OBITUARY:
Mr John Chapman, 86, died at his home near Cave City of infirmities due to his old age. He was an old Confederate soldier, having served under General (John Hunt) Morgan. He is survived by sixteen children, and several grand and great grand-children. In charge of funeral services were his Old Confederate friends. Remains were interred in the family burying ground. - The Glasgow Republican February 3, 1916 (Thanks, Laura:)

Parents, both b. in Barren County, Ky:
- Thomas John Chapman [1808–1850]
- Sarah "Sallie" Hernden [1805–1869]

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Barren Co. Marriage Records:
Chapman, John T. - Lyons, Mary E. 2/23/1860
Chapman, John T. - Cox, Eliza 11/25/1875

Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1953
Name: John T Chapman
Death Date: 28 Jan 1916
Death Location: Barren
Age: 81
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: White
Birth Date: 2 May 1834
Birth Location: Kentucky
Father's Name: Tom Chapman
Father's Birth Location: Barren
Mother's Name: Sallie Hernden
Mother's Birth Location: Barren

Home in 1850: Division 1, Barren, Kentucky
Tho J Chapman 42
Sarah Chapman 44
Mary E Chapman 19 -sister
Matilda A Chapman 17
John T Chapman 16
Emily Chapman 13
Edward Chapman 11
Jane Chapman 9
George Ann Chapman 7
Susan F Chapman 1

(His sister, Mary Elizabeth Chapman, married James Neville.
Barren Co, Ky Marriage Records: Nevill, James - Chapman, Mary E. 3/23/1852)

Home in 1860: District 2, Barren, Kentucky (living next to his parents)
John Chapman 31

Parents:
Home in 1860: District 2, Barren, Kentucky
Thos J Chapman 49
Mary Chapman 20
Sally Chapman 51
Emely Chapman 25
Jane Chapman 20
G A Chapman 17
Frances Chapman 11

Home in 1870: Cave City, Barren, Kentucky
Jno T Chapman 36
Mary E Chapman 29
Tidlia M Chapman 9
Tidels Chapman 5
Shelton Chapman 3
Amandah Chapman 2
Opelia Chapman 10/12
Emely Chapman 30

Home in 1880: Glasgow Junction, Barren, Kentucky
John T. Chapman 46
Eliza J. Chapman 24 2nd wife
Fideler Chapman 19
Cordelia Chapman 15
Andrew Chapman 13
Almeta Chapman 11
Ofelia Chapman 10
Sarrah Chapman 8
Eller May Chapman 1
Nancy Cox 54
Jas. E. Kus 18

Researched by Laura J. Stewart (#47412616)
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MUCH appreciation to Laura for the surprise transfer of this memorial. Thanks, pal. ღ
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1910 Census:
Age: 67
Home: Glasgow, Barren, Ky
Marital Status: Widowed
John T Chapman 67
Earl Chapman 21
Eula L Chapman 12
Roscoe Chapman 23
Ethel Chapman 16
Virginia Chapman 0 [8/12] (g'dau)

?Lived near Prewitts Knob, a 974' mountain peak near Cave City, Kentucky.