Chapman - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re Thomas Chapman b. abt 1858/1864, died 1929, Edinburgh

IsabellaGolding — 2009-11-07 16:20:58Z

I am trying to find any information about Thomas Chapman, my grandfather, who was born around 1858 - 1864, possibly in Lanarkshire. His death cert. says mother and father unknown. He married Helen King possibly 1896 according to my father's birth certificate but I cannot find this in the Statutory records.
If anyone knows anything that might help me, I would appreciate it.
Thank you

Re: George Chapman

wind2mist — 2009-11-04 22:29:58Z

I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner but I think I've probably got what you've go plus alot more infor. As my grandmother was Stella Chapman and my brother and I've been working on this a long time, before computors. It is really great when you run across people who are doing some of the same research. If I can help you im any way let me know.

Re: emma chapman in london

diannejames44 — 2009-11-04 00:32:06Z

I am also researching Christopher Hopper Chapman a confectioner B: 1797 married to Elizabeth Ann Pyle would you like to exchange some informaion - regards Di

Help re Margaret Raine b.1747 Barnard Castle, Durham, wife of Francis Chapman m. 1770

jpeterson495 — 2009-11-03 18:30:58Z

Hello all,

I am trying to find the baptism and parentage of Margaret Raine, records I hold state she was born in Barnard Castle, County Durham about 1749. She married Francis Chapman 2 Dec 1770

Their son William Chapman b 1780 BC, Durham was my 3rd great-grandfather.

Any info would be gratefully received, thanks

From Judy

CHAPMAN Mary Nell 1923 2008 Holy Bible

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-11-03 14:32:36Z

CHAPMAN Mary Nell 1923 2008 Holy Bible

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Obituary: Doug Chapman

masepoli — 2009-11-02 05:42:01Z

Doug Chapman, 47, a former Dayton, NV resident, died from a long illness Oct. 16, 2009, at home in Cold Springs, Nev. He was born Sept. 16, 1962, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Edward Chapman and Dorothy Baker Chapman

DO NOT REPLY FYI ONLY

Re: Chapman Burial Grounds in SC

lchapman250 — 2009-10-31 18:56:13Z

This is interesting as my family is also from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, I was able to find my father john Chapman in the 1930 census living in Philadelphia with a family named Grant, unfortunately because my parents are deceased, i am only able to act on hunches. I did have a psychic reading the other day and was told that "there was a spirit man from my family around me (possibly 2 generations removed)who was buried with a bible under his arm and was connected to Pennsylvania either born/lived/died there".

Cynthia Chapman Carter b. 1810, East Haddam CT

Taraleen — 2009-10-31 17:07:13Z

I'm looking for any information on Cynthia Chapman, married Alfred H. Carter in 1829 in Wethersfield, CT. Children; Alfred R., Anna, Laura, Catherine, Timothy. The 1850 shows a Sophia Chapman, age 43 living with Alfred and Cynthia.

Re: Chapman Burial Grounds in SC

CarolynRush22 — 2009-10-30 18:05:54Z

Pastor, please get in touch with me about the Universalist's cemetery. I have been to the Silverstreet (Newberry Cty) Chapman cemetery some years ago. My grandmother was Madison Elmina Chapman Smith, b 1887, daughter of Giles Chapman, b 1846. I know that he was buried at Bethel. I would appreciate seeing your video. I live in Irmo, near Columbia. Thank you in advance, Carolyn

Re: Chapman Burial Grounds in SC

CarolynRush22 — 2009-10-30 17:57:43Z

My grandmother, Madison Elmina Chapman Smith, b 1887 in Saluda County, and daughter of Giles,b 1846, grew up a Universalist and I have visited the Chapman cemetery in Silverstreet in Newberry County some years ago. I, along with many of her local relatives would like to help with maintenance. Also, I would like any information concerning the Chapman relatives which you might have. Thank you, Carolyn

Re: Chapman Burial Grounds in SC

CarolynRush22 — 2009-10-30 17:50:36Z

I am the great-granddaughter of Giles Chapman, b 1846 in
Edgefield County. My Uncle Giles Irving,b 1886, married Vinneil Aubin,b 1898, a black woman from Greenwood, but moved to Phildelphia in the 1920s in order to marry her because he couldn't marry her in SC. I am looking for any link I can to communicate with family from this union. I have seen a PA census showing Giles and Aubin, but I know from some "family word" that there was a daughter. Several years ago, I went with some of the Chapman relatives to the Chapman cemetery near Silverstreet, in Newberry County and have seen several of the relatives. Would you have any information for me? Thank you, Carolyn

Re: Chapman Burial Grounds in SC

lchapman250 — 2009-10-28 03:50:33Z

i am an African American, with roots in Saluda County, Edgefield, SC. My Father & great grandfater were both named John Chapman. In my search I found it interesting that my grandparents Eugene & Mary (Jones) Chapman were both in Edgefield when they seemed to be from Banberg (Colleton)County. Are both of these counties the same? What is the website?

