William Arthur Chappelear was born in New Lexngton, Ohio, in 1874, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear.
When he was about one year of age, the family came to Illinois and located on a farm six miles southwest of Neoga, where Mr. Chappelear grew to manhood and where most of his life passed.
The 1880 U.S. Federal Census places William A. Chappelear [abt age 6] in Big Spring Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his parents, C.V. (Charles Vincent) and Caroline Chappelear. He was sharing the household with his 8 month old brother, Robert W. Chappelear.
He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Beals of Stewardson on January 31, 1897 in Shelby County, Illinois, USA.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: William Chappelear
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Mary Ann Beals
Spouse Birth Year: 1873
Number Pages: 1
Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: William A. Chappelear
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1897
Marriage Place: Shelby, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: Maude Bales [Beals]
Spouse Gender: Female
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
Groom: Chappelear, William A
Bride: Bales, Maude [Beals]
Date: 1897-01-31
Volume: 2, page 179
County: Shelby
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census tells us William Chappelear [abt age 26] was living in Sigel Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his wife, Mary A. Chappelear. The census states they have been married for three years and to this union, a daughter has been born, Grace M. Chappelear [abt age 2].
The 1910 U.S. Federal Census shows William Chappalier [abt age 36] in Holland Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his wife, Maude. Willie, as he was known, was farming on rented land. He and Maude have now been married for 13 years and it is noted their daughter, Grace does not appear on the census report. We also learn William is able to read and write.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
County: Shelby
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1874
Race: White
REGISTRATION CARD
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
Permanent Home Address:Beecher City, Effingham Illinois
Age in Years: 44
Date of Birth: Jan. 17, 1874
Race: White
Occupation: Farming
Place of Employment: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinois
Nearest Relative: Maud Chappelear, wife
Address: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinois
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census places William A. Chappelear [abt age 45] in Holland Township, Shelby, Illinois with his wife, Maud Chappelear. He is now farming on land he owns, which is free of any mortgage.
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1874
Birth Place: New Lexington, Ohio
Death Date: 13 Apr 1924
Death Place: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinis
Burial Date: 15 Apr 1924
Cemetery: Stewardson Cemetery
Death Age: 50
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Father Name: Charles V. Chappelear
Father Birth Place: Ohio
Mother Name: Matilda Reniner [Raynor]
Mother Birth Place: Ohio
Spouse Name: Maude Chappelear
FHL Film Number: 1452447
Illinois Statewide Death Index
Last Name: Chappelear
First Name: William
Middle Name: Arthur
Sex/Race: Male - White
Certificate No. 0250067
Death Date: 1924-04-13
County: Effingham
City: Beecher City
Date Filed: 24-04-15
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois ) - Thur. Apr 17, 1924, page 5
WILLIAM CHAPPELEAR DIES
William Chappelear, a resident of the vicinity southwest of town for almost fifty years, passed away Sunday night at nine o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Peifer, in Beecher City. Mr. Chappelear had been a sufferer from leakage of the heart and dropsy for the past year, and for the past three months had been bedfast.
Funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, in charge was Rev. John Hanley, pastor of the Church of Christ of Beecher City. Burial was in the Stewardson Cemetery.
William Arthur Chappelear was born in New Lexington, O., in 1874, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear. When he was about one year of age, the family came to Illinois and located on a farm six miles southwest of Neoga, where Mr. Chappelear grew to manhood and where most of his life passed. He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Beals of Stewardson, who, with the daughter, Mrs. Peifer, survives. There also survives the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear of Neoga, and one brother, Walter Chappelear of southwest of town, and three grandchildren.
Mr. Chappelear was a member of the Church of Christ and of the Modern Woodman Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chappelear went to Beecher City to attend the funeral. The widow, Mrs. Maude Chappelear, was unable, because of illness, to attend the burial services at Stewardson.
The Beecher City Journal (Beecher City, Illinois) 17 Apr 1924, Thu. Page 1
"William Arthur Chappelear, son of Charles V. and Matilda Chappelear, was born January 17, 1874 and departed this life April 13, 1924, age 50 yrs, 2 mo., and 26 days.
He was married to Maude Beals Jan. 30, 1897 and to this union was born one daughter Grace. He was a member of the Christian Church for 25 years but two years ago after seeing more light on the Scriptures he made his choice to walk in it and continued steadfast to the end.
He leaves to mourn his departure, a loving companion; a daughter, Mrs. F. E. Peifer; three grandsons, Archie, Ralph and William; his parents, one brother, Walter; other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were conducted at the home of the daughter Tuesday morning by John Handy. Interment was made in the Stewardson Cemetery."
When he was about one year of age, the family came to Illinois and located on a farm six miles southwest of Neoga, where Mr. Chappelear grew to manhood and where most of his life passed.
