Sam'l Chapman d. 1893

CHAPMAN

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 11/30/2001 at 20:37:41

An Aged Man Gone.

Mr. Sam'l Chapman, residing 1 1/2 miles east of Bonaparte, died Monday night and was buried yesterday on the home farm beside his wife who preceded him four years ago. He had reached an exceptional age of 95 years; his wife was just six weeks his senior. He was an eccentric character and was laid away in a coffin made from lumber cut for the purpose fifteen years ago.

[hand written on obit. was "2-20-93"]

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 6, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

I am NOT related and am posting this obit for those who may find this person in their family history.