Grandson of Robert Chapman, Elizabeth Taylor Chapman, Daniel Ragan, and Sarah Lewis Ragan
Son of Robert Chapman , and Urith Ragan Chapman
(Above information is based on the 45 year research of James F. Smith, and his recently published book 'Nicholas Chapman and Related Families of the South Mountains', as well as my own research.)
Nicholas Chapman was born in Upper Patapsco River Hundred, in Baltimore County, Maryland, in 1758. His father Robert recorded the birth in the family bible/prayer book.
Nicholas' father Robert died in Maryland in 1771. (source: newspaper article of 1906, regarding information from an old bible belonging to Mr. George R. Chapman of Baltimore County, M.D.)
Nicholas moved to Rowan County, N.C. and was listed in the tax district of John Johnson in 1778.
During the American Revolution from October 1778 - March 1779, he served for five months as a private with Capt. James Nichols in General Rutherford's Militia Regiment in North Carolina.
During the autumn of 1779, Nicholas served for three months as a waggoneer.
In spring 1780, he spent 21 days guarding prisoners.
According to oral tradition Nicholas was a tall man. He was hard-working and suffered from a lame leg, which frequently caused him to fall.
He married Sarah Sealy on the 17th of December 1787, in Rutherford County, N.C. Bondsman at the marriage was James Swafford.
Nicholas made his first appearance in Burke County in 1788.
The 1790 Census reveals that Nicholas, Sarah and their three children, were living in Burke County with or close to Sarah's father George Sealy.
Nicholas Chapman had a land grant in Rutherford County transferred to his mother Urith Chapman that same year. Witnesses who signed this document are his brothers James Chapman and Nathan Chapman.
Another grant for 100 acres was issued to Nicholas on Camp Creek in 1791. In 1792 he added 100 more acres to this by buying land from his father-in-law George Sealy.
By 1800, Nicholas and his wife Sarah 'Sallie' were living in Lincoln County, and now had four sons.
The 1810 Census shows only Nicholas, five children, and eight slaves.
Around 1811, Nicholas and his family moved to Seely Creek.
Sarah and Nicholas had seven known children together.
Nicholas became a large land owner and slave holder.
From a slave record of Lincoln County, N.C.: "We, Nicholas Chapman and Absolom Hoyle (Nicholas' son in law) both of Burke County for the sum of $2.250 paid by Henry Fulenweden and Robert H. Burton of Lincoln County, do sell and deliver six certain Negroes: to wit, George about 70 years old, Jacob about 28, Mary about 26, Jenny about 24, Davy about 22, and Lizy about 20. All of whom we warrant to be sound, healthy and sensible, free and clear of all incumbrances and against the claim of all persons."
Signed by Nicholas Chapman and Absolom Hoyle
Nicholas and Sarah had been married for about 53 years, when she died in 1840.
The 1840 Census shows that Nicholas was now a widower, and living West of North Fork, in Burke County. His household included two slaves.
Two of Nicholas' sons and their families lived in the third and fourth house, away on one side. His daughter Mary Hoyle and her family lived eight houses away, on the other side.
Nicholas was still alive in 1850. The census record for that year shows that his real estate value was 150 dollars. One of Nicholas' grandsons, with wife and four children lived with him. Another son and family lived next door. There was one male slave, aged 63, in Nicholas' household.
From Nicholas Chapman's pension application 22 July, 1833:
"In answer to the interrogatories propounded by the court, I was born in the year 1758, in Baltimore County, what is now the state of Maryland. I have no record of my age, but it was recorded in my father's common prayer book, as used by the Church of England, but my sister has taken it off to some new county, and I do not know where it now is".
"In October 1778, I commenced as a private soldier under Captain James Nichols of Colonel Francis Locke's regiment of North Carolina Militia for the term of six months against the public enemy. Our commander when we marched to within ten miles of Charleston, but learning that the city was evacuated by the British, we were marched to a place above Savannah called ' Parisburgh', and from thence to a place called the 'Two Sisters' . I for one staid with my Captain James Nichols, and my Lieutenant JAMES CHAPMAN, and Colonel Locke, whilst part of Rutherford's army went over and joined General Nash were defeated at a place called 'Briar Creek' in Georgia side, just across the Savannah River.
My engagement when I was there ???regularly discharged by Col. Locke, the last of April, or first of May the next year after entering the said Service, was that of four months in driving a waggon belonging to the Continental Line at the time that the American Stores kept at Salisbury, whereon Yarborough had them in command, it being the spring that Tarleton? was defeated at the Battle of the Cowpens.
The next service I performed was that I was ordered on by one Captain John Johnson to guard the prisoners taken at the Battle of the Cowpens, on from Salisbury to the North - I was out on duty for three or four weeks, when we were relieved in Virginia by other troops, and we were discharged. This was just before the Battle of Guilford, I think, in the month of March 1781, for Cornwallis was in pursuit of us when we guarded the prisoners to the North. It was a dangerous and troublesome time, for it was not so easy to get soldiers, as the Tories were ravaging the country.
I was always a volunteer, except when I drove the waggons in the regular service, when I was a substitute for one Ruedolph Vanclieve (Van Cleave) whose waggon and team was ? and he got me to substitute, as above Yarborough commanded, but what grade I cannot now recollect. So did Locke (next line unreadable) ten mile house this side of Charleston, as described first above, and he and his Continental Troops continued with us untill I was discharged at the place called the Two Sisters, I called heretofore. As to fighting, we had a good deal of firing just above Parisburgh on the Savannah, but there was not much damage done on either side. I was discharged the ? campaigne by my colonel Locke, but have lost the same. The other two times I cannot recollect who discharged me, for it was light times, and was anxious to get home.
When I went into service, I lived in Rowan, N.C. I continued to live there for eight years, and next in Rutherford for about one year, then next in Burke for about three years, then moved to Lincoln, and lived there about twenty or twenty-one years, and then moved back to Burke, where I now live for about twenty years.
I am well known to Ransom P. Cloud, a Baptist clergyman, and Mark Brittain Esq. who has been for at least eight years the Sheriff of Burke County, and at least two years a senator of this county. Both of whom have certified on oath, in my behalf."
Nicholas Chapman experienced many upheavals and historical events during his very long life.
He died aged 93, and is buried beside his wife Sarah.
The majority of Burke Chapman families are descended from both of them.
Nicholas Chapman's known siblings:
- James, born ca 1762, Baltimore Co. M.D. married Jane VanCleave, moved to Shelby County, KY, and died ca. 1849 in Lawrence Co. Indiana.
-Joshua, born ca. 1763, Baltimore Co. M.D. , died ca. 1842, Jefferson Co. Indiana.
- Robert, married to Martha, died 1815, Burke Co, N.C.
- Sarah, married Aaron Thomas, died before 1795
- Nathan
Additional children of Nicholas and Sarah not mentioned below
Sarah 1789 - unknown
James C. 1792 - 1860
Robert 1797 - 1845
Information added by Lydia A.
Son of Robert Chapman , and Urith Ragan Chapman
(Above information is based on the 45 year research of James F. Smith, and his recently published book 'Nicholas Chapman and Related Families of the South Mountains', as well as my own research.)
Nicholas Chapman was born in Upper Patapsco River Hundred, in Baltimore County, Maryland, in 1758. His father Robert recorded the birth in the family bible/prayer book.
Nicholas' father Robert died in Maryland in 1771. (source: newspaper article of 1906, regarding information from an old bible belonging to Mr. George R. Chapman of Baltimore County, M.D.)
Nicholas moved to Rowan County, N.C. and was listed in the tax district of John Johnson in 1778.
During the American Revolution from October 1778 - March 1779, he served for five months as a private with Capt. James Nichols in General Rutherford's Militia Regiment in North Carolina.
During the autumn of 1779, Nicholas served for three months as a waggoneer.
In spring 1780, he spent 21 days guarding prisoners.
According to oral tradition Nicholas was a tall man. He was hard-working and suffered from a lame leg, which frequently caused him to fall.
He married Sarah Sealy on the 17th of December 1787, in Rutherford County, N.C. Bondsman at the marriage was James Swafford.
Nicholas made his first appearance in Burke County in 1788.
The 1790 Census reveals that Nicholas, Sarah and their three children, were living in Burke County with or close to Sarah's father George Sealy.
Nicholas Chapman had a land grant in Rutherford County transferred to his mother Urith Chapman that same year. Witnesses who signed this document are his brothers James Chapman and Nathan Chapman.
Another grant for 100 acres was issued to Nicholas on Camp Creek in 1791. In 1792 he added 100 more acres to this by buying land from his father-in-law George Sealy.
By 1800, Nicholas and his wife Sarah 'Sallie' were living in Lincoln County, and now had four sons.
The 1810 Census shows only Nicholas, five children, and eight slaves.
Around 1811, Nicholas and his family moved to Seely Creek.
Sarah and Nicholas had seven known children together.
Nicholas became a large land owner and slave holder.
From a slave record of Lincoln County, N.C.: "We, Nicholas Chapman and Absolom Hoyle (Nicholas' son in law) both of Burke County for the sum of $2.250 paid by Henry Fulenweden and Robert H. Burton of Lincoln County, do sell and deliver six certain Negroes: to wit, George about 70 years old, Jacob about 28, Mary about 26, Jenny about 24, Davy about 22, and Lizy about 20. All of whom we warrant to be sound, healthy and sensible, free and clear of all incumbrances and against the claim of all persons."
Signed by Nicholas Chapman and Absolom Hoyle
Nicholas and Sarah had been married for about 53 years, when she died in 1840.
The 1840 Census shows that Nicholas was now a widower, and living West of North Fork, in Burke County. His household included two slaves.
Two of Nicholas' sons and their families lived in the third and fourth house, away on one side. His daughter Mary Hoyle and her family lived eight houses away, on the other side.
Nicholas was still alive in 1850. The census record for that year shows that his real estate value was 150 dollars. One of Nicholas' grandsons, with wife and four children lived with him. Another son and family lived next door. There was one male slave, aged 63, in Nicholas' household.
From Nicholas Chapman's pension application 22 July, 1833:
"In answer to the interrogatories propounded by the court, I was born in the year 1758, in Baltimore County, what is now the state of Maryland. I have no record of my age, but it was recorded in my father's common prayer book, as used by the Church of England, but my sister has taken it off to some new county, and I do not know where it now is".
"In October 1778, I commenced as a private soldier under Captain James Nichols of Colonel Francis Locke's regiment of North Carolina Militia for the term of six months against the public enemy. Our commander when we marched to within ten miles of Charleston, but learning that the city was evacuated by the British, we were marched to a place above Savannah called ' Parisburgh', and from thence to a place called the 'Two Sisters' . I for one staid with my Captain James Nichols, and my Lieutenant JAMES CHAPMAN, and Colonel Locke, whilst part of Rutherford's army went over and joined General Nash were defeated at a place called 'Briar Creek' in Georgia side, just across the Savannah River.
My engagement when I was there ???regularly discharged by Col. Locke, the last of April, or first of May the next year after entering the said Service, was that of four months in driving a waggon belonging to the Continental Line at the time that the American Stores kept at Salisbury, whereon Yarborough had them in command, it being the spring that Tarleton? was defeated at the Battle of the Cowpens.
The next service I performed was that I was ordered on by one Captain John Johnson to guard the prisoners taken at the Battle of the Cowpens, on from Salisbury to the North - I was out on duty for three or four weeks, when we were relieved in Virginia by other troops, and we were discharged. This was just before the Battle of Guilford, I think, in the month of March 1781, for Cornwallis was in pursuit of us when we guarded the prisoners to the North. It was a dangerous and troublesome time, for it was not so easy to get soldiers, as the Tories were ravaging the country.
I was always a volunteer, except when I drove the waggons in the regular service, when I was a substitute for one Ruedolph Vanclieve (Van Cleave) whose waggon and team was ? and he got me to substitute, as above Yarborough commanded, but what grade I cannot now recollect. So did Locke (next line unreadable) ten mile house this side of Charleston, as described first above, and he and his Continental Troops continued with us untill I was discharged at the place called the Two Sisters, I called heretofore. As to fighting, we had a good deal of firing just above Parisburgh on the Savannah, but there was not much damage done on either side. I was discharged the ? campaigne by my colonel Locke, but have lost the same. The other two times I cannot recollect who discharged me, for it was light times, and was anxious to get home.
When I went into service, I lived in Rowan, N.C. I continued to live there for eight years, and next in Rutherford for about one year, then next in Burke for about three years, then moved to Lincoln, and lived there about twenty or twenty-one years, and then moved back to Burke, where I now live for about twenty years.
I am well known to Ransom P. Cloud, a Baptist clergyman, and Mark Brittain Esq. who has been for at least eight years the Sheriff of Burke County, and at least two years a senator of this county. Both of whom have certified on oath, in my behalf."
Nicholas Chapman experienced many upheavals and historical events during his very long life.
He died aged 93, and is buried beside his wife Sarah.
The majority of Burke Chapman families are descended from both of them.
Nicholas Chapman's known siblings:
- James, born ca 1762, Baltimore Co. M.D. married Jane VanCleave, moved to Shelby County, KY, and died ca. 1849 in Lawrence Co. Indiana.
-Joshua, born ca. 1763, Baltimore Co. M.D. , died ca. 1842, Jefferson Co. Indiana.
- Robert, married to Martha, died 1815, Burke Co, N.C.
- Sarah, married Aaron Thomas, died before 1795
- Nathan
Additional children of Nicholas and Sarah not mentioned below
Sarah 1789 - unknown
James C. 1792 - 1860
Robert 1797 - 1845
Information added by Lydia A.
Grandson of Robert Chapman, Elizabeth Taylor Chapman, Daniel Ragan, and Sarah Lewis Ragan
Son of Robert Chapman , and Urith Ragan Chapman
(Above information is based on the 45 year research of James F. Smith, and his recently published book 'Nicholas Chapman and Related Families of the South Mountains', as well as my own research.)
Nicholas Chapman was born in Upper Patapsco River Hundred, in Baltimore County, Maryland, in 1758. His father Robert recorded the birth in the family bible/prayer book.
Nicholas' father Robert died in Maryland in 1771. (source: newspaper article of 1906, regarding information from an old bible belonging to Mr. George R. Chapman of Baltimore County, M.D.)
Nicholas moved to Rowan County, N.C. and was listed in the tax district of John Johnson in 1778.
During the American Revolution from October 1778 - March 1779, he served for five months as a private with Capt. James Nichols in General Rutherford's Militia Regiment in North Carolina.
During the autumn of 1779, Nicholas served for three months as a waggoneer.
In spring 1780, he spent 21 days guarding prisoners.
According to oral tradition Nicholas was a tall man. He was hard-working and suffered from a lame leg, which frequently caused him to fall.
He married Sarah Sealy on the 17th of December 1787, in Rutherford County, N.C. Bondsman at the marriage was James Swafford.
Nicholas made his first appearance in Burke County in 1788.
The 1790 Census reveals that Nicholas, Sarah and their three children, were living in Burke County with or close to Sarah's father George Sealy.
Nicholas Chapman had a land grant in Rutherford County transferred to his mother Urith Chapman that same year. Witnesses who signed this document are his brothers James Chapman and Nathan Chapman.
Another grant for 100 acres was issued to Nicholas on Camp Creek in 1791. In 1792 he added 100 more acres to this by buying land from his father-in-law George Sealy.
By 1800, Nicholas and his wife Sarah 'Sallie' were living in Lincoln County, and now had four sons.
The 1810 Census shows only Nicholas, five children, and eight slaves.
Around 1811, Nicholas and his family moved to Seely Creek.
Sarah and Nicholas had seven known children together.
Nicholas became a large land owner and slave holder.
From a slave record of Lincoln County, N.C.: "We, Nicholas Chapman and Absolom Hoyle (Nicholas' son in law) both of Burke County for the sum of $2.250 paid by Henry Fulenweden and Robert H. Burton of Lincoln County, do sell and deliver six certain Negroes: to wit, George about 70 years old, Jacob about 28, Mary about 26, Jenny about 24, Davy about 22, and Lizy about 20. All of whom we warrant to be sound, healthy and sensible, free and clear of all incumbrances and against the claim of all persons."
Signed by Nicholas Chapman and Absolom Hoyle
Nicholas and Sarah had been married for about 53 years, when she died in 1840.
The 1840 Census shows that Nicholas was now a widower, and living West of North Fork, in Burke County. His household included two slaves.
Two of Nicholas' sons and their families lived in the third and fourth house, away on one side. His daughter Mary Hoyle and her family lived eight houses away, on the other side.
Nicholas was still alive in 1850. The census record for that year shows that his real estate value was 150 dollars. One of Nicholas' grandsons, with wife and four children lived with him. Another son and family lived next door. There was one male slave, aged 63, in Nicholas' household.
From Nicholas Chapman's pension application 22 July, 1833:
"In answer to the interrogatories propounded by the court, I was born in the year 1758, in Baltimore County, what is now the state of Maryland. I have no record of my age, but it was recorded in my father's common prayer book, as used by the Church of England, but my sister has taken it off to some new county, and I do not know where it now is".
"In October 1778, I commenced as a private soldier under Captain James Nichols of Colonel Francis Locke's regiment of North Carolina Militia for the term of six months against the public enemy. Our commander when we marched to within ten miles of Charleston, but learning that the city was evacuated by the British, we were marched to a place above Savannah called ' Parisburgh', and from thence to a place called the 'Two Sisters' . I for one staid with my Captain James Nichols, and my Lieutenant JAMES CHAPMAN, and Colonel Locke, whilst part of Rutherford's army went over and joined General Nash were defeated at a place called 'Briar Creek' in Georgia side, just across the Savannah River.
My engagement when I was there ???regularly discharged by Col. Locke, the last of April, or first of May the next year after entering the said Service, was that of four months in driving a waggon belonging to the Continental Line at the time that the American Stores kept at Salisbury, whereon Yarborough had them in command, it being the spring that Tarleton? was defeated at the Battle of the Cowpens.
The next service I performed was that I was ordered on by one Captain John Johnson to guard the prisoners taken at the Battle of the Cowpens, on from Salisbury to the North - I was out on duty for three or four weeks, when we were relieved in Virginia by other troops, and we were discharged. This was just before the Battle of Guilford, I think, in the month of March 1781, for Cornwallis was in pursuit of us when we guarded the prisoners to the North. It was a dangerous and troublesome time, for it was not so easy to get soldiers, as the Tories were ravaging the country.
I was always a volunteer, except when I drove the waggons in the regular service, when I was a substitute for one Ruedolph Vanclieve (Van Cleave) whose waggon and team was ? and he got me to substitute, as above Yarborough commanded, but what grade I cannot now recollect. So did Locke (next line unreadable) ten mile house this side of Charleston, as described first above, and he and his Continental Troops continued with us untill I was discharged at the place called the Two Sisters, I called heretofore. As to fighting, we had a good deal of firing just above Parisburgh on the Savannah, but there was not much damage done on either side. I was discharged the ? campaigne by my colonel Locke, but have lost the same. The other two times I cannot recollect who discharged me, for it was light times, and was anxious to get home.
When I went into service, I lived in Rowan, N.C. I continued to live there for eight years, and next in Rutherford for about one year, then next in Burke for about three years, then moved to Lincoln, and lived there about twenty or twenty-one years, and then moved back to Burke, where I now live for about twenty years.
I am well known to Ransom P. Cloud, a Baptist clergyman, and Mark Brittain Esq. who has been for at least eight years the Sheriff of Burke County, and at least two years a senator of this county. Both of whom have certified on oath, in my behalf."
Nicholas Chapman experienced many upheavals and historical events during his very long life.
He died aged 93, and is buried beside his wife Sarah.
The majority of Burke Chapman families are descended from both of them.
Nicholas Chapman's known siblings:
- James, born ca 1762, Baltimore Co. M.D. married Jane VanCleave, moved to Shelby County, KY, and died ca. 1849 in Lawrence Co. Indiana.
-Joshua, born ca. 1763, Baltimore Co. M.D. , died ca. 1842, Jefferson Co. Indiana.
- Robert, married to Martha, died 1815, Burke Co, N.C.
- Sarah, married Aaron Thomas, died before 1795
- Nathan
Additional children of Nicholas and Sarah not mentioned below
Sarah 1789 - unknown
James C. 1792 - 1860
Robert 1797 - 1845
Information added by Lydia A.
Son of Robert Chapman , and Urith Ragan Chapman
(Above information is based on the 45 year research of James F. Smith, and his recently published book 'Nicholas Chapman and Related Families of the South Mountains', as well as my own research.)
Nicholas Chapman was born in Upper Patapsco River Hundred, in Baltimore County, Maryland, in 1758. His father Robert recorded the birth in the family bible/prayer book.
Nicholas' father Robert died in Maryland in 1771. (source: newspaper article of 1906, regarding information from an old bible belonging to Mr. George R. Chapman of Baltimore County, M.D.)
Nicholas moved to Rowan County, N.C. and was listed in the tax district of John Johnson in 1778.
During the American Revolution from October 1778 - March 1779, he served for five months as a private with Capt. James Nichols in General Rutherford's Militia Regiment in North Carolina.
During the autumn of 1779, Nicholas served for three months as a waggoneer.
In spring 1780, he spent 21 days guarding prisoners.
According to oral tradition Nicholas was a tall man. He was hard-working and suffered from a lame leg, which frequently caused him to fall.
He married Sarah Sealy on the 17th of December 1787, in Rutherford County, N.C. Bondsman at the marriage was James Swafford.
Nicholas made his first appearance in Burke County in 1788.
The 1790 Census reveals that Nicholas, Sarah and their three children, were living in Burke County with or close to Sarah's father George Sealy.
Nicholas Chapman had a land grant in Rutherford County transferred to his mother Urith Chapman that same year. Witnesses who signed this document are his brothers James Chapman and Nathan Chapman.
Another grant for 100 acres was issued to Nicholas on Camp Creek in 1791. In 1792 he added 100 more acres to this by buying land from his father-in-law George Sealy.
By 1800, Nicholas and his wife Sarah 'Sallie' were living in Lincoln County, and now had four sons.
The 1810 Census shows only Nicholas, five children, and eight slaves.
Around 1811, Nicholas and his family moved to Seely Creek.
Sarah and Nicholas had seven known children together.
Nicholas became a large land owner and slave holder.
From a slave record of Lincoln County, N.C.: "We, Nicholas Chapman and Absolom Hoyle (Nicholas' son in law) both of Burke County for the sum of $2.250 paid by Henry Fulenweden and Robert H. Burton of Lincoln County, do sell and deliver six certain Negroes: to wit, George about 70 years old, Jacob about 28, Mary about 26, Jenny about 24, Davy about 22, and Lizy about 20. All of whom we warrant to be sound, healthy and sensible, free and clear of all incumbrances and against the claim of all persons."
Signed by Nicholas Chapman and Absolom Hoyle
Nicholas and Sarah had been married for about 53 years, when she died in 1840.
The 1840 Census shows that Nicholas was now a widower, and living West of North Fork, in Burke County. His household included two slaves.
Two of Nicholas' sons and their families lived in the third and fourth house, away on one side. His daughter Mary Hoyle and her family lived eight houses away, on the other side.
Nicholas was still alive in 1850. The census record for that year shows that his real estate value was 150 dollars. One of Nicholas' grandsons, with wife and four children lived with him. Another son and family lived next door. There was one male slave, aged 63, in Nicholas' household.
From Nicholas Chapman's pension application 22 July, 1833:
"In answer to the interrogatories propounded by the court, I was born in the year 1758, in Baltimore County, what is now the state of Maryland. I have no record of my age, but it was recorded in my father's common prayer book, as used by the Church of England, but my sister has taken it off to some new county, and I do not know where it now is".
"In October 1778, I commenced as a private soldier under Captain James Nichols of Colonel Francis Locke's regiment of North Carolina Militia for the term of six months against the public enemy. Our commander when we marched to within ten miles of Charleston, but learning that the city was evacuated by the British, we were marched to a place above Savannah called ' Parisburgh', and from thence to a place called the 'Two Sisters' . I for one staid with my Captain James Nichols, and my Lieutenant JAMES CHAPMAN, and Colonel Locke, whilst part of Rutherford's army went over and joined General Nash were defeated at a place called 'Briar Creek' in Georgia side, just across the Savannah River.
My engagement when I was there ???regularly discharged by Col. Locke, the last of April, or first of May the next year after entering the said Service, was that of four months in driving a waggon belonging to the Continental Line at the time that the American Stores kept at Salisbury, whereon Yarborough had them in command, it being the spring that Tarleton? was defeated at the Battle of the Cowpens.
The next service I performed was that I was ordered on by one Captain John Johnson to guard the prisoners taken at the Battle of the Cowpens, on from Salisbury to the North - I was out on duty for three or four weeks, when we were relieved in Virginia by other troops, and we were discharged. This was just before the Battle of Guilford, I think, in the month of March 1781, for Cornwallis was in pursuit of us when we guarded the prisoners to the North. It was a dangerous and troublesome time, for it was not so easy to get soldiers, as the Tories were ravaging the country.
I was always a volunteer, except when I drove the waggons in the regular service, when I was a substitute for one Ruedolph Vanclieve (Van Cleave) whose waggon and team was ? and he got me to substitute, as above Yarborough commanded, but what grade I cannot now recollect. So did Locke (next line unreadable) ten mile house this side of Charleston, as described first above, and he and his Continental Troops continued with us untill I was discharged at the place called the Two Sisters, I called heretofore. As to fighting, we had a good deal of firing just above Parisburgh on the Savannah, but there was not much damage done on either side. I was discharged the ? campaigne by my colonel Locke, but have lost the same. The other two times I cannot recollect who discharged me, for it was light times, and was anxious to get home.
When I went into service, I lived in Rowan, N.C. I continued to live there for eight years, and next in Rutherford for about one year, then next in Burke for about three years, then moved to Lincoln, and lived there about twenty or twenty-one years, and then moved back to Burke, where I now live for about twenty years.
I am well known to Ransom P. Cloud, a Baptist clergyman, and Mark Brittain Esq. who has been for at least eight years the Sheriff of Burke County, and at least two years a senator of this county. Both of whom have certified on oath, in my behalf."
Nicholas Chapman experienced many upheavals and historical events during his very long life.
He died aged 93, and is buried beside his wife Sarah.
The majority of Burke Chapman families are descended from both of them.
Nicholas Chapman's known siblings:
- James, born ca 1762, Baltimore Co. M.D. married Jane VanCleave, moved to Shelby County, KY, and died ca. 1849 in Lawrence Co. Indiana.
-Joshua, born ca. 1763, Baltimore Co. M.D. , died ca. 1842, Jefferson Co. Indiana.
- Robert, married to Martha, died 1815, Burke Co, N.C.
- Sarah, married Aaron Thomas, died before 1795
- Nathan
Additional children of Nicholas and Sarah not mentioned below
Sarah 1789 - unknown
James C. 1792 - 1860
Robert 1797 - 1845
Information added by Lydia A.
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