1. Henry Chapman 1 was born about 1800 in , , Kent, England. He was christened about 1800 in , , Kent, England. He died on 19 Jan 1874 in Holland Landing, York, Ont. Can.. He was buried in Jan 1874 in Christ Church Cemetery, Holland Landing.
Henry Chapman was born in 1800 in county of Kent, England. His family were members of the Church of England. In England prior to 1837 all Christening, Marriage Banns, Marriages and Deaths were recorded in the local Parish Church Registers. Once a year, all the recorded parish activities were also recorded in the Bishop Transcripts as required by law. It is from these original Church of England records we got our earliest recorded CHAPMAN Family roots.
Henry Chapman married Ann Bates on the seventh day of July in the year 1822 at the Parish Church of Aylesford, Kent County England. Mariage record number 137. They were both members of this Parish. Apparently at this time Henry Chapman could not write. The record shows he placed a mark next to his signature. Ann Betts did sign the marriage certificate herself.
This was apparently a double Wedding as Richard Bates the brother of Ann Bates married Elizabeth Rufsel that same day. Marriage record number 138. Richard Bates signed the marriage record himself. The record shows, "The mark X of Elizabeth Rufsel.
Their first child of Henry and Ann Bates was Mary Ann, born in 1823 in Kent. The next five of their children were born in West Farleigh Parish, Kent England. After Mary Ann twins were born Thomas and Henry Chapman. They were christened 27th June 1824. Next was John Chapman. He was christened 30th April 1826. Then followed Joshua. He was christened 11th May 1828. Their last child born in England was Martha. She was christened 4th July 1830.
Hy Chapman left Kent in 1833 and took the ship "George Washington" to New York with his destination listed as Canada. Ann Chapman with their children in 1834 traveled between West Farleigh, Kent County England and Upper Canada. They sailed on the Vessel Olympia to New York and then travelled to Upper Canada. Henry Chapman with his family became a residents in the Township of Vaughan, County of York in June of 1834. The Land Records for the County of York, Township of Vaughan in Ontario Canada show that Henry Chapman on 24th of June 1834, purchased 200 Acres of farm land known as lot 32, concession 5 . Deed number 11738. Henry Chapman continued to operate this 200 acre farm in Vaughan until his death. In my research it was noted that the farm Henry Chapman bought in Vaughan was the next farm lot to a farm belonging to Margaret Chapman. What the relationship was if any has so far has not been established.
The Land Records for the County of York, Township of East Gwillimbury, Ontario Canada show that Henry Chapman on 2nd of December 1845, purchased 9 Acres of land known as lot 106, 1st concession west. Deed number 5755. Henry Chapman was a resident of Holland Landing from 1845 to the year of his death in 1874.
The land was purchased from Honorable J B Robertson. At the time of purchase a part of this land was in West Gwillimbury. There was a realignment of township boundaries to correct this problem. Lot 106 is adjacent to the town of Holland Landing, Ontario Canada. There is a street marked CHAPMAN on this property and it intersects Yonge street. Henry sold a portion of lot 106 to the Northern Railroad. The Rail Road Station for Holland Landing was built on this property. Henry Chapman was the first station agent in 1853.
This was a busy station in those pioneer days. For the thirsty travellers and local folks Henry had his brewery conveniently located right next to the passenger platform of the Northern Rail Road. John Chapman operated the Toll Gate for Yonge Street at that roadway. This last Toll Ticket issued for that Toll Gate is in the Ontario Archives in Toronto. Henry and Joshua the sons of Henry Chapman senior made bricks for the local buildings on this same land. Henry Chapman senior died January 19, 1874.In September of 1979 I had the original Christ Church records searched to find any references to Henry Chapman and descendents. A copy of this letter is included as a source document. It was very informative and after much additional research the puzzle came to-gether. Henry and Ann Chapman are buried at Christ Church Cemetery, Holland Landing Ontario Canada.
At a later time the Ontario Genealogical Society, Toronto Branch published a document,number EGW-002. This document has recorded all the graves in Christ Church Cemetery in Holland Landing, Township of East East Gwillimbury, York County Ontario. I was pleased that this document verified my own findings from prior visits to Christ Church Cemetery.
The Will of Henry Chapman, 1873, Holland Landing Ontario, Canada.I Henry Chapman of the village of Holland Landing in the county of York and the province of Ontario do make publish and disclose this my last will and testament in the manner following, viz. First I direct that all my just debts funeral expenses and the cost of attending the execution of this will be paid from my personal estate.
Secondly I give devise and bequeath to my wife Ann the use of my House and Land situate south of the station grounds of the Northern Railway in the village of Holland Landing on lot number one hundred and six on the west side of Yonge Street together with all the household furniture beds bedding to hold use and enjoy the same during her natural life jointly with my daughter Elizabeth.
