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James Washington Chappell 1825–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 October 1825

Birth Location: Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 27 March 1897

Death Location: Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Chappell

Mother: Catherine Stiff

Spouse(s): Neoma Case

Children(s): Charles Chappell, Martha Chappell, John Chappell, Alice Chappell, Sarah Chappel, Arta Chappell, Henry Chappell, Ruben Chappell, James Chappell, William Chappell

The story of James Washington Chappell began in 1825 in Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1830, James Washington Chappell resided in Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, James Washington Chappell resided in Concordia, Meade, Kentucky, USA. James Washington Chappell married Neoma Case, and had children including Alice J Chappell, Arta J Chappell, Charles Arvil Charlie Chappell, Henry C Chappell, James Anderson Chappell, John W Chappell, Martha C Chappell, Ruben Riley Chappell, Sarah E Chappel, William Floyd Chappell. James Washington Chappell passed away in 1897 in Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Washington Chappell began in 1825 in Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1830, James Washington Chappell resided in Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, James Washington Chappell resided in Concordia, Meade, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Washington Chappell married Neoma Case, and had children including Alice J Chappell, Arta J Chappell, Charles Arvil Charlie Chappell, Henry C Chappell, James Anderson Chappell, John W Chappell, Martha C Chappell, Ruben Riley Chappell, Sarah E Chappel, William Floyd Chappell.
  • James Washington Chappell passed away in 1897 in Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Chappell
1802–1882
Birth Location: Bullitt, Kentucky
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Catherine Stiff
1804–1870
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Neoma Case
1830–1904
Birth Location: Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
NC

Children(s)

Charles Chappell
1863–1944
Birth Location: Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
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Martha Chappell
1859–
Birth Location: Illinois
MC
John Chappell
1857–1897
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Alice Chappell
1868–1943
Birth Location: Kentucky
AC
Sarah Chappel
1851–1947
Birth Location: Kentucky
SC
Arta Chappell
1861–1863
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
AC
Henry Chappell
1847–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
HC
Ruben Chappell
1866–1866
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
RC
James Chappell
1854–1855
Birth Location: Bullitt County, Kentucky, USA
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William Chappell
1870–1950
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
WC

James Chappell's Ancestors

Self
James Chappell
1825–1897
Birth Place: Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
William Jesse Chappell
1802–1882
Bullitt, Kentucky
Catherine (Elizabeth 'Kitty') Stiff
1804–1870
Bedford, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (James Chappell) Sr
1760–1833
Chesterfield County, Virginia, USA
Martha Finch
1765–1836
Campbell, Virginia, USA
William (Burrell) Stiff
1783–1840
Thaxton, Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Sarah Wray
1783–1875
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Chappell
1729–1781
Ann Drake
1738–1810
John Finch
1717–1803
Elizabeth Barnett
1713–1772
James Stiff
1758–1837
*Mary Lewis
1760–1841
Luke Ray
1742–1812
Tabitha Willett
1740–1799
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Jr
1698–1779
Elizabeth Cocke
1686–
William Drake
1707–1770
Sarah Turner
1710–1750
John Finch
1667–1735
Mary Williamson
1667–1725
Elizabeth Stewart
1696–1754
John Sr
1730–1810
Frances Buchanan
1732–1816
Capt Lewis
1730–1813
Sarah Chiles
1734–1840
Luke Ray
1709–1763
Mary Butt
1720–1783
Thomas Willett
1695–1751
Isabella Allison
1708–1772

James Chappell's Descendants

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James (Washington) Chappell (18 October 1825–27 March 1897) m. Neoma Case (25 September 1830–19 October 1904)
  1. 1. Charles (Arvil 'Charlie') Chappell 1863–1944 m. Mary (Jane) Cart 1870–1914 m. Mollie (J.) Cart 1871–1914
    1. 1. Laura (Mae) Chappell 1903–1994 m. Calvin (L) Nelson 1899–1935
      1. 1. Dorothy Nelson 1935–2025 m. Edward (Gerald) Hargraves 1933–1991
      2. 2. hazel nelson 1925–2002
      3. 3. calvin (( Bob)) nelson 1928–2016
      4. 4. Eugene Nelson 1930–1985
      5. 5. clara (lee) nelson 1932–2015
      6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Miller 1925–1991
    2. 2. Mary (Harriett) Kessinger 1914–1995
    3. 3. Nora (Lee) Chappell 1888–1889
    4. 4. Elmer (Lee) Chappell 1912–1912
    5. 5. William (Andrew) Chappell 1901–1976
    6. 6. Mary (Ellen) Chappell 1906–1907
    7. 7. Alfred (E) Chappell 1897–1988
    8. 8. Robert (Roosevelt) Chappell 1904–1991
    9. 9. Everett (L.) Chappell 1910–1977
    10. 10. Charles (Roscoe) Chappell 1890–1940
    11. 11. Clara (Florence) Chappell 1893–1896
    12. 12. Artie (Belle) Pollock 1886–1974
    13. 13. Elsie (Gertrude) Keys 1908–1996
    14. 14. James (Alves) Chappell 1895–1896
    15. 15. Naomi (Grace) Nelson 1899–1981
    16. 16. Artie (B) Chappeu 1886–
    17. 17. Charles (R) Chappeu 1890–
    18. 18. Neoma (G) Chappeu 1899–
    19. 19. Alfred (E) Chappeu 1897–
  2. 2. Martha (C) Chappell 1859–
  3. 3. John (W) Chappell 1857–1897
  4. 4. Alice (J) Chappell 1868–1943
  5. 5. Sarah (E) Chappel 1851–1947
  6. 6. Arta (J.) Chappell 1861–1863
  7. 7. Henry (C.) Chappell 1847–
  8. 8. Ruben (Riley) Chappell 1866–1866
  9. 9. James (Anderson) Chappell 1854–1855
  10. 10. William (Floyd) Chappell 1870–1950

James Chappell's Timeline

6 Records

1825
18 October 1825
Birth of James Washington Chappell in Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
1830
1830
Age 5
James Washington Chappell resided here in Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
James Washington Chappell resided here in Concordia, Meade, Kentucky, USA
Concordia, Meade, Kentucky, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 38
James Washington Chappell resided here in Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
James Washington Chappell resided here in Bennetts, Richardsons Landing, Meade, Kentucky, USA
Bennetts, Richardsons Landing, Meade, Kentucky, USA
1897
27 March 1897
Age 72
Death of James Washington Chappell in Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 October 1825
    Event Place: Meade County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (Nara); Washington, D.c.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of North Carolina; Catalog Name: Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Foug
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union Star, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Page: 126b; Enumeration District: 026
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bennetts, Meade, Kentucky; Roll: M593_487; Page: 406A
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Meade, Kentucky; Roll: M653_386; Page: 401; Family History Library Film: 803386
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 1, Breckinridge, Kentucky; Roll: 193; Page: 123a
    [8] England, Select Births and Christenings
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Mount Washington, Bullitt, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 34; Page: 113; Family History Library Film: 0007813

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Concordia, Meade, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Meade, Kentucky; Roll: M653_386; Page: 401; Family History Library Film: 803386

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Bullitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bennetts, Richardsons Landing, Meade, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bennetts, Meade, Kentucky; Roll: M593_487; Page: 406A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 March 1897
    Event Place: Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Vital Statistics Original Death Certificates-Microfilm, 1911-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union Star, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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