I've "rescued" an old photograph of Martin CHAPMAN in front of his home at
57 Park Street, Attleboro, Massachusetts. The photograph was likely taken
in the early 1900's with Martin appearing to be in his 40's or 50's at the
time. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following
information regarding this family:
Martin L. CHAPMAN married Hortense G. GILMORE on the 13 Dec 1882 in
Attleborough, MA. Martin was 28 years old, the son or Andrew J. CHAPMAN and
Lydia M. LINCOLN coming from Taunton, MA. Hortense was 24 years old, the
daughter of George K. and Emeline L. BARROWS coming from Wrentham, MA.
Martin's occupation was noted as "Chaser" and Hortense as a
"Clerk" in their
marriage records. Martin & Hortense had a son, William S. CHAPMAN who died
at the age of 19 from complications of Diabetes on 31 Dec 1904 in
Attleborough, MA.
Census records provide the following information:
1860 census of Taunton, MA:
Andrew CHAPMAN, age 34, a Farmer, born MA
Maria CHAPMAN, age 36, born MA
Emily F. CHAPMAN, age 7, born MA
Martin CHAPMAN, age 5, born MA
Maria CHAPMAN, age 10 months, born MA
Albert M. REED, age 18, born MA
1870 census of Taunton, MA:
Andrew CHAPMAN, age 44, Works in Paper Mill, born MA
Maria CHAPMAN, age 45, Keeping House, born MA
Arthur CHAPMAN, age 15, at School, born MA
Maria CHAPMAN, age 10, at School, born MA
1880 census of Taunton, MA:
Andrew J. CHAPMAN, age 51, a Paper Maker, born MA, parents born MA
Maria CHAPMAN, wife, Keeping House, age 53, born MA, parents born MA
Martin L. CHAPMAN, son, age 23, a Jeweler, born MA
Nathaniel E. GARDNER, a boarder, age 27, Works in Cotton Mill, born RI,
parents born RI
Maria L. GARDNER, other, age 20, born MA
Lillian E. GARDNER, other, age 1, born MA
1880 census of Attleborough, MA: - living in the home of Lydia J. CAPRON
Martin V. CHAPMAN, age 24, born MA, works in Jewelry Store, parents born MA
1900 census of Attleborough, MA:
Martin L. CHAPMAN, age 44, born Nov 1855, married 17 years, born MA, parents
born MA, a Jewelry Manufacturer
Hortense E. CHAPMAN, wife, age 42, born May 1858, married 17 years, 1
child/1 living, born MA, parents born MA
William S. CHAPMAN, son, age 14, born Nov 1885, born MA, at School
1910 census of Attleborough, MA:
Martin L. CHAPMAN, age 54, married 27 years, born MA, parents born MA, Own
Income
Hortinse CHAPMAN, wife, age 51, married 27 years, 1 child/0 living, born MA,
parents born MA
1920 census of Attleboro, MA:
Martin L. CHAPMAN, age 65, born MA, parents born MA
Hortense E. CHAPMAN, wife, age 61, born MA, parents born MA
1930 census of Attleboro, MA:
Martin CHAPMAN, age 75, born MA
Hortence CHAPMAN, wife, age 71, born MA
I am hoping to locate someone from Martin's 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