Thomas W. Chapman

Thomas W. Chapman (June 18, 1814 – June 16, 1905) was an American politician and farmer from Ohio. He was a member of the Ohio Senate from 1858 to 1860.

Thomas W. Chapman
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1858–1860
Serving with Francis J. Myer
Preceded byJohn Beatty
Succeeded byGeorge Harsh
Personal details
Born(1814-06-18)June 18, 1814
Brooke County, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 1905(1905-06-16) (aged 90)
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.
Resting placeMassillon City Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Rebecca Warner
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(m. 1836)​
Children6
Occupation
  • Politician
  • farmer
  • breeder

Early life

Thomas W. Chapman was born on June 18, 1814, in Brooke County, Virginia (later Hancock County, West Virginia), to Elizabeth (née Wilcoxton) and William Chapman. His parents were Presbyterians.[1]

Career

In 1836, Chapman moved to Stark County, Ohio. Chapman owned land in Ashland County, Ohio, for a time. He then moved to Bethlehem Township, Stark County, Ohio, in 1839. His parents followed in 1845. Chapman farmed in Bethlehem Township and bred sheep and horses. For a time, he raised sheep in Illinois with his son.[1][2] He was president of the Stark County Agricultural Society.[2]

Chapman was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district (Stark and Carroll counties), from 1858 to 1860, alongside Francis J. Myer.[1][3]

Chapman was director of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad.[2]

Personal life

Chapman married Rebecca Warner of Pennsylvania and daughter of George Warner Sr., on June 30, 1836. They had six children, Abraham W., William M., Clara, Maria E., Elizabeth E. and Eva A.[1][4] His daughter Maria "Mary" E. married Levi S. Smith, a teacher in Stark County.[1] His granddaughter Hattie E. Yost married Ohio state representative Clark W. Metzger.[5] He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.[1]

Chapman died on June 16, 1905, at his home at 13 Canal Street in Massillon. He was buried at Massillon City Cemetery.[4]

References
  1. William Henry Perrin, ed. (1881). History of Stark County. Baskin & Battey. pp. 984, 997. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Archive.org.open access
  2. L. H. Everts & Co. (1873). Combination Atlas Map of Stark County, Ohio. p. 26. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Archive.org.open access
  3. Taylor, W. A. (1892). Ohio Statesmen and Hundred Year Book. The Westbote Co., State Printers. p. 365. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Archive.org.open access
  4. "Death of an Old Resident". The Massillon Independent. June 19, 1905. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Archive.org.open access
  5. John Danner, ed. (1904). Old Landmarks of Canton and Stark County, Ohio. B. F. Bowen. pp. 712–713. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Archive.org.open access
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