The 1880 U.S. Federal Census places William A. Chappelear [abt age 6] in Big Spring Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his parents, C.V. (Charles Vincent) and Caroline Chappelear. He was sharing the household with his 8 month old brother, Robert W. Chappelear.
He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Beals of Stewardson on January 31, 1897 in Shelby County, Illinois, USA.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: William Chappelear
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Mary Ann Beals
Spouse Birth Year: 1873
Number Pages: 1
Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: William A. Chappelear
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1897
Marriage Place: Shelby, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: Maude Bales [Beals]
Spouse Gender: Female
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
Groom: Chappelear, William A
Bride: Bales, Maude [Beals]
Date: 1897-01-31
Volume: 2, page 179
County: Shelby
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census tells us William Chappelear [abt age 26] was living in Sigel Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his wife, Mary A. Chappelear. The census states they have been married for three years and to this union, a daughter has been born, Grace M. Chappelear [abt age 2].
The 1910 U.S. Federal Census shows William Chappalier [abt age 36] in Holland Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his wife, Maude. Willie, as he was known, was farming on rented land. He and Maude have now been married for 13 years and it is noted their daughter, Grace does not appear on the census report. We also learn William is able to read and write.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
County: Shelby
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1874
Race: White
REGISTRATION CARD
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
Permanent Home Address:Beecher City, Effingham Illinois
Age in Years: 44
Date of Birth: Jan. 17, 1874
Race: White
Occupation: Farming
Place of Employment: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinois
Nearest Relative: Maud Chappelear, wife
Address: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinois
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census places William A. Chappelear [abt age 45] in Holland Township, Shelby, Illinois with his wife, Maud Chappelear. He is now farming on land he owns, which is free of any mortgage.
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1874
Birth Place: New Lexington, Ohio
Death Date: 13 Apr 1924
Death Place: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinis
Burial Date: 15 Apr 1924
Cemetery: Stewardson Cemetery
Death Age: 50
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Father Name: Charles V. Chappelear
Father Birth Place: Ohio
Mother Name: Matilda Reniner [Raynor]
Mother Birth Place: Ohio
Spouse Name: Maude Chappelear
FHL Film Number: 1452447
Illinois Statewide Death Index
Last Name: Chappelear
First Name: William
Middle Name: Arthur
Sex/Race: Male - White
Certificate No. 0250067
Death Date: 1924-04-13
County: Effingham
City: Beecher City
Date Filed: 24-04-15
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois ) - Thur. Apr 17, 1924, page 5
WILLIAM CHAPPELEAR DIES
William Chappelear, a resident of the vicinity southwest of town for almost fifty years, passed away Sunday night at nine o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Peifer, in Beecher City. Mr. Chappelear had been a sufferer from leakage of the heart and dropsy for the past year, and for the past three months had been bedfast.
Funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, in charge was Rev. John Hanley, pastor of the Church of Christ of Beecher City. Burial was in the Stewardson Cemetery.
William Arthur Chappelear was born in New Lexington, O., in 1874, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear. When he was about one year of age, the family came to Illinois and located on a farm six miles southwest of Neoga, where Mr. Chappelear grew to manhood and where most of his life passed. He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Beals of Stewardson, who, with the daughter, Mrs. Peifer, survives. There also survives the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear of Neoga, and one brother, Walter Chappelear of southwest of town, and three grandchildren.
Mr. Chappelear was a member of the Church of Christ and of the Modern Woodman Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chappelear went to Beecher City to attend the funeral. The widow, Mrs. Maude Chappelear, was unable, because of illness, to attend the burial services at Stewardson.
The Beecher City Journal (Beecher City, Illinois) 17 Apr 1924, Thu. Page 1
"William Arthur Chappelear, son of Charles V. and Matilda Chappelear, was born January 17, 1874 and departed this life April 13, 1924, age 50 yrs, 2 mo., and 26 days.
He was married to Maude Beals Jan. 30, 1897 and to this union was born one daughter Grace. He was a member of the Christian Church for 25 years but two years ago after seeing more light on the Scriptures he made his choice to walk in it and continued steadfast to the end.
He leaves to mourn his departure, a loving companion; a daughter, Mrs. F. E. Peifer; three grandsons, Archie, Ralph and William; his parents, one brother, Walter; other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were conducted at the home of the daughter Tuesday morning by John Handy. Interment was made in the Stewardson Cemetery."
William Arthur Chappelear was born in New Lexngton, Ohio, in 1874, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear.
When he was about one year of age, the family came to Illinois and located on a farm six miles southwest of Neoga, where Mr. Chappelear grew to manhood and where most of his life passed.
