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CHAPMAN (Soundex C155) — See also CHAP, CHIPMAN, KOOPMAN.

  CHAPMAN: See also Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich — Chapman Levy Anderson — Harry Hunt Atkinson — Isaac Chapman Bates — William Henry Harrison Beadle — Robert Chapman Buckley — Carrie Chapman Catt — Chapman Coleman — Gordon G. Duff — Harold Pegram Fabian — Chapman Freeman — Archibald Chapman Hart — Clifford B. Hoard — William H. Jackman — James Kee — Phineas Chapman Lounsbury — Harry Chapman Martin — Samuel Chapman Massingale — Edmund Winston Pettus — Erle Pettus — Luther Karl Plummer — George Mark Plummer — James Henry Quillen — William Chapman Revercomb — Chapman Jay Root — Grace Chapman Rose — Chapman Johnson Stuart — Chapman J. Stuart — Jeffrey Chapman Thomas — John L. Thorne — Chapman Warkins — Alton Chapman Wheeler — William Chapman Williston — Mary Winsor — Harry Chapman Woodyard — Chapman Young, Jr.
  Chapman, A. W. — of Apalachicola, Franklin County, Fla. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1869. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Abner — of Onondaga County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Onondaga County 3rd District, 1861. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Albert R. (b. 1846) — of Reading, Hillsdale County, Mich. Born in 1846. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Hillsdale County 1st District, 1885-88; member of Michigan state senate 6th District, 1889-90. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Alfred F. — of Wheeling, Ohio County, W.Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1944, 1952 (alternate), 1956, 1960, 1972; member of West Virginia Democratic State Executive Committee, 1945, 1952-53; Presidential Elector for West Virginia, 1964. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Alger B. — of Pawling, Dutchess County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
  Chapman, Allyn — of Preston, New London County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Preston, 1825. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Andrew Grant (1839-1892) — also known as Andrew G. Chapman — of Port Tobacco, Charles County, Md. Born in La Plata, Charles County, Md., January 17, 1839. Son of John Grant Chapman. Democrat. Member of Maryland state house of delegates, 1868-72, 1880, 1886; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1876 (member, Credentials Committee); U.S. Representative from Maryland 5th District, 1881-83. Died near La Plata, Charles County, Md., September 25, 1892 (age 53 years, 252 days). Interment at Mt. Rest Cemetery, La Plata, Md.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Chapman, Arthur (b. 1873) — of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine; South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Born in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, August 6, 1873. Son of Albion Keith Parris Chapman and Elizabeth Maria (Foss) Chapman. School teacher; lawyer; superior court judge in Maine, 1925-42; justice of Maine state supreme court, 1942-45; resigned 1945. Member, Theta Delta Chi; Freemasons; Rotary. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, May 23, 1905, to Agnes Sleeth Fairbrother.
  Chapman, Arthur L. — of Jefferson County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Jefferson County 2nd District, 1909. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Asa (d. 1825) — Member of Connecticut council of assistants, 1817-18; superior court judge in Connecticut, 1818-25; died in office 1825. Died September 25, 1825. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Ashbel — of Tolland, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Tolland, 1820. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Augustus Alexandria (1803-1876) — of Virginia. Born in Union, Monroe County, Va. (now W.Va.), March 9, 1803. Member of Virginia state legislature; U.S. Representative from Virginia 12th District, 1843-47. Died in Hinton, Summers County, W.Va., June 7, 1876 (age 73 years, 90 days). Interment at Green Hill Cemetery, Union, W.Va.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Chapman, Austin A. (1828-1915) — of Preston, New London County, Conn. Born in Preston, New London County, Conn., May 28, 1828. Democrat. Mason; member of Connecticut state house of representatives, 1874. Died in 1915 (age about 87 years). Interment at Preston City Cemetery, Preston, Conn.
