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Altha Chapman 1781–1847

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Altha Chapman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 8 May 1781 · Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Died 1 Jun 1847 · No Creek, Ohio, Kentucky
Father Joshua D Chapman
Mother Frances Griffith Dorsey
Spouse Benjamin Benton
Children Allen Benton, Altha Benton, Althea T Benton, Erasmus Benton, Francis Ann Benton, Jesse G Benton, Joseph T Benton, Lydia Dorsey Benton, Marenda Benton, Moses Henry Benton, Nathan Chapman Benton
Siblings Elizabeth Leah Chapman, Frances Chapman, Frances H Fannie Chapman, Francis H Chapman, Joshua D Chapman, Levina Chapman, Moses K Chapman, Nancy Chapman, Sally Chapman, Sarah Chapman, Sarah D Chapman
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Altha Chapman began in 1781 in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland. Altha Chapman married benjamin benton, and had children including allen benton, altha benton, althea t benton, erasmus benton, francis ann benton, jesse g benton, joseph t benton, lydia dorsey benton, marenda benton, moses henry benton, nathan chapman benton. Altha Chapman passed away in 1847 in No Creek, Ohio, Kentucky.

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Life Timeline

1781
Birth of Altha Chapman in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Birth
1847
Death of Altha Chapman in No Creek, Ohio, Kentucky
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Altha Chapman

This ancestor line traces from Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland (1707) to Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland (1781) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Altha Chapman (1781–1847) was born in Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland and died in No Creek, Ohio, Kentucky. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Altha in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Joshua D Chapman
Father
Frances Griffith Dorsey
Mother

Altha Chapman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Altha Chapman PTP
1781–1847
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Altha Chapman's Descendants

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Altha Chapman PTP 1781–1847