I've "rescued" an old photograph of Hetty CHAPMAN JOHNSON which was taken
at
the A. J. Davison Studio in Hartford, Connecticut. The photograph appears
to have been taken in the 1880's with Hetty likely in her 50's at the time
it was taken. In addition to her name, someone has written "Aunt" on the
back of the photograph as well. Based on limited research I was able to
locate the following information regarding Hetty and her family:
Hetty Chittenden CHAPMAN was b. 26 Nov 1830 in Westbrook, CT to parents
Horace CHAPMAN (b. 28 Jan 1789) and Susan CHITTENDEN (b. Apr 1795 in
Westbrook, CT). Hetty was one of 7 children born to this couple including,
Susan M.; Henry Sherril; Philo Horace; Cecilia Jennet; Aaron Pierce; Richard
Hardy; and Hetty Chittenden CHAPMAN all born in Westbrook, CT between 1814
and 1830.
Hetty CHAPMAN JOHNSON married John P. JOHNSON and d. 1923 in CT.
Census records provide the following information:
1850 census of West Brook, CT:
Horace CHAPMAN, age 60, a Ships Carpenter
Susan CHAPMAN, age 54
Aaron P. CHAPMAN, age 25, a Taverner
Nitty J. CHAPMAN, age 21
Hetty C. CHAPMAN, age 20
And living directly next door - Albert & Patience CHITTENDEN and family
1860 census of Old Saybrook, CT:
John P. JOHNSON, age 34, a Fisherman, born CT
Hetty JOHNSON, age 29, born CT
Clara M. JOHNSON, age 4, born CT
Frances M. AMBLER, age 16, born CT
1870 census of Clinton, CT:
John JOHNSON, age 43, a Grocer, born CT
Hattie JOHNSON, age 39, Keeping House, born CT
Clara JOHNSON, age 14, at Home, born CT
John G. JOHNSON, age 4, born CT
William STAFFORD, age 26, born CT
1880 census of Clinton, CT:
John P. JOHNSON, age 53, a Retail Grocer, born CT, parents born MA
Hattie C. JOHNSON, wife, age 49, Keeping House, born CT, parents born CT
John G. JOHNSON, son, age 14, at School, born CT
1900 census of Clinton, CT:
Hettie C. JOHNSON, age 68, born Nov 1831, a widow, 3 children/2 living, born
CT, parents born CT
1910 census of Clinton, CT:
Hetty JOHNSON, age 79, a widow, 3 children/2 living, born CT, parents born
CT, Own Income
1920 census of Washington, DC:
John G. JOHNSON, age 56, born CT, parents born CT, a War Dept Clerk
Jennie JOHNSON, wife, age 56, born CT, parents born CT
Helen JOHNSON, dau, age 21, born CT
Wright JOHNSON, son, age 20, born CT
Hetty C. JOHNSON, mother, age 89, a widow, born CT, parents born CT
I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be
returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know
someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley