish Registers
  10. 10
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees

Life Timeline

1587
Born in Chewton, Somerset, England
1668
Died in York, Virginia.
1773
Baptized in Cheshire, England
1790
Baptized in Woodford by Thrapston, Northamptonshire, England

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