CHAPMAN J T Holy Bible

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-10-27 16:22:38Z

CHAPMAN J T Holy Bible

The Johnson County Genealogical Society photographed this gravestone in the Green Acres Cemetery, Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 209,237 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

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James Ottoway Chapman

Diane2141 — 2009-10-27 01:17:02Z

from Cambell county, Virginia
Looking for a photo of him in civil war uniform....he and 2 brothers fought together at the wilderness.

Thomas and Mary Throop(e) Chapman of Ashford, Connecticut

nem15 — 2009-10-25 12:11:14Z

Is anyone working on the descendants of Thomas and Mary? I have been working through their descendants in hopes of finding a connection for my 3rd ggrandmother, Susannah Chapman who was born in Connecticut (so says her census) 25 March 1795 (Robbins Bible) and married to Marshal Robbins 11 Apr 1816 in Groton, Cayuga (now Tompkins), New York (War of 1812 pension record for Marshall).

The only other Chapman living in Groton on the 1820 census was Samuel Chapman who I believe to be the Samuel b 28 Jun 1780 to Thomas and Priscilla (Leach) Chapman of Ashford. Samuel is reported to have married Martha Tyler (bios from Genesee Twp., Potter Co., PA). Samuel went to Independence, Allegany Co., New York ca 1824. A son of theirs, Job T. Chapman married Mary Jane Robbins, a daughter of Marshall and Susannah. I do not believe that this Samuel Chapman was the brother of my Susannah (Chapman) Robbins. The last child born for Thomas and Priscilla that I have, is Thomas Chapman b 1 Dec 1791 who married Marian/Monica Carpenter 1813. There are also Chapmans on the 1820 census in Locke, Cayuga Co., NY who I believe are tied to the Ashford Chapman's - Thomas and Timothy Chapman.

Both the Chapman family above and the Robbins family moved from Ashford to Marcellus, Onondaga, New York and then on to Cayuga Co. and my Robbins line to Independence, Allegany Co., NY and finally Potter Co., PA.

Other possibilities I have for parents of Susannah would be Joseph Chapman (s/o Thomas & Mary Throop); Christopher and Abigail (Chaffee) Chapman (s/o Thomas and Mary (Chaffee) Chapman; or Parker Chapman ( s/o Thomas & Mary (Chaffee) Chapman) who married Sally Chaffee.

When Susannah was applying for Marshall's pension, she had one Fredus Chapman who deposed that he was present at her marriage in Groton. According to census, this Fredus was born abt 1805. He later moved to Winnebago Co., Wisconsin. I have not been able to find further information for this Fredus Chapman.

Although my Susannah Chapman might not have been born in the Ashford area, I have found in my research that families and neighbors tended to migrate to the same areas.

Nancy

Re: Amyson Chapman, Illinois/Wisconsin

suzanne459 — 2009-10-17 22:42:54Z

I don't know if anyone replied to your post in 2007, but yes Josephine Osha was the sister of Joseph and daughter of Hayoka & Louis Osha/Ozier/Auger.

Suzanne Wright

Re: Tom Chapman d. April 9, 1904 Portland, OR. obituary

sharongardiner36 — 2009-10-17 19:26:31Z

thank you for sending me this information ,its so sad that he only got his pension a month before he died ,after all he done all of his life ,he sounded like a very couragous man , i dont think im related to him but you never know ,my mum was a chapman before she got maqrried .all of her family bcame from hastings area ,but some was sent to australia on the boats in stead of being hangeg for smuggling ,but i also have germam relatives as well by the name of speckhter and streders.so who knows we could be related some where along the line .thank you for sending this to me ,love sharon

Inman CHAPMAN and Ethel Viola ACUFF, MS, OK, TX

keyesperry — 2009-10-17 01:28:55Z

Can anyone tell me about the CHAPMAN who married Ethel Viola ACUFF? In the 1920 census of Tulsa, Oklahoma, his first name looks like Inman. Their children are Dewitt Chapman (10), Norman Chapman (8), and George Chapman (5). Inman, Ethel, and the 2 older boys were born in Mississippi.
Inman was born in Mississippi about 1881. Ethel was born in Warren County, Mississippi, in 1889.
Ethel died in Houston, Harris County, Texas, in 1967. She was a widow then, so Inman died sometime before that.

