WWI marker at grave, however, he was commanding officer of the chartered yacht Kanapaha during the Spanish American War in Cuba (1898) which was his base for getting stories and sketches of the blockading American fleet for Harpers magazine. This may not classify as military service, another C.T. Chapman being the one in the records with the long Naval career.
New London Record, 19 Feb 1925
MR. CARLTON T. CHAPMAN BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Mr. Carlton T. Chapman, 65, who spent his boyhood days in New London, died at his home in New York City last week. Funeral services were held there Saturday afternoon, and his body was brought to New London where it was buried in the family lot, Monday afternoon.
Mr. Chapman was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chapman, who were residents of New London many years ago. He leaves a widow, two sisters, Miss Helen C. Chapman and Miss Winnogene Chapman, of Toledo, and one brother, Ernest, of Cleveland.
Mr. Chapman was recorded as probably the foremost marine painter in the country. While a resident of Toledo, his upriver scenes of the Maumee and surrounding, brought much fame to him as an artist.
He went to New York at the age of 22 to study art. He rapidly attained high distinction as a marine artist, and at his death, was a pupil of the National Academy of Art Students League and the Julien Academy of Paris. Chapman had medals awarded him in Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, Atlanta, and Charleston Expositions.
New London Record, 19 Feb 1925
MR. CARLTON T. CHAPMAN BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Mr. Carlton T. Chapman, 65, who spent his boyhood days in New London, died at his home in New York City last week. Funeral services were held there Saturday afternoon, and his body was brought to New London where it was buried in the family lot, Monday afternoon.
Mr. Chapman was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chapman, who were residents of New London many years ago. He leaves a widow, two sisters, Miss Helen C. Chapman and Miss Winnogene Chapman, of Toledo, and one brother, Ernest, of Cleveland.
Mr. Chapman was recorded as probably the foremost marine painter in the country. While a resident of Toledo, his upriver scenes of the Maumee and surrounding, brought much fame to him as an artist.
He went to New York at the age of 22 to study art. He rapidly attained high distinction as a marine artist, and at his death, was a pupil of the National Academy of Art Students League and the Julien Academy of Paris. Chapman had medals awarded him in Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, Atlanta, and Charleston Expositions.
WWI marker at grave, however, he was commanding officer of the chartered yacht Kanapaha during the Spanish American War in Cuba (1898) which was his base for getting stories and sketches of the blockading American fleet for Harpers magazine. This may not classify as military service, another C.T. Chapman being the one in the records with the long Naval career.
New London Record, 19 Feb 1925
MR. CARLTON T. CHAPMAN BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Mr. Carlton T. Chapman, 65, who spent his boyhood days in New London, died at his home in New York City last week. Funeral services were held there Saturday afternoon, and his body was brought to New London where it was buried in the family lot, Monday afternoon.
Mr. Chapman was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chapman, who were residents of New London many years ago. He leaves a widow, two sisters, Miss Helen C. Chapman and Miss Winnogene Chapman, of Toledo, and one brother, Ernest, of Cleveland.
Mr. Chapman was recorded as probably the foremost marine painter in the country. While a resident of Toledo, his upriver scenes of the Maumee and surrounding, brought much fame to him as an artist.
He went to New York at the age of 22 to study art. He rapidly attained high distinction as a marine artist, and at his death, was a pupil of the National Academy of Art Students League and the Julien Academy of Paris. Chapman had medals awarded him in Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, Atlanta, and Charleston Expositions.
New London Record, 19 Feb 1925
MR. CARLTON T. CHAPMAN BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
Mr. Carlton T. Chapman, 65, who spent his boyhood days in New London, died at his home in New York City last week. Funeral services were held there Saturday afternoon, and his body was brought to New London where it was buried in the family lot, Monday afternoon.
Mr. Chapman was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chapman, who were residents of New London many years ago. He leaves a widow, two sisters, Miss Helen C. Chapman and Miss Winnogene Chapman, of Toledo, and one brother, Ernest, of Cleveland.
Mr. Chapman was recorded as probably the foremost marine painter in the country. While a resident of Toledo, his upriver scenes of the Maumee and surrounding, brought much fame to him as an artist.
He went to New York at the age of 22 to study art. He rapidly attained high distinction as a marine artist, and at his death, was a pupil of the National Academy of Art Students League and the Julien Academy of Paris. Chapman had medals awarded him in Boston, Chicago, Buffalo, Atlanta, and Charleston Expositions.
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