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4 iii ENGELIA A. CHAPMAN (aka Angelia or Eugelia) b 1843 Henderson, Jefferson m WALLACE W. GLEASON
5 iv FLORENCE E. CHAPMAN (aka Florence L.) b 1845-1846 Henderson, Jefferson, d 1865, bur Evergreen Cemetery, Henderson 6 v WASHINGTON IRVING CHAPMAN (aka Irving W.) b 19 Feb 1848 Henderson, Jefferson, New YorkA Country Doctor. Returning to civil life, he came back to Jefferson county and took up the practice of medicine in Henderson. For about eight years he lived the life of the average country doctor, making long rides into the country and in all kinds of weather on his missions of mercy. His health had been enfeebled by many vicissitudes during the war and the constant exposure and hardships incidental to his medical practice soon undermined his health so that he was obliged to give up his medical practice in 1873. He served as postmaster in Henderson in 1872 and 1873.
Recovers His Health. He was not constitutionally fitted to remain idle, however, and he went to Salemanica where he secured a position in [illegible] office. Diligently He was not constitutionally fitted to remain idle, however, [illegible] his health and within about a year it had so improved that he felt he could resume the practice of his profession. Locates in Belleville. He located in Belleville in 1873 and began building up a new business amid boyhood scenes and among friends of his school days. He took a prominent part in the civic affairs of his town and was elected president of the board of trustees of the Union Academy. He was elected coroner in 1870 and again in 1886. He served nine years as a member of the board of Supervisors and was elected chairman. He was the wise mentor and guide of the new members on the board and did much to make their path easier. Elected County Clerk. In 1900 he was elected county clerk and took up his residence in Watertown. At the expiration of his first term. In 1908 he was re-elected for another term of three years. He gave a most able administration and one that gained distinct popular approval. He was succeeded by Eli B. Johnson of Chaumont. Dr. Chapman was married In 1865 to Philinda M.. daughter of Philo and Caroline Davis Hungerford. Three children were born to them: Clara M . who died In 1897; Florence L. and Walter E. Mrs Chapman died In 1874 and in 1877 Dr. Chapman married Agnes G. McClure. Five children were born to them: Ross McC. of Washing|ton. D. C., John H. who died in 1901: Margery C. wife of Richard Valentine of Stafford Springs. Conn : Sanford T, who died about four years ago, and Donald C, a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army. Dr Chapman was a great lover of fine Literature and throughout his life he had been an omnivorous reader. He possessed exceptional literary ability and now and then contributed interesting stories to the press. About 25 years ago he wrote a story called "Jennie" which was first printed in The Times and was later re-printed in a great many papers in the Country. This was about the intelligence of a horse he which he once owned when he was in the country medical practice. The story finally became a tract of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. "Dr. Chapman was a fine gentleman," said D. S. Miller this morning. "He was certainly one of nature's noblemen." Senator Cobb's Tribute. Former Lieutenant Governor George H. Cobb, who had been a close friend of Dr. Chapman for many years, spoke with regret when he heard of the death. "Many residents of the county." said Mr. Cobb, "will learn with sorrow of the death of Dr. Chapman. He was a practicing physician at Belleville for many years and he was known and respected very highly by the people to whom he administered in that section. "He was the soul of honor, kind and gentle. Dr. Chapman was a conscientious physician and a very much respected citizen. He served as county clerk in this county and made an excellent record in that capacity. He lived a life of helpfulness and self-sacrifice, doing for others in whatever capacity he labored. Too much can not he said in his praise." O. B. Cadwell, associated with Dr. Chapman in army life and later as a member of the Tenth New York Heavy Artillery Veteran Association, said today: "When I first became acquainted with Dr. Chapman he was an adjutant In the Tenth New York Heavy Artillery. Soon after he was appointed captain of C company. I remained at headquarters but our friendship continued. He was a man of unblemished character and very much a gentleman in every way. He was a man who stood very high and was thoroughly capable." "He was one of the organizers of the Tenth New York Heavy Artillery Veteran Association and was always most interested in the organization. He served as president of the association from 1885 to Oct 20. 1910 when be gave up the office voluntarily. He was elected secretary and remained in that office until be departed from the city in 1912."
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Article as it appeared in the Watertown Daily Times Thursday January 30. 1917 from www.fultonhistory.com
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