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W. H. CHAPMAN DEAD; ILL LESS THAN DAY
Farmer and Veteran Expires in Ashby District
DUE TO ACUTE INDIGESTION
Belonged to Jordan's Cavalry-Taken Prisoner and Paroled.
Funeral This Morning at Friedens Church.
William H. CHAPMAN, a well known farmer of Ashby District and a Confederate
veteran, died between 8 and 9 o'clock Saturday nigh at his home one mile and a
half east of North River Depot. He had been ill less than a day his departure
was caused by acute indigestion.
Mr. CHAPMAN was apparently in his usual health until shortly after dinner when
he complained of being ill. It was not long until he began to suffer intense
pain and the attending physician was secured. ...been administered the
patient experienced a measure of relief and it was believed he would speedily
recover. The attack proved more obstinate, however, than had been anticipated
and resulted fatally at half past 8 o'clock.
Mr. CHAPMAN was a son of Thomas CHAPMAN. He was born near North River Depot
September 9, 1837, and was consequently in his 72nd year. He married Miss
Arila SHOWALTER, of his immediate neighborhood, who survives him, together
with two sons-John and Charles CHAPMAN, who live near the home place; and two
daughters-Miss Mary Susan CHAPMAN, at home; and Mrs. James BURGESS, of Mt
Crawford. He also leaves a brother-Milton CHAPMAN, of Greenville, Augusta
county; and two sisters-Mrs. James AVIS, Mt. Crawford; and Mrs. Sallie BAKER.
As a young man Mr. CHAPMAN was a member of Capt. JORDAN's Cavalry company and
when the Civil Was began he promptly entered the Confederate army, enlisting
in the cavalry. He served gallantly until taken prisoner in the fight at Rich
Mountain. He was in time paroled and made his way home where he resumed the
life of a farmer. He had lived practically the entire time since the war on
the farm on which he died.
Mr. CHAPMAN was a man of unquestioned integrity and high moral character. as
such, he enjoyed the esteem of all who knew him. Among the people of his
community he was known as a kind neighbor and a model citizen. He was a
zealous member of the Methodist church, ... his membership with the
congregation at Fairview. He had been a steward in the church for 20 years.
The funeral will be held this morning at the Friedens church, the funeral
party leaving the house at half-past 10. Rev. B. E. BALL, of Mt. Crawford
will be conducting the services.