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Capt John Chester 1692–1771 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Mar 1692

Birth Location: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Death Date: 01 Jun 1771

Death Location: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Samuel Chester

Mother: Hannah Brewster

Spouse(s): Mary Starr

Children(s): Levi Chester, Benajah Chester, John Jr., Col. Chester, Simeon Sr, Joseph Chester, Simeon Chester, Catharine Chester, James Chester

Capt John Chester was born in 1692 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America, the child of Samuel John Chester And Hannah Brewster. Capt John Chester married Mary Morgan Starr, and had children including Benajah Chester, Catharine Chester, Col Chester, James Chester, John Chester Jr, Joseph Chester, Levi Chester, Simeon Chester, Simeon Chester Sr. Capt John Chester passed away in 1771 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Capt John Chester was born in 1692 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America, the child of Samuel John Chester And Hannah Brewster.
  • Capt John Chester married Mary Morgan Starr, and had children including Benajah Chester, Catharine Chester, Col Chester, James Chester, John Chester Jr, Joseph Chester, Levi Chester, Simeon Chester, Simeon Chester Sr.
  • Capt John Chester passed away in 1771 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt Chester's Ancestors

Self
Capt Chester
1692–1771
Birth Place: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Parents
Samuel John Chester
1638–1710
Bideford, Devonshire, England
Hannah Brewster
1656–1727
New London, Conn.
Grandparents
John Chester
1613–1679
Plymouth, Devon, England
Christian Wills
1611–1698
Plymouth, Devon, England
Jonathan Brewster
1593–1659
Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England
Lucretia Oldham
1601–1678
Darby, England
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Chester
1550–1617
Agness Crosse
1552–1623
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Capt Chester's Descendants

1.
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Capt (John) Chester (29 Mar 1692–01 Jun 1771) m. Mary (Morgan) Starr (29 Jun 1696–15 Apr 1774)
  1. 1. Levi Chester 1739–1762
  2. 2. Benajah Chester 1724–1782
  3. 3. John (Chester) Jr. 1717–1762 m. Abigail Alden 1717–1768
    1. 1. Simeon Chester 1763–1824
    2. 2. John Chester 1761–1804 m. Frances (Fanny) Chester 1770–1853
  4. 4. Col. Chester 1721–1804 m. Sarah Eldredge 1725–1798
    1. 1. Nathan Chester 1765–1856
    2. 2. Elisha Chester 1767–1847
    3. 3. Catherine Chester 1753–1820
    4. 4. Zerviah Chester 1749–1831
    5. 5. Thomas Chester 1743–1781
    6. 6. Sarah Chester 1745–1818
    7. 7. Bathsheba Chester 1745–1818
    8. 8. Abigail Chester 1751–1842
    9. 9. Frances (Fanny) Chester 1770–1853 m. John Chester 1761–1804
    10. 10. Daniel Chester 1754–1781
    11. 11. Charles Chester 1756–1829
    12. 12. Eldredge Chester 1758–1781
    13. 13. Mary (Polly) Chester 1761–1830
    14. 14. Matilda Chester 1763–1854
  5. 5. Simeon (Chester) Sr 1733–1804 m. Elizabeth Bent 1754–1840
    1. 1. Elijah Chester 1773–1773
    2. 2. Susannah Chester 1776–1846
    3. 3. Simeon (Chester) Jr 1767–1843
    4. 4. Elizabeth Chester 1766–1846
    5. 5. Elias Chester 1773–1850
    6. 6. Elisha Chester 1773–1773
    7. 7. Calvin Chester 1768–
    8. 8. Caleb Chester 1772–
    9. 9. Lydia Chester 1770–1802
  6. 6. Joseph Chester 1730–1803 m. Rachel Hillhouse 1740–1754 m. Elizabeth Otis 1740–1798
    1. 1. Joseph (Chester) Jr 1758–1791 m. Elizabeth Lee 1757–1843
      1. 1. Lemuel (Lee) Chester 1786–1873
      2. 2. Joseph (Chester) III 1788–1811
      3. 3. Erastus Chester 1790–1877
    2. 2. Anna Chester 1783–1803
    3. 3. Olive Chester 1777–1857
    4. 4. John Chester 1775–1796
    5. 5. Mable Chester 1771–1853
    6. 6. David Chester 1768–1861
    7. 7. Otis Chester 1766–1816
    8. 8. Elizabeth Chester 1761–1839
    9. 9. Mary Chester 1754–1765
    10. 10. Sally Chester 1785–1862
  7. 7. Simeon Chester 1733–1771
  8. 8. Catharine Chester 1736–
  9. 9. James Chester –1772