  Relatives: Married to Margaret B. Phillips (1832-1912).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Chapman, Barbara — of New Haven, Macomb County, Mich. Republican. Member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1979. Female. Still living as of 1979.
  Chapman, Bela — of Chippewa County, Mich. Delegate to Michigan state constitutional convention 16th District, 1835. Interment at Protestant Cemetery, Mackinac Island, Mich.
  Chapman, Benjamin — of Greene County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Greene County, 1809-10. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Beth — of Montgomery, Montgomery County, Ala. Republican. Alabama state auditor; elected 2002; delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 2004; Presidential Elector for Alabama, 2004; secretary of state of Alabama, 2007-. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Books by Beth Chapman: The Power of Patriotism : The Speech Heard Around the World (2003)
  Chapman, Bird Beers (1821-1871) — also known as Bird B. Chapman — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Born in Salisbury, Litchfield County, Conn., August 24, 1821. Delegate to U.S. Congress from Nebraska Territory, 1855-57. Died in Put-in-Bay, Ottawa County, Ohio, September 21, 1871 (age 50 years, 28 days). Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Elyria, Ohio.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Chapman, Carlos — of Tolland, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Tolland, 1836-37. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Carlos — of Mississippi. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Mississippi, 1868. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Carrie See Carrie Chapman Catt
  Chapman, Charles (1799-1869) — of Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Born in Newtown, Fairfield County, Conn., June 21, 1799. Whig. Lawyer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Hartford, 1840, 1847-48, 1862-64; U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, 1841-44; U.S. Representative from Connecticut 1st District, 1851-53; candidate for Governor of Connecticut, 1854. Died in Hartford, Hartford County, Conn., August 7, 1869 (age 70 years, 47 days). Interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Conn.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Chapman, Charles — of Schoharie County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Schoharie County, 1894. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Charles — of Louisiana, Pike County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Charles C. — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1924. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Charles Clarke (1853-1944) — also known as Charles C. Chapman; "The Orange King of California" — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Fullerton, Orange County, Calif. Born in Illinois, June 2, 1853. Republican. Publishing business; mayor of Fullerton, Calif., 1904-06; delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1916, 1924. Disciples of Christ. Chapman College (now Chapman University) was named for him in 1934. Died in Orange County, Calif., March 5, 1944 (age 90 years, 277 days). Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Calif.; statue at Chapman University Entrance, Orange, Calif.
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Chapman, Charles E. (1853-1916) — of Westbrook, Middlesex County, Conn. Born in Westbrook, Middlesex County, Conn., October 6, 1853. Republican. Farmer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives, 1889-92; member of Connecticut state senate 21st District, 1895-96. Died September 11, 1916 (age 62 years, 341 days). Interment at Cypress Cemetery, Westbrook, Conn.
  Relatives: Married to Ella J. Dee (1855-1917).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Chapman, Charles E. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Member of New Hampshire state senate 16th District, 1911-12. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Charles Hickerson, Jr. (b. 1920) — also known as Charles H. Chapman, Jr. — of Dothan, Houston County, Ala. Born in Dothan, Houston County, Ala., April 17, 1920. Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1960 (member, Credentials Committee), 1964; member of Republican National Committee from Alabama, 1964-. Still living as of 1967.
  Chapman, Charles J. — of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Republican. Mayor of Portland, Maine, 1886-89; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Charles R. — of Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Born in Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Democrat. Member of Connecticut state senate 1st District, 1857; mayor of Hartford, Conn., 1866-72; defeated, 1880, 1890; postmaster. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Chelsea — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Chapman, Cheryl — of Rapid City, Pennington County, S.Dak. Democrat. Vice-chair of South Dakota Democratic Party, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Chapman, Clark — of Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Sharon, 1830, 1833. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Clyde R. (b. 1889) — of Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. Born in Fairfield, Somerset County, Maine, July 23, 1889. Son of George Mansur Chapman and Laura Evelyn (Keene) Chapman. Republican. Lawyer; municipal judge in Maine, 1920-24; Waldo County Attorney, 1925-33; member of Maine Republican State Committee, 1928; mayor of Belfast, Maine, 1930-33; Maine state attorney general, 1933-36. Unitarian. Member, American Bar Association; Zeta Psi; Phi Alpha Delta; Freemasons; Knights Templar; Shriners; Lions. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, February 14, 1919, to Eva May Humphrey.