Hattie M. (Chapman) & William A Gilliam

mipalmers — 2009-09-17 13:36:13Z

I am looking for the Parents of Hattie M. (Chapman) Gilliam who married Willaim A. Gilliam on 15 Nov 1899, Richmond, Wheeler County,OR. 1900 US Census has the couple living in Wheeler Co. OR. Hattie's birth is Oct, 1880. Mother bith in WA.

Hattie d 22, Aug 1966, Umatilla, Co. OR and burried Fossil, Wheeler Co. OR a Family tree I found.

I believe the parents are George W. Chapman, b 28 Jun 1846, IN and Mary E (ARMSWORTHY) Chapman b. in WA. According to George W. Chapman biography, George was living in Richmond, Wheeler Co. at the time of publication 1905.
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jtenlen/OR...
According to biography they had a daughter "Hattie".

Thank You!
John Palmer

Nancy chapman of SC and GA

TJMarshall3082 — 2009-09-05 14:26:25Z

Looking for information on Nancy Chapman b. abt 1825 in SC died in either Habersham co GA or White co GA. She is listed as being 33 in the 1860 White co census living in the household were: Joseph age 15, William age 12, Mary age 8, Almeos age 4 all of SC. Is this Nancy the wife of Enoch chapman? If not doews anyone know if these are her children or brothers and sisters? Please post or e-mail if you have any information. Thanks!
T.J,

Re: Descendants of Ichabod Chapman of New York

KaylaCosner — 2009-09-08 21:21:14Z

Hey do you have a Mabel Laura Chapman in your family tree that married a Samual William Horrocks 10/16/1874 michigan and died 3/1960 in spokane, WA

CHAPMAN P Fred 1948-1972

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-08 11:09:31Z

CHAPMAN P Fred 1948-1972

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CHAPMAN Claude V and Mary Louise

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 13:11:47Z

CHAPMAN Claude V and Mary Louise

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CHAPMAN Ray H 1914-1972

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-04 02:18:08Z

CHAPMAN Ray H 1914-1972

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CHAPMAN Albert S and Grace TIPPS

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-15 14:40:44Z

CHAPMAN Albert S and Grace TIPPS

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CHAPMAN Ben E and L Ethel

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-09 21:59:50Z

CHAPMAN Ben E and L Ethel

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CHAPMAN Velma M 1903-1972

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 01:59:11Z

CHAPMAN Velma M 1903-1972

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CHAPMAN Acie B 1926-1981

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-03 20:36:15Z

CHAPMAN Acie B 1926-1981

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CHAPMAN Roy L 1893-1955

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-01 21:30:12Z

CHAPMAN Roy L 1893-1955

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Chapman - Ragan Connection: One deed in Baltimore Co, MD

dbrbear1949 — 2009-10-07 18:59:08Z

Jim Smith,

I am glad to see your query on this Robert Chapman/Urath Ragan. Thank you for researching on this family.

I am working and researching on early Ragan families of Anne Arundel / Baltimore County, Maryland spordically in the past until now. While checking the records in Anne Arundel Co, Maryland, Baltimore Co, Maryland and Frederick Co, Maryland for Daniel Ragan and his family. The data is coming together for this family.

I ran across one item from Baltimore County, Maryland deed records. I will copy it here for you. It is as follows:

"06 Mar 1735, Patrick Kelley, planter, of Baltimore County, Maryland to Charles Ridgley, of Baltimore County, Maryland, 5 Pounds, his claim in 1,000 pounds of tobacco, for maintaining orphan child named Henry Marsh. Signed Patrick (X) Kelley. Wit: Robert Chapman, Daniel (X) Ragon."

This deed made it clear to me that this Daniel Ragan/Ragon/Reagan, son of Timothy and Mary Lary Ragan, Sr., is the father of your Urath who was born in 1734, St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland..

