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Japhat Chapin 1642–1712 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Aug 1642

Birth Location: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Death Date: 20 Feb 1712

Death Location: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Samuel Chapin

Mother: Cicely Penny

Spouse(s): Abilenah Cooley

Children(s): Samuel I, Sarah Chapin, Thomas Chapin, John Chapin, Ebenezer Chapin, Hannah Chapin, Hannah Chapin, David Chapin, Jonathan Chapin, Jonathan Chapin

In 1642, Japhat Chapin entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Bay Colony, born to Samuel Chapin And Cicely Penny. Japhat Chapin married Abilenah Cooley, Dorothy, and had children including David Chapin, Ebenezer Chapin, Hannah Chapin, John Chapin, Jonathan Chapin, Samuel Chapin I, Sarah Chapin, Thomas Chapin. Japhat Chapin passed away in 1712 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1642, Japhat Chapin entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Bay Colony, born to Samuel Chapin And Cicely Penny.
  • Japhat Chapin married Abilenah Cooley, Dorothy, and had children including David Chapin, Ebenezer Chapin, Hannah Chapin, John Chapin, Jonathan Chapin, Samuel Chapin I, Sarah Chapin, Thomas Chapin.
  • Japhat Chapin passed away in 1712 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Japhat Chapin's Ancestors

Self
Japhat Chapin
1642–1712
Birth Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Parents
Samuel Chapin
1598–1675
Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Cicely Penny
1601–1682
Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Grandparents
Henry Penny
1571–1630
Paignton, Devonshire, England
Jane Dabinott
1573–1637
Paignton, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Japhat Chapin's Descendants

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Japhat Chapin (15 Aug 1642–20 Feb 1712) m. Abilenah Cooley (12 Mar 1643–17 Nov 1711)
  1. 1. Samuel (Chapin) I 1665–1729 m. Hannah Sheldon 1670–1742
    1. 1. Elisha Chapin 1707–1756 m. Miriam Ely 1716–1800
  2. 2. Sarah Chapin 1668–1747 m. Nathaniel Munn 1661–1743
    1. 1. Sarah Munn 1692–1716 m. Samuel Taylor 1688–1733
      1. 1. Samuel Taylor 1716–1800 m. Anna Alexander 1719–1806
    2. 2. Nathaniel Munn 1690– m. Hannah Colton 1703–
    3. 3. Hannah Munn 1698–1785 m. Edward Baker 1685–
    4. 4. Benjamin Munn 1700–1775 m. Rebecca Russell 1711–
      1. 1. Benjamin (Munn) Jr 1732–1772 m. Mary Russell 1732–1782
        1. 1. Marsena Munn 1771–1820 m. Delinda Anderson 1772–1861
  3. 3. Thomas Chapin 1671–1755 m. Sarah (Maude) Wright 1673–1770
    1. 1. Esther Chapin 1704–1781 m. Nathaniel (Horton) Jr 1695–1790
    2. 2. Abel Chapin 1700–1772 m. Hannah Hitchcock 1702–1778
    3. 3. Bathsheba Chapin 1713– m. Jacob Hitchcock 1708–1746
  4. 4. John Chapin 1674–1759 m. Sarah Bridgeman 1682–1756
    1. 1. Miriam Chapin 1712– m. Jonathan Church 1700–1761
    2. 2. Jemima Chapin 1705–1772 m. Abel Bliss 1709–1762
      1. 1. Abel Bliss 1738–1821 m. Sarah Stebbins 1739–1831
    3. 3. Stephen Chapin 1718–1800 m. Zebia Ely 1726–1808
  5. 5. Ebenezer Chapin 1677–1772 m. Ruth Janes 1682–1736 m. Abigail Strong 1690–1789
  6. 6. Hannah Chapin 1679–1679
  7. 7. Hannah Chapin 1680–1765 m. John (Sheldon) II 1681–1713 m. Timothy Childs 1686–1776
  8. 8. David Chapin 1682–1772 m. Sarah Stebbins 1688–1726
    1. 1. Josiah Chapin 1712–1785 m. Mindwell Holton 1714–1746 m. Martha Wolcott 1719–1785
      1. 1. Oliver Chapin 1742–1812 m. Lois Hitchcock 1742–1814
        1. 1. Lois Chapin 1765– m. Samuel Burt 1764–1844
        2. 2. Mindwell Chapin 1766–1838 m. Jonathan (Burr) IV 1769–1840
        3. 3. Amy Chapin 1768–
        4. 4. Cynthia Chapin 1771–
        5. 5. Celia Chapin 1774–1853 m. Roswell Woodworth 1763–1847
        6. 6. Oliver (Chapin) Jr 1776–1852 m. Alice Bush 1779–1868
        7. 7. Editha Chapin 1781–1827
        8. 8. Sophia Chapin 1782–1855 m. Elihu Brown 1779–1854
      2. 2. Mehitable Chapin 1746–1808 m. Caleb (Stebbins) Jr 1742–1787
      3. 3. Judah Chapin 1756–1821 m. Lois Stebbins 1760–1836
  9. 9. Jonathan Chapin 1685–1686
  10. 10. Jonathan Chapin 1688–1761 m. Elizabeth Burt 1689–1769

Japhat Chapin's Timeline

2 Records

1642
15 Aug 1642
Birth of Japhat Chapin in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Bay Colony
1712
20 Feb 1712
Age 70
Death of Japhat Chapin in Springfield, Hampden, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Springfield, Hampden, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1642
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Bay Colony
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1712
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden, Province of Massachusetts Bay
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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