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     Alexander Chapman was born circa 1896 at Scotland.¹ He married Helen C. (?).¹

     Andrew J. Chapman was born in August 1839 at Indiana.^1,2 He married Alice M. Dimmitt circa 1864.^1,2 Andrew J. Chapman died on 10 May 1902 at Lane Co., OR, at age 62. He was buried in May 1902 at Eugene Pioneer Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., OR, Find A Grave Memorial# 5944864.

     Annis Mauvee Chapman was born on 13 August 1916 at Lyman Co. (probably), SD. She was the daughter of John Thomas Chapman and Flora Mabel Lindsley. Annis Mauvee Chapman died before April 1930.

     Banetah Aline Chapman was born circa 1922 at Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of Guy Wesley Chapman and Vada Edgeman. Banetah Aline Chapman married Raedean Dale Street, son of Linley Casteel Street and Ida Esther Kipper, in 1942.

     Ben D. Chapman was born on 3 August 1887 at Imogene, Fremont Co., IA. He married Ruth M. Triem, daughter of Edward E. Triem and Clara E. Hamilton, on 1 June 1915 at Black Hawk Co., IA. Ben D. Chapman died in November 1976 at Tulsa Co., OK, at age 89. He was buried in 1976 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, Findagrave #77156472.

     Benjamin Burton Chapman was born on 9 November 1928 at Buffalo, Dallas Co., MO.¹ He was the son of George Washington Chapman and Lee Verna Bradley.¹ Benjamin Burton Chapman married Joyce Farmer on 20 March 1953 at Memphis, Shelby Co., TN. Benjamin Burton Chapman died on 3 December 2011 at Ojai, Ventura Co., CA, at age 83 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Ben Burton Chapman, 83, of Ojai, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, at Community Memorial Hospital due to complications following surgery.

Ben was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Buffalo, Mo., to George W. and Lee Vera Bradley Chapman. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Springfield, Mo., where Ben attended elementary and junior high school. When he was 14 he was selling newspapers on a street corner in Springfield, and later delivered telegrams for Western Union on his bicycle. The family relocated to Santa Barbara in 1944, and Ben attended high school there. At the age of 17 he went out on his own, working for a time in Tulsa, Okla., and then returning to Springfield, Mo. He worked at Weber's Bread Bakery for over a year and later drove a taxi cab.

Ben enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1951. He went through boot camp in San Diego; was stationed in Jacksonville, Fla., first and then in Millington, Tenn., near Memphis. It was in Memphis that he met the one and only love of his life, Joyce Farmer. They were married March 20, 1953. One week later Ben was sent to El Toro Marine Base in Tustin, Calif. Joyce followed soon after. They lived in Tustin until Ben was discharged from the Marines in December 1953.

After his discharge, they moved to Santa Barbara where Ben went to work for Safeway Stores, Inc; a career that would span 33 years. In a very short time, Ben was promoted to produce manager. He worked in several stores in Santa Barbara and Ventura. When Safeway opened their new Ojai store in 1960, Ben transferred from Ventura as manger of the produce department. Ben, Joyce and their son moved to Ojai. They have lived in Ojai since that time.

Ben was a member of the Retail Clerks Union, Local #899 (now 770). He served as a vice-president on the board for several years. When he retired from Safeway he was awarded an honorary life membership in the union.

From the time he was 11 years old when his sister Vi gave him a guitar, Ben loved music, especially country. While still working for Safeway, he put together three different bands. They played every weekend in Santa Barbara, Ventura or Ojai. In 1974, Ben and a friend, Paul Hoots, started the Eighth District of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association in Oak View. When Paul passed away a year later, there was talk of stopping District Eight, but Ben insisted they try to keep it going. He worked very hard at that task, and the district thrived and is still successful today. Ben has served as an officer on the board of directors, either as president, vice-president or an advisor since 1974. He was currently the vice-president. He is a life member of the association.

Ben was a member of the Ojai Church of Christ where he led the song service twice a month until his death. Ben loved spending time with his church family at worship as well as socially. Among his favorite events were the monthly potlucks and the Christmas party.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clyde and Clifford; sisters, Viola Knoll and Marie Hersh. Ben is survived by Joyce, his wife of nearly 59 years; daughter, Billie Flippo of Springfield, Mo., and her children, Diane Couch of Brownwood, Texas, Michelle Edwards of Bellevue, Neb., and Jeri Bridges of Springfield; his son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Melissa Chapman of Newbury Park, and their daughters, Shannon (Dale) Airton of South Africa, Brianne (Derek) Leavitt of Santa Monica, and Vanessa Chapman of San Francisco; four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

During his lifetime, Ben had many interests including skating, motorcycle riding, fishing, hunting, collecting (lots of things), yard sales, but his three main loves were his family, church and music. You were very loved Ben, and you will be missed.

Visitation will take place 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, 3150 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. Services will take place 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, also at Ted Mayr Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be made to the Ojai Church of Christ, 448 North Montgomery Street, Ojai, CA 93023.

He was buried in December 2011 at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura, Ventura Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 95625335.

     Betta June Chapman was born on 4 June 1927 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of John Thomas Chapman and Flora Mabel Lindsley. Betta June Chapman married Leon Henley Durham, son of Hollie Edison Durham and Fannie Lou Davis. Betta June Chapman died on 5 December 1966 at Brisbane, San Mateo Co., CA, at age 39 OBITUARY - Record-Enterprise, Sunday, December 11, 1966, page 6

BETTA JUNE AND LEON H. DURHAM
Funeral services were held Friday from the Chapel of the Nauman and Lincoln Mortuary in South San Francisco for Betta June and Leon H. Durham who died suddenly in Brisbane, December 5.
They are survived by their seven children, Mrs. Esther Heinzle, Leon O., William L., Richard C., Paul D., Randall L., and Jeffery E. Durham, all of Brisbane.
Mrs. Durham’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman of Los Altos, and Mr. Durham’s mother, Mrs. Fannie Lou Durham, resides in Brisbane.
Interment was at Golden Gate National Cemetery.

She was buried in December 1966 at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA. Cause of death: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The San Mateo Times, Tuesday, December 6, 1966, Front Page, continued on page 8

Accident Orphans Seven
Parents Killed In Brisbane
Seven Brisbane children were orphaned this Christmastide when both their parents were killed in a grinding one-car crash on Old Bayshore Road, late yesterday.
Leon Durham, 40, and his wife, Betta, 39, were returning home shortly after 4 p.m. when their car went into a spin on the rain-slick road and hurtled into a bulldozer parked parked some ten yards off the pavement.
Long-Time Residents
The Durhams were pronounced dead on arrival at Peninsula Hospital, where they were taken immediately after the accident.
The couple were long-time residents of Brisbane, residing at 169 Lake Street.
Durham was co-owner of the Hot Corner Bar in San Francisco. His wife worked as a cocktail waitress at Basin Street West, also in San Francisco.
The couple is survived by seven children, ranging in age from 5 to 20 years old, and two grandchildren.
Eldest of the Durham children is Esther Heinzle, 100 East Moltke Avenue, Daly City.
In School
The other children all reside in Brisbane. They are Jeffery, 5; Randy, 8; Paula 13; Ricky, 16; Larry, 17, and Lonnie, 18.
The three youngest children attend school is Brisbane, while the eldest attend Jefferson High School in Daly City.
Police said apparently Mrs. Durham was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident.
The force of the impact threw Mrs. Durham over to the passenger’s side of the car, Police said.
A family spokesman said funeral arrangements were pending.

     Blanche M. Chapman was born in September 1899 at Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of Joseph Basford Chapman and Sarah Louise Hayworth. Blanche M. Chapman married Kenneth E. Pell, son of William M. Pell and Agnes Katherine Smart, before July 1920.¹ Blanche M. Chapman died before 4 April 1940 at Jones or Fall River Co. (probably), SD.

     Carol Rosalie Chapman was born on 24 December 1933. She was the daughter of John Thomas Chapman and Flora Mabel Lindsley. Carol Rosalie Chapman married Paulus John Rasmussen. Carol Rosalie Chapman died on 28 June 2003 at age 69. She was buried in July 2003 at Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo Co., CA.

     Carrie May Chapman was born on 19 January 1872.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Orin Albert Chapman and Olive Keziah Barker. Carrie May Chapman married Harry S. Strickler, son of Joseph Price Strickler and Catherine E. Long, on 2 October 1892.¹

     Clifford A. Chapman was born on 1 March 1915 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of George Washington Chapman and Lee Verna Bradley.¹ Clifford A. Chapman died in August 1971 at Greene Co., MO, at age 56 Dates per SSDI, last residence Springfield. He was buried in 1971 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 76598077.

     Clyde Chester Chapman was born on 1 March 1915 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of George Washington Chapman and Lee Verna Bradley.¹ Clyde Chester Chapman married Katherine M. (?) in 1938. Clyde Chester Chapman began military service WW II service, Tec. 5, U.S. Army. He died on 22 June 1969 at age 54. He was buried in June 1969 at Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 482997.

     Cora Belle Chapman was born in October 1873 at Ohio.¹ She married George L. Durnell on 1 March 1894 at Champaign Co., OH.¹ Cora Belle Chapman died in 1951. She was buried in 1951 at Maple Grove Cemetery, North Lewisburg, Champaign Co., OH, Findagrave #9041984.

     Darrel Lee Chapman was born on 21 February 1935 at South Dakota. He was the son of John Thomas Chapman and Flora Mabel Lindsley. Darrel Lee Chapman died on 15 July 1994 at Placer Co., CA, at age 59.