  Chapman, Darrell — of Washington. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Chapman, David F. (b. 1822) — of Tunbridge, Orange County, Vt. Born in Tunbridge, Orange County, Vt., June 5, 1822. Republican. Farmer; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Tunbridge, 1888. Congregationalist. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, David W. — of Damariscotta, Lincoln County, Maine. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Deborah — of Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Chapman, Delmont Lansing, Jr. (1906-1994) — also known as Delmont L. Chapman, Jr. — of Berlin Township, Monroe County, Mich. Born May 23, 1906. Republican. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Monroe County, 1957-58; defeated, 1954, 1958, 1960. Died in Frenchtown Township, Monroe County, Mich., December 25, 1994 (age 88 years, 216 days). Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Don S. — of Fallon, Churchill County, Nev. Republican. Member of Nevada state house of representatives, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Chapman, Donald A. — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Minnesota at-large, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, E. Forrest (born c.1930) — of Belleville, Wayne County, Mich. Born about 1930. American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1972, 1976; American Independent candidate for Wayne State University board of governors, 1976. Still living as of 1976.
  Chapman, E. May — of Belfast, Waldo County, Maine. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Maine, 1944, 1948, 1956; vice-chair of Maine Republican Party, 1945. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Chapman, Earle See W. Earle Chapman
  Chapman, Edward J. — of Westchester County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 31st District, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Chapman, Edwin J. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 1st District, 1902. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Edwin P. — of North Stonington, New London County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives. Interment at River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, R.I.
  Relatives: Second great-granduncle of Scott Bill Hirst. See Bill family of Connecticut.
  Chapman, Elbert R. — of Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Sharon, 1918. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Elizabeth — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York Republican State Committee, 1930; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Enoch C. (1802-1868) — of Norwich, New London County, Conn. Born March 22, 1802. Son of Timothy Chapman (1760-1827) and Nancy (Pendleton) Chapman (1766-1831). Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Norwich, 1837; member of Connecticut state senate 8th District, 1842. Died in 1868 (age about 66 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: First cousin thrice removed of Nathan Pendleton (1754-1841); son of Timothy Chapman (1760-1827) and Nancy (Pendleton) Chapman (1766-1831); second cousin twice removed of Nathan Pendleton (1779-1827); married to Elizabeth Demarest; fourth cousin of Calvin Crane Pendleton, Joseph Palmer Dyer, Harris Pendleton, Nathan William Pendleton and James Pendleton; third cousin once removed of James Monroe Pendleton; first cousin once removed of Edward Wheeler Pendleton. See Pendleton family of Connecticut.
  Chapman, Eugenia Rose Sheldon (1923-1994) — also known as Eugenia S. Chapman; Genie Chapman — of Arlington Heights, Cook County, Ill. Born in Fairhope, Baldwin County, Ala., January 10, 1923. Democrat. Member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1965-83; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972, 1980; candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 10th District, 1982. Female. Protestant. Member, League of Women Voters. Died in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Ill., 1994 (age about 71 years). Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Ezra — of Tolland, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Tolland, 1822. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Flavius J. III — U.S. Vice Consul in Hankow, 1924; Tientsin, 1926-29. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Floyd Sanford — also known as Floyd S. Chapman — of Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va. Born in Wayne County, W.Va. Republican. Coal and timber business; member of West Virginia state senate 5th District, 1919-22. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Ford — of Pecos, Reeves County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1956, 1960 (alternate); candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 16th District, 1960. Still living as of 1960.
