William Chapman Sr. (abt. 1626 - 1699)

Born about 1626 in England

Husband of Sarah Lydia (Palmer) Chapman — married 1660 in New London, Ct.

Descendants

Died 18 Dec 1699 at about age 73 in New London, Connecticut Colony

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Biography

Name

William /Chapman/ #S185

William Chapman^[1]

Birth

William Chapman was born ca. 1638 at England. #S185

William Chapman was born sometime between 1626 and 1638, The date used 1633 was derived from the birth date of his son.

William was born in 1626. William Chapman ... He passed away in 1699. ^[2]

Marriages

William Chapman, b. 1633, at England, married:

(1) Sarah LIDIA, abt. 1660 in New London, New London, CT 1. (Sarah LIDIA Lincoln was born about 1641 in New London, New London, CT 1.)^[3]

(2) Elizabeth Palmer, (daughter of Walter Palmer and Rebecca Short) on 6 Oct 1677, or on 26 Oct 1677.

Note: No wives were mentioned in William Chapman's will dated 1 Apr 1669, at New London, New London, CT.

Immigration

Immigration:

Date: 1655/6

Place: unknown ship, at New London, New London Co, Ct

Source: #S185

Children

William Chapman according to his will had 7 children:^[4]. Certain of these children were by Sarah Lidia:

• John CHAPMAN Jr. was born NOV 1653 OR 1663 in Colchester, New London, CT ,^{[5] [6]} and died on 19 Feb 1750 in Colchester, New London, CT. John Chapman, named by supposition, the eldest son, removed in 1706, with his family to Colchester, where he was living in 1748, where it was observed that "he would be ninty-five years old, next November." We may therefore date his birth as November, 1653.^[7]

• William CHAPMAN Jr. ^[5],^[6] was born in 1665 in Groton, New London, CT 1 and died on 24 Aug 1734 in New London, New London, CT 6. ABT 1658. He .m. (1) 27 Mar 1690,in New London, New London, CT, Hannah Lester, b. ABT 1670, New London, New London, CT. (2) Lydia Lincoln, b. 1682, Windham, CT, (daughter of Samuel Lincoln and Sarah Royce ) d. 1734, New London, CT. Chapman (1665 - 1734) married Hannah Lester, daughter of Daniel Lester (1670/71 - 1701), and is supposed to have settled in Groton, CT. They had a son William CHAPMAN (1690/91 - 1760), m. Mercy STODDARD (1697 - 1777).

• Samuel CHAPMAN was born in 1655 in New London, New London, CT and died 2 NOV 1756 OR 2 NOV 1758 in New London, New London, CT Samuel Chapman is the ancestor of the Waterford, CT family of Chapmans., He lived in the Cohazie district, raised to maturity, 9 children, and died November 2nd, 1758, aged 93 years. Before his death he conveyed the homestead to his grandson Nathaniel.

• Joseph Chapman was a mariner. He removed his family to Norwich, CT, where he died June 10, 1725.

• Lt. Jeremiah CHAPMANwas born in 1667 in New London, New London, CT and died on 6 Sep 1755 in New London, New London, CT 1,^[8] Jeremiah Chapman, probably the youngest of the brothers, retained the family homestead. He married (1) in New London, CT,26 Hannah Post ( b. OCT 1671, Norwich, New London Co., CT d. MAY 1734, New London, CT), m. (2) 1736, in New London, CT, _____ Mary . He was teacher of the grammer-school in 1738 ^[9] He died Sep. 6, 1755, aged 88 years.

• Sarah Chapman,

• Rebecca Chapman b. ABT 1677, New London, CT, married ABT 1695, in New London, CT, Israel Richards, (b. ABT 1660,36 d. 11 Aug 1728.) Rebecca died ABT 1757, New London, CT.^[10] CHAPMAN, b, Abt 1667,^[5],^[6]. Rebecca married David MINARD on 20 Mar 1722 in New London, New London, CT.

Narrative 1

William Chapman was born between 1626 and 1638 and died on before 18 Dec 1699 in New London, New London, CT ^[5][11].

The following narrative is taken from: Known Descendants of William Chapman b. ca 1633 England May 2008 Version, branch manager Ed Krimmer. This narrative will be updated as better/newer source materials are found.

William Chapman b. 1633, England,^[12]

William Chapman married:

(1) BEF 1650, in England,^[13] Sarah Lidia, b. ABT 1600, England,^[14] ref: JMC JOH M DM, d. UNKNOWN.

