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John HillsJohn Hills

Looking for parents of John Chapman born 1764 (perhaps Rhode Island) d 1817 Rensselaer County NY, His will and that of his son John Jr appear here. Have John's military records from Westchester County NY-- served with Thadeus Crane as quartermaster and also as ensign. Westchester Regiment also include Captain Benjamin, Stephen and Daniel Chapman. Stephen and Benjamin appear in records of Salem, Westchester County Church of Christ along with Isreal and Martha Sears Chapman. John Chapman owned farms in Rensselaer and Essex County NY. His wife was Mary Jane Nichols. Benjamin and Stephen both settled in Saratoga County across the Hudson from John. Daniel Chapman has his own DAR chapter and is connected to Robert Chapman of Saybrook.

Any help appreciated.

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Dennis A Chapman
Jan 01

John

Pleasure to meet you. We have one thing in common. My great great grandfather, Nathaniel Chapman (b 1783- d 1871), was born either in Rhode Island or Rensselaer County. He ended up in Fly Creek, NY, and married a Susan Peck (Rhode Island) in 1810. I hit a brick wall with him. Do you have any Nathaniel's in your tree? There's another Nathaniel Chapman family buried in Paris, NY, about five miles from where I live. He had a father named Stephen Chapman (b 1711-d 1770). He was born in Connecticut, though. These may be the missing links to my family, but I can't confirm it.


Feel free to call me if you wish: 315-223-1517.


Best regards,

Dennis

Joan Craven ChapmanJoan Craven Chapman

Thornton Aquiller Chapman

Searching for info on my Great Great grandfather. Thornton Aquiller Chapman.

abt 1832 Saluda S.C. 18 April 1912 Aiken, S.C. Don't know his parentage brick wall. Mother is Mary Chapman abt 1800 S.C.

Wife is Catherine Turner 13 Aug 1834 S.C. -7 July 1915 Aiken, S.C.

10 children

My Great GF is James Anderson Chapman & Mary Caller Smith


Thanks for any help,

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Dennis A Chapman
Jul 19, 2025

Hi Joan,


Glad to hear from a distance namesake, but I'm afraid we have no visible connection. My family is allegedly from Rhode Island in the late 1800's, migrated to New York and settled in Otsego County (Fly Creek, Schuyler Lake).


Good luck. I have hit a 20 year brick wall with my gr-gr grandfather, Nathaniel. It is frustrating.


Best wishes

Dennis

Will BruleWill Brule

Info search, Giles Mathis Chapman

I obviously have very little skill in genealogy. I am trying to confirm the parents of Giles Mathis Chapman, born abt 1796 in Newberry county, SC. Died abt 11Dec1865 in Crawford, GA. I am also trying to determine if Gil’s Mathis’ son was Louis or Lewis Otis Chapman, born abt 1829 in GA. Thanks for any help you can provide. Willgetsmail@gmail.com

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Unknown member
May 25, 2025

I see your dilemma. Searching the CFA on South Carolina and Georgia Chapman lines might be of help. In researching, starting with latest documented records, looking for clues in them and going backwards has worked for me and others. Wish I could be of more help.

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