Edward Fletcher Chapin

b. 1 May 1840, d. 15 August 1863

Edward F. Chapin
  • Father: Nicholas Baylies Chapin b. 9 May 1801, d. 6 Jul 1845
  • Mother: Margaret Fletcher b. 19 Jun 1807, d. 19 Oct 1887
  • Company: H
  • Edward Fletcher Chapin was born on 1 May 1840 at White Pigeon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, son of Nicholas Baylies Chapin and Margaret Fletcher, grandson of Henry and Abigail (Baylies) Chapin, and of Samuel and Lydia (Spring) Fletcher.
  • On 6 Jul 1845 his father, Nicholas Baylies Chapin, died at White Pigeon, St. Joseph County, Michigan, at age 44.
  • Edward was educated at Harvard College, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 1860.
  • Edward Chapin's mother was Margaret Fletcher -- sister to Ephraim Fletcher, and aunt of George, James B. and Capt. Samuel Fletcher of the 15th Massachusetts.
    Edward's cousin, James, was killed at Antietam. Edward and his other cousin, George Fergo Fletcher, both survived Antietam, but George was then killed later at Gettyburg on July 3,1863. Edward Chapin was wounded at Gettysburg and died August 1,1863 at Baltimore of complications from his leg wound.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Edward gave his occupation as student.
  • Edward Fletcher joined Co. H of the 15th Massachusetts with his three Fletcher cousins, Samuel, James and George. Of the four men, only Samuel J. Fletcher returned home.

  • On 6 Aug 1862 Edward mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years, 3 months and 5 days old.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 his cousin, James Brainerd Fletcher, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland, killed in action, unmarried.
  • On 18 Sep 1862 Edward was promoted to Corporal.
  • On 8 Apr 1863 Edward was promoted to Sergeant.
  • Edward was promoted to 1st Sergeant.
  • On 3 Jul 1863 his cousin, George Fergo Fletcher, died at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
  • On 4 Jul 1863 Edward Fletcher Chapin was wounded at The Battle of Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, in the legs.
  • On 22 Jul 1863 at "The Worcester Spy", Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Edward Fletcher Chapin was reported as wounded at Gettysburg.
  • He died on 15 Aug 1863 at Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland, of wounds. He was 23 years, 3 months and 14 days old.
  • An extensive biography of Edward Chapin can be found in Harvard Memorial Biographies (p. 447 - 455), by Thomas W. Higginson, ed., Cambridge, Sever and Francis, 1866, online at Making of America., University of Michigan. Click HERE to read it. (Close frame to return here).
  • Descendant(s): Sherry Fletcher
    Mike Newell
    who are descended from the Fletchers; E. F. Chapen had no issue.
  • Researcher: Jeff Kowalis, a non-related researcher, who kindly provided the photo.
  • Last Edited: 19 May 2010

Clinton A. Chapman

b. 23 July 1832, d. 3 May 1910
  • Father: Palmer Chapman b. 10 Jan 1802, d. 26 Jan 1866
  • Mother: Phebe Twiss b. 10 Jul 1797, d. 2 Dec 1870
  • Company: D
  • Clinton A. Chapman was born on 23 Jul 1832 at China, Delaware County, New York, son of Palmer Chapman and Phebe Twiss.
  • Clinton A. Chapman was enumerated in the household of Palmer Chapman and Phebe Twiss in the 1850 US Federal Census on 5 Apr 1850 at Southbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Palmer Chapman, 48, watch in factory, b. NY
    Phebe, 52, b. ME
    Celestia, 23, , b. NY
    Augustus, 19, spinner, b. NY
    **Clinton, 16, spinner, b. NY
    Cordelia, 14, b. NY
    Loren, 12, b. NY
    Franklin Chapman, 25, spinner, , b. NY
    Augusta, 18, b. MA.
  • Clinton A. Chapman was enumerated in the household of Palmer Chapman and Phebe Twiss in the 1860 US Federal Census on 31 Jul 1860 at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, Clinton gave his occupation as gunsmith.
  • In 1862 Clinton was living at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 4 Feb 1862 Clinton mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years, 6 months and 12 days old.
  • On 6 Aug 1862, Loring B. Chapman, his brother, a carpenter, was enlisted in the 1st Massachusetts Cavalry, Co. D, and mustered out on 29 June 1865 as a full corporal at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 27 Jul 1864 Clinton ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts by administrative transfer to the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry as "absent Prisoner of War."

