1. 2. Joseph BUTTON   b. Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
2. 3. Abigail BUTTON   b. Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 4. Sarah BUTTON   b. Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
4. 5. Bathena (Bethena) BUTTON   b. 1 Apr 1776, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 26 Apr 1855, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Apr 1855, New London County, Connecticut.
5. 6. Clarissa BUTTON   b. 9 May 1777, Michigan; d. 7 Nov 1859, Groton, New London, Connecticut; bur. Nov 1859, Groton, New London, Connecticut.
6. 7. Gilbert BUTTON   b. 23 Nov 1778, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 22 Sep 1858, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Sep 1858, New London County, Connecticut.
7. 8. Roswell BUTTON   b. Jan 1784, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 8 Aug 1856, Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey; bur. Aug 1856, New Jersey.

1. 8. Roswell BUTTON   b. Jan 1784, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 8 Aug 1856, Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey; bur. Aug 1856, New Jersey.
2. 9. Avery BUTTON   b. 1785, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 10. Allen BUTTON   b. 1786, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
4. 11. Charles Chandler BUTTON   b. 1 Feb 1788, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 15 May 1877, Hampton, Windham County, Connecticut; bur. 1877, Windham County, Connecticut.
5. 12. Polly BUTTON   b. 1790, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
6. 13. Samuel BUTTON   b. 1791, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
7. 14. Henry BUTTON   b. 1793, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
8. 15. Lydia Spicer BUTTON   b. 15 Sep 1794, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 10 Sep 1856, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; bur. Sep 1856, New London County, Connecticut.
9. 16. Abigail BUTTON   b. 1798, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.

1. 17. Mary (Polly) CHAPMAN   b. 6 Apr 1797, New London County, Connecticut; d. 1886; bur. 1886.
2. 18. Royal Jesse CHAPMAN   b. 1802, New London County, Connecticut; d. 21 Jan 1890, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; bur. 1890, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
3. 19. John CHAPMAN   b. 18 Jan 1803, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
4. 20. Levi CHAPMAN   b. 18 Jan 1803, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut; d. 15 Dec 1849, Hawkins Bar, Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County, California; bur. Dec 1849, Calaveras County, California.
5. 21. Sally (Sarah) CHAPMAN   b. 26 Mar 1805, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.

Mary Rogness's - Spouse of third cousin 6 times removed

1. 22. Clarissa AVERY   b. 18 Feb 1798, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
2. 23. William Pitt AVERY   b. 28 May 1800, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 24. Roswell Minor AVERY   b. 21 Feb 1802, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
4. 25. Mary AVERY   b. 5 Jan 1804, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
5. 26. Isaac Allyn AVERY   b. 14 Oct 1806, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
6. 27. Gilbert Button AVERY   b. 21 Sep 1809, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
7. 28. Sabra Emeline AVERY   b. 16 May 1812, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.
8. 29. Emily AVERY   b. 14 Jun 1816, Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut.

1. 30. Lydia Witter BUTTON   b. 24 Feb 1802, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
2. 31. Mira BUTTON   b. 20 Oct 1803, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 32. Julia Ann BUTTON   b. 16 Mar 1805, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
4. 33. Harriet BUTTON   b. 28 Jun 1807, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
5. 34. Emily BUTTON   b. 4 Dec 1808, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
6. 35. Lucy Tyler BUTTON   b. 25 Jun 1810, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
7. 36. Nancy Caroline BUTTON   b. 12 Jan 1812, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
8. 37. Gilbert Witter BUTTON   b. 11 Sep 1814, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
9. 38. Rosina BUTTON   b. 22 Feb 1817, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
10. 39. Minorva Witter BUTTON   b. 10 Jan 1819, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
11. 40. Lousia Eggleston BUTTON   b. 12 May 1822, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.

