William Chapman, grocer, Madison County, IN
I know very little about my great grandfather, William Chapman.My grandmother and her brother were born in Summitville, Madison County, IN as Eldon Chapman (b. 1895) and Effie Cleo Chapman (b. 1897).Their mother was Clara B. Young, daughter of Daniel Young and Margaret Eliza (Elizabeth?) Beam.The only information I have is family legend and a tiny bit from the marriage license application for Effie Chapman when she married Ralph Abraham Lee (my grandfather).At that time, Effie listed her father as William Chapman, grocer, whereabouts unknown.
Family legend was that he had a possible nickname of Doade.And that he was of Native American descent.My great great grandparents raised Effie (Daniel & Margaret Young), and a great uncle (Alva Young) raised Eldon, who later began using the name Young.
I've searched multiple counties to find a marriage between William Chapman and Clara Young, to no avail.
Family legend also states that William Chapman took a trip (possibly to Chicago?) and never returned.
Anything you can tell me about William Chapman and his family would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your help!
Donna