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.
Hi, John
Very happy to hear from you. Your description of Nathaniel Chapman of Rensselaer County is spot-on; he is my supposed Gr-Gr-Gr Grandfather, but I can't conclusively prove it. My question is...where dod you see that tree you mentioned? It's very accurate.
I would love tp talk to you, if you don't mind. You can reach me in Clinton, NY at 315-223-1517. By the way, I live about five miles from the Town of Paris and know exactly where the Paris Nathaniel Chapmans are buried..
Thanks for the help.
Dennis