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Surnames: Chaplin
Classification: Query
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Message Board Post:
I am just starting to research my Grandfathers ancestors. I am told my grandfather, Percy
CHAPLIN, was born somewhere in Essex County in 1905. He emmigrated to Canada from England
around 1913 with his parents, William Rufus CHAPLIN born December 6, 1879 and Florence
CHAPLIN nee WRIGHT born September 28,1874, and 2 siblings; Violet-1907(born in Copton??)
and George-1911. We think William Rufus had 6 siblings; Blanche, Claude, Charles, Herbert,
Harry, and Elizabeth (married name DODDS); none of which emmigrated to Canada. William
Rufus' father was William Walter CHAPLIN and he married Elizabeth CHURCH; no dates for
them are known. A newspaper clipping of William Rufus death notice in March 1952 says that
Elizabeth, Charles, and Herbert still live in Essex. Without placenames it is very
difficult to research. I would appreciate receiving any information about where they
lived. Thanks.