  Chapman, Ford — of Midland, Midland County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Chapman, Forrest See E. Forrest Chapman
  Chapman, Francis L. — of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Frank B. — of Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1956, 1960, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Chapman, Fred — of Ardmore, Carter County, Okla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oklahoma, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Fred A. — of Ionia, Ionia County, Mich. Delegate to Michigan convention to ratify 21st amendment from Ionia County, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Gene — of Springfield, Greene County, Mo. Republican. Candidate for Missouri state house of representatives from Greene County 2nd District, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Chapman, Gene — of Missouri. American Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from Missouri, 1970. Still living as of 1970.
  Chapman, Genie See Eugenia Rose Sheldon Chapman
  Chapman, George D. (born c.1830) — of Middletown, Middlesex County, Conn. Born in Middletown, Middlesex County, Conn., about 1830. Republican. Manufacturer; member of Connecticut state senate 22nd District, 1893-94. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, George W. — of Saratoga County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Saratoga County 1st District, 1865. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Geraldine — of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Chapman, Glen E. — of Urbana, Champaign County, Ill. Mayor of Urbana, Ill., 1954. Still living as of 1954.
  Chapman, Gurdon — of Norwich, New London County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Norwich, 1838. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, H. L. — of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, H. O. — of Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1884. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Harry J. — of New York. Treasurer of New York American Labor Party, 1945. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Harry R. — of Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Illinois state senate 5th District, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Harry S. — of Northampton, Hampshire County, Mass. Mayor of Northampton, Mass., 1978-79. Still living as of 1979.
  Chapman, Henry (1804-1891) — of Bucks County, Pa. Born in Newtown, Bucks County, Pa., February 4, 1804. Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 6th District, 1844-46; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 7th District, 1857-59. Died near Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa., April 11, 1891 (age 87 years, 66 days). Interment at Doylestown Presbyterian Churchyard, Doylestown, Pa.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Chapman, Henry D. — Delegate to West Virginia state constitutional convention, 1863. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Great-grandfather of William Woodyard. See Woodyard family of West Virginia.
  Chapman, Henry H. — of Maryland. Presidential Elector for Maryland, 1812. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Herbert L. — of Lowell, Middlesex County, Mass. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Herman L. — of Michigan. Candidate for circuit judge in Michigan 36th Circuit, 1905. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Hiram — of Steuben County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Steuben County, 1847. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Holbrook See J. Holbrook Chapman
  Chapman, Horace L. — of Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1876; candidate for Governor of Ohio, 1897. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Howard — of Beaverton, Washington County, Ore. Mayor of Beaverton, Ore., 1961. Still living as of 1961.
  Chapman, I. F. — of Gallia County, Ohio. Republican. Member of Ohio state house of representatives from Gallia County; elected 1897. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Irvin C. — of Fullerton, Orange County, Calif. Mayor of Fullerton, Calif., 1948-50. Still living as of 1954.
  Chapman, J. E. — of Goodhue County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 9th District, 1861. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, J. Holbrook — of Washington, D.C. U.S. Vice Consul in Cologne, 1926-29; U.S. Consul in Nagoya, 1932; Bangkok, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, J. L. IV — also known as Jim Chapman — of Virginia. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Virginia 2nd District, 1992, 1994. Still living as of 1994.
