Betta June Chapman

F, b. 4 June 1927, d. 5 December 1966
     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.

Child of Betta June Chapman and Leon Henley Durham

Blanche M. Chapman

F, b. September 1899, d. before 4 April 1940
     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.

Children of Blanche M. Chapman and Kenneth E. Pell

Citations

  1. [S2301] 1920 Federal Census, Jones County, South Dakota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 1721.
  2. [S2299] 1930 Federal Census, Jones County, South Dakota. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 2225; FHL #2341959.

Carol Rosalie Chapman

F, b. 24 December 1933, d. 28 June 2003
     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

F, b. 19 January 1872
     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

Children of Carrie May Chapman and Harry S. Strickler

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 723.

Clifford A. Chapman1

M, b. 1 March 1915, d. August 1971
     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.

Citations

  1. [S3937] 1920 Federal Census, Anderson County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 522.

Clyde Chester Chapman1

M, b. 1 March 1915, d. 22 June 1969
     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.

Citations

  1. [S3937] 1920 Federal Census, Anderson County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 522.

Cora Belle Chapman1

F, b. October 1873, d. 1951
     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.

Child of Cora Belle Chapman and George L. Durnell

Citations

  1. [S262] 1900 Federal Census, Champaign County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1245; FHL #1241245.

Darrel Lee Chapman

M, b. 21 February 1935, d. 15 July 1994
     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

F, b. 8 July 1922, d. 20 August 2009
     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

M, b. 31 August 1839, d. 15 February 1909
     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.

Child of Edward Burton Chapman and Delilah Jane White

Elizabeth Chapman

F

Child of Elizabeth Chapman and Col. Robert Searcy

Elizabeth Chapman

F, b. 6 March 1828, d. 23 December 1904
     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.

Child of Elizabeth Chapman and John McCullough

Ella Chapman

F, b. 30 December 1896, d. 27 January 1990
     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

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 702.
  2. [S89] Social Security Death Index, online www.ancestry.com.

Ella M. Chapman1

F, b. circa 1855
     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

Child of Ella M. Chapman and Willis Hilton

Citations

  1. [S1363] 1880 Federal Census, Erie County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 1013; FHL #1255013.

Emma Olive Chapman

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

Ethel Margaret Chapman

F, b. 3 July 1888, d. 19 July 1969
     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

F, b. 10 December 1837, d. 24 May 1927
     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.

Child of Fanny Marilla Chapman and Edwin Proctor

Florence Chapman1

F, b. 16 July 1889, d. 30 April 1894
     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

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 587.

Floyd W. Chapman

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

Fred Merlin Chapman

M, b. 10 August 1927, d. 21 September 1970
     Fred Merlin Chapman was also known as Fred Merlin DaVault; Fred's birth surname was DaVault, but he was raised by his mother and Harry Chapman from a very young age. He may or may not have been legally adopted by Harry, but he took the Chapman surname. He was born on 10 August 1927 at Pratt Co. (probably), KS. He was the son of Frederick Arthur DaVault and Mabel Mary Wright. Fred Merlin Chapman lived in 1970 at Amarillo, Randall Co., TX, per Texas death certificate. He died on 21 September 1970 at Amarillo, Potter Co., TX, at age 43. He was buried in September 1970 at Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Randall Co., TX, Findagrave #42318866.

Child of Fred Merlin Chapman

Frederick Lyle Chapman

M, b. 14 January 1925, d. 10 June 1997
     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 Chapman1

M, b. 13 January 1891
     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

Child of G. Arthur Chapman and Ruth Dowling

Citations

  1. [S82] Price Genealogy, 587.

George Washington Chapman

M, b. 25 January 1885, d. 16 August 1954
     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.

Children of George Washington Chapman and Lee Verna Bradley

Citations

  1. [S2748] 1910 Federal Census, Jasper County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 790; FHL #1374802.
  2. [S3939] 1940 Federal Census, Greene County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 2108.
  3. [S3937] 1920 Federal Census, Anderson County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 522.
  4. [S3938] 1930 Federal Census, Dade County, Missouri. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Roll 1185; FHL #2340920.

Grove L. Chapman

M, b. 16 December 1840, d. 1 February 1888
     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.

Children of Grove L. Chapman and Caroline O. Fuller

Citations

  1. [S794] 1850 Federal Census, Medina County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M432, Roll 709.
  2. [S3260] 1870 Federal Census, Scott County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series M593, Roll 419; FHL #545918.
  3. [S5141] 1880 Federal Census, Scott County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Rolls 363-4; FHL #1254363-4.

Gussie Earl Chapman

F, b. 3 October 1870, d. 10 September 1953
     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.