  • Starting 28 Jul 1864, Clinton also served in the 20th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company "E."
  • On 22 Feb 1865, Clinton was exchanged from prison.
  • He ended his service by mustering out on 3 Apr 1865.
  • On 26 Jan 1866 his father, Palmer Chapman, died at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, at age 64.
  • On 31 Jan 1868 Clinton A. Chapman, 35, married Hannah Elizabeth Hill, 24, daughter of John Hill Jr. and Diana Nichols, at Charlton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • Clinton A. Chapman and Hannah Elizabeth Hill were enumerated in the 1880 US Federal census in Jun 1880 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, he is a carpenter, and no children are enumerated.
  • Clinton A. Chapman made application for a veteran's pension on 29 Aug 1885, received certificate number 373489.
  • He was enumerated in the 1890 US Federal census, Veteran's Schedule in Jun 1890 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as having served in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Company C (sic).
  • He and Hannah Elizabeth Hill were enumerated in the 1900 US Federal census on 19 Jun 1900 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, where he is a carpenter. They own a mortgaged home, and he was unemployed 3 months in the previous year. They have no children.
  • In 1906 Clinton was living at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 14 Jul 1906 Hannah Elizabeth Hill, his wife, died at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts, of heart disease at age 63.
  • On 20 Oct 1906 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, Clinton A. Chapman attended the 40th annual reunion of the 15th regiment association, with some 75 other veterans of the regiment. (Report believed to be from the Worcester Spy.).
  • Clinton A. Chapman was also mentioned in attendance in the Fitchburg Sentinel coverage of the 1906 reunion.
  • He was enumerated in the 1910 US Federal Census on 20 Apr 1910 at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as a widower in a boarding house, together with Loring B. Chapman, 72, widower, b. NY, his brother.
  • He died on 3 May 1910 at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 77 years, 9 months and 10 days old.
  • He was buried on 7 May 1910 at Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • He left a will on 16 Jun 1910 at Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, which was filed for probate, naming Loring B. Chapman (his brother) as executor. (Fitchburg Sentinel).
  • On 27 Oct 1910 Clinton A. Chapman was reported as deceased at the 44th regimental reunion.
  • Last Edited: 31 Jul 2010

Family: Hannah Elizabeth Hill b. Mar 1843, d. 14 Jul 1906

Henry S. Chapman

b. 1839
  • Mother: Mary [--?--] b. between 1809 - 1810
  • Company: H
  • Henry S. Chapman was born in 1839 at Ireland, son of Mary [--?--].
  • Henry S. Chapman was enumerated in the household of Mary Chapman in the 1860 US Federal Census on 14 Jun 1860 at Sutton P. O., Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, as:
    Mary Chatman (sic), 50, b. Ireland
    Simon, 29, day laborer, b. Ireland
    Mary, 26, weaver, b. Ireland
    Bridget, 24, weaver, b. Ireland
    **Henry, 22, b. Ireland
    Barney, 15, b. Ireland
    Kate, 12, b. Ireland
    Martin O'brien, 23, bootmaker,, b. Ireland
    Frances O'Brien, 3/12, (f), b. MA
    Thomas Lynch, 17, b. Ireland
    James, 16, b. Ireland.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Henry gave his occupation as spinner.
  • In 1861 Henry was living at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  • On 12 Jul 1861 Henry mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 22 years old.
  • On 28 Jul 1864 Henry ended military service with the 15th Massachusetts due to expiration of his term of service.

  • He was enumerated in the household of Mary Chapman in the 1870 US Federal Census on 14 Aug 1870 at Blackstone P. O., Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, living with his mother and working at a satin mill. His sisters Mary and Kate live with them.
  • Henry S. Chapman was buried in 1875 at St. Mary's Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • About 1880 Henry S. Chapman was included on the Civil War memorial at Uxbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
  • On 23 Jul 1883 Mary [--?--] received a pension to surviving family member based on Henry's service; his mother, receiving certificate number 255300.
  • Descendant(s): Pam Feeley, great great
    niece.
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2011

Orsemus Griffin Chapman

b. 1825, d. 22 September 1862
  • Father: Jehiel Chapman b. 13 Nov 1787, d. 29 May 1885
  • Mother: Eliza Griffin b. 10 Mar 1800, d. 24 Jul 1871
  • Company: I
  • Orsemus Griffin Chapman was born in 1825 at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Jehiel Chapman and Eliza Griffin.
  • On 6 Mar 1851 Orsemus's sister, Laura Jane Chapman, married Calvin P. Dustin at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 16 Mar 1854 Orsemus Griffin Chapman married Rowena A. Upton, daughter of Paul Upton and Sally Nichols, at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 23 Dec 1854 Orsemus's brother, William Seymour Chapman, married Mary Ann Upton at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. Two brothers married two sisters.
  • On 12 Aug 1859 Rowena A. Upton, his wife, died at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of consumption.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, Orsemus gave his occupation as farmer.
  • Orsemus Griffin Chapman and William Seymour Chapman, and Calvin P. Dustin, brothers, and brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co I.

  • On 17 Oct 1861 Orsemus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry enlisted on this date, per 1870 Adjutant General Roster and Ford's history., being credited to the quota of Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years old.
  • On 1 Dec 1861 Orsemus Griffin Chapman's sister, Elizabeth A. Chapman, married Joseph A. TYLER, their brother-in-law, who enlisted in the 31st Massachusetts Regiment Infantry.

