Chapman, Joseph

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Birth

Joseph P. Chapman was born in 1847 in Berne to Alonzo Chapman (B. abt 1825, D. bet 1855-1860) and Lorena Gardner (B. Dec 28, 1819, D. Aug 22, 1895).[1] He was the oldest of four children.[1] His father died during Joseph's childhood.[1]

Marriage & Children

Military Service

Name: Joseph P. Chapman
Residence: Berne
Enlistment Date: 18 Apr 1864 or 11 Apr 1864[2]
Age at enlistment: 18[2]
Color of hair: Brown[2]
Color of eyes: Blue[2]
Stature: 5ft, 6in[2]
Complexion: Fair[2]
Identifying marks: Scar on left hand[2]
Enlistment Place: Berne[2]
Enlistment Rank: Landsman[2]
State Served: New York
Service branch: Navy
Term of enlistment: 2 years [2]
Additional Remarks: Enlisted at the age of 18 to serve for two years.
Sources Used: 1865 census, Berne, Albany Co., NY; US Naval Enlistment Rendezvous, 1855-1891 (LDS images)

Death

Obituary

Additional Research Notes

Research Comments

No further record of Joseph Chapman has been found beyond his enlistment record.

Additional Media


Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bernehistory.org
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 US Naval Enlistment Rendezvous, 1855-1891