  Chapman, Jacob P. — of Marion County, Ind. Democrat. Delegate to Indiana state constitutional convention, 1850-51. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, James F. — of Wilton, Fairfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Wilton, 1835. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, James M. — of Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, N.J. Mayor of Perth Amboy, N.J., 1869. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, James W. — of Ashland, Boyd County, Ky. Democrat. Member of Kentucky state house of representatives 89th District, 1932-33. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Jim (b. 1945) — of Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Tex. Born in Washington, D.C., March 8, 1945. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Texas 1st District, 1985-97; candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from Texas, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Chapman, Jim See J. L. Chapman IV
  Chapman, Joe See Joseph Chapman III
  Chapman, John (1740-1800) — of Pennsylvania. Born in Wrightstown, Bucks County, Pa., October 18, 1740. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 4th District, 1797-99. Died in Upper Makefield, Bucks County, Pa., January 27, 1800 (age 59 years, 101 days). Interment at Friends' Burying Ground, Wrightstown, Pa.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Chapman, John E. — of Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y. Delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, John Grant (1798-1856) — also known as John G. Chapman — of Port Tobacco, Charles County, Md. Born in La Plata, Charles County, Md., July 5, 1798. Member of Maryland state house of delegates, 1824-28, 1830, 1843-44; member of Maryland state senate, 1831-36; U.S. Representative from Maryland 1st District, 1845-49; delegate to Maryland state constitutional convention, 1850. Died in Charles County, Md., December 10, 1856 (age 58 years, 158 days). Original interment in private or family graveyard; reinterment at Mt. Rest Cemetery, La Plata, Md.
  Relatives: Father of Andrew Grant Chapman.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Chapman, John Lee (1811-1880) — of Baltimore, Md. Born in Harford County, Md., 1811. Mayor of Baltimore, Md., 1862-67. Died November 18, 1880 (age about 69 years). Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, John S. — of California. Member of California state assembly 26th District, 1875-77. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, John S. — of Virginia. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Virginia, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, John W. — of Cass County, Neb. Delegate to Nebraska state constitutional convention, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, John William (1894-1978) — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Springfield, Sangamon County, Ill. Born in Crete, Saline County, Neb., September 8, 1894. Republican. Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, 1953-61; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1960. Methodist. Member, Rotary; Elks; Freemasons; Shriners. Died in 1978 (age about 83 years). Cremated.
  Chapman, Jonathan (1807-1848) — of Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Born in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., January 23, 1807. Mayor of Boston, Mass., 1840-42. Died May 25, 1848 (age 41 years, 123 days). Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Joseph III — also known as Joe Chapman — of Panama City, Bay County, Fla. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Florida, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Still living as of 1996.
  Chapman, Joseph A. — of Belleville, Wayne County, Mich. American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Chapman, Joseph Gilbert — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1884 (alternate), 1888. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Joseph L. — of Montville, New London County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Montville, 1837. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Joseph W. — of Madison, Jefferson County, Ind. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1856. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Josephine A. (b. 1937) — of Belleville, Wayne County, Mich. Born in 1937. American Independent candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, 1974; American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1976; Michigan American Independent state chair, 1979. Female. Still living as of 1979.
  Chapman, Judi — of Missoula, Missoula County, Mont. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Montana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Chapman, Judith L. — of Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Chapman, Julian See R. Julian Chapman
  Chapman, Kathleen See Kay Halloran
  Chapman, L. A. — of Chillicothe, Livingston County, Mo. Mayor of Chillicothe, Mo., 1917-19. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, L. W. — of Doddridge County, W.Va. Democrat. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Doddridge County, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Leander — of Jackson County, Mich. Member of Michigan state house of representatives from Jackson County, 1849; Speaker of the Michigan State House of Representatives, 1849. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Leroy E. (1881-1967) — of Warren, Warren County, Pa. Born in Warren, Warren County, Pa., July 3, 1881. Republican. Physician; Warren County Coroner, 1912-22; burgess of Warren, Pennsylvania, 1922-30; member of Pennsylvania state senate 48th District, 1931-62; trustee, Warren Hospital. Member, American Medical Association. Died in 1967 (age about 85 years). Interment at Oakland Cemetery, Warren, Pa.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Chapman, Levi S. — of Onondaga County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Onondaga County 3rd District, 1895. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Lew F. — of Cabell County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Cabell County, 1905. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Lucille — of Wheeling, Ohio County, W.Va. Democrat. Member of West Virginia Democratic State Executive Committee, 1949. Female. Still living as of 1949.