(2) 6 Oct 1677, Elizabeth Palmer, (daughter of Walter Palmer and Rebecca Short ) ref: JOH BRS.

William died before 18 Dec 1699, New London, New London, CT,^[15] buried: UNKNOWN, New London, New London, CT.^[16]

It is not known from whence William came. He appears first on the New London records, in 1657. At a town meeting, Aug 25,16 91, it was "voated that whe reas William Chapman had formerly allowed him by the town three pounds for his sexton's place by the year, they now add forty shillings more and order him five pounds per year for sweeping the meeting house and gallerys and ringing the bell". The comments above are a part of the introductory comments included in Rev. F. W. Chapman's 1854 account of the family. He did not provide the names of any prospective parents or wives. Sources for that information need to be reviewed and documented . The "LDS" sources cited were added by John M. Chapman in one of his efforts to expand this data. While these may be valid we know the LDS-IGI does contain much error so we need to search out the IGI source record to validate it. The names of all the children were found in the will and the years of birth were provided in the original account unless shown as estimated (est) or otherwise noted. The source of the parents names is unknown. New London, CT is/was a city, township and county. It was established as one of the original counties of CT in 1666. Keep in mind that most public records were maintained by the town, which was the township rather than the city or the county. Few sources have made it clear which "New London" they referred to so all of our New London records just show "New London, CT." Investigate further at the probable source if it is important. The association has a collection of several family group records from various sources that are going to be integrated into this record. The source of the record along with their "Chappie" reference is listed below. If and where their data is used their reference will be cited as the source. Where they cited specific sources the association needs to follow through to investigate and obtain copies. BRS Beth R. Smith has several "numerical" references that are meaningless without her sources. CCK Colin C. Kelley citing "Beers Gen. & Biog. Records New London Co ., CT 1905 JM C John M. Chapman (deceased) JOH John Henderson submitted an exhaustive report on early New England Chapmans, particularly this branch. MDM M. D . Chapman Morgan: "Chapman Family (GSer 929.273 C366cf) [probably Rev F. W. Chapman's work] and "Savage Genealogical Dictionary." MJS M. J. Sanborn Lewis. Some sources cited but not legible. Ray Ray Chapman citing no sources RSK Wilma Rusk family group records- no sources listed. RTJ Rhoda T. Jennings family group sheet came from Glenn C. Osborne who cited William's will, Rev. F. W. Chapman's 1854 book and "town records." RRH

Narrative 2

William Chapman first appears in 1657, when he bought the Dennison house-lot on Hempstead Street. New London, New London, CT, nearly opposite the jail.^[17]

What is known is that William Chapman bought the Denison house lot in 1657, situated on what is now Hempstead Street in New London. Rev. F. W. Chapman recounted a deed of William Chapman's, dated 1663, as:

"William Chapman hath given him thirty ackers of upland bounded towards the south with Mr. Douglas his land, and towards the east with the small brook that leads the north with Arkuabukie* Meadow, and towards the west with a ledge of rocks and a tree marked on four sides."

• F.W. Chapman included a note that there was some doubt about the orthography of this word.

On August 25, 1691, it was voted at a New London town meeting that: "whereas William Chapman had formerly allowed him by the town three pounds for his sexton's place by the yeare, they now add forty shillings more and order him five pounds per year for sweeping the meeting house and galleries and ringing the bell."

There appears to be no information on the ancestry or origins of William Chapman Sr. of New London, nor is the name of his wife known. The names of his children do not appear in New London town records and are known only by William Chapman's will, written April 1, 1696 and proved January 10, 1699. Genealogist F.W. Chapman concluded that William Chapman of New London was probably not a kinsman of Robert Chapman of Saybrook.^[18]

The children named in his will were: John, William, Samuel, Jeremiah, Joseph, Sarah and Rebecca

What is known about the Chapmans of New London is that they intermarried with many of the early families of New London County: the Allyn, Ames, Avery, Ayers, Bill, Button, De Wolfe, Eddy, Hale, Heath, Jewett, Leffingwell, Lester, Rouse, Spicer, Stark, Stoddard, Tabor, Taylor, Thurber, Waterman and Wentworth families. They farmed the land, as did most of their townsmen, they served in various capacities in the military, and they were involved in town and religious affairs.

Death

William Chapman died on December 18, 1699.^[19][20]

Date: 8 DEC 1699 ????

Place: Norwich, New London Co, Ct ????

