I would love to know the children of the John Chapman who went to Orphans
Court after their father died. I have a John Chapman who was born about
1786-1790. I would also like to know more about Thomas Chapman's children
also. Thanks to all who may help
Carla
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From: Bryce Jones <brycej(a)truman.edu>
To: <CHAPMAN-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 10:02 PM
Subject: [CHAPMAN-L] Orphan Court
I know of a set of John Chapman's kids (around 1790) who went to
Orphans
Court in Washington Co Pennsylvania after their father died. Their mother
was still alive. I think the assumption was that without the father, it
might be difficult for them to be supported without their father. (If
anyone knows more about this John Chapman, let me know.)
Something similar happened to another set of kids (whose father was Thomas
Chapman) in Stark Co Ohio in 1814. Guardians were appointed after the dad
died but their mom Polly was still alive.
Bryce Jones
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