1. 41. Appleton Avery BUTTON   b. 11 Oct 1807, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 25 Sep 1889, Ozark Mountains; bur. Sep 1889.
2. 42. William Palmer BUTTON   b. 31 Aug 1809, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 15 May 1866, Quebec, Canada; bur. May 1866, Quebec, Canada.
3. 43. Lucius BUTTON   b. 6 Jul 1811, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 30 Dec 1884; bur. Jan 1885.
4. 44. Stephen Decatur BUTTON   b. 8 Jun 1813, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 17 Jan 1897, Camden, Camden County, New Jersey; bur. Jan 1897, Camden County, New Jersey.
5. 45. Mary Ann BUTTON   b. 8 May 1815, Preston, New London County, Connecticut; d. 19 Sep 1845, Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey; bur. Sep 1845, Hudson County, New Jersey.
6. 46. Nancy Aida BUTTON   b. 19 Jun 1817, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.

1. 47. John Leander STARKWEATHER   b. 9 May 1818, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
2. 48. Marcia Averal STARKWEATHER   b. 17 Mar 1820, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
3. 49. William Austin STARKWEATHER   b. 16 Feb 1822, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
4. 50. Abbey Jane STARKWEATHER   b. 13 Jul 1824, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
5. 51. Henry Howard STARKWEATHER   b. 29 Apr 1826, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
6. 52. Lydia Marie STARKWEATHER   b. 23 Mar 1828, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
7. 53. John Leonard STARKWEATHER   b. 12 Apr 1830, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
8. 54. Hannah Georgiana STARKWEATHER   b. 9 Jun 1833, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
9. 55. Joseph Allen STARKWEATHER   b. 6 Sep 1835, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.

1. 56. Lucy HEATH  
2. 57. Ardelia HEATH  
3. 58. Frances Louisa HEATH  
4. 59. Emeline HEATH  
5. 60. Hudson HEATH  
6. 61. Levi Nelson HEATH  
7. 62. Nancy HEATH  
8. 63. Sarah HEATH  
9. 64. Julie Ann HEATH  
10. 65. Oliver Beckwith HEATH  
11. 66. Amos HEATH, Jr.  
12. 67. Mary HEATH  

In their book "History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer, A Landholder in New London County, Connecticut, as early as 1666, and others of the name" by Susan Spicer Meech & Susan Billings Meech, 1911 they indicate our Royal Jesse Chapman descends from William Chapman & Elizabeth Palmer both of New London, New London County, Connecticut. Their line goes as follows;

William Chapman, b. Abt. 1626 England (?), d. December 18, 1699 New London, New London County, Connecticut
Elizabeth Palmer, b. Abt. 1641 New London, New London County, Connecticut
William Chapman, b.1665 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. August 24, 1734 New London, New London County, Connecticut
Hannah Lester, b. March 11, 1670 New London, New London County, Connecticut,
d. Abt. 1701 New London, New London County, Connecticut
William Chapman, b. March 21, 1691 New London, New London County, Connecticut, d. July 10, 1760 New London, New London County, Connecticut
Mercy Stoddard, 1696 New London County, Connecticut, d. September 27, 1777 Groton, New London County, Connecticut
David Chapman, b. April 03, 1719 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut
Patience Rouse,
Levi Chapman, b. October 21, 1749 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. June 21, 1828 Groton, New London County, Connecticut
John Chapman, April 10, 1775 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. August 07, 1844 New London County, Connecticut
Bethena (Barthena) Button, b. April 01, 1776 Preston, New London, Connecticut, d. April 26, 1855 New London County, Connecticut
Royal Jesse Chapman b. 1802 New London County, Connecticut

Susan Spicer Meech also indicated in her book that our early Chapman’s were aligned with our Spicer, Geer and Palmer ancestors (William Chapman was married to Elizabeth Palmer).

Here is John Chapman’s wife Bethena (Bathena) Button’s Spicer line beginning with her parents;

Mary Spicer b. Abt. 1757 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. January 14, 1778 New London County, Connecticut
Roswell Button b. 1746 New London County, Connecticut, d. June 12, 1820 Preston, New London County, Connecticut
Edward Spicer b. April 04, 1722 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. January 08, 1797 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut
Hannah Bill b. September 30, 1725 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. 1761 Groton, New London County, Connecticut
John Spicer b. January 01, 1698 New London , New London County, Connecticut, d. August 28, 1753 New London , New London County, Connecticut
Mary Geer b. May 14, 1701 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. Abt. 1744 New London , New London County, Connecticut
Edward Spicer b. 1674 New London County, Connecticut, d. 1732 New London , New London County, Connecticut
Catharine (Katherine) Stone b. August 22, 1674 Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island. Catharine’s mother Abigail Busecot Stone was the sister of Mary Busecot Spicer who is our 6th gr grandmother. Mary was married to Peter Spicer)
Peter Spicer b. 1644 Virginia 'Cittie', near Jamestown Virginia, d. September 16, 1694 New London, New London County, Connecticut
Mary M. Busecot b. 1648 Warwick, Kent County, Rhode Island, d. September 13, 1714 New London, New London County, Connecticut