Source: #S185

William Chapman died before 18 Dec 1699 (Date of Probate) at New London, CT.

Will of William Chapman

Source: Website: [http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~johnjay/william/d1.htm Descendants of William Chapman of New London, CT. Note: This is from Ancestry.com RootsWeb Quick-803 22:47, 23 October 2013 (EDT) .

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1. Probate: 10 January 1699/00^[22]; New London, New London, CT^[23]. From the records of the court of probate, it appears that he lived over thirty years after making his will. The inventory of his estate was exhibited in court, (the appraisal bearing date January 2, 1669/70) amounting to £28 0s 6d.

According to the will he had seven children.

2. Will: 1 Apr 1669; New London, New London, CT.^[22][24]. .

The Last Will and Testament of William Chapman, of New London

I, William Chapman, of New London senior, being sick and weak of body, but threw the goodness of God, in perfect memory and good understanding, do make this my last Will and Testament revoking and making void all others:

First I resine up my sole to God who gave it and my body to the ground to be buried decently and handsomely, and what of the things of this world God hath grasassly given me I despose of the followeth, first I will that all my just debts be honestly discharged and payed, and as my funeral charges I will that they be discharged next.

Item, I give unto my eldest son John Chapman, a double portion of my estate.

Item, I give unto my son William Chapman his equal proportion with his brothers allowing John his double portion as afore of my estate.

Item, I give unto my son Samuel his equal proportion of my estate with his brother allowing his eldest brother John as above said.

Item, I give to my son Jeremiah Chapman his equal proportion of my estate with his brothers allowing John as abovesaid.

Item, I give to my son Joseph Chapman an equal proportion of my estate with his brothers allowing his eldest brother as abovesaid.

Item, I give unto my two daughters, Sarah and Rebeccah, all the utensils and moveable household stuff, within or that belongs to ye house, to be equally divided between them: next I will that my son Jeremiah, if he please, have my house and home lot, paying out too his brothers the several legasys I have given them by this my last Will and Testament. I appoint my son Jeremiah Chapman to be my Executor to this my last Will and Testament, in witness whereof I have here set to my had and seal this the first day of April 1669. William (his mark W) Chapman

Witnesses, John Plumb Greene Plumb

Thomas was born in 1626. He passed away in 1699.

William was born in

The following document reinforces the conclusion formed on his son Samuel's data that this is a different family than the Saybrook, Connecticut family: https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/35117889?p=16915832&returnLabel=William%20Chapman%20(LKCJ-BNV)&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Ftree%2Fperson%2Fmemories%2FLKCJ-BNV