Capt Chester's Timeline

3 Records

1692
29 Mar 1692
Birth of Capt John Chester in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
1692
29 May 1692
Capt John Chester was christened in Groton, New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
Groton, New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
1771
01 Jun 1771
Age 79
Death of Capt John Chester in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1692
    Event Place: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Levi Chester, 25 Jul 1739; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 February 2018), John Chester, 01 Jun 1771; citing , reference 76; FHL microfilm 3,336.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Connecticut Marriages, 1640-1939," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2016), 004016000 > image 31 of 746; Connecticut State Library, Hartford.
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Chester, ; citing ; FHL microfilm 1,011,944.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 February 2018), John Chester, 01 Jun 1771; citing Connecticut, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,104.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 06 October 2019, 22:41), entry for John Chester(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L7W3-L5J
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for John Chester, 09 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Thomas Chester, 18 Aug 1721; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United Sta
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Catharine Chester, 20 Jun 1736; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 29 May 1692
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Colony of Connecticut, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Levi Chester, 25 Jul 1739; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Connecticut Marriages, 1640-1939," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2016), 004016000 > image 31 of 746; Connecticut State Library, Hartford.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Chester, ; citing ; FHL microfilm 1,011,944.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 06 October 2019, 22:41), entry for John Chester(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L7W3-L5J
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for John Chester, 09 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Thomas Chester, 18 Aug 1721; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United Sta
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Catharine Chester, 20 Jun 1736; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Levi Chester, 25 Jul 1739; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John Chester, ; citing Marriage, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Ha
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John in entry for John Chester, ; citing Birth, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at St
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 February 2018), John Chester, 01 Jun 1771; citing , reference 76; FHL microfilm 3,336.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John in entry for Levi Chester, ; citing Birth, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at St
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Connecticut Marriages, 1640-1939," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2016), 004016000 > image 31 of 746; Connecticut State Library, Hartford.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Marriages, 1640-1939," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester and Mary Starr, Marriage 01 Nov 1716, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States; Connect
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for John Chester, 09 Sep 1717; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United Stat
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Chester, ; citing ; FHL microfilm 1,011,944.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 February 2018), John in entry for Chester, 15 Apr 1774; citing , reference 76; FHL microfilm 3,336.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 February 2018), John Chester, 01 Jun 1771; citing Connecticut, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,104.
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Catharine Chester, 20 Jun 1736; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 06 October 2019, 22:41), entry for John Chester(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L7W3-L5J
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John in entry for Benajah Chester, ; citing Birth, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for John Chester, 09 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Thomas Chester, 18 Aug 1721; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [19] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John in entry for Joseph Chester, ; citing Birth, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at
    [20] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [21] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John in entry for James Chester, ; citing Birth, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at S
    [22] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United Sta
    [23] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John in entry for Catharine Chester, ; citing Birth, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed
    [24] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [25] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John in entry for Simeon Chester, ; citing Birth, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at
    [26] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [27] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 21 September 2019), John Chester in entry for Mary Starr, ; citing Marriage, Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, hou
    [28] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [29] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [30] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Catharine Chester, 20 Jun 1736; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Levi Chester, 25 Jul 1739; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Connecticut Marriages, 1640-1939," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2016), 004016000 > image 31 of 746; Connecticut State Library, Hartford.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Chester, ; citing ; FHL microfilm 1,011,944.
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 06 October 2019, 22:41), entry for John Chester(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L7W3-L5J
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for John Chester, 09 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Thomas Chester, 18 Aug 1721; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United Sta
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Catharine Chester, 20 Jun 1736; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1771
    Event Place: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Levi Chester, 25 Jul 1739; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 February 2018), John Chester, 01 Jun 1771; citing , reference 76; FHL microfilm 3,336.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 26 September 2018), John Chester, ; Burial, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States of America, Starr Burying Ground Cemetery; citing record I
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Connecticut Marriages, 1640-1939," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2016), 004016000 > image 31 of 746; Connecticut State Library, Hartford.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Chester, ; citing ; FHL microfilm 1,011,944.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 February 2018), John Chester, 01 Jun 1771; citing Connecticut, reference ; FHL microfilm 3,104.
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 06 October 2019, 22:41), entry for John Chester(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L7W3-L5J
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for John Chester, 09 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Thomas Chester, 18 Aug 1721; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for James Chester, 04 Mar 1727; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United Sta
    [15] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [16] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Joseph Chester, 06 Mar 1730; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [17] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [18] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Simeon Chester, 20 Mar 1733; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
    [19] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Catharine Chester, 20 Jun 1736; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Levi Chester, 25 Jul 1739; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 9 February 2018), John Chester, 01 Jun 1771; citing , reference 76; FHL microfilm 3,336.
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 26 September 2018), John Chester, ; Burial, Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States of America, Starr Burying Ground Cemetery; citing record I
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Connecticut Marriages, 1640-1939," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 12 May 2016), 004016000 > image 31 of 746; Connecticut State Library, Hartford.
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), Chester, ; citing ; FHL microfilm 1,011,944.
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 06 October 2019, 22:41), entry for John Chester(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L7W3-L5J
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for John Chester, 09 Sep 1717; citing ; FHL microfilm unknown.
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 February 2018), John Chester in entry for Thomas Chester, 18 Aug 1721; citing Groton, New London, Connecticut, United St
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