That 1735 deed indicated Robert Chapman and Daniel Ragan as the witnesses. They must have been neighbors in St. Paul's Parish, Baltimore County, Maryland. So, your theory about Robert Chapman III married Urath Ragan is very likely to be true. I also thinks that your Robert Chapman III and Urath Ragan was married in Baltimore County, Maryland before their migration to Rutherford County, North Carolina.

In meantime, Daniel Ragan and Sarah Lewis, parents of Urath Ragan, moved to Frederick County, Maryland from Baltimore County, Maryland prior to 1755. He died about 1760 there. I found the deed in Frederick County, Maryland to prove that Sarah Lewis Ragan, his wife, was still living in 1761 and 1762.

Hope we can work together on Chapman and Ragan connection.

Will stop for now. Hope to hear from you soon.

Donald B. Reagan
801 Henrietta Drive
Knoxville, TN 37912-3627

dbrbear1949@comcast.net

Harriet Chapman

MikeTomme — 2009-09-22 17:40:08Z

I am seeking information on Harriet Chapman. She married Catlett J. Atkins or C J Atkins in 1820 in Warren Co., GA.

I have found conflicting information over her father an mother.

I believe Harriet was born about between 1803 and 1824. I need to find out if William Chapman is really her father and Elizabeth Cowan is really her mother.

I hope someone has proof of this or can give me information on who her father and mother were.

Thanks.

Elizabeth Chapman b. 1815 Kilby

rcgirard2008 — 2009-09-22 01:56:50Z

Seeking to find parents of Elizabeth Chapman b. 1815 in Kilby, Leicestershire for family history purposes.

Re: Descendants of Ichabod Chapman of New York

chrischapman00 — 2009-09-08 22:33:27Z

Unfortunately I do not.

Catherine Wilikinson Chapman

cafred3 — 2009-09-30 19:55:41Z

I'm looking for information on my great aunt Catherine "Billie" Wilkinson Chapman. She married a Chuck Chapman sometime in the late 1930's or in the 1940's in the Detroit, Michigan area. She then divorced him (don't when) and married a man named Harry Sorenson who owned a machine shop in the Detroit, Michigan area. Harry died in Southfield, Michigan unsure when and Aunt Billie eventually remarried Chuck Chapman. Billie died in June 1965 and is buried in Mount Olivet Cemetary in Detroit, Michigan. We're trying to piece together her life. Looking forward to hearing from someone who can help. Unable to find Billie's death in soc sec index.

Dawn Zuniga dczuniga@umich.edu

Louisa Ethel Chapman

karenlouisemarsh — 2009-09-19 17:22:57Z

Born 1895, Plaistow, East Ham, London
Parents - James Henry and Louisa Tryphenia Chapman
Brothers James Henry Chapman born 1907 Barrow in Furness, Harry Chapman, Leslie Chapmn, resident in Rose and Crown pub, Hardway, Gosport, Hampshire in 1931 - now known as The Jolly Roger.

I am trying to find news of this lady, she was my grandfathers sister and no one in the family appears to know what happened to her. The latest information I have shows her living in Postmouth with her family in 1911. She may have gone to live with her Uncle William Spencer Chapman in East Ham around 1915.

Any information very muchg appreciated.

annie whitten chapmen

AFLozSaints — 2009-09-18 14:34:47Z

hi

i am interested in finding the parents of annie whitten chapman. she was born 1839 yorkshire england. in 1861 she married thomas weldon oliver from borrowby north yorkshire.
they had four children william, beatrice emma, mary elizabeth and james chapman before immigrating to australia

thanks for any help

chapman

jimpimp — 2009-09-17 09:34:34Z

hi
does anyone have any information on a thomas barbar chapman dob 22/9/1913.his first wife died in child birth
not sure when?
he remarried a lady called jane surname dont know.
and had 2 sons malcolm,and raymond . thomas died in 1979
from stomach cancer,last known address was i beleive
mowacre hill flats leicester,

of his 2 sons raymond is now deceased only malcolm is a live ,thomas was in the army befor the secound world war, he was in gilbrotar,and at dunkirk,

i believe also that in civvy street he was at one time a post man.

befor moving to leicester he lived in surrey. he was an uncle to my father walter chapman .

and he had a brother my grandfather edwin chapman dob 1908,and a sister mary dob 1909 and a half brother dob much later around 1940/46. tina miles nee chapman.