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S165 Page: Ancestry Family Trees Data: Text: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=17838154&pid=582290368
2. ↑ Entered by Joseph Thomas, Jul 28, 2012
3. ↑ Researcher. Robert Medernach Looking for info on William's ancestors.
4. ↑ Researcher. Robert Medernach Looking for info on William's ancestors.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3} Paula D. Zerfas, E-Mail recieved from Paula (PZ44 at aol dot com) containing the ancestors of Clarisssa Chapman dated Aug 27, 1998, (7185 Windoga Lake Drive Weidman, MI 48893).(from source)
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Rev F.W. Chapman, A.M., The Chapman Family: or the Descendants of Robert Chapman, one of the First Settlers of Say-Brook, Conn.. with Genealogical Notes of William Chapman, who settled in New London, CT.; Edward Chapman, who settled at Windsor, Ct;John Chapman, of Stoningotn, CT and Rev Benjamin Chapman, of Southington, Ct, (Hartoford, Ct: Printed by Case, Tiffany and Company. Reprinted by Higgins Book Company, Salem, MA.) Page 266.
7. ↑ History of New London, Connecticut: From the First Survey of the Coast in 1612 to 1860
8. ↑ J.H. Beers, & Co. Sent via E-Mail by Annette Nelson Feb 17 1999., Genealogical and Biographical Record ofNewLondon County Connecticut (Chicago,1905 ) Page345
9. ↑ "VIDE HISTORY OF NEW LONDON",page 39
10. ↑ https://www.chapmanfamilyassociation.com/_files/ugd/6aeab7_2999a5ffe2174c808bb0ca015cbdc5e0.pdf
11. ↑ J.H. Beers, & Co. Sent via E-Mail by Annette Nelson Feb 17 1999., Genealogical and Biographical Record of New London County Connecticut, (Chicago, 1905). Page 345.
12. ↑ LDS 0442438 FILM. His birthdate, at best, is an estimate. Some have used 1638, but 1633 or before, seems more appropriate for a child born in 1653 which seems to be a reliable date for son John. Beth Smith shows abt. 1627.
13. ↑ LDS 8802102 45. LDS 8820405 22
14. ↑ LDS 0442438 FILM
15. ↑ His will was dated April 1, 1669 and the estate was appraised Jan 2, 1670. The date of his death was provided by Rev. F. W. Chapman in the original compilation.
16. ↑ JOH John Henderson.
17. ↑ History of New London, Connecticut: From the First Survey of the Coast in 1612 to 1860
18. ↑ The Chapmans of New London County, Connecticut
19. ↑ "Probate records, 1675-1916". Probate Court (New London District): Film number: 007629909 > image 326 of 731. FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L92Y-L3G6 (accessed 6 March 2023). An Inventory of the Estate of William Chapman Senior Late of New London Deceased December the 18th 1699. ... Apprised Jany 2d 1699.
20. ↑ History of New London, Connecticut: From the First Survey of the Coast in 1612 to 1860
21. ↑ The Chapman Family: or the Descendants of Robert Chapman, one of the First Settlers of Say-Brook, Conn.
22. ↑ ^{22.0 22.1} "Probate records, 1675-1916". Probate Court (New London District): Film number: 007629909 > image 328 of 731. FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L92Y-L3LW (accessed 6 March 2023).
23. ↑ Rev F.W. Chapman, A.M., The Chapman Family: or the Descendants of Robert Chapman, one of the First Settlers of Say-Brook, Conn.. with Genealogical Notes of William Chapman, who settled in New London, CT.; Edward Chapman, who settled at Windsor, Ct;John Chapman, of Stonington, CT and Rev Benjamin Chapman, of Southington, Ct, (Hartford, Ct: Printed by Case, Tiffany and Company. Reprinted by Higgins Book Company, Salem, MA.) Page 266.
24. ↑ Rev F.W. Chapman, A.M., The Chapman Family: or the Descendants of Robert Chapman, one of the First Settlers of Say-Brook, Conn.. with Genealogical Notes of William Chapman, who settled in New London, CT.; Edward Chapman, who settled at Windsor, Ct;John Chapman, of Stonington, CT and Rev Benjamin Chapman, of Southington, Ct, (Hartford, Ct: Printed by Case, Tiffany and Company. Reprinted by Higgins Book Company, Salem, MA.) Page 265.

• Book: Genealogies of Connecticut Families: From the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 1 (Google eBook) Genealogical Publishing Com, 1983 - Connecticut - 2443 pages. Page 420

• Suurce: Descendants of William Chapman of New London, CT. Hosted by Ancestry.com Roots Web.[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~johnjay/william/d1.htm

• Rev F.W. Chapman, A.M., The Chapman Family: or the Descendants of Robert Chapman, one of the First Settlers of Say-Brook, Conn.. with Genealogical Notes of William Chapman, who settled in New London, CT.; Edward Chapman, who settled at Windsor, Ct;John Chapman, of Stoningotn, CT and Rev Benjamin Chapman, of Southington, Ct, (Hartoford, Ct: Printed by Case, Tiffany and Company. Reprinted by Higgins Book Company, Salem, MA.) Page 266. 4 ibid. Page 265. 5 ibid. Page 266.

• Joseph Thomas, firsthand knowledge. Click the Changes tab for the details of edits by Joseph and others.

• Website: Known Descendants Through Ten Generations of Edward Chapman b. ca 1617 England Copyright © 2008 Chapm an Family Association. This source does not have direct information relating to William, but discusses other Chapman lines extant at the time of William.

• The Chapmans of New London County, Connecticut

• History Book: History of New London, Connecticut: From the First Survey of the Coast in 1612 to 1860. Francis Caulkins, Applewood Books, Feb 2, 2010 - History - 716 pages. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. 1852

• Source S185 GEDCOM file submitted by Thomas Gull - from Rootsweb.com gedcom file, tmrgull at msn dot com. Imported on 30 April 2010.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Paula Johnson for creating Chapman-3813 on 18 Aug 13.

• Chapman-239 was created through the import of family.ged on 21 September 2010.

• WikiTree profile Chapman-1335 created through the import of Lent_Vise_2011-05-11aa.ged on May 26, 2011 by Bryan Sypniewski.
• https://www.geni.com/people/William-Chapman-I/6000000005175695020
• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L8WS-L6F
• https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/memories/LKCJ-BNV