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Family HistoryFamily History - Horace Congdon Chapman


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Horace Congdon Chapman and seven of his descendants down to the fourth generation.


First Generation
1. Horace Congdon Chapman,1 born 17 April 1869 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, the son of George T. Chapman and Sophia A. Main;1, 2, 3 died 14 January 1908 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.1, 3 Horace married, 16 October 1895 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island, Annie Dora Tefft2, 11 (born August 1868 in Connecticut, the daughter of John H. Tefft and Ellen O. Boyens;2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 Annie died 10 December 1957 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut10). Horace and Annie are buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.12, 1

Horace worked a good part of his life as a clerk in Norwich. He was employed by J. C. Worth, Harwood, Bishop, and Bidwell, and Robert W. Otis. For some time he was a motorman on the trolley road. He was capable and proved trustworthy in every position he filled. He was of good habits and possessed a jovial and kind disposition and had many warm friends. Horace was married twice, and is survived by his second wife and two step children, his father, a brother, Stiles Chapman, who is employed in Taftville, and a sister, Mrs. Isaac Main of North Stonington.3


Children of Annie Dora Tefft, adopted by Horace Congdon Chapman:

+2i. Myrtle Edith Chapman (born Phillips), born April 1888 in Connecticut; died 7 January 1969 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jeremiah Halsey Brown.
+3ii. Chester Arthur Chapman (born Phillips), born 13 August 1891 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 March 1958 in Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut. Married Ella Francis Corey.

  1. Connecticut Marriages 1640-1939, Deaths in the Town of Norwich, Jan. 1st to 19th, 1908, Horace C. Chapman, married, died: 14 January 1908 in Norwich; born: 17 April 1869 in No. Stonington; age: 38 years 8 months 27 days; father: Geo. T. Chapman, born in Griswold, Conn.; mother: Sophia H. Main, born in Ledyard, Conn.; buried in Maplewood Cemetery.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 479, Sheet 5A, family of Horace C. and Annie D. Chapman.
  3. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Horace C. Chapman, 16 January 1908.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, Windham County, Canterbury, Pages No. 39 and 40, John H. Tift, 26, Connecticut, farmer; Ellen Tift, 28, Massachusetts; Lizzie A. Chapman, 8, Conn.; John E. Tift [sic, this is Elmer James], 4, Conn.; Anna D. Tift, 2, Conn.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Town of Scotland, Enumeration District 146, Page 5. John H. Tefft, 36, Connecticut, farmer, parents born in Connecticut; wife Ellen O. Tefft, 40, Connecticut [sic]; son Elmer J. Tefft, 14, Connecticut; daughter Annie D. Tefft, 12, Connecticut; son Orion L. Tefft, 9, Connecticut; daughter Luella M. Tefft, 7, Connecticut; daughter Nellie M. Tefft, 11/12, June, Connecticut; step daughter Lizzie O. Chapman, 18, New Jersey.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 538, Sheet 22A, family of Annie D. Chapman and children.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 294, Sheet 7B, family of Jerry H. and Myrtle E. Brown with mother-in-law Annie D. Chapman.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-49, Sheet 11B, family of Jeremiah and Myrtle Brown and mother-in-law Annie D. Chapman.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-72, Sheet No. 3A, family of Chester A. Chapman (47, Connecticut, driver, street dept.); mother Annie D. Chapman (72, Connecticut, widow); son Earl P. Chapman (20, Connecticut, office work, motor co.).
  10. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Annie D. Chapman, 10 December 1957
  11. Rhode Island Marriages, 1724-1916. 16 October 1895 in Hopkinton, Washington County, Rhode Island, Horace Congdon Chapman, 25, son of George T. Chapman and Sovia Main; and Annie Dora Tefft Phillips, age 27, daughter of John H. Tefft and Ellen Bowen.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Annie D. Chapman, born: 1867; died: 1957 (from record, which provides the names and links for her children). Her gravestone is inscribed Chapman on one side, and the other side with her name along with her son, daughter, and daughter’s husband.
Second Generation
2. Myrtle Edith Chapman (born Phillips)2 (Horace1), born April 1888 in Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 7 January 1969 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.6 Myrtle married, 24 June 1918 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Jeremiah Halsey Brown3, 4, 9 (born 1874 in Connecticut, the son of Oliver Brown and Frances L. Collins;3, 4, 5, 7 Jeremiah died 2 March 1960 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut8). Myrtle and Jeremiah are buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.10, 7 Myrtle was adopted by Horace Congdon Chapman.

3. Chester Arthur Chapman (born Phillips)2 (Horace1), born 13 August 1891 in Griswold, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 11, 12, 13, 14 died 25 March 1958 in Rocky Hill, Hartford County, Connecticut.15 Chester married, 22 August 1918 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Ella Francis Corey12, 13, 19 (born May 1896 in Connecticut, the daughter of Emanuel R. Corey and Ella Francis Colvin12, 16, 17, 18). Chester is buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.20 Chester was adopted by Horace Congdon Chapman.

