Don't know if it's the same line, but there were two Chapman families
in New Cumberland, WV. I believe all the CHAPMANS in that area are from
those two families. "Captain" George CHAPMAN came to New Cumberland in
1793. William CHAPMAN came to New Cumberland in 1785; he married
Elizabeth CHAPMAN, daughter of "Captain" George Chapman, on 26th March,
1806. Elizabeth's brother, George CHAPMAN, Jr. married Nancy CHAPMAN
(possibly a sister of William!). CONFUSING!!!!
I don't have the documentation on this, but this was written up in some
info on my family, (George,Jr). Unfortunately, I don't have John's
middle name in either family, which would have been an enormous help.
Perhaps your John Chapman is a son, or grandson, of William and
Elizabeth, or George and Nancy (my line)
John might also be a grandson of one of Elizabeth and George's
siblings, as John is a popular name in my family. When was your John
Chapman born? An approximate date of birth would be a big help.
Patty Chapman Pulasky