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Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman 1837–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jul 1837

Birth Location: Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 26 Jan 1925

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Father: Richard Jr

Mother: Catherine Updegraff

Spouse(s): Jane Boyd

Children(s): Richard Chapman, William Chapman, Eugene Chapman, Florence Chapman, Kathryn Chapman, Dr Chapman

The story of Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman began in 1837 in Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA. In 1850, Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided in Aleppo, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1863, Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided in Oxford, Butler, Ohio, USA. Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman married Jane Jennie Mary Boyd, and had children including Dr Campbell Mcgee Chapman, Eugene Patterson Chapman, Florence Flora Belle Chapman, Kathryn Kittie Alpharetta Chapman, Richard R Chapman, William Boyd Chapman. Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman passed away in 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman began in 1837 in Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1850, Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided in Aleppo, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1863, Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided in Oxford, Butler, Ohio, USA.
  • Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman married Jane Jennie Mary Boyd, and had children including Dr Campbell Mcgee Chapman, Eugene Patterson Chapman, Florence Flora Belle Chapman, Kathryn Kittie Alpharetta Chapman, Richard R Chapman, William Boyd Chapman.
  • Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman passed away in 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Jr
1794–1861
Birth Location: Mt Pleasant, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
RJ
Catherine Updegraff
1795–1866
Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, USA
CU

Spouses(s)

Jane Boyd
1837–1923
Birth Location: White Eyes, Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
JB

Children(s)

Richard Chapman
1870–1924
Birth Location: Illinois
RC
William Chapman
1866–1907
Birth Location: Bakersville, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
WC
Eugene Chapman
1871–1928
Birth Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
EC
Florence Chapman
1874–1951
Birth Location: El Paso, Woodford, Illinois, USA
FC
Kathryn Chapman
1875–1961
Birth Location: El Paso, Woodford, Illinois, USA
KC
Dr Chapman
1868–1942
Birth Location: New Rumley, Harrison, Ohio, USA
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Dr Chapman's Ancestors

Self
Dr Chapman
1837–1925
Birth Place: Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA
Parents
Richard J Chapman Jr
1794–1861
Mt Pleasant, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Catherine Updegraff
1795–1866
Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard (Henry Chapman) Sr
1759–1803
Castleblaney, Monaghan, Ireland
Sarah Patterson
1759–1826
Castleblaney, Monaghan, Offaly, Ireland
Henry (Updegraff (m Margaret) Gardner)
1768–1845
York, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Margaret Gardnier
1771–1845
Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Chapman
1730–1760
Janet Balantine
1738–1781
Herman Updegraff
1740–1806
Barbara Anna
1742–1788
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Updegraff
1806–

Dr Chapman's Descendants

1.
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Dr (Robert Updegraff) Chapman (24 Jul 1837–26 Jan 1925) m. Jane ('Jennie' Mary) Boyd (18 Feb 1837–1923)
  1. 1. Richard (R) Chapman 1870–1924 m. Cora (Mabel) Pote 1878–1973
    1. 1. Hazel (B) Chapman 1902–1982 m. Albert (David Annis) Jr 1902–1980
    2. 2. Robert (Malcom) Chapman 1906–1984 m. Irene (Frances) Klinger 1908–1990
      1. 1. Judith (Ann) Chapman 1939–2006
      2. 2. Robert (Richard) Chapman 1942–2006
    3. 3. Donald ('Don' Wilton) Chapman 1916–2007 m. Mary (Louise) Whitney 1924–
    4. 4. Ronald (C) Chapman 1912–1915
  2. 2. William (Boyd) Chapman 1866–1907
  3. 3. Eugene (Patterson) Chapman 1871–1928 m. Mary Chapman 1877–1926
    1. 1. William (Bryan) Chapman 1906–1996 m. Pauline Lane 1917–2007
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Chapman 1941–2021 m. Stanley (Russell) Nichols 1939–2019
  4. 4. Florence ('Flora' Belle) Chapman 1874–1951
  5. 5. Kathryn ('Kittie' Alpharetta) Chapman 1875–1961 m. Errett (Merl) Alexander 1878–1924
    1. 1. Jane (Mary) Alexander 1913–2009
  6. 6. Dr (Campbell McGee) Chapman 1868–1942 m. Barbara (Louise) Belsley 1869–1953
    1. 1. Ruth (Mary) Chapman 1896–1992
    2. 2. Robert (Christian) Chapman 1898–1988 m. Illeen (Sara Rose) Lunney 1914–1977
      1. 1. Bruce (Campbell) Chapman 1946–2003 m. Judith (Ann) England 1937–2003
    3. 3. Eugene ('William') Chapman 1904–1980 m. Mary (Jane) Hartz 1915–1985

Dr Chapman's Timeline

13 Records

1837
24 Jul 1837
Birth of Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman in Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA
Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Aleppo, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Aleppo, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Oxford, Butler, Ohio, USA
Oxford, Butler, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Palestine, Woodford, Illinois, USA
Palestine, Woodford, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Randolph, McLean, Illinois, USA
Randolph, McLean, Illinois, USA
1895
1895
Age 58
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 68
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Polk County, Iowa, USA
Polk County, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 78
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1919
14 Sep 1919
Age 82
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 83
Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman resided here in Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
1925
26 Jan 1925
Age 88
Death of Dr Robert Updegraff Chapman in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1837
    Event Place: Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_507; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 84
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Randolph, McLean, Illinois; Roll: 229; Page: 108C; Enumeration District: 159
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Palestine, Woodford, Illinois; Roll: M593_295; Page: 431A; Family History Library Film: 545794
    [6] Iowa, State Census
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240453
    [8] Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_419; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374432
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Aleppo, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: 783; Page: 344a
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Iowa State Census
    [13] Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101784589
    [14] Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, 1835-1998

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Aleppo, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Aleppo, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: 783; Page: 344a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Oxford, Butler, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Palestine, Woodford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Palestine, Woodford, Illinois; Roll: M593_295; Page: 431A; Family History Library Film: 545794

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1879
    Event Place: Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Pantagraph - 3 Jun 1879 - Page 3, 3 Jun 1879

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Randolph, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Randolph, McLean, Illinois; Roll: 229; Page: 108C; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1891
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Des Moines Register - 6 Sep 1891 - Page 9, 6 Sep 1891

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240453

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1902
    Event Place: Leon, Decatur, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Leon Journal-Reporter - 16 Oct 1902 - Page 1, 16 Oct 1902

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Dec 1904
    Event Place: Des Moines, Boone, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Des Moines Register - 4 Dec 1904 - Page 4, 4 Dec 1904

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_419; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1374432

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Coshocton, Coshocton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Coshocton Tribune - 14 Sep 1919 - Page 5, Social Happenings 14 Sep 1919

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Coshocton County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Coshocton Tribune; Publication Date: 14 Sep 1919; Publication Place: Coshocton, Ohio, USA; &terms=Dr._Robert_Chapman

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 1, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_507; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 84

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1924
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Des Moines Tribune - 24 Jul 1924 - Page 12, 24 Jul 1924

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Dr Robert U Chapman 1925

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Directory of Deceased American Physicians, 1804-1929
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records; Reference Number: 101784589
    [4] Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, 1835-1998
    [5] Ohio, MOLO Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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