Unfortunately, I supposed that I am the one who muddied the waters, as both
Joseph Chapmans married a woman named Catherine. I have posted my data on
James and Jane Chapman of Frederick Co., VA (the parents of the Joseph
Chapman in my line) many times on the main CHAPMAN-L list, so I won't repeat
that here. My DNA has been submitted to the Chapman DNA project and is now
on line. So far as I know, there have been no Chapman surname matches for
my DNA. From time-to-time I have corresponded with researchers of the
well-researched Giles Chapman line who have pointed to strong circumstantial
evidence that the Joseph Chapman who married Catherine Anderson was not the
Joseph Chapman in my line. For the record, I just don't know and I could
very well be wrong. I absolutely do not want to challenge anyone's good
faith belief that the question is settled, but the DNA test might add
another bit of evidence. Has anyone been tested from the Giles Chapman
line?
Michael L. Chapman, Esq.
Michael L. Chapman, P.C.
4200 Northside Parkway
Building One, Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30327
404-262-3320
-----Original Message-----
From: James Chapman [mailto:jchapman@pathwayz.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 7:42 PM
To: CHAPMAN-DNA-L(a)rootsweb.com
Subject: Re: [CHAPMAN-DNA] "Giles Chapman"
I imagine you are aware of the dispute over the two Joseph Chapmans who
lived at Frederick Co Va.