In Hope Valley, R. I., July 5, 1895, Charles H. Chipman, in the 68th year of his life.
Brother Chipman was born in Charleston, R. I. Dec. 16, 1827. He moved with his parents to Hope Valley when he was four years old, and with the exception of four years he has resided in the above named village ever since. His business was harness-making. During the long period of nearly 50 years he has won the esteem of the whole community. He was twice married. His first wife was Sarah Palmer, who only lived about fifteen months after their marriage. In the spring of 1853 he was united in marriage to Francis A. Saunders. Five children blest this union, three sons and two daughters, one of whom died in infancy. At fourteen he gave his heart to Christ and united with the 2d Hopkinton Church, and in April, 1867, united with the church in Rockville, in which relation he continued an esteemed member till his death. He was a man of sterling worth. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss.
A. McL.
In Hope Valley, R. I., July 5, 1895, Charles H. Chipman, in the 68th year of his life.
Brother Chipman was born in Charleston, R. I. Dec. 16, 1827. He moved with his parents to Hope Valley when he was four years old, and with the exception of four years he has resided in the above named village ever since. His business was harness-making. During the long period of nearly 50 years he has won the esteem of the whole community. He was twice married. His first wife was Sarah Palmer, who only lived about fifteen months after their marriage. In the spring of 1853 he was united in marriage to Francis A. Saunders. Five children blest this union, three sons and two daughters, one of whom died in infancy. At fourteen he gave his heart to Christ and united with the 2d Hopkinton Church, and in April, 1867, united with the church in Rockville, in which relation he continued an esteemed member till his death. He was a man of sterling worth. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss.
A. McL.
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