Wm. J. Chapman Father of William Jefferson Chapman?

Question

My great gr. grandfather William Jefferson Chapman, born in Tennesee 1857-62? died in Wyoming in 1928....

looking for ties to the James Henry Chapman Family from Blanco County Texas. I believe the two were brothers. If so, J.H. chapman's parents on his death certificate are listed as William Chapman and Elizabeth 'donis' or Davis' depending on how you read the handwriting. These names were listed as family in my grandmother's (Dora Mabel chapman-Shaner) bible. she stated that family trips were often made to the Chapman Ranch in Texas when she was a little girl.

 

Anyone have any info on these Chapmans? James Henry married Cordelia Ann Cox and they are buried in the Masonic Cemetary in Blanco County Texas. I would like to be able to take this family back at least one generation and if the two were brothers or cousins it would be a good starting place. Thank you, please contact me at

echamb@live.com

Answer 1

This may be your William. The 1910 census indicates he was born abt 1862 in TN. This is from the 1870 US Federal Census & lists him as William I Chapman. However, when I looked at the original image the I is actually a J.

Name:	William I Chapman
Age in 1870:	8
Birth Year:	abt 1862
Birthplace:	Tennessee
Home in 1870:	District 15, Franklin, Tennessee

Household members:

Thomas Chapman	22
Nancy M Chapman	28
William I Chapman	8
Sarah H Chapman	5
Stephen A Chapman	2
Joseph A Chapman	7/12

 

Answer 2

I believe this is his marriage record:

Web: Western States Marriage Index, 1809-2011 about William J Chapman

Name: William J Chapman Spouse: Gertie Loretta Ewing  Marriage Date: 1899 Marriage Place: Yellowstone, Montana URL: http://abish.byui.edu/specialC...