Samuel Chapin

Samuel was born on October 8th, 1598 in Paignton, Devon, England. Samuel's father was John Chapin and his mother was Phillipe Easton (Chapin). He was an only child. He died at the age of 77 on November 11th, 1675 in Springfield ,MA.

General Notes
- Taken from 11/12/2007 Page and Saunders Family Tree.Samuel moved from Paignton to Berry Pomeroy shortly after his first child David was born. They probably stayed there until they emigrated to America with their 6 children. With the issuance of a new prayer book by the High Church Scotland and the Pilgrims of England wanted to leave their homes and get away from High Church domination. Samuel and his family arrived in Roxbury Mass. in 1638.In 1641,they moved to Boston.Samuel took the freemans oath in Boston 6/22/1641. They then moved to Springfield,Mass. after the birth of their 9th child Japhet.Samuel and John Pynchon,the fur trader,knew each other in England and he led a group of pilgins including the Chapin Family to Springfield.Deacon Samuel was one of the founders of 'Old First Parish Church' and he served as deacon. They lived in Peace and carried on a mutual Advantageous trade in corn,skins,and general produce for 40 years. Then King Philips war began and many settlers and indians were killed.

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