any information

jimpimp — 2009-09-17 09:32:59Z

Re: List of surnames related to me and my Chapman / Chatman Family.

robertastrange84 — 2009-09-07 06:30:58Z

HI I am a Strange . Would like to know if you have info on them from Belfast Ireland originally from Scotland
tks dhogan3560@rogers.com

Re: Have hit a brick wall...Help!

acurror — 2009-10-05 18:34:27Z

HI like you i am new to this my maiden name was Chapman and all my family come from Norfolk they were born in Hickling My fathers name was Wilfred cubitt Chapman he was born in 1886 I know you must think I am really OLD but my Father was 30 yrs older than my mother and he had 12 brothers and sisters do you think we are related My e mail address is different from the one on ancestry it is
eileen.thompson@nwmhp.nhs.uk

Have hit a brick wall...Help!

Belladonna14 — 2009-09-29 07:24:51Z

In researching my grandmothers family I have turned up a brother I wasn't aware of.

Great grandparents are: James and Hattie May Chapman, birthdates of 1864 and 1869, repectively. Among their children listed in the 1910 US Census for Beat 1, Hinds County, Mississippi is a Finly. Approximate date of birth is 1899-1900. I have another census, (can't find it at the moment) I believe is from 1920 where there is a son with just the initials DF who is of the correct age for Finly.

I only ever knew my great aunts and don't recall anyone ever mentioning this brother. Also, for some reason I can't fathom I keep thinking that his name should be David Finley ( maybe he was discussed in front of me and this is a latent memory) but can find no records under that name nor any records for Finly or DF after 1920 so he either moved or passed away or was an imaginary child. ;)

Does any of this ring a bell for anyone or does someone have time to do a records check, pretty please. Can someone steer me in a direction for any records post 1920 that I could try. I'm relatively new to genealogy research and would greatly appreciate any advice or help. Thanks, Donna

Re: Any links?

magpie29 — 2009-09-30 10:33:16Z

Hi Lauren. Welcome to the world of genealogy! A couple bits of advice to get you started.....

1. Write down everything you know about your family. Names, dates of birth, marriage, death. Include where the event happened, too. Also include any other significant fact you know about them, like what religion they were, where to school, military service (when, what service, where, etc). Include family stories, too. They may not turn out to be true, but often there is a grain of truth. Ask relatives for what they know. And document where you have actual proof (birth certificates, etc).

2. Include siblings of your direct relatives. Sometimes, you can't find anything out about your directs, but brothers and sisters can help your research when all else fails.

3. Use the hints and tips from genealogy websites to help direct your research. (Rootsweb does have a how to get started section). Ancestry.com is excellent. The LDS site has loads of help (www.familysearch.org).

4. Keep meticulous records about what you searched for and what you learned. It will help direct your next search and will prevent you from duplicating effort. I use Family Tree Maker software, but the LDS site (above) has free software you can download. I also keep a notebook with all searches noted, failed and successful.

5. Ensure that you have good sources for your data. And don't assume anything, it could send you down the wrong path.

6. When you post to a message board, try to include as much information as possible. So, what was your Chapman's name, when was he born, where? If you don't know exactly, give a timescale. That helps us determine if we have a match and can share info.

7. Don't put your personal email in the message. The messages are published on the web and you can easily end up getting spam.

8. Start from what you know and work backwards in time.

Long winded, but I hope it is helpful. I look forward to finding out more about your Chapmans. I have some, too.
Alix

Re: Hiram M. Chapman

mcsbro1 — 2009-10-05 01:19:37Z

My Grandfather was Hiram M. Chapman. I believe he had a brother George and several other siblings. He grew up in the Berkshires, but lived in NJ with a wife Margaret. They had the following childrem: Hiram, Lester, David( my father), Herbert and Irene. Margaret died of Anthrax around 1916, and the children were kept by family until Hiram could find a job in West Pittsfield, MA and get the family back together. He remarried and had one child, Albert. All of my fathr'siblings, except Albert, have passed.

Marilyn Chapman Sbrollii- Waverly, GA formerly of Pittsfield.

Tom Chapman d. April 9, 1904 Portland, OR. obituary

Eellitta — 2009-10-14 05:07:16Z

Date: April 10, 1904
Location: Oregon
Paper: Oregonian
Page 16

PIONEER AND VETERAN

Death of Tom Chapman, who Came to Oregon Nearly 60 years Ago.

