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Author: sharpchick13
Surnames: chapin
Classification: queries
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My records show that Theodore Bliss (1820-1878) and Amelia (McClure) Chapin (1822-1884) of
Tolland Co., CT had four children, namely:
Elisha Adelbert Chapin (1848);
Agnes Amelia (1851-1932);
Albertus Benolli (1854-1923); and
Theodore Bliss Jr (1857-1858).
After Theodore Sr's death, the 1880 census shows Amelia Chapin as head of household,
with her three single adult children living with her. In the 1900 through 1920 censuses,
I found Albertus and Agnes maintaining the (same?) home in Tolland Co., CT. In 1930,
Agnes was the only child I could find, again in Tolland Co., CT.
I think it's interesting that all the children of this couple remained single all
their lives. I also wonder if anyone has a date of death on Elisha? Since he did not
show up in the 1900 census, I can place his death between 1880 and 1900. His grave is
noted on FindaGrave, but without a date of death. The entire family is buried in South
Yard Cemetery, Tolland Co., CT.
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