The following is the Chapman - Geer connection;
Nancy M. Chapman 3, b. June 03, 1832 Nunda, Livingston County, New York, d. February 12, 1866 Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota
Asa Holmes Spicer 3, March 18, 1825 West Sparta, Livingston County, New York, d. March 03, 1897
Royal Jesse Chapman 4, b. 1802 New York (or New London County, Connecticut), d. January 21, 1890 Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota
Eliza E. b. Bet. 1800 - 1810 New York (or New London County, Connecticut), d. Abt. 1858 New York or Michigan
Bethena (Bathena) Button 5, b. April 01, 1776 Preston, New London County, Connecticut, d. April 26, 1855 New London County, Connecticut
John Chapman 5, b. April 10, 1775 Groton New London County, Connecticut, d. August 07, 1844 New London County, Connecticut
Mary Spicer 6, b. 1757 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. January 14, 1777 New London County, Connecticut
Roswell Button 6, b. 1746 New London County, Connecticut, d. June 12, 1820 Preston, New London County, Connecticut
Edward Spicer 7, b. April 04, 1722 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. January 08, 1797 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut
Hannah Bill 7, b. September 30, 1725 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. 1761 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut
Mary Geer 8, b. May 14, 1701 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. Abt. 1744 New London, New London County, Connecticut
John Spicer 8, b. January 01, 1698 New London, New London County, Connecticut, d. August 28, 1753 New London, New London County, Connecticut (John Spicer 8 > Edward Spicer 9 > Peter Spicer. (Edward Spicer 9 m. Katherine Stone 9> Abigail Busecot 10; Abigail was Mary Busecot Spicer’s sister , wife of Peter Spicer)
Robert Geer , b. January 02, 1675 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. November 20, 1742 North Groton, New London County, Connecticut. (Robert’s sister Sarah Geer Parke is also my 8th gr grandmother.)
Martha Tyler 9, b. April 09, 1676 Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, d. September 18, 1741 Groton, New London County, Connecticut
George Geer III (our 9th gr grandfather) b. January 14, 1621 Heavitree, Devonshire, England, d. May 26, 1726 Preston, New London County, Connecticut
Sarah Allyn b. March 22, 1642 Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, d. January 18, 1724 Preston, New London County, Connecticut

Additionally, this line of Chapman’s are aligned with my Lester and Miner ancestors. The following is the Lester - Chapman connection;
Hannah Lester b. March 11, 1670 New London, New London County, Connecticut, d. 1701 New London, New London County, Connecticut
William Chapman b. 1665 Groton, New London County, Connecticut, d. August 24, 1734 New London, New London County, Connecticut
Daniel Lester I b. April 16, 1642 Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, d. January 16, 1716 New London County, Connecticut (Daniel is the brother of our 8th gr grandfather Andrew Lester II)
Hannah Fox b. Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, d. February 22, 1712 New London, Connecticut
Andrew [Leister] Lester I (our 9th gr grandfather) b. Abt. 1618 England, d. June 07, 1669 Groton, New London County, Connecticut
Barbara Bradley b. Abt. 1620 England, d. February 02, 1652 Groton, New London, Connecticut

William and Elizabeth Palmer Chapman’s lineage also aligns with our Miner ancestors. Their great grandson Samuel Chapman married Hannah Fox. Hannah Fox is the 3rd great granddaughter of our 10th great grandfather Thomas Miner. Thomas Miner was married to Grace Palmer. Some believe Grace’s sister Elizabeth is the Elizabeth Palmer that was married to William Chapman, however, I am certain they were not sisters. Elizabeth Palmer Chapman was born around 1641, while Grace’s sister Elizabeth Palmer was born in 1619 and was married to a man named Thomas Chapman. This was Elizabeth’s second marriage and it occurred when Elizabeth was approximately 57 years old. Although Elizabeth Palmer Chapman and Grace Palmer Miner were not sisters I have no doubts that their lineages are somehow connected too.

As I continue to go through my records it is clear that many of our great grandparents have descendants (sometimes several) that eventually married back into the family. It is not uncommon to find that our 9th great grandfather is also our 10th great grandfather or even our 9th and 10th great grandfather 2, 3 or more times each.

In my mind, all of these Chapman connections to various Connecticut ancestors of mine appear to make the case stronger that Royal Jesse Chapman ancestors are William and Elizabeth Palmer Chapman.
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Royal Jesse Chapman appears as Jesse Chapman in the census of 1830 for Middlebury, Genesee County, New York. Middlebury is about 31 miles from Nunda, Livingston County, New York where his daughter Nancy was born. In this census he is shown to have a wife born between 1800 & 1810, and one daughter under the age of 5, probably Louise Elizabeth Chapman who would have been a year old.

Jesse Chapman again appears in the census of 1840 for Cayuga County in the township of Ledyard. In the Civil War pension papers of Anna Youngs Sibley, Royal Jesse Chapman swears that he lived in Moravia (about 14 miles from Ledyard) in 1843, where he hosted the marriage of Anna Youngs to Charles Sibley.

The census from 1840 for Cayuga County shows Royal's wife (Eliza), 3 daughters (Louisa, Nancy and Abigail) BUT also shows 3 sons all under the age of 10.
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1. Regarding his 3rd marriage; WABASHA COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS, 1858-1860 FOUND IN MINNESOTA GENEALOGICAL JOURNAL: 14, PAGE 1392. September,1995.
CHAPMAN, R.J. of Mazeppa Mar.: 23 July 1858 at house of widow of Joseph C. SIBLEY rec. 26 July 1858. SIBLEY, Pheby of Mazeppa Offic.: Gulieumus Maxwell, JP wit.: G. Maxwell; Daniel Stowell

2. MAZEPPA TRIBUNE, JANUARY 29, 1890
Last Tuesday J. R. Chapman, one of the old settlers of this part of the county, quietly passed away aged 86 years. The funeral took place at the Congregational church, Thursday. The Tribune extends its sympathy to the mourning friends.

3. This item often appears on family sites as information about Royal Jesse. However, Royal was dead at the time of this incident, this article actually refers to Jesse's son Robert Jesse and his wife Julia A. Dixon Chapman.
PINE ISLAND RECORD
Friday, June 28, 1895
In Justice Hagler's Court Monday R.J. Chapman was arraigned on complaint of his wife Julia A. Chapman, for threatening to do personal injury. County Attorney McClure appeared for the plaintiff and Chapman was required to give $500 bond, good for six months. Constable Tome gave Chapman time to go in the country after a bondsman and has not yet returned. Parties needing mason work done are anxious in vain for his return.

4. Census research, 1850 West Sparta, Livingston County, New York has the Jacob Chapman family enumerated next to the Asa Spicer family.
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Peabody, of No. Stonington; b. Feb. 21, 1800; d., Bolton, Aug. 20, 1878. Interments in Quarryville Cemetery. Mr. Maine was a farmer by occupation. In politics he was a strong Abolitionist, taking an active part as a campaign speaker in his State. He was a soldier in the War of 1812 at the Defense of Stonington, going as a substitute for Jesse Chapman, of No. Stonington. Res., Bolton, from about 1830.

1. 68. Louise Elizabeth CHAPMAN   b. 6 Jun 1829, Steuben County, New York; d. 10 Apr 1916, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; bur. Apr 1916, Osakis, Douglas County, Minnesota.
2. 69. Nancy M. CHAPMAN   b. 3 Jun 1832, Nunda, Livingston County, New York; d. 12 Feb 1866, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; bur. Feb 1866, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
3. 70. Abigail Jane CHAPMAN   b. 14 Feb 1835, New York; d. 16 Jun 1906, Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota; bur. 1906, Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota.