The 1880 U.S. Federal Census places William A. Chappelear [abt age 6] in Big Spring Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his parents, C.V. (Charles Vincent) and Caroline Chappelear. He was sharing the household with his 8 month old brother, Robert W. Chappelear.
He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Beals of Stewardson on January 31, 1897 in Shelby County, Illinois, USA.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: William Chappelear
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Mary Ann Beals
Spouse Birth Year: 1873
Number Pages: 1
Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: William A. Chappelear
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1897
Marriage Place: Shelby, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: Maude Bales [Beals]
Spouse Gender: Female
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
Groom: Chappelear, William A
Bride: Bales, Maude [Beals]
Date: 1897-01-31
Volume: 2, page 179
County: Shelby
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census tells us William Chappelear [abt age 26] was living in Sigel Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his wife, Mary A. Chappelear. The census states they have been married for three years and to this union, a daughter has been born, Grace M. Chappelear [abt age 2].
The 1910 U.S. Federal Census shows William Chappalier [abt age 36] in Holland Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his wife, Maude. Willie, as he was known, was farming on rented land. He and Maude have now been married for 13 years and it is noted their daughter, Grace does not appear on the census report. We also learn William is able to read and write.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
County: Shelby
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1874
Race: White
REGISTRATION CARD
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
Permanent Home Address:Beecher City, Effingham Illinois
Age in Years: 44
Date of Birth: Jan. 17, 1874
Race: White
Occupation: Farming
Place of Employment: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinois
Nearest Relative: Maud Chappelear, wife
Address: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinois
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census places William A. Chappelear [abt age 45] in Holland Township, Shelby, Illinois with his wife, Maud Chappelear. He is now farming on land he owns, which is free of any mortgage.
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1874
Birth Place: New Lexington, Ohio
Death Date: 13 Apr 1924
Death Place: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinis
Burial Date: 15 Apr 1924
Cemetery: Stewardson Cemetery
Death Age: 50
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Father Name: Charles V. Chappelear
Father Birth Place: Ohio
Mother Name: Matilda Reniner [Raynor]
Mother Birth Place: Ohio
Spouse Name: Maude Chappelear
FHL Film Number: 1452447
Illinois Statewide Death Index
Last Name: Chappelear
First Name: William
Middle Name: Arthur
Sex/Race: Male - White
Certificate No. 0250067
Death Date: 1924-04-13
County: Effingham
City: Beecher City
Date Filed: 24-04-15
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois ) - Thur. Apr 17, 1924, page 5
WILLIAM CHAPPELEAR DIES
William Chappelear, a resident of the vicinity southwest of town for almost fifty years, passed away Sunday night at nine o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Peifer, in Beecher City. Mr. Chappelear had been a sufferer from leakage of the heart and dropsy for the past year, and for the past three months had been bedfast.
Funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, in charge was Rev. John Hanley, pastor of the Church of Christ of Beecher City. Burial was in the Stewardson Cemetery.
William Arthur Chappelear was born in New Lexington, O., in 1874, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear. When he was about one year of age, the family came to Illinois and located on a farm six miles southwest of Neoga, where Mr. Chappelear grew to manhood and where most of his life passed. He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Beals of Stewardson, who, with the daughter, Mrs. Peifer, survives. There also survives the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear of Neoga, and one brother, Walter Chappelear of southwest of town, and three grandchildren.
Mr. Chappelear was a member of the Church of Christ and of the Modern Woodman Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chappelear went to Beecher City to attend the funeral. The widow, Mrs. Maude Chappelear, was unable, because of illness, to attend the burial services at Stewardson.
The Beecher City Journal (Beecher City, Illinois) 17 Apr 1924, Thu. Page 1
"William Arthur Chappelear, son of Charles V. and Matilda Chappelear, was born January 17, 1874 and departed this life April 13, 1924, age 50 yrs, 2 mo., and 26 days.
He was married to Maude Beals Jan. 30, 1897 and to this union was born one daughter Grace. He was a member of the Christian Church for 25 years but two years ago after seeing more light on the Scriptures he made his choice to walk in it and continued steadfast to the end.
He leaves to mourn his departure, a loving companion; a daughter, Mrs. F. E. Peifer; three grandsons, Archie, Ralph and William; his parents, one brother, Walter; other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were conducted at the home of the daughter Tuesday morning by John Handy. Interment was made in the Stewardson Cemetery."
When he was about one year of age, the family came to Illinois and located on a farm six miles southwest of Neoga, where Mr. Chappelear grew to manhood and where most of his life passed.
The 1880 U.S. Federal Census places William A. Chappelear [abt age 6] in Big Spring Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his parents, C.V. (Charles Vincent) and Caroline Chappelear. He was sharing the household with his 8 month old brother, Robert W. Chappelear.