The funeral of Thomas Chapman, who died early yesterday morning at Good Samaritan Hospital, will take place at Finley’s Chapel at 2 o’clock this (Sunday) afternoon. The deceased was a pioneer Oregonian and Indian War Veteran, having come to Oregon with his parents, Colonel W.W. and Mrs. M.F. Chapman, in 1847, and became a resident of Portland in 1850, when his father became one of the townsite proprietors with D.H. Lownsdale and Stephen Coffin. “Tom” Chapman was only 19 when he took part in the Indian war in Southern Oregon in 1855-6, for which he was granted a pension only a month ago. He was admitted to practice in the courts of the territory of Oregon May 4, 1858, and his certificate was signed at Portland by George H. Williams, Chief Justice, and R.P. Boise, Associate Justice; but he did not pursue the practice of law. He was in the different mines of Oregon and Idaho from 1852 to 1880, and took part in the Nez Perce war of 1877 as messenger for General O.O. Howard. When the Taylor-Street Methodist Church was first organized, Mr. Chapman was a member of its choir, and when the Weekly Oregonian was established in the Fall of 1850, he was one of two boys who distributed about town the copies of the first edition. Among the old-timers he had many acquaintances, all of whom will regret to learn of his death.

I am not related. I am posting for research purposes.
Eellitta

Re: Chapman - Ragan Connection: One deed in Baltimore Co, MD

ANTIOCHSPEEDWAY1 — 2009-10-07 20:56:03Z

Donald-thank you for your reply and positive responce on my theory about urith and robert chapman III.the deed you refered to was just one of the clues that has made me think urith was the dau.of Daniel Ragan and Sarah Lewis.I too have followed Daniel and wife Sarah into Fredrick Co.Md.with thier son(can't remember his name as this is from memory)I have not been able to locate a marriage for urith and robert at present.I don't know where they were at from 1765 to 1789 when Urith Chapman appears in Rutherford Co.N.C.I believe she had the following children 1-nicholas 2-Nathan dec.1802 Henry Co.Ky. 3-James dec.1849 Lawrence Co.Ind. 4-Joshua dec.1842/43 Jefferson Co.Ind.Robert IV dec.1815 Ruth/Burke Co.N.C.with wife Martha and a dau.who married Aaron Thomas probably in N.C. ca.1785-89 she was dec.by 1796 when Aaron marries Miss Sarah Silvey as his 2nd. wife in Rutherford Co.N.C.I just wish Robert Chapman III and Urith would have named a son Daniel.It would be a pleasure to share information with you in the future. Jim

Looking for My Dads biological family

elizabethvinsant — 2009-09-17 19:19:17Z

Hi,
My Dad was born John Chapman of Waterville Maine in Nov of 1948 he was the youngest child of 8, the two youngest were put up for adoption. I was wondering if any one out there knew of him or his family.

Gerard S Chapman, born in Penzance, England 1878+/-

LyndaML — 2009-09-03 07:19:04Z

This is my grandfather, he lived in Toronto, Ont. after immigrating from England approx. 1909. Grandmother Dorothy (Sawyer) they married in Toronto. Jerry Chapman's Orchestra, was his orchestra, played at the Brown Derby in Toronto. Later owned a fish and chip shop. His mother was Selby Oates. He died 1956, she died 1984. I would like to know more about his life, where he lived in England before they immigrated. Does anyone have this information.

CHAPMAN, Joseph E. (1884) & Agnes in MT

mttreehugger — 2009-10-15 00:22:00Z

Headstone is posted on Findagrave.com in Mtnview Cemetery: Livingston, Park Co., MT

Newton David Chapman, Jr

SusanRoose — 2009-09-02 21:47:04Z

I have a wedding invitation for David & Barbara A Fast for 19 Sept 1935 in Staten Island NY if anyone is interested in having it

Any links?

lcluvs85 — 2009-09-29 15:28:36Z

Hi, my name is Lauren Chapman. I'm new to this whole genelogy-search process and need some assistance in knowing where to start. My mother's maiden name was Dana Powell< but my fathers surname is Chapman. I know that my grandmothers on the chapman sides, ancestors came from scotland, her last name being Nickell. I"ve found many sites talking about the chapman name, but can't find any first names i recognize. So, I think i definitly need some assistance as to where to start this process. OS email me at lcluvs85@yahoo.com. Thanks!