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Willis H. Chappell 1861–1889 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jan 1861

Birth Location: Auburn, Cayuga, New York

Death Date: 20 Mar 1889

Death Location: Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America

Father: Newton Chappell

Mother: Harriet Backus

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1861, Willis H. Chappell entered the world in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, born to Newton Chappell And Harriet Catherine Backus. In 1865, Willis H. Chappell resided in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA. In 1870, Willis H. Chappell resided in Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA. Willis H. Chappell passed away in 1889 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Willis H. Chappell entered the world in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, born to Newton Chappell And Harriet Catherine Backus.
  • In 1865, Willis H. Chappell resided in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • In 1870, Willis H. Chappell resided in Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA.
  • Willis H. Chappell passed away in 1889 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Newton Chappell
1831–1918
Birth Location: Maryland Twp, Otsego, New York
NC
Harriet Backus
1833–1907
Birth Location: Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
HB

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Chappell's Ancestors

Self
Willis Chappell
1861–1889
Birth Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Parents
Newton Chappell
1831–1918
Maryland Twp, Otsego, New York
Harriet (Catherine) Backus
1833–1907
Salisbury, Herkimer, New York
Grandparents
Hosmer (Palmer) Chappell
1809–1905
Cooperstown, Otsego, New York
Mary (Doane) Wright
1808–1871
Absolom (Backus) Sr.
1800–1880
Montgomery County, New York
Mary (Shedd) Hildreth
1807–1886
Herkimer County, New York
Great-Grandparents
Absolom Backus
1763–1855
Ruth Root
1764–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lebbeus Backus
1741–1762
Hannah Ford
1743–1815

Willis Chappell's Timeline

6 Records

1861
4 Jan 1861
Birth of Willis H. Chappell in Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Auburn, Cayuga, New York
1865
1865
Age 4
Willis H. Chappell resided here in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
Willis H. Chappell resided here in Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 14
Willis H. Chappell resided here in Auburn Ward 01, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn Ward 01, Cayuga, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Willis H. Chappell resided here in Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
1889
20 Mar 1889
Age 28
Death of Willis H. Chappell in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1861
    Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York; Roll: 813; Family History Film: 1254813; Page: 194D; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0151
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York; Roll: M593_910; Page: 22A; Image: 90083; Family History Library Film: 552409
    [3] New York, State Census, 1865
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Auburn Ward 1, Cayuga, New York; Roll: M593_910; Page: 22A; Image: 90083; Family History Library Film: 552409

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Auburn Ward 01, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York; Roll: 813; Family History Film: 1254813; Page: 194D; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0151

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1889
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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