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Reuben Gates Chapman 1813–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 July 1813

Birth Location: East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 25 February 1890

Death Location: Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Orrin Chapman

Mother: Penelope Chapman

Spouse(s): Matilda Chapman

Children(s): Orren Chapman

In 1813, Reuben Gates Chapman entered the world in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, born to Orrin B Chapman And Penelope Chapman. In 1860, Reuben Gates Chapman resided in West Creek, West Creek, Lake, Indiana, USA. Reuben Gates Chapman married Matilda Chapman, and had children including Orren Lemuel Chapman. Reuben Gates Chapman passed away in 1890 in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1813, Reuben Gates Chapman entered the world in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA, born to Orrin B Chapman And Penelope Chapman.
  • In 1860, Reuben Gates Chapman resided in West Creek, West Creek, Lake, Indiana, USA.
  • Reuben Gates Chapman married Matilda Chapman, and had children including Orren Lemuel Chapman.
  • Reuben Gates Chapman passed away in 1890 in Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Children(s)

Reuben Chapman's Ancestors

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Reuben Chapman
1813–1890
Birth Place: East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Orrin B Chapman
1787–1870
Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Penelope Chapman
1792–1871
East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Grandparents
Reuben (Rowley) Chapman
1758–1846
East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Mary Chapman
–1834
Jonah Gates
1769–1842
Connecticut, United States of America
Esther Gates
1770–1857
East Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Matthew JR
1740–1824
❤️Thankful Smith
1740–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Smith
1710–1797
Hannah Smith
1714–1754

Reuben Chapman's Descendants

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Reuben (Gates) Chapman (24 July 1813–25 February 1890) m. Matilda Chapman (25 September 1812–26 March 1891)
  1. 1. Orren (Lemuel) Chapman 1841–1919

Reuben Chapman's Timeline

3 Records

1813
24 July 1813
Birth of Reuben Gates Chapman in East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Reuben Gates Chapman resided here in West Creek, West Creek, Lake, Indiana, USA
West Creek, West Creek, Lake, Indiana, USA
1890
25 February 1890
Age 77
Death of Reuben Gates Chapman in Indiana, Indiana, USA
Indiana, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 July 1813
    Event Place: East Haddam, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55; Author: White, Lorraine Cook, Ed.; Publication Date: 1994-2002; Volume: 10
    [2] 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: West Creek, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 879; Family History Library Film
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: West Creek, West Creek, Lake, Indiana, 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: West Creek, Lake, Indiana; Roll: M653_274; Page: 879; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55; Author: White, Lorraine Cook, Ed.; Publication Date: 1994-2002; Volume: 10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 February 1890
    Event Place: Indiana, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lowell, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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