  Chapman, Luther B. (b. 1849) — of Windham, Windham County, Vt. Born in Bethel, Oxford County, Maine, 1849. Republican. Insurance and real estate business; farmer; superintendent of schools; member of Vermont state house of representatives from Windham, 1898, 1910. Congregationalist. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Lyman — of Essex, Middlesex County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Essex, 1918. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Malco — of Rapid City, Pennington County, S.Dak. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from South Dakota, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
  Chapman, Manlius (b. 1805) — of Giles County, Va. Born in 1805. Delegate to Virginia secession convention, 1861. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Mark R. — American candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 7th District, 1916. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Maro Spaulding (1839-1907) — also known as Maro S. Chapman — of Manchester, Hartford County, Conn. Born in East Haddam, Middlesex County, Conn., February 13, 1839. Son of Nathaniel Chapman and Hannah (Percival) Chapman. Republican. Served in the Union Army during the Civil War; postal envelope manufacturer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives, 1882; member of Connecticut state senate 2nd District, 1885-86; Presidential Elector for Connecticut, 1900. Member, Freemasons; Odd Fellows; Grand Army of the Republic. Instrumental in the establishment of the Hartford, Manchester, Rockville Tramway Co. in 1895. Died in Yonkers, Westchester County, N.Y., March 2, 1907 (age 68 years, 17 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Son of Nathaniel Chapman and Hannah (Percival) Chapman; married 1861 to Lucy Woodbridge (died 1869); married 1871 to Helen Robbins.
  Chapman, Martha F. — of Dothan, Houston County, Ala. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Chapman, Martin V. — of Huntington, Cabell County, W.Va. Republican. Mayor of Huntington, W.Va., 1935; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from West Virginia, 1948; candidate for West Virginia state treasurer, 1960. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, May See E. May Chapman
  Chapman, Melvin C. (1852-1936) — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Born in Illinois, December 5, 1852. Mayor of Oakland, Calif., 1891-93. Died in Piedmont, Alameda County, Calif., May 4, 1936 (age 83 years, 151 days). Interment at Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Calif.
  Chapman, Nolan M. — of Chillicothe, Livingston County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Novatus — of Tolland, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Tolland, 1833, 1835. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, O. J. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1888 (member, Credentials Committee). Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Olga — of New York. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Chapman, Orland R. — American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Chapman, Orlow W. (1832-1890) — of Binghamton, Broome County, N.Y. Born in Ellington, Tolland County, Conn., 1832. Lawyer; member of New York state senate 24th District, 1868-71; U.S. Solicitor General, 1889-90; died in office 1890. Died, of pneumonia and an ear infection, in Washington, D.C., January 19, 1890 (age about 57 years). Interment somewhere in Binghamton, N.Y.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Chapman, Orr — of Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Oscar Littleton (1896-1978) — also known as Oscar L. Chapman — of Denver, Colo.; Washington, D.C. Born in Omega, Halifax County, Va., October 22, 1896. Son of James Jackson Chapman and Rosa Archer (Blount) Chapman. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War I; lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1936, 1940, 1944; U.S. Secretary of the Interior, 1949-53. Methodist. Member, American Legion; Phi Alpha Delta. Died February 8, 1978 (age 81 years, 109 days). Interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
  Relatives: Son of James Jackson Chapman and Rosa Archer (Blount) Chapman; married, December 21, 1920, to Olga Pauline Edholm (died 1932); married, February 24, 1940, to Ann Kendrick.
  See also NNDB dossier
  Chapman, P. H. — of Gainesville, Hall County, Ga. Mayor of Gainesville, Ga., 1953. Still living as of 1953.