Children of Chester Arthur Chapman (born Phillips) and Ella Francis Corey:

+4i. Earle Phillips Chapman, born 27 December 1919 in Connecticut; died 22 August 1998 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut. Married Harriet Beckwith.
+5ii. Chester Arthur Chapman, Jr., born 29 September 1923. Married Marjorie G. Millard.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 479, Sheet 5A, family of Horace C. and Annie D. Chapman.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 538, Sheet 22A, family of Annie D. Chapman and children.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 294, Sheet 7B, family of Jerry H. and Myrtle E. Brown with mother-in-law Annie D. Chapman.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-49, Sheet 11B, family of Jeremiah and Myrtle Brown and mother-in-law Annie D. Chapman.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-73, Sheet No. 9B, family of Jeremiah Brown (65, Connecticut, watchman, card mfg co); wife Myrtle Brown (50, Connecticut).
  6. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Myrtle E. Brown, 7 January 1969
  7. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Jeremiah Halsey Brown, born: 1874; died: 1960 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, and siblings).
  8. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jeremiah H. Brown, 2 March 1960
  9. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Jeremiah Brown and Edith Chapman, married on 24 June 1918 in Norwich, Connecticut.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Myrtle E. Chapman Brown, born: 1888; died: 1969 (from record, which provides the names and links for her mother, spouse, and brother).
  11. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Chester A. Chapman, Card No. 289.
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 283, Sheet 7A, family of Chester and Ella Chapman.
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-49, Sheet 11A, family of Chester A. and Ella F. Chapman.
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-72, Sheet No. 3A, family of Chester A. Chapman (47, Connecticut, driver, street dept.); mother Annie D. Chapman (72, Connecticut, widow); son Earl P. Chapman (20, Connecticut, office work, motor co.).
  15. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Chester A. Chapman, 25 March 1958
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 481, Sheet 21B, family of Emanuel R. and Ella F. Corey.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 537, Sheet 16A, family of Emanuel R. and Ella F. Corey.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-93, Sheet No. 9B, Ella Chapman, 42, Connecticut, practical nurse; son Chester Chapman, 16, Connecticut; mother Ella J. Corey, 70, Rhode Island, widow.
  19. Marriage Announcement, Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut 27 August 1918, Weddings, Chapman-Corey, marriage of Chester A. P. Chapman, born in Griswold, son of Horace C. and Annie D. Tefft Chapman, and Ella Francis Corey, daughter of Ella Francis Corey and the late Ely Corey, on 22 August 1918 in Norwich.
  20. Find a Grave (website). Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Chester A. Chapman, born: 1891; died: 1958 (from record, which provides the names and links for his mother and sister).
Third and Fourth Generations
4. Earle Phillips Chapman3 (Chester,2 Horace1), born 27 December 1919 in Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 22 August 1998 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.1, 2 Earle married, 14 December 1947 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Harriet Beckwith2, 9 (born 18 October 1921 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, the daughter of Ruel Royce Beckwith and Carrie Beebe;6, 7, 8 Harriet died 2 September 2017 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut6, 7). Earle and Harriet are buried in Union Cemetery, Niantic, New London County, Connecticut.1, 6

Children of Earle Phillips Chapman and Harriet Beckwith:

 6i. Richard Earle Chapman, born 10 December 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.10
 7ii. Robert A. Chapman, born 4 September 1952.8
 8iii. Marcia E. Chapman, born 30 April 1955.8

5. Chester Arthur Chapman, Jr.3 (Chester,2 Horace1), born 29 September 1923.3, 4, 8, 11 Chester married, 25 January 1947 in Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, Marjorie G. Millard12, 13 (born 9 November 1923, parents not determined8, 12). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1981 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.12

  1. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Niantic, New London County, Connecticut, Earle P. Chapman, born: 27 December 1919; died: 22 August 1998 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  2. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Earle P. Chapman, 22 August 1998
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 283, Sheet 7A, family of Chester and Ella Chapman.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-49, Sheet 11A, family of Chester A. and Ella F. Chapman.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-72, Sheet No. 3A, family of Chester A. Chapman (47, Connecticut, driver, street dept.); mother Annie D. Chapman (72, Connecticut, widow); son Earl P. Chapman (20, Connecticut, office work, motor co.).
  6. Find a Grave (website). Union Cemetery, Niantic, New London County, Connecticut, Harriet Beckwith Chapman, born: 18 October 1921 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; died: 2 September 2017 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and spouse).
  7. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 8 September 2017, Harriet B. Chapman, died 2 September 2017 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details, including the names of her parents, husband, siblings, children, grandchild and nephew.
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  9. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Earl Chapman and Harriet Beckwith, married on 14 December 1947 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  10. Birth Announcement, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 10 December 1950, birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Earle Chapman.
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-93, Sheet No. 9B, Ella Chapman, 42, Connecticut, practical nurse; son Chester Chapman, 16, Connecticut; mother Ella J. Corey, 70, Rhode Island, widow.
  12. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org.
  13. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Chester Chapman and Marjorie Millard, married on 25 January 1947 in Danbury, Connecticut.