     Doris Catherine Chapman was born on 8 July 1922 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of John Thomas Chapman and Flora Mabel Lindsley. Doris Catherine Chapman married Steve W. Wilson, son of Stephen Wilson and Anna Kriz. Doris Catherine Chapman died on 20 August 2009 at Concord, Contra Costa Co., CA, at age 87.

     Edward Burton Chapman was born on 31 August 1839. He married Delilah Jane White. Edward Burton Chapman died on 15 February 1909 at age 69. He was buried in February 1909 at Macedonia Cemetery, Buffalo, Dallas Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 32558264.

     Elizabeth Chapman was born on 6 March 1828 at Greene Co., PA. She married John McCullough circa 1852. Elizabeth Chapman died on 23 December 1904 at Gilmore, Greene Co., PA, at age 76. She was buried in December 1904 at Fairview Cemetery, Gilmore Twp., Greene Co., PA.

     Ella Chapman was born on 30 December 1896.¹ She married Joseph Edward Dubbel, son of Edward E. Dubbel and Elma Arnold, on 19 August 1923.¹ Ella Chapman died on 27 January 1990 at Milbank, SD, at age 93.²

     Ella M. Chapman was born circa 1855 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of William K. Chapman.¹ Ella M. Chapman married Willis Hilton, son of William Hilton and Mary (?), circa 1876.¹

     Emma Olive Chapman was born on 26 August 1907. She was the daughter of William Henry Chapman and Marian Annette Tallman.

     Ethel Margaret Chapman was born on 3 July 1888 at Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of John Fletcher Chapman and Jerletta Louise Jane Hayworth. Ethel Margaret Chapman married John Edwin Allen on 9 June 1906 at Iowa. Ethel Margaret Chapman died on 19 July 1969 at age 81. She was buried in July 1969 at Fairview-Clio Cemetery, Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA.

     Fanny Marilla Chapman was born on 10 December 1837 at Sheffield, Lorain Co., OH. She married Edwin Proctor. Fanny Marilla Chapman died on 24 May 1927 at Garden City, Finney Co., KS, at age 89. She was buried in May 1927 at Tonganoxie Cemetery, Tonganoxie, Leavenworth Co., KS, Findagrave #15695934.

     Florence Chapman was born on 16 July 1889.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel J. Chapman and Anna E. Stover.¹ Florence Chapman died on 30 April 1894 at age 4.¹

     Floyd W. Chapman was born circa 1923 at Jones Co. (probably), SD. He was the son of Jesse James Chapman and Okie D. Arnett.

     Frederick Lyle Chapman was born on 14 January 1925 at South Dakota. He was the son of John Thomas Chapman and Flora Mabel Lindsley. Frederick Lyle Chapman married Pearl Rae (?). Frederick Lyle Chapman died on 10 June 1997 at San Mateo Co., CA, at age 72. He lived, Last residence Brisbane, San Mateo County, CA per SSDI.

     G. Arthur Chapman was Christian.¹ Occupation: Builder and real estate dealer at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.¹ He was born on 13 January 1891.¹ He was the son of Samuel J. Chapman and Anna E. Stover.¹ G. Arthur Chapman married Ruth Dowling, daughter of Francis M. Dowling and Bertha (?), on 6 December 1922.¹ G. Arthur Chapman lived in 1926 at 616 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.¹

     George Washington Chapman was born on 25 January 1885 at Buffalo, Dallas Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Edward Burton Chapman and Delilah Jane White. George Washington Chapman married Lee Verna Bradley, daughter of George Washington Bradley and Margaret B. Windle, on 9 April 1910 at Jasper Co., MO. George Washington Chapman lived on 2 April 1940 at 2027 Howard Street, Springfield, Greene Co., MO.² He died on 16 August 1954 at Springfield, Greene Co., MO, at age 69. He was buried in August 1954 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Greene Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 75717124.

     Grove L. Chapman was born on 16 December 1840 at Medina Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Riley Chapman and Harriet Holcomb.¹ Grove L. Chapman married Caroline O. Fuller, daughter of Rufus Hamilton Fuller and Deborah Silena Randall, on 17 March 1864 at Knox Co., IL. Grove L. Chapman lived on 21 July 1870 at Liberty Twp., Scott Co., IA, farming.² He lived on 5 June 1880 at Liberty Twp., Scott Co., IA, farming.³ He died on 1 February 1888 at age 47. He was buried in February 1888 at Big Rock Cemetery, Big Rock, Scott Co., IA, Findagrave #101117008.

     Gussie Earl Chapman was born on 3 October 1870 at Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew J. Chapman and Alice M. Dimmitt.² Gussie Earl Chapman married Maurice Tatum Rose, son of Joseph Rose and Clemenza Tennessee Tatum, in 1897 at Oregon. Gussie Earl Chapman married John Robert Blackwell before February 1920.³ Gussie Earl Chapman lived on 14 February 1920 at Walnut Avenue, Oakdale Twp., Stanislaus Co., CA.³ She died on 10 September 1953 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 82.