Alonso, b. Jan. 25, 1823.

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The Chapin Genealogy: Containing a Very Large Proportion of the Descendants of Dea. Samuel Chapin, Who Settled in Springfield, Mass. in 1642

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Alonzo Chapin, one of the very oldest inhabitants of Antwerp, and 67 years a resident of the village, was born in that town in 1823; the son of Japhet and Betsey (Sprague) Chapin, who came into the town in 1816, settling on the farm now owned by A. and Eli Mosher. They reared nine children. Alonzo, one of them, had the benefits of a common school education, completing his scholarship at the Gouverneur Academy. After leaving school he taught for several years, and then began a clerkship with Alanson Drake, in Antwerp, and with John N. Green. This continued for three years, when he purchased the stock of goods of James H. Bowen, and began business for himself in 1848. From that time to 1894 he has continued in trade, a period of 47 years. In 1850 he married Miss Maria Wiser, daughter of Stephen Wiser, of Deerfield, Oneida county. They have reared two daughters, Miss Adelle, having married Charles G. Banister, of Watertown; Miss Cora remaining unmarried.

Mr. Chapin has held the office of supervisor and town clerk. He was postmaster for 12 years, his first appointment being made under the administration of President Taylor. He has always been a very reliable and thorough business man, and has maintained through a long life a most enviable reputation for fair dealing. He is one of the products of the early settlers of Jefferson county, and his ancestors have no occasion to be ashamed of their representative.

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Alonzo Chapin - age 77 - 1900

Antwerp Gazette - 1900

Monday afternoon about four o'clock Alonzo Chapin, passed away aged 77 years 8 months 19 days. He was ill but a short time. He has been in failing health during the summer, but able to be about nearly all the time. He would have a poor day now and then but it was of short duration. Only Sunday he was out of doors and called on his physician at his office for some medicine. Monday he remained at home, not going to his place of business as usual. Shortly before he died he got up and was around the house. He sat down on a couch and was taken with valvular heart murmur and before assistance could be given he passed away.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock at his late residence on Mechanic street, and were largely attended. As a mark of respect all places of business were closed and the remains were accompanied to their last resting place by his associates in business and a large circle of friends.

He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Charles M. Banister, of Watertown, and Miss Cora Chapin, of Antwerp, one brother, Sylvester, of Watertown; and two sisters, Mrs. Emily Fisher of Antwerp, and Mrs. Maria Green, of Lowville.

In January, 1823, Alonzo Chapin was born, in the town of Antwerp, on the farm now owned by Ahi and Eli Mosher. His parents names were Japhat and Betsey. He has always been a resident of the town and intimately identified with all of its interests. He received his education in the common school. He early showed an inclination for a mercantile life and entered the employ of his brother-in-law, John N. Green, who conducted a general store. In 1850 he was married to Miss Cornelia Wiser, of Trenton, N. Y. The young couple began housekeeping on Van Buren street in the house now occupied by Mr. Fred Rider.

He engaged in business for himself shortly after his marriage and has continued in business ever since almost continually. Sometimes he has had partners, but most of the time alone. He has had a small stock of clothing he has been closing out since he sold the bilk of his business to F. C. Hoard, some five years ago. He was a successful business man and accumulated a handsome property. He was the oldest business man in the town at the time of his death.

Early in life he embraced Christianity and united with the Presbyterian church. When the change was made to a Congregational church he united with that and has always remained a consistent member, holding many offices of trust and responsibility and to the church of his choice was ever faithful.

His memory will be cherished by a large circle of friends in the years to come.

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The Chapin Genealogy: Containing A Very Large Proportion Of The Descendants Of Dea. Samuel Chapin, Who Settled... by Orange B. Chapin (Jul 2, 2008)

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Antwerp Gazette - 1900

Monday afternoon about four o'clock Alonzo Chapin, passed away aged 77 years 8 months 19 days. He was ill but a short time. He has been in failing health during the summer, but able to be about nearly all the time. He would have a poor day now and then but it was of short duration. Only Sunday he was out of doors and called on his physician at his office for some medicine. Monday he remained at home, not going to his place of business as usual. Shortly before he died he got up and was around the house. He sat down on a couch and was taken with valvular heart murmur and before assistance could be given he passed away.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock at his late residence on Mechanic street, and were largely attended. As a mark of respect all places of business were closed and the remains were accompanied to their last resting place by his associates in business and a large circle of friends.

He leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Charles M. Banister, of Watertown, and Miss Cora Chapin, of Antwerp, one brother, Sylvester, of Watertown; and two sisters, Mrs. Emily Fisher of Antwerp, and Mrs. Maria Green, of Lowville.

In January, 1823, Alonzo Chapin was born, in the town of Antwerp, on the farm now owned by Ahi and Eli Mosher. His parents names were Japhat and Betsey. He has always been a resident of the town and intimately identified with all of its interests. He received his education in the common school. He early showed an inclination for a mercantile life and entered the employ of his brother-in-law, John N. Green, who conducted a general store. In 1850 he was married to Miss Cornelia Wiser, of Trenton, N. Y. The young couple began housekeeping on Van Buren street in the house now occupied by Mr. Fred Rider.

He engaged in business for himself shortly after his marriage and has continued in business ever since almost continually. Sometimes he has had partners, but most of the time alone. He has had a small stock of clothing he has been closing out since he sold the bilk of his business to F. C. Hoard, some five years ago. He was a successful business man and accumulated a handsome property. He was the oldest business man in the town at the time of his death.

Early in life he embraced Christianity and united with the Presbyterian church. When the change was made to a Congregational church he united with that and has always remained a consistent member, holding many offices of trust and responsibility and to the church of his choice was ever faithful.

His memory will be cherished by a large circle of friends in the years to come.

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Chapin Alonzo, post master.

Chapin Miss L.A. teacher of music.

Chapin S. music dealer.

Chapin A. & Co., dry goods, groceries, clothing, boots, shoes, &c.

Chapin & Garnham, tinsmiths & stove dealers.