1. 71. Eliza Augusta CHAPMAN   b. 26 Mar 1842, Brushville, Livingston County, New York; d. 1 Mar 1925, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; bur. 1925, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
2. 72. Daniel CHAPMAN   b. 20 Dec 1844, Minnesota; d. 27 Jun 1915, Fortuna, Divide county, North Dakota; bur. 1915.
3. 73. Sarah CHAPMAN   b. 9 Dec 1846, Cayuga County, New York; d. 14 Jul 1909, Oronoco, Olmsted County, Minnesota; bur. 1909, Minnesota.
4. 74. Elijah D. CHAPMAN   b. 23 Aug 1848, Minnesota; d. 4 Jun 1907, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota; bur. 1907, Douglas County, Minnesota.
5. 75. Martha CHAPMAN   b. 5 Mar 1851, Brushville, Livingston County, New York; d. 29 Mar 1936, Sultan, Snohomish County, Washington; bur. Mar 1936, Washington.
6. 76. Robert Jesse CHAPMAN   b. 5 Aug 1852, Dundee, Yates County, New York; d. 14 Aug 1897, Walker, Cass County, Minnesota; bur. Aug 1897, Walker, Cass County, Minnesota.
7. 77. Francis Eugene CHAPMAN   b. 14 Jul 1857, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. 3 Feb 1946, Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota; bur. 1946, Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota.

1. 78. Anna CHAPMAN   b. 23 Aug 1828, Mystic, New London County, Connecticut; d. 30 Nov 1888, Napa, Napa County, California; bur. Dec 1888, Napa, Napa County, California.

1. 79. Reuben LAMB  

NOTE !1870 agricultural census, Wabasha, Co. Mn.
Roll T132-12
Louisa Stull had 14 acres improved land and 26 acres woodland worth S800. Improvements and machinery valued at $75. Stock consisting of 1horse, 1 cow, 4 pigs, value S450. 1 but beans, 10 but potatoes, 300 lbs. butter, 100 but wheat, 50 but corn, and 80 but barley all valued at $215.

From - The Osakis Review, Thursday, April 20, 1916 Louisa E. Smith Louisa E. Smith, wife of Gilbert B. Smith of this village, passed away
April 10 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jane Ackerman, at 151 West Third Street, St. Paul. The remains were brought to Osakis Wednesday night and the funeral was held from the home of her son, Ed. D. Smith, Friday morning at 10 o'clock, the Rev. Edward Kaneen, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was made at Lakeside. Louisa E. Chapman was born in the state of New York June 6, 1828. She was married to Peter Stull who died in 1868. Nine children were born to this union, six of whom survive: Mrs. Harriett Crandall, Mazeppa, Minn.; Mrs. Marietta Perkins, Red Wing; Joe Stull whose home is in Montana; Jim Stull, Mazeppa; Mrs. Jane Ackerman, St. Paul; Mrs. Lida Campbell, Pine Island, Minn. In 1872 Mrs. Stull was married at Maiden Rock, Wi.., to Mr. Gilbert B. Smith, who survives her. One son was born to them, E.D. Smith, of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith came to Osakis in 1878 and have since made their home here, except during short intervals when the old people have lived with relatives in the southern part of the state. Deceased was in her 88th year and she and her husband were among the oldest residents in the county. The Review joins in sending sympathy to the sorrowing relatives.

1. 80. Harriet STULL   b. 1847.
2. 81. Maryette STULL   b. 1849.
3. 82. Joseph STULL   b. 1854.
4. 83. James H. STULL   b. May 1858, Minnesota.
5. 84. Jane STULL   b. 1859.
6. 85. Lydia\Lida STULL   b. May 1860.
7. 86. Ada STULL   b. Abt 1864.
8. 87. Nellie STULL   b. 1866.
9. 88. Mary Ellen STULL   b. Sep 1869.

1. 89. Harriet YOUNGS   b. 14 Sep 1848, New York State; d. 2 Apr 1933, Bellvidere, Goodhue County, Minnesota; bur. Apr 1933, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
2. 90. Mary Etta YOUNGS   b. Aug 1849, New York State.

1. 91. Edward D. SMITH  

Family ties really do bind us together!

Nancy is a descendant of our Davis line through her 8th great grandfather Thomas Davis who is a brother of James Davis who is Arina Davis Spicer's 8th gr grandfather. Both Thomas and James Davis are our 12th great grandfathers. Nancy Chapman Spicer is also Arina Davis Spicer's mother-in-law.