  Chapman, Paul E. — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from West Virginia 3rd District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Chapman, Pauline E. — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Chapman, Pleasant Thomas (1854-1931) — also known as Pleasant T. Chapman — of Vienna, Johnson County, Ill. Born near Vienna, Johnson County, Ill., October 8, 1854. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1896 (alternate), 1924; member of Illinois state legislature; U.S. Representative from Illinois 24th District, 1905-11. Died in Vienna, Johnson County, Ill., January 31, 1931 (age 76 years, 115 days). Interment at Fraternal Cemetery, Vienna, Ill.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Chapman, R. F. — of Oregon. Democrat. Member of Oregon state senate 7th District; elected 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Chapman, R. Julian — Candidate for U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 5th District, 1968 (American Independent), 1972 (Independent), 1976 (Independent). Still living as of 1976.
  Chapman, Reuben (1799-1882) — of Somerville, Morgan County, Ala.; Huntsville, Madison County, Ala. Born in Bowling Green, Caroline County, Va., July 15, 1799. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Alabama state senate, 1832-35; U.S. Representative from Alabama, 1835-47 (1st District 1835-41, at-large 1841-43, 6th District 1843-47); Governor of Alabama, 1847-49; member of Alabama state house of representatives, 1855; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1860, 1868; Confederate States Envoy to France, 1862-65. Died in Huntsville, Madison County, Ala., May 16, 1882 (age 82 years, 305 days). Interment at Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Ala.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — National Governors Association biography
  Chapman, Reuben Atwater (d. 1873) — of Massachusetts. Justice of Massachusetts state supreme court, 1860-73; chief justice of Massachusetts supreme judicial court, 1868-73. Died in 1873. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Richard — of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Chapman, Robert — of Prichard, Mobile County, Ala. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alabama, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Chapman, Robert F. — of Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, S.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from South Carolina, 1960 (member, Committee on Rules and Order of Business). Still living as of 1960.
  Chapman, Robert Foster (b. 1926) — also known as Robert F. Chapman — of Camden, Kershaw County, S.C. Born in Inman, Spartanburg County, S.C., April 24, 1926. Son of James Alfred Chapman and Martha (Marshall) Chapman. Lawyer; Judge of U.S. District Court, 1974; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, 1981-91. Still living as of 1991.
  Relatives: Married to Mary Winston Gwathmey.
  Chapman, Ron (b. 1940) — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Born September 20, 1940. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 5th District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Chapman, Ron — of Trinidad, Henderson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Chapman, Roscoe S. — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1924, 1928 (alternate). Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Roy H. (b. 1885) — of Lake City, Columbia County, Fla.; Tallahassee, Leon County, Fla. Born in Lake Butler, Union County, Fla., July 15, 1885. Son of William Washington Chapman and Addie Mary (Owenby) Chapman. Democrat. Lawyer; justice of Florida state supreme court, 1937-52. Baptist. Member, Freemasons; Knights Templar; Shriners; Rotary. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, June 17, 1930, to Edith L. Lanier.
  Chapman, Rufus — of Groton, New London County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Groton, 1825. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Ruth — of Westchester County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state senate 25th District, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, S. J. — of Stubblefield, Johnson County, Tex. Member of Texas state house of representatives 36th District, 1887-88. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Samuel — of North Stonington, New London County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from North Stonington, 1828. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Samuel E. — of East Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from East Hartford, 1858, 1860. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Samuel M. — of Plattsmouth, Cass County, Neb. District judge in Nebraska 2nd District, 1887-95. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Samuel W. — of Waterbury, New Haven County, Conn. Republican. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Waterbury, 1926. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Sidney C. — of Independence, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Candidate for Missouri state senate 8th District, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Chapman, Sylvester — of Kanawha County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1875. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Sylvia — of Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives 17th District, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Chapman, Sylvia — of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kan. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Chapman, Thad M. — of Middlebury, Addison County, Vt. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Vermont, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Thomas E. (c.1923-1998) — also known as Tom Chapman — of Rush, Boyd County, Ky. Born about 1923. Democrat. Member of Kentucky state house of representatives 99th District, 1964-67, 1970-73; defeated in primary, 1973. Died in Greenup County, Ky., February 23, 1998 (age about 75 years). Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Tom See Thomas E. Chapman
  Chapman, Tommy — of Evergreen, Conecuh County, Ala. Democrat. Chair of Conecuh County Democratic Party, 2003. Still living as of 2003.