  • On 4 Dec 1861 Orsemus mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry by enlistment, according to descendant., being credited to the quota of Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was 36 years old.
  • On 31 Jul 1862 James Phineas Chapman and Edward R. Chapman, brothers, joined the 34th Massachusetts Regiment.
  • On 17 Sep 1862 his brother, William Seymour Chapman, died at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland.
  • Orsemus Griffin Chapman died on 22 Sep 1862 at Mill Creek Hospital, Fortress Monroe, Virginia, "... while in the line of his duty in service contracted disease called dropsy brought on by the necessary hardships of a soldier's life. That the said disability caused his death". He was 37 years old.
  • On 20 Apr 1863 Daniel R. Upton made application for a pension as guardian to Orsemus's surviving dependants, and pension certificate number 21858 was issued.
  • William Lewis Paul Chapman, his son, was adopted on 5 Apr 1864 by Rufus and Sarah (Blaikie) DAMON of Reading.
  • Charles Fremont Chapman, his son, was adopted on 5 Apr 1864 by Henry and Martha (Upton) PEARSON of Wilington, Massachusetts.
  • On 25 Sep 1869 Orsemus Griffin Chapman was mentioned in an article about the Slater Guards, published in the Webster Times, possibly written by Elmoine Clemens.
  • He was included in the "History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts, Volume II," by Louis H. Everts, 1879, as a member of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • Descendant(s): Brad Pearson.
  • Last Edited: 24 Jan 2010

Family: Rowena A. Upton b. between 1836 - 1837, d. 12 Aug 1859

  • William Lewis Paul Chapman b. 28 Jul 1855
  • Charles Fremont Chapman b. 3 Mar 1858

William Seymour Chapman

b. 1832, d. 17 September 1862
  • Father: Jehiel Chapman b. 13 Nov 1787, d. 29 May 1885
  • Mother: Eliza Griffin b. 10 Mar 1800, d. 24 Jul 1871
  • Company: I
  • William Seymour Chapman was born in 1832 at Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, son of Jehiel Chapman and Eliza Griffin.
  • On 6 Mar 1851 William's sister, Laura Jane Chapman, married Calvin P. Dustin at Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut.
  • On 16 Mar 1854 William's brother, Orsemus Griffin Chapman, married Rowena A. Upton at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
  • On 23 Dec 1854 William Seymour Chapman married Mary Ann Upton, daughter of Paul Upton and Sally Nichols, at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both. Two brothers married two sisters.
  • William Seymour Chapman and Mary Ann Upton were enumerated in the 1860 US Federal census on 31 Jul 1860 at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as:
    William S. Chapman, 27, farmer, b. CT
    Mary A., 33, b. MA
    Ella T., 4, b. MA
    Edward P., 2, b. MA
    Mary, 8/12, b. MA.
  • At the time of his enlistment in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, William gave his occupation as farmer.
  • William Seymour Chapman and Orsemus Griffin Chapman, and Calvin P. Dustin, brothers, and brothers-in-law, served together in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in Co I.

  • On 17 Oct 1861 William mustered into service with the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, being credited to the quota of Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts. He was 29 years old.
  • On 1 Dec 1861 William Seymour Chapman's sister, Elizabeth A. Chapman, married Joseph A. TYLER, their brother-in-law, who enlisted in the 31st Massachusetts Regiment Infantry.
  • On 31 Jul 1862 James Phineas Chapman and Edward R. Chapman, brothers, joined the 34th Massachusetts Regiment.
  • William Seymour Chapman died on 17 Sep 1862 at The Battle of Antietam, Washington County, Maryland. He was 30 years old.
  • He was buried in 1862 at Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
  • Orsemus Griffin Chapman survived William and died on 22 Sep 1862 "... while in the line of his duty in service contracted disease called dropsy brought on by the necessary hardships of a soldier's life. That the said disability caused his death" at Mill Creek Hospital, Fortress Monroe, Virginia.
  • On 17 Feb 1863 Mary Ann Upton received a pension to surviving family member based on William's service; his wife, receiving certificate number 592, and $8 per month.
  • On 9 Sep 1872 William's daughter, Ella Gilenas Chapman married Charles A. Taylor at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in a first marriage for both.
  • On 7 May 1873 his married daughter, Ella Gilenas Chapman, died at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of anemia at age 17.
  • In Feb 1877 Mary Ann Upton moved from Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, to Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.
  • He was included in the "History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts, Volume II," by Louis H. Everts, 1879, as a member of the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.
  • On 5 Jul 1886 Mary Ann Upton, his wife, died at Wisconsin.
  • On 17 Sep 1900 William S. Chapman was included on the Civil War memorial at Antietam Battlefield, Sharpsburg, Maryland, on the 35th anniversary of the battle. (Articles from the Fitchburg Sentinel about the planning for the memorial.).
  • Researcher: Brad Pearson, a descendant of Orsemus G. Chapman, provided the genealogical research on the Chapmans and C. Dustin.
  • Last Edited: 2 May 2011

Family: Mary Ann Upton b. between 1825 - 1826, d. 5 Jul 1886

  • Ella Gilenas Chapman b. 1 Sep 1855, d. 7 May 1873
  • Edward Paul Chapman b. 23 Oct 1857, d. about 1888
  • Mary Ellen Chapman b. 26 Sep 1859, d. 4 Mar 1941
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