Our Peter Spicer is also Nancy's ancestor, he is her 5th gr grandfather through Peter's son Edward. Peter is also Nancy's husband Asa Holmes Spicer 3rd gr grandfather. Nancy's line comes through Edward and Katherine (Stone) Spicer, Asa's line comes through Edward's brother Jabez and his wife Margaret (Parke) Spicer, making Peter our 10th gr grandfather through Edward and our 8th through Jabez.

Interestingly, Peter Spicer's sister-in-law, Abigail Busecot, is also 10th great grandmother! Her daughter Katherine Stone is Edward Spicer's wife, and of course they are Nancy's ancestors. Abigail's sister Mary Busecot is Peter's wife and is Asa Holmes Spicer's ancetors. Abigail and Mary's father Peter Busecot is our 9th and 11th gr grandfather,

Other Chapman - Spicer family connections are listed in Royal Jesse Chapman's notes

1. 92. Clarissa Jane SPICER   b. 18 Aug 1850, Plainfield, Kent County, Michigan; d. 13 Mar 1945, Newport, Rock County, Nebraska; bur. Mar 1945, Atkinson, Holt County, Nebraska.
2. 93. William Harrison SPICER, II   b. 8 Jul 1852, York State (Livingston County, New York, probably West Sparta); d. 20 Mar 1931, Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minnesota; bur. 23 Mar 1931, Finlayson, Pine County, Minnesota.
3. 94. Sarah Arina SPICER   b. 30 Jun 1854, Plainfield, Kent County, Michigan; d. 26 Aug 1939, St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; bur. 1939, Minnesota.
4. 95. Alfred SPICER   b. 1855, Plainfield, Kent County, Michigan.
5. 96. Jesse Archie SPICER   b. 7 Aug 1857, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; d. 13 Jun 1927, Canistota, McCook County, South Dakota; bur. Jun 1927, South Dakota.
6. 97. Asa Holmes SPICER, III   b. 3 Aug 1859, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; d. 13 Feb 1902, Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota; bur. Feb 1902, Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota.
7. 98. Jane M. SPICER   b. 3 Jun 1861, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
8. 99. John Henry SPICER   b. 14 Feb 1862, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; d. 26 Jan 1914, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; bur. 28 Jan 1914, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
9. 100. Nancy Elisabeth (Libby) SPICER   b. 16 Jul 1864, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; d. 25 Mar 1894, Minnesota; bur. Mar 1894, Minnesota.

1. 101. Dexter SMITH   b. Nov 1867, Minnesota.

1. 102. Eugene CARLON   b. 8 Jun 1860, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
2. 103. Lillie Ann CARLON   b. 22 Nov 1861, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. 4 Oct 1951, Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota; bur. 1951, Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota.
3. 104. Jay CARLON   b. 13 Mar 1864, Menominee, Dunn County, Wisconsin.
4. 105. Nettie CARLON   b. 4 May 1866, Menominee, Dunn County, Wisconsin; d. 10 Apr 1956, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; bur. 1956, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
5. 106. John CARLON   b. 22 Mar 1868, Menominee, Dunn County, Wisconsin; d. 7 Apr 1954, Cascade, Valley County, Idaho; bur. 1954, Idaho.
6. 107. Eliza Alida CARLON   b. 11 Nov 1870, Menominee, Dunn County, Wisconsin; d. Aug 1950, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; bur. 1950, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
7. 108. Thomas E. CARLON   b. 23 May 1873, Menominee, Dunn County, Wisconsin.
8. 109. Elmer CARLON   b. Jan 1876, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. 4 Jul 1952, Redwing, Goodhue County, Minnesota; bur. 1952, Redwing, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
9. 110. Elva CARLON   b. 10 Jan 1876, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. 3 Aug 1963, Lake Mills, Winnebago County, Iowa; bur. 1963, Iowa.
10. 111. George CARLON   b. 18 May 1880, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. 31 Jan 1917; bur. 1917.
11. 112. Carrie CARLON   b. 20 Oct 1881, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. 22 Dec 1975, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; bur. 1975, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
12. 113. Jessie CARLON   b. 24 Sep 1884, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. 15 Nov 1973, Los Angeles County, California; bur. 1973, Los Angeles County, California.