  Chapman, Virgil A. — of North Sacramento (now part of Sacramento), Sacramento County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Virgil Munday (1895-1951) — also known as Virgil Chapman — of Irvine, Estill County, Ky.; Paris, Bourbon County, Ky. Born in Middleton, Simpson County, Ky., March 15, 1895. Son of James Virgil Chapman and Lily (Munday) Chapman. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Kentucky, 1925-29, 1931-49 (7th District 1925-29, 1931-33, at-large 1933-35, 6th District 1935-49); defeated, 1928; U.S. Senator from Kentucky, 1949-51; died in office 1951. Disciples of Christ. Member, American Bar Association; Alpha Delta Sigma; Phi Alpha Delta; Tau Kappa Alpha; Order of the Coif; Freemasons; Shriners; Odd Fellows; Elks; Woodmen; Maccabees; Sons of Confederate Veterans. Died, from injuries received in an automobile accident, in Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, Montgomery County, Md., March 8, 1951 (age 55 years, 358 days). Interment at Paris Cemetery, Paris, Ky.
  Relatives: Married, June 12, 1920, to Mary Adams Talbott.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Chapman, W. Earle — of Cheboygan, Cheboygan County, Mich. Republican. Mayor of Cheboygan, Mich.; elected 1925. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, W. H. — of Eutaw, Greene County, Ala.; Livingston, Sumter County, Ala. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1900, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Mrs. W. R. — of Stamford, Jones County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, W. W. — U.S. Attorney for Wisconsin, 1836-38. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Warren — of St. Joseph, Berrien County, Mich. Member of Michigan state senate, 1865, 1867 (18th District 1865, 16th District 1867). Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, Wilford G. — of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Republican. Mayor of Portland, Maine, 1916-17. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, William — of Piney Point, St. Mary's County, Md. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maryland, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Chapman, William Edgar (b. 1877) — also known as William E. Chapman — of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla. Born in Mt. Pisgah, White County, Ark., February 1, 1877. Son of Charles Arnold Chapman and Alice (Blevins) Chapman. Served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War; newspaper editor; lawyer; U.S. Consul in Nogales, 1917; Guaymas, 1917; Mazatlan, 1917-25; Sault SAINTE Marie, 1925-26; Torreon, 1926; Monterrey, 1927; Cali, 1928-30; North Bay, 1930-32; Bilbao, 1932-38. Member, United Spanish War Veterans. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Son of Charles Arnold Chapman and Alice (Blevins) Chapman; married, February 12, 1906, to Maurine Eva Oleson; married, September 19, 1929, to Alice Bertha Moerner.
  Chapman, William H. (1820-1895) — of Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in 1820. Supervisor of Lansing Township, Michigan, 1851-52; mayor of Lansing, Mich., 1861-62. Died in 1895 (age about 75 years). Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Lansing, Mich.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Chapman, William H. — of Oneida County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Oneida County 1st District, 1868. Burial location unknown.
  Chapman, William Williams (1808-1892) — also known as William W. Chapman — Born in Clarksburg, Harrison County, Va. (now W.Va.), August 11, 1808. Delegate to U.S. Congress from Iowa Territory, 1838-40; delegate to Iowa state constitutional convention from Wapello County, 1844; member of Oregon territorial House of Representatives. Died in Portland, Multnomah County, Ore., October 18, 1892 (age 84 years, 68 days). Interment at Lone Fir Cemetery, Portland, Ore.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Chapman, Zachary — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2004. Still living as of 2004.



 

 


 
   
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