Children of Gussie Earl Chapman and Maurice Tatum Rose

Citations

  1. [S3144] 1900 Federal Census, Lane County, Oregon. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1349; FHL #1241348.
  2. [S3817] 1880 Federal Census, Decatur County, Iowa. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 336; FHL #1254336.
  3. [S3816] 1920 Federal Census, Stanislaus County, California. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 151.
  4. [S2088] 1910 Federal Census, Lane County, Oregon. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1283; FHL #1375296.

Guy Wesley Chapman

M, b. 17 August 1895, d. 14 August 1979
     Guy Wesley Chapman was born on 17 August 1895 at Sewel, Wayne Co., IA. He was the son of John Fletcher Chapman and Jerletta Louise Jane Hayworth. Guy Wesley Chapman began military service World War 1, U.S. Army, Company 2, 327th Machine Gun Battalion. He married Vada Edgeman, daughter of John Hogg Edgeman and Lucy Gordon, on 23 December 1917 at Allerton, Wayne Co., IA. Guy Wesley Chapman died on 14 August 1979 at Corydon, Wayne Co., IA, at age 83. He was buried in August 1979 at Fairview-Clio Cemetery, Grand River Twp., Wayne Co., IA.

Child of Guy Wesley Chapman and Vada Edgeman

Harry Edward Chapman

M, b. 15 December 1894, d. 17 May 1969
     Harry Edward Chapman was born on 15 December 1894 at Carthage, Jasper Co., MO; son of Harry Ralph and Frances E. "Frankie" (Ellis) Chapman. He married Mabel Mary Wright after 23 June 1930 at Pratt, Pratt Co., KS; Mabel Davault, widowed, and her two year-old son Fred were listed on the 1930 census at Pratt, living with her mother in-law Della DaVault and her sister in-law Helen.1 Harry Edward Chapman died on 17 May 1969 at Pratt Co., KS, at age 74. He was buried in May 1969 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, Findagrave #20230651.

Citations

  1. [S2053] 1930 Federal Census, Pratt County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T62, Roll 715; FHL #2340450.

Henry Wallace Chapman

M, b. 23 May 1921, d. 13 November 1984
     Henry Wallace Chapman was born on 23 May 1921 at Highmore, Hyde Co., SD; son of Clarence Edwin and Gladys Albertina (Adair) Chapman. He married Charlene Devault, daughter of Cleo Claude DaVault and Alice Katherine Kuntz, on 15 November 1940 at Methodist Church, Lakeview, Lake Co., OR;

Fairview Republican, Fairview, Oklahoma; Thursday, 5 DEC 1940, page 4 (Newspapers.com):

Hamilton-Chapman Vows

Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hardgraves of the marriage of Miss Charlene Hamilton to Mr. Henry Wallace Chapman of Lakeview, Oregon, on Nov. 15 in the Methodist Church at Lakeview.

The ceremony took place at 8:30 in the evening with Rev. Ashenbrener performing the ceremony in the presence of about 45 friends and relatives.

The bride was lovely in a red wool suit with black accessories. She carried a white prayer book with orchids. The couple was attended by the bride’s twin sister, Miss Charlotte, who was dressed in a blue suit made like the bride’s, with Mr. Chester Olsan (sic) acting as best man for the groom.

After the ceremony a reception was held in the home of Mr. Chester Olson with only the family and a few close friends attending.

The bride will be remembered in Fairview, having attended school here, moving to Oregon in the spring. She is the daughter of Mrs. Alice Hamilton. Mr. Chapman attended school in Lakeview.

After a short honeymoon to Portland to visit the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kuntz, the couple will move in their new home in Lakeview where Mr. Chapman is employed with the Olson Milling Co.


Henry Wallace Chapman and Charlene Devault were divorced on 17 November 1943 at Lake Co., OR; husband was plaintiff, divorce granted to husband on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, custody of child awarded to plaintiff.

Henry Wallace Chapman died on 13 November 1984 at Multnomah Co., OR, at age 63.

Hunter Boyd Chapman1

M, b. 24 May 1866, d. 18 May 1942
     Hunter Boyd Chapman was born on 24 May 1866 at Virginia.1 He married Caroline Lee Stein circa 1888.1 Hunter Boyd Chapman died on 18 May 1942 at age 75. He was buried in May 1942 at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, Winchester City, VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 24022850.

Child of Hunter Boyd Chapman and Caroline Lee Stein

Citations

  1. [S411] 1910 Federal Census, Shenandoah County, Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1648; FHL #1375661.

Inez Chapman

F, b. February 1890
     Inez Chapman was born in February 1890 at Wayne Co., IA. She was the daughter of Joseph Basford Chapman and Sarah Louise Hayworth.