He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Beals of Stewardson on January 31, 1897 in Shelby County, Illinois, USA.
U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
Name: William Chappelear
Gender: Male
Spouse Name: Mary Ann Beals
Spouse Birth Year: 1873
Number Pages: 1
Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: William A. Chappelear
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 31 Jan 1897
Marriage Place: Shelby, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: Maude Bales [Beals]
Spouse Gender: Female
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
Groom: Chappelear, William A
Bride: Bales, Maude [Beals]
Date: 1897-01-31
Volume: 2, page 179
County: Shelby
The 1900 U.S. Federal Census tells us William Chappelear [abt age 26] was living in Sigel Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his wife, Mary A. Chappelear. The census states they have been married for three years and to this union, a daughter has been born, Grace M. Chappelear [abt age 2].
The 1910 U.S. Federal Census shows William Chappalier [abt age 36] in Holland Township, Shelby County, Illinois with his wife, Maude. Willie, as he was known, was farming on rented land. He and Maude have now been married for 13 years and it is noted their daughter, Grace does not appear on the census report. We also learn William is able to read and write.
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
County: Shelby
State: Illinois
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1874
Race: White
REGISTRATION CARD
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
Permanent Home Address:Beecher City, Effingham Illinois
Age in Years: 44
Date of Birth: Jan. 17, 1874
Race: White
Occupation: Farming
Place of Employment: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinois
Nearest Relative: Maud Chappelear, wife
Address: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinois
REGISTRAR'S REPORT
Height: Medium
Build: Medium
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
The 1920 U.S. Federal Census places William A. Chappelear [abt age 45] in Holland Township, Shelby, Illinois with his wife, Maud Chappelear. He is now farming on land he owns, which is free of any mortgage.
Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name: William Arthur Chappelear
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1874
Birth Place: New Lexington, Ohio
Death Date: 13 Apr 1924
Death Place: Beecher City, Effingham, Illinis
Burial Date: 15 Apr 1924
Cemetery: Stewardson Cemetery
Death Age: 50
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: M
Gender: Male
Father Name: Charles V. Chappelear
Father Birth Place: Ohio
Mother Name: Matilda Reniner [Raynor]
Mother Birth Place: Ohio
Spouse Name: Maude Chappelear
FHL Film Number: 1452447
Illinois Statewide Death Index
Last Name: Chappelear
First Name: William
Middle Name: Arthur
Sex/Race: Male - White
Certificate No. 0250067
Death Date: 1924-04-13
County: Effingham
City: Beecher City
Date Filed: 24-04-15
Journal Gazette (Mattoon, Illinois ) - Thur. Apr 17, 1924, page 5
WILLIAM CHAPPELEAR DIES
William Chappelear, a resident of the vicinity southwest of town for almost fifty years, passed away Sunday night at nine o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Peifer, in Beecher City. Mr. Chappelear had been a sufferer from leakage of the heart and dropsy for the past year, and for the past three months had been bedfast.
Funeral services were conducted at the home on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock, in charge was Rev. John Hanley, pastor of the Church of Christ of Beecher City. Burial was in the Stewardson Cemetery.
William Arthur Chappelear was born in New Lexington, O., in 1874, the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear. When he was about one year of age, the family came to Illinois and located on a farm six miles southwest of Neoga, where Mr. Chappelear grew to manhood and where most of his life passed. He was united in marriage to Miss Maude Beals of Stewardson, who, with the daughter, Mrs. Peifer, survives. There also survives the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear of Neoga, and one brother, Walter Chappelear of southwest of town, and three grandchildren.
Mr. Chappelear was a member of the Church of Christ and of the Modern Woodman Lodge.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chappelear and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chappelear went to Beecher City to attend the funeral. The widow, Mrs. Maude Chappelear, was unable, because of illness, to attend the burial services at Stewardson.
The Beecher City Journal (Beecher City, Illinois) 17 Apr 1924, Thu. Page 1
"William Arthur Chappelear, son of Charles V. and Matilda Chappelear, was born January 17, 1874 and departed this life April 13, 1924, age 50 yrs, 2 mo., and 26 days.
He was married to Maude Beals Jan. 30, 1897 and to this union was born one daughter Grace. He was a member of the Christian Church for 25 years but two years ago after seeing more light on the Scriptures he made his choice to walk in it and continued steadfast to the end.
He leaves to mourn his departure, a loving companion; a daughter, Mrs. F. E. Peifer; three grandsons, Archie, Ralph and William; his parents, one brother, Walter; other relatives and a host of friends.
The funeral services were conducted at the home of the daughter Tuesday morning by John Handy. Interment was made in the Stewardson Cemetery."
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