YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph Chester 1730–1803 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Mar 1730

Birth Location: Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America

Death Date: Aug 1803

Death Location: Chester Burying Ground, Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States

Father: Capt Chester

Mother: Mary Starr

Spouse(s): Rachel Hillhouse, Elizabeth Otis

Children(s): Joseph Jr, Anna Chester, Olive Chester, John Chester, Mable Chester, David Chester, Otis Chester, Elizabeth Chester, Mary Chester, Sally Chester

Joseph Chester was born in 1730 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America, the child of Capt John Chester And Mary Morgan Starr. In 1730, Joseph Chester resided in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States. Joseph Chester married Elizabeth Otis, Rachel Hillhouse, and had children including Anna Chester, David Chester, Elizabeth Chester, John Chester, Joseph Chester Jr, Mable Chester, Mary Chester, Olive Chester, Otis Chester, Sally Chester. Joseph Chester passed away in 1803 in Chester Burying Ground, Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Find more search results for Joseph Chester
JC

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:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • Joseph Chester was born in 1730 in Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America, the child of Capt John Chester And Mary Morgan Starr.
  • In 1730, Joseph Chester resided in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States.
  • Joseph Chester married Elizabeth Otis, Rachel Hillhouse, and had children including Anna Chester, David Chester, Elizabeth Chester, John Chester, Joseph Chester Jr, Mable Chester, Mary Chester, Olive Chester, Otis Chester, Sally Chester.
  • Joseph Chester passed away in 1803 in Chester Burying Ground, Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Chester's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Chester
1730–1803
Birth Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Parents
Capt John Chester
1692–1771
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Mary (Morgan) Starr
1696–1774
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Grandparents
Samuel (John) Chester
1638–1710
Bideford, Devonshire, England
Hannah Brewster
1656–1727
New London, Conn.
Thomas Starr
1668–1711
New London, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Mary (Mercy) Pabodie
1670–1756
Groton, New London County, Connecticut, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Chester
1613–1679
Christian Wills
1611–1698
Jonathan Brewster
1593–1659
Lucretia Oldham
1601–1678
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Chester
1550–1617
Agness Crosse
1552–1623

Joseph Chester's Descendants

1.
JC
Joseph Chester (06 Mar 1730–Aug 1803) m. Rachel Hillhouse (11 Oct 1740–08 Apr 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

Joseph Chester's Timeline

6 Records

1730
06 Mar 1730
Birth of Joseph Chester in Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
1730
1730
Joseph Chester resided here in Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States
1731
25 Apr 1731
Age 1
Joseph Chester was christened in Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
1800
1800
Age 70
Joseph Chester resided here in Montville, New London, Connecticut
Montville, New London, Connecticut
1803
04 Aug 1803
Age 73
Death of Joseph Chester in Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States
Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States
1803
Aug 1803
Age 73
Burial of Joseph Chester in Chester Burying Ground, Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States
Chester Burying Ground, Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Mar 1730
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1731
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1730
    Event Place: Groton, New London, Connecticut, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Title

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Aug 1803
    Event Place: Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 1803
    Event Place: Chester Burying Ground, Montville, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE