The Mining Gazette
Date: May 3, 1919
Decedent: William CHAPMAN
Headline: Death of William CHAPMAN
Well Known Copper Country Resident, Here 66 Years, Passes.
William CHAPMAN, aged 85, one of the oldest pioneer residents of the
Copper Country, died at the family home on a farm near Phoenix after an illness of several months. Aliments incident to advanced age were the cause of death.
Mr. Chapman was born in England and when a boy came to America. Locating at Mount Clemens, Mich. A year later he came to the Copper Country, making his home in Houghton for a years, and in 1853 he went to Keweenaw where he worked as a carpenter for various mining companies. More than 50 years ago he purchased a farm about two miles south of Phoenix and he made his home there ever since. He leaves two sons, William and James of Laurium, and three daughters, the Misses Clara, Alice and Hanna at home. Ten grand children also survive.
Mr. Chapman was actively identified with the industrial development of the upper peninsula and he was one of its respected citizens. He was a staunch republican and always took an active part in Keweenaw county politics, having served as a member of the board of supervisors over 20 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home and burial in the Eagle River cemetery.
Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer
Thanks to Rhoda Clark for sending this to me.
Date: May 3, 1919
Decedent: William CHAPMAN
Headline: Death of William CHAPMAN
Well Known Copper Country Resident, Here 66 Years, Passes.
William CHAPMAN, aged 85, one of the oldest pioneer residents of the
Copper Country, died at the family home on a farm near Phoenix after an illness of several months. Aliments incident to advanced age were the cause of death.
Mr. Chapman was born in England and when a boy came to America. Locating at Mount Clemens, Mich. A year later he came to the Copper Country, making his home in Houghton for a years, and in 1853 he went to Keweenaw where he worked as a carpenter for various mining companies. More than 50 years ago he purchased a farm about two miles south of Phoenix and he made his home there ever since. He leaves two sons, William and James of Laurium, and three daughters, the Misses Clara, Alice and Hanna at home. Ten grand children also survive.
Mr. Chapman was actively identified with the industrial development of the upper peninsula and he was one of its respected citizens. He was a staunch republican and always took an active part in Keweenaw county politics, having served as a member of the board of supervisors over 20 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home and burial in the Eagle River cemetery.
Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer
Thanks to Rhoda Clark for sending this to me.
The Mining Gazette
Date: May 3, 1919
Decedent: William CHAPMAN
Headline: Death of William CHAPMAN
Well Known Copper Country Resident, Here 66 Years, Passes.
William CHAPMAN, aged 85, one of the oldest pioneer residents of the
Copper Country, died at the family home on a farm near Phoenix after an illness of several months. Aliments incident to advanced age were the cause of death.
Mr. Chapman was born in England and when a boy came to America. Locating at Mount Clemens, Mich. A year later he came to the Copper Country, making his home in Houghton for a years, and in 1853 he went to Keweenaw where he worked as a carpenter for various mining companies. More than 50 years ago he purchased a farm about two miles south of Phoenix and he made his home there ever since. He leaves two sons, William and James of Laurium, and three daughters, the Misses Clara, Alice and Hanna at home. Ten grand children also survive.
Mr. Chapman was actively identified with the industrial development of the upper peninsula and he was one of its respected citizens. He was a staunch republican and always took an active part in Keweenaw county politics, having served as a member of the board of supervisors over 20 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home and burial in the Eagle River cemetery.
Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer
Thanks to Rhoda Clark for sending this to me.
Date: May 3, 1919
Decedent: William CHAPMAN
Headline: Death of William CHAPMAN
Well Known Copper Country Resident, Here 66 Years, Passes.
William CHAPMAN, aged 85, one of the oldest pioneer residents of the
Copper Country, died at the family home on a farm near Phoenix after an illness of several months. Aliments incident to advanced age were the cause of death.
Mr. Chapman was born in England and when a boy came to America. Locating at Mount Clemens, Mich. A year later he came to the Copper Country, making his home in Houghton for a years, and in 1853 he went to Keweenaw where he worked as a carpenter for various mining companies. More than 50 years ago he purchased a farm about two miles south of Phoenix and he made his home there ever since. He leaves two sons, William and James of Laurium, and three daughters, the Misses Clara, Alice and Hanna at home. Ten grand children also survive.
Mr. Chapman was actively identified with the industrial development of the upper peninsula and he was one of its respected citizens. He was a staunch republican and always took an active part in Keweenaw county politics, having served as a member of the board of supervisors over 20 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the home and burial in the Eagle River cemetery.
Transcribed by: Jacquie Sherrer
Thanks to Rhoda Clark for sending this to me.
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