1. 114. Winifred Eugene CHAPMAN   b. 1881; d. 1940.

Information from Fred Epley
Copy of a letter written by Eliza Chapman Carlon to her sister Sarah Chapman Nichols. The original in the possession of Sarah's grandson Melvin Nichols of Zumbrota, Mn. Poorly spelled and punctuated.
Menomonie Dec. 26, 1872
Dear sister and brother,
I now sit down to write a few lines to you to let you know that we are all well. I hope you are the same. I found Tom and the children all right when I got home. I told the children that maybe you was agoin to come up here this winter, so they have been looking ever since for you. So they want me to write and ask you if you haint agoin to come. Tell Vena and Warren and Merrit that the children wants to see them and talk and talk about them every day. Sarah I was thinking about you all day Christmas and wishing you was here. Sarah Dan and me went to see Father. I didn't think he lived so bad and I can't get him out of my mind. I dream of him every night, I wish I was where I could help him some.
Rob is over here , he stays over town all the time, he only comes over here when he wants a clean shirt. I have been looking for a letter from Dan but I haint got none yet. Sarah I haint got nothing to write only that we are all well. I sent you my best respects to Dick and family. So no more at present, write soon as you get this.
My love to you all, so goodby.

Eliza Carlon to Sarah Nichols
Sarah when I was there Dick was talking about his age so I will send you all of our ages so you can put them down.
Eliza Chapman was borned March the 26th, 1842 .
Daniel Chapman was borned December the 20, 1844 .
Sarah Chapman was borned December the 9, 1846 .
Dick Chapman was borned August the 23, 1849.
Martha Chapman was borned March the 5, 1851.
Robert Chapman was borned August the 1, 1853.
Francis Chapman was borned July the 14, 1857.

1. 115. Vena NICHOLS  
2. 116. Warren NICHOLS  
3. 117. Merrit NICHOLS  

Alexandria Newspaper Jan. 10, 1907
Alexandria Newspaper Jan. 10, 1907

E. D. Chapman Dies
E. D. Chapman died at his home on C street in this village last Friday, January 4, Shortly after noon, of cancer of the stomach. E. D. Chapman was born in the state of New York August 23, 1848. When
six years of age he came with his parents to southern Minnesota. Until 189] the deceased made his home in Wabasha, Minn., and neighboring towns. In that year he came to Alexandria which was his home until his death. Mr. Chapman was a mason by trade and a industrious man. Ha had been for years a conscientious member of the Adventist church and died in that faith. Until a few months ago he had been one of the most rugged of men. His health began failing last spring and the last few months he had his family realized that his case was a hopeless one. He consulted several doctors and visited at least two hospitals but received no promise of help.
The ceased leaves a widow, five children and an adopted daughter. The children are: Mrs. Harvy Brockway of Rochester, Minn., Mrs. D. B. Shepard, E. N. and A. L. Chapman and Mrs. W. W. Rubble, of Alexandria. Daisy Chapman, the adopted daughter, is about thirteen years of age and lived at home. The deceased also left one sister and two brothers, one of the latter, Dan Chapman, lives near Osakis, the other brother and sister live near Rochester, Minn.
The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the Adventist church, the Rev. H. S. Shaw, Adventist, of Sauk Center officiating. The pall bearers were John Sheldon, C. J. Porter, Herman Griebenow, M. D. Fredenberg, J. O. Fredenburg and Mr. Rubble of Osakis. the interment was
in Kinkerk cemetery.

1. 118. Lillian Bertha CHAPMAN   b. 1870.
2. 119. Edmund CHAPMAN   b. 1872.
3. 120. Mary E. CHAPMAN   b. 24 Jul 1874.
4. 121. Archie LeRoy CHAPMAN   b. 12 Nov 1875, Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota; d. 28 Feb 1946, Lake Oswego, Oregon; bur. 1946, Oregon.
5. 122. Phidella Faye CHAPMAN   b. 28 Nov 1879.

1. 123. John HOFFEE  
2. 124. Frank HOFFEE  
3. 125. Addie HOFFEE  
4. 126. Mattie HOFFEE  
5. 127. Henry HOFFEE  

This piece of news is usually mistakenly attributed to his father Royal Jesse.

