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Walter Cothern Chappell 1879–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Aug 1879

Birth Location: Paris, Logan, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 14 Apr 1969

Death Location: Clute, Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America

Father: George Chappell

Mother: Mary Wakefield

Spouse(s): Nellie Moore

Children(s): Walter Chappell, Jack Chappell, Verbena Chappell, Vella Chappell, James Chappell, Robert Chappell, Juanita Chappell, Allah Chappell, Ergen Chappell

In 1879, Walter Cothern Chappell entered the world in Paris, Logan, Arkansas, USA, born to George W Chappell And Mary Ann Molly Wakefield. In 1880, Walter Cothern Chappell resided in Riley, Yell, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Walter Cothern Chappell resided in Justice Precinct 1, Angelina, Texas, USA. Walter Cothern Chappell married Nellie Jane Moore, and had children including Allah C Chappell, Ergen Chappell, Jack Chappell, James Earl Chappell, Juanita Chappell, Robert Bob Chappell, Vella Mae Chappell, Verbena Chappell, Walter Lee Chappell. Walter Cothern Chappell passed away in 1969 in Clute, Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Walter Cothern Chappell entered the world in Paris, Logan, Arkansas, USA, born to George W Chappell And Mary Ann Molly Wakefield.
  • In 1880, Walter Cothern Chappell resided in Riley, Yell, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Cothern Chappell resided in Justice Precinct 1, Angelina, Texas, USA.
  • Walter Cothern Chappell married Nellie Jane Moore, and had children including Allah C Chappell, Ergen Chappell, Jack Chappell, James Earl Chappell, Juanita Chappell, Robert Bob Chappell, Vella Mae Chappell, Verbena Chappell, Walter Lee Chappell.
  • Walter Cothern Chappell passed away in 1969 in Clute, Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Chappell's Ancestors

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Walter Chappell
1879–1969
Birth Place: Paris, Logan, Arkansas, USA
Parents
George W Chappell
1845–1890
Trap Hill, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Ann "Molly") Wakefield
1840–1905
Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Harrison (Calvin 'Harry') Chappell
1817–1877
Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, USA
Susannah (Adeline) Money
1819–1904
Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Hamilton Wakefield
1793–1853
Burke County, North Carolina
Lucy Wakefield
1806–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
James Chappell
1769–1850
Ruth Foster
1771–1856
John Jr
1775–1830
Elizabeth Manly
1775–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Foster
1744–1777
Hannah Kittridge
1739–1784

Walter Chappell's Descendants

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Walter (Cothern) Chappell (26 Aug 1879–14 Apr 1969) m. Nellie (Jane) Moore (8 Sep 1887–10 Feb 1965)
  1. 1. Walter (Lee) Chappell 1910–1988 m. Bertha (Lee) Brady 1916–1998
    1. 1. Penelope (Jane "Penny") Chappell 1940–1991
    2. 2. Joan (Lee) Chappell 1936–2022
  2. 2. Jack Chappell 1914–2009
  3. 3. Verbena Chappell 1906–1907
  4. 4. Vella (Mae) Chappell 1907–1996
  5. 5. James (Earl) Chappell 1918–1998 m. Maebelle (Jones) Schoen 1920–2001 m. Georgia (Willene) Turner 1918–1984
  6. 6. Robert (Bob) Chappell 1914–2008
  7. 7. Juanita Chappell 1920–2005
  8. 8. Allah (C) Chappell 1909–1995
  9. 9. Ergen Chappell 1913–1998

Walter Chappell's Timeline

4 Records

1879
26 Aug 1879
Birth of Walter Cothern Chappell in Paris, Logan, Arkansas, USA
Paris, Logan, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Walter Cothern Chappell resided here in Riley, Yell, Arkansas, USA
Riley, Yell, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Walter Cothern Chappell resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Angelina, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Angelina, Texas, USA
1969
14 Apr 1969
Age 90
Death of Walter Cothern Chappell in Freeport, Brazoria, Texas, USA
Freeport, Brazoria, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Aug 1879
    Event Place: Paris, Logan, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Angelina, Texas; Roll: T624_1527; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375540
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Riley, Yell, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Angelina, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Angelina, Texas; Roll: T624_1527; Page: 9b; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375540

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1969
    Event Place: Freeport, Brazoria, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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