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Egbert Wells Chapin

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Egbert Wells Chapin

Birth
Gorham, Ontario County, New York, USA
Death
29 Jul 1896 (aged 51)
Clare County, Michigan, USA
Burial
Winterfield Township, Clare County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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"The Chapin Book" by Gilbert W. Chapin.

Son of Ahira and Caroline (Allerton) Chapin. Born 16 Sept 1844 Gorham, Ontario County, NY. Married 4 Oct 1871 at Ashippun, Wisconsin to Anna Copithorn. Eight known children.


The 3 of the 8 known children not listed on this memorial are: Richard Stuart Chapin 22 Dec 1873-29 Dec 1954
Edith L. Chapin 31 May 1884-10 Nov 1939
Laura Belle Chapin 07 Sep 1886-16 May 1921
(Information provided by contributor Kathleen Hoglin)

EGBERT W. CHAPIN
Marion, July 29.—Egbert W. Chapin of Winterfield, died at 10:30 a.m. today, after a long illness of a complication of diseases. The deceased was 55 years of age, and has resided in Winterfield a number of years during which period he closely identified himself with the growth and development of the township and north-western part of Clare county. He has held various offices, and at the time of his death was justice of the peace and township clerk. He was a strong advocate of temperance, a firm believer in total prohibition, and a staunch and active prohibitionist. He served in the army in the civil war and was a member of Marion Post, (LA.R., and will be greatly missed in the community where he has so long resided. Deceased leaves a widow and five children.—Contributed. (The Clare Sentinel, p. 1 - Clare, MI - 31 July 1896)
"The Chapin Book" by Gilbert W. Chapin.

Son of Ahira and Caroline (Allerton) Chapin. Born 16 Sept 1844 Gorham, Ontario County, NY. Married 4 Oct 1871 at Ashippun, Wisconsin to Anna Copithorn. Eight known children.


The 3 of the 8 known children not listed on this memorial are: Richard Stuart Chapin 22 Dec 1873-29 Dec 1954
Edith L. Chapin 31 May 1884-10 Nov 1939
Laura Belle Chapin 07 Sep 1886-16 May 1921
(Information provided by contributor Kathleen Hoglin)

EGBERT W. CHAPIN
Marion, July 29.—Egbert W. Chapin of Winterfield, died at 10:30 a.m. today, after a long illness of a complication of diseases. The deceased was 55 years of age, and has resided in Winterfield a number of years during which period he closely identified himself with the growth and development of the township and north-western part of Clare county. He has held various offices, and at the time of his death was justice of the peace and township clerk. He was a strong advocate of temperance, a firm believer in total prohibition, and a staunch and active prohibitionist. He served in the army in the civil war and was a member of Marion Post, (LA.R., and will be greatly missed in the community where he has so long resided. Deceased leaves a widow and five children.—Contributed. (The Clare Sentinel, p. 1 - Clare, MI - 31 July 1896)


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  • Maintained by: Betty Frank
  • Originally Created by: Vicki
  • Added: May 16, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69932537/egbert_wells-chapin: accessed ), memorial page for Egbert Wells Chapin (15 Sep 1844–29 Jul 1896), Find a Grave Memorial ID 69932537, citing Winterfield Township Cemetery, Winterfield Township, Clare County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Betty Frank (contributor 47471263).