PINE ISLAND RECORD
Friday, June 28, 1895
In Justice Hagler's Court Monday Robert Jesse Chapman was arraigned on complaint of his wife Julia A. Chapman, for threatening to do personal injury. County Attorney McClure appeared for the plaintiff and Chapman was required to give $500 bond, good for six months. Constable Tome gave Chapman time to go in the country after a bondsman and has not yet returned. Parties needing mason work done are anxious in vain for his return.

Friday, July 5, 1895
GONE WEST
The plastering trade seems to be a trying one on the moral system and since Robert Chapman returned a few weeks ago with a second wife, the people of our little village have realized this fact more than ever before. A notice was posted on Chapman's door stating that he was not needed in the village, but he thought this only a bluff and filled his house at night with guns and a few friends, who were prepared to shoot. The enraged populace knew better than to stand before his guns and sent for the County Attorney as stated last week. Chapman was arrested for making threats and given time to get a bondsman. Finding no friends ready to risk $500 on the probabilities of his keeping the peace he left town
between two days, and wife No. 2 followed later. It is said they took train West from Kasson, and Clarence Chapman followed the same trail. Ed Cross has also fallen into bad company and has followed in the steps of Chapman. Particulars later.

July 12, 1895
It was Len Cross instead of Ed who followed Chapman. Cross took the wife of William Mace at Kasson and departed for a southern clime. Creditors and a large family are anxiously awaiting his return.
November 12, 1895 Clarence Chapman arrived Saturday from Glenwood, Wisconsin where he has been laboring in a hub and spoke factory during the summer.

February 19, 1897
Mrs. Julia Chapman was granted a divorce last week in Red Wing from her husband, Robert Chapman. She will assume her maiden name which was Dixon.
THE CASS COUNTY PIONEER
Walker, Minn. August 19, 1897 DIED
Saturday night at his home on the shore of Lake May, Robert J. Chapman departed this life. He had been ailing for some little time with (illegible) atory rheumatism, but no thought of his being dangerously ill
was entertained. He was walking to the house and fell dead instantly and without a word of warning. Mrs. Chapman ran and informed neighbors who came to her assistance. Telegrams were sent to his relatives and the funeral set for Tuesday at 10 a.m., which was postponed to Wednesday at 10 a.m. pending the arrival of his brothers from Alexandria and Osakis. Deceased was born at Dundee, New York, Aug. 5, 1852, and has been twice married. Mr. Chapman was highly thought of here, and a workman of no
little energy and his sudden and untimely death is lamented by all and every sympathy goes out to the sorrowing wife and family. Six children survive him, five of whom are living in the southern part of the state.
The funeral was held at the Congregational Church, Rev. Frank A. Brown officiating.

1. 128. Bessie CHAPMAN   d. 1929; bur. 1929.
2. 129. Elma CHAPMAN  
3. 130. Clarence CHAPMAN  
4. 131. Fred CHAPMAN   b. 21 Jan 1882, Osakis, Douglas County, Minnesota; d. 29 Feb 1908, (Fort) Harrison, Madison County, Montana; bur. Mar 1908, Pine Island, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

MeadowRidge Park, Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota

1. 132. Gertrude Ida CHAPMAN   b. 25 Jul 1878, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
2. 133. Minnie Bell CHAPMAN   b. 10 Jan 1880, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. 25 Jun 1966, St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota; bur. Jun 1966, Minnesota.
3. 134. Morris CHAPMAN   b. 27 Jul 1884, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
4. 135. LeRoy CHAPMAN   b. 30 Jul 1887, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota; d. Aug 1978, Fresno, California; bur. 5 Aug 1978, Fresno, California.
5. 136. Charles CHAPMAN   b. 30 Oct 1889, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
6. 137. Edna CHAPMAN   b. 16 Sep 1893, Mazeppa, Wabasha County, Minnesota.
7. 138. John Paul CHAPMAN  

1. 139. Hazel CHAPMAN  
2. 140. Lena CHAPMAN  
3. 141. Henry Asa CHAPMAN   b. 10 Jun 1848.
4. 142. Lillia A. CHAPMAN   b. 15 Feb 1855.
5. 143. Charles F. CHAPMAN   b. 17 Jun 1860.