YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt 1634–1726 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 October 1634

Birth Location: Devon, England

Death Date: 10 Sep 1726

Death Location: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: * assoc)

Mother: Cicely Penny

Spouse(s): Mary King, Mehitable Metcalf, Lydia Brown

Children(s): Seth Dea, Henry Chapin, Ephraim Chapin, John Chapin, Shem Chapin, Josiah Jr, Deborah Chapin, Joseph Chapin, Josiah Chapin, Mary Chapin, Deborah Chapin, Samuel Cpt, Sarah Chapin, Lydia Chapin, David Chapin, Hannah Chapin, Sarah Chapin, Hannah Chapin

Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt was born in 1634 in Devon, England, the child of Samuel Chapin Penney I Of Paignton Berry Pomeroy Devon And Springfield Ma Pynchon Holyoke Assoc And Cicely Penny. Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt married Lydia Pratt Brown, Mary King, Mehitable Metcalf, and had children including David Browne Chapin, Deborah King Chapin, Deborah Chapin, Ephraim King Chapin, Hannah Browne Chapin, Hannah Chapin, Henry King Chapin, John King Chapin, Joseph King Chapin, Josiah King Chapin Jr, Josiah Chapin, Lydia Browne Chapin, Mary Chapin, Samuel King Chapin Cpt, Sarah Browne Chapin, Sarah Chapin, Seth King Chapin Captain Dea, Shem King Chapin. Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt passed away in 1726 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Josiah Cpt
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:
A
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

  • Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt was born in 1634 in Devon, England, the child of Samuel Chapin Penney I Of Paignton Berry Pomeroy Devon And Springfield Ma Pynchon Holyoke Assoc And Cicely Penny.
  • Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt married Lydia Pratt Brown, Mary King, Mehitable Metcalf, and had children including David Browne Chapin, Deborah King Chapin, Deborah Chapin, Ephraim King Chapin, Hannah Browne Chapin, Hannah Chapin, Henry King Chapin, John King Chapin, Joseph King Chapin, Josiah King Chapin Jr, Josiah Chapin, Lydia Browne Chapin, Mary Chapin, Samuel King Chapin Cpt, Sarah Browne Chapin, Sarah Chapin, Seth King Chapin Captain Dea, Shem King Chapin.
  • Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt passed away in 1726 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Cpt's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Cpt
1634–1726
Birth Place: Devon, England
Parents
* Samuel Chapin (Penney) I * of Paignton, Berry Pomeroy, Devon, and Springfield, MA (Pynchon Holyoke assoc)
1598–1675
Paignton, Torbay Unitary Authority, Devon, England
Cicely Penny
1601–1683
Paignton Parish, Devon, England
Grandparents
JOHN (CHAPIN aka John Chapin of Paignton CHAPIN of Devon,) England
1566–1600
Totnes, Devon, England
PHILLIPE ((Phillipa EASTON) Chapin
1569–1616
Paignton, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Roger Jr.
1534–1590
Joanna (m.Chapin)
1538–1590
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Chapin
1508–1595
Tinsley Urdde
1510–1560
Lady Potter
1505–1579

Josiah Cpt's Descendants

1.
JC
Josiah ((Penny) Chapin Sr) Cpt (29 October 1634–10 Sep 1726) m. Mary King (15 Jun 1639–3 May 1676) m. Mehitable Metcalf (1638–2 Dec 1724) m. Lydia (Pratt) Brown (5 Aug 1656–18 Oct 1711)
  1. 1. Seth ((King) Chapin Captain,) Dea 1668–1746 m. Bethiah Thurston 1671–1744
    1. 1. John Chapin 1698–1769 m. Dorcas ((Hazeltine)) Wood 1694–1767
      1. 1. Japheth (Japhit (Wood)) Chapin 1726–1797 m. Patience ((Albee)) Hayward 1728–1816
        1. 1. Paul Chapin 1760–1845
      2. 2. John Chapin 1730–1815
      3. 3. Peter Chapin 1736–1793
    2. 2. Seth (Chapin) Jr 1692–
    3. 3. Bethiah Adams 1693–
    4. 4. Josiah Chapin 1695–1718
    5. 5. Mary Chapin 1700–
    6. 6. Samuel Chapin 1702–1752
    7. 7. Deborah Chapin 1704–
    8. 8. Hopestill Chapin 1705–1768
    9. 9. Joseph Chapin 1707–1788
    10. 10. Abigail Chapin 1710–
    11. 11. Lydia Chapin 1712–1778
    12. 12. Benjamin Chapin 1713–1782
    13. 13. Ebenezer Chapin 1714–1805
    14. 14. Japheth Chapin –1717
  2. 2. Henry ((King)) Chapin 1671–1671
  3. 3. Ephraim ((King)) Chapin 1673–1725
  4. 4. John ((King)) Chapin 1661–1686
  5. 5. Shem ((King)) Chapin 1667–1667
  6. 6. Josiah ((King) Chapin) Jr 1665–1693
  7. 7. Deborah ((King)) Chapin 1675–1702
  8. 8. Joseph ((King)) Chapin 1670–1722
  9. 9. Josiah Chapin 1668–1746
  10. 10. Mary Chapin 1662–1687
  11. 11. Deborah Chapin 1664–1668
  12. 12. Samuel ((King) Chapin) Cpt 1659–1692
  13. 13. Sarah ((Browne)) Chapin 1679–1773
  14. 14. Lydia ((Browne)) Chapin 1677–1758
  15. 15. David ((Browne)) Chapin 1680–1704
  16. 16. Hannah Chapin 1684–1770
  17. 17. Sarah Chapin 1678–1773
  18. 18. Hannah ((Browne)) Chapin 1684–1770

Josiah Cpt's Timeline

3 Records

1634
29 October 1634
Birth of Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt in Devon, England
Devon, England
1662
1662
Age 28
Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt was married in Berry, Pomeroy, shire, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Berry, Pomeroy, shire, Devon, England, United Kingdom
1726
10 Sep 1726
Age 92
Death of Josiah (Penny) Chapin Sr Cpt in Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 October 1634
    Event Place: Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Colonial Families of the USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1662
    Event Place: Berry, Pomeroy, shire, Devon, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1726
    Event Place: Mendon, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Colonial Families of the USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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