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.
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