I also further direct that the yearly rent derived from my farm in Vaughan be divided equally between my wife Ann and my daughter Mary Ann and Elizabeth share and share alike so long as my wife shall live said bequest to my wife if accepted by her to be in lieu of all her right and title to Dower out of my Estate. I further give and bequeath to my sons Thomas Chapman and Joshua Chapman the sum of five dollars each and no more.
I give and devise and bequeath to my son Henry Chapman his heirs or assigns the residue of my real estate in Holland Landing being all of that portion situated North of the aforesaid station ground of the Northern Railway on lot one hundred and six on the west side of Yonge street together with the Brewery Houses and other buildings erected there on, also all singular the utensils, Barrel Horse Wagons, Sleighs and implements these to belongings of which I may be possessed at the time of my decease. Subject however and on the condition of his paying to Thomas Chapman and Stephen Chapman the sons of Joshua Chapman the sums of one hundred dollars each on their respectively becoming twenty one years of age.
I further give devise and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth her heirs or assigns my house and lands situated south of the station grounds of the Northern Railway in the Village of Holland Landing on the lot one hundred and six on the west side of Yonge Street together with all household furniture beds and bedding there to belonging to have and enjoy full possession of the same immediately after the decease of my wife and I further direct after the decease of my wife my executors proceed to sell my farm in Vaughan part of lot thirty two in the fifth concession and to divide the proceeds there of together with the remainder of my personal estate as follows;
To my daughter Jane the sum of five hundred dollars and no more the rest or remainder to be divided equally between my other daughter share and share alike the issue of any of my said daughter who shall have died before my decease to be.... to receive such share or shares as their respective part would have been entitled to receive if living and now having apportioned my estate according to my wish.
I hereby nominate and appoint Neil Malloy of Vaughan and my son Henry Chapman and my daughter Elizabeth Chapman to be executors of this my last will with full power to do all necessary acts for the proper carrying out of my will hereby removing all former wills made by me. In witness whereof I Henry Chapman the said Testator have here unto set my right hand and seal this twentieth day of November in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy three.
Witness John Sutherland of Holland Landing
James Paruham of East Gwillimbury.
This will of Henry Chapman, was copied from the Canadian Archives in Toronto Ontario from the surrogate court record, Grant #1647, dated 29 January 1874. Note: Neil Malloy is husband of Emily Sophia Chapman, a daughter of Henry Chapman.
Henry married Ann Bates 1 daughter of Joshua Bates and Jane on 7 Jul 1822 in Parish Church, Aylesford, Kent, England. Ann was born on 31 May 1803 in Teston, Kent, England. She was christened on 30 Oct 1804 in Teston, Kent, England. She died on 15 Feb 1881 in Holland Landing, York, Ont. Can.. She was buried in Feb 1881 in Christ Church Cemetery, Holland Landing.
The surnames Bates, Batts and Betts all have the same soundex value B320. The birth record for Ann is with thw surname Bates, However there is a note on the microfiche about the correct spelling and a possible recording error. The Marriage record is spelled Betts.
They had the following children:
+ 2 F i Mary Ann Chapman + 3 M ii Thomas Chapman 4 M iii Henry Chapman was born in 1824 in West Farleigh, Kent, England. He was christened on 27 Jun 1824.
Henry Chapman & Emeline Woods, husband & wife were God Parents to Stephen Henry Chapman. Reference 1979 letter re Christ Church records.Henry married Emiline Woods. 5 M iv John Chapman was born in 1826 in West Farleigh, Kent, England. He was christened on 30 Apr 1826 in West Farleigh, Kent, England. + 6 M v Joshua Chapman 7 F vi Martha Chapman was born in 1829 in West Farleigh, Kent, England. She was christened on 4 Jul 1829 in West Farleigh Parish.
It appears that Martha died some time before her parents sailed to New York. When her parents arrived in Upper Canada she did not appear in any subsequent census reports. The Passenger list only mentions five children travelling with Ann Chapman.+ 8 F vii Martha Elizabeth Chapman 9 F viii Sarah Jane Chapman was born in 1837 in Vaughan Twp, York, Ont. Can.. She died on 2 Apr 1903 in Orillia, Simcoe, Ont. Can.. She was buried in Orillia, Simcoe, Ont. Can..
Birth date calculation based on 1861 Census.Sarah married Alexander Fraser about 1863 in , , Michigan, United States. + 10 F ix Emily Sophia Chapman 11 F x Ellen Victoria Chapman 1 was born on 17 May 1842 in Holland Landing, York, Ont. Can.. She died on 15 Jun 1924 in Holland Landing, York, Ont. Can.. Ellen married Owen Lloyd. Owen was born on 21 Jan 1842. He died on 21 May 1905 in Holland Landing, York, Ont. Can..
Owen Lloyd was a druggist in Holland Landing+ 12 M xi Henry James Chapman