YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Mary (Polly) Chapin 1791–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 14, 1791

Birth Location: West Springfield

Death Date: 12 Sep 1863

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

Father: Moses Chapin

Mother: Lucina Graves

Spouse(s): Avery Herrick

Children(s): Moses Herrick, William Herrick, Lucina Herrick, Henry Herrick, George Herrick, Edward Herrick, Esther Herrick, Alonzo Herrick

The story of Mary (Polly) Chapin began in 1791 in West Springfield. In 1850, Mary (Polly) Chapin resided in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Mary (Polly) Chapin resided in Westfield, Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (Polly) Chapin married Avery Herrick, and had children including Alonzo Chapin Herrick, Edward Mercer Herrick, Esther Maria Herrick, George Herrick, Henry Dwight Herrick, Lucina Herrick, Moses Chapin Herrick, William Augustus Herrick. Mary (Polly) Chapin passed away in 1863 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Find more search results for Mary Chapin
MC

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

  • The story of Mary (Polly) Chapin began in 1791 in West Springfield.
  • In 1850, Mary (Polly) Chapin resided in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Mary (Polly) Chapin resided in Westfield, Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Mary (Polly) Chapin married Avery Herrick, and had children including Alonzo Chapin Herrick, Edward Mercer Herrick, Esther Maria Herrick, George Herrick, Henry Dwight Herrick, Lucina Herrick, Moses Chapin Herrick, William Augustus Herrick.
  • Mary (Polly) Chapin passed away in 1863 in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Chapin's Ancestors

Self
Mary Chapin
1791–1863
Birth Place: West Springfield
Parents
Moses Augustus Chapin
1762–1841
Somers, Tolland County, Connecticut, United States of America
Lucina Graves
1766–1851
Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Seth Graves
1727–1807
Hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Mary Dickinson
1737–1806
Great-Grandparents
Elnathah Graves
1699–1785
Martha Dickinson
1701–1756
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Graves
1664–1737
Sarah Graves
1665–1721

Mary Chapin's Descendants

1.
MC
Mary ((Polly)) Chapin (Aug 14, 1791–12 Sep 1863) m. Avery Herrick (abt 1785–12 Jul 1860)
  1. 1. Moses (Chapin) Herrick 1817–1888
  2. 2. William (Augustus) Herrick 1820–1887 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Pratt 1820–1884
    1. 1. William (Cleveland) Herrick 1845–1908
  3. 3. Lucina Herrick 1822–1895
  4. 4. Henry (Dwight) Herrick 1823–1885
  5. 5. George Herrick 1825–1900 m. Ann (Eliza) Magoon 1832–1913
    1. 1. Louis (Chapin) Herrick 1854–1891
      1. 1. Clarence (Lamar) Herrick 1877–
    2. 2. George (Dwight) Herrick 1855–1922
    3. 3. Florence (M) Hewick 1859–
    4. 4. Frances (Mary) Herrick 1865–
  6. 6. Edward (Mercer) Herrick 1828–1898 m. Sarah (M) Cone 1834–1901
    1. 1. Henrietta (M.) Herrick 1864–1864
  7. 7. Esther (Maria) Herrick 1830–1910 m. Samuel Dow 1810–
  8. 8. Alonzo (Chapin) Herrick 1832–1833

Mary Chapin's Timeline

7 Records

1791
Aug 14, 1791
Birth of Mary (Polly) Chapin in West Springfield
West Springfield
1850
1850
Age 59
Mary (Polly) Chapin resided here in Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 69
Mary (Polly) Chapin resided here in Westfield, Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Westfield, Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1863
Abt 1863
Age 72
Mary (Polly) Chapin resided here in Hampden, Massachusetts
Hampden, Massachusetts
1863
12 Sep 1863
Age 72
Death of Mary (Polly) Chapin
None
1863
2 Jul 1863
Age 72
Mary (Polly) Chapin - Probate in Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
1865
1865
Age 74
Mary (Polly) Chapin resided here in Agawam, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Agawam, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 14, 1791
    Event Place: West Springfield
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_502; Page: 900; Family History Libr
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 318; Page: 213a
    [5] Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Chapin Genealogy, containing a very large proportion of the descendants of Dea Samuel Chapin :
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 318; Page: 213a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Westfield, Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Westfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_502; Page: 900; Family History Libr

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1863
    Event Place: Hampden, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records of Hampden County and City of Springfield, 1806-1919 (Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampden County)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Agawam, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1863
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records of Hampden County and City of Springfield, 1806-1919 (Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampden County)
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records of Hampden County and City of Springfield, 1806-1919 (Massachusetts); Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampden County)

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