Benjamin Chapman
1774–
Franklin, Kentucky, United States
The Life of Benjamin
Benjamin Chapman was born in 1774, in Franklin, Kentucky, United States as the son of James S. Chapman. He married Jane Arnold on 28 August 1799, in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 3 daughters.
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Family Time Line
Benjamin Chapman
1774–
Jane Arnold
1780–
Marriage: 28 August 1799
Jane Chapman
1803–
John Chapman
1805–
Evelina Chapman
1810–1894
Emily Chapman
1820–1895
Spouse and Children
1774–Male
1780–Female
MARRIAGE
28 August 1799
Franklin, Kentucky, United States
28 August 1799
Franklin, Kentucky, United States
children
(4)
Jane Chapman
1803–Female
John Chapman
1805–Male
1810–1894Female
1820–1895Female
Parents and Siblings
James S. Chapman
1748–Male
siblings
(1)
1774–Male
World Events (8)
1776
Age 2
Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.
1792 · Becomes the 15th State
Age 18
On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the 15th state. It was the first state west of the Appalachian Mountains
1808
Age 34
Atlantic slave trade abolished.
Name Meaning
English: occupational name for a merchant or trader, Middle English chapman, Old English cēapmann, a compound of cēap ‘barter’, ‘bargain’, ‘price’, ‘property’ + mann ‘man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
- Benj Chapman, "United States Census, 1810"
- Benjamin Chapman, "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954"
- Benjamin Chapman, "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979"
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