CHAPMAN OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== CHAPMAN, Frances R. SHUMAN 1828 - 1893 Died at the residence of her son-in-law, Wm. Gill, one and a half miles west of Lewis Station, on Friday morning, Dec. 15, 1893, with typhoid fever. Mrs. Francis R. Chapman, whose maiden name was Shuman. Born Dec. 28 1828 in Gallipolis, Ohio, married to the late W. B. Chapman in 1852 in West Virginia. She suffered about 15 days in her illness, her devoted daughters and loving sons ministering to her wants. She and her husband had eight children, five still living, the others in the spirit land with their father: two sons, Edward and Marida, live one and a half miles north of Lewis; Mrs. Thomas Dalton in Lewis and Mrs. Henry Dickenson at Coalgate, I.T. She gave her heart to God as a child, first united with the Methodist church, to which her people belonged, but after she came to Missouri and settled down with her husband, she joined the Dunkard church. Burial in the Drake cemetery. CHAPMAN, W. B. 1824 - 1893 Clinton MO, Apr 29 1893 - Died - W. B. Chapman of Lewis, whose life closed suddenly and unexpectedly to his family and friends with hemorrhage of the lungs, no one being in or nearer than between a quarter and a half mile of his house except his wife, who did all she could in her feebleness to administer to his wants, but it was all in vain and he soon expired. Born in Putnam County, Tayes Valley, West Virginia, July 11, 1824 and reared to manhood there. In 1852, married Miss Frances R. Shuman, whose heart now bleeds because he has been taken from her side. Eight children, five still living and all in this county but Mrs. Henry Dickenson, who is in Indian territory. He emigrated to Missouri with his family in 1866, going first to southern Henry County, then to Lewis Station where he lived for ten years, then in 1888 to the place in the country one and one-half miles north of Lewis. Joined the Baptist Church in Missouri. On the morning of April 23, borne away to his last resting place at Drake's Chapel. A fervent prayer was given by John Hargrave at the graveside. CHAPMAN, William Edgar 1856 - 1934 Citizen Struck By Car And Fatally Injured - W. E. Chapman, of Near Lewis Station, Only Lived Short Time After He Was Hit by Car When Crossing Highway at Calhoun - Death came to W. E. Chapman, well-known Lewis Station farmer, at his home north of Lewis Station at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 24, a few hours after he was struck in Calhoun by an automobile driven by an old acquaintance, Scully Mayhugh, near Calhoun. Mr. Chapman and his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Yount, went to Calhoun on business Saturday soon after lunch and upon arrival left their wagon just off the highway. Later, when he was nearly ready to go home, Mr. Chapman started across the highway to the Farmers' Exchange for a cream can when Mr. Mayhugh's car struck him. Although he was taken immediately to Dr. Pollard's office for treatment, and friends and loved ones gathered to give him every tender care they could, he only lived until six o'clock. He suffered, among other injuries, three broken ribs and an injured back and hip. Mr. Mayhugh has been confined to his bed with a nervous collapse since the accident and has not been told of the death of his friend. Mr. Mayhugh has been in very poor health for several months. William Edgar Chapman was born in Putnam County, West Virginia, April 1, 1856, and came to the Bear Creek neighborhood near Montrose as a lad. In young manhood, he moved to Lewis Station, where he met Laura Belle Johnson, whom he married October 20, 1878, and they spent 56 years of happy married life together. Their 56th anniversary was celebrated this fall with a dinner at their home which was attended by all their children but one. For six years after their marriage, the Chapmans lived in Lewis Station but for the past half century their home has been on their farm, 1 1/2 miles north of Lewis Station. Mr. Chapman was an excellent farmer, having an extensive knowledge of his occupation, and he made a comfortable attractive home for his family. He was most devoted to his children and gave them every possible advantage in education and the other things of life. Perhaps the greatest thing Mr. Chapman had to give to his sons and daughters was the example of a perfect Christian life that he set for them. He belonged to the Drakes Chapel Methodist church, which he joined fifty years ago and where he was a steward for many years, and a faithful attendant at the services. He worshipped the Father most sincerely by living daily as He commanded, ever ready to speak the words that would win others to the Christian way and to praise Him. His children, as a result of this early training, are all active church members. His life was devoted to his home, his God, and to his fellowman, leaving to his children a rich heritage of Christian love. To his last day, Mr. Chapman kept abreast of modern improvements and enjoyed life to its utmost. Although he no longer farmed, he made a garden each spring and usually kept the table supplied with a procession of vegetables from early spring to late fall. He also raised a flock of chickens each year. By temperament, Mr. Chapman was quiet but friendly and interested in everything about him. He went in his car to see friends and neighbors and keenly enjoyed these trips. Surviving him are his beloved companion of 56 years and their five children: Rev. F. R. Chapman of Warrensburg; R. A. Chapman of Kansas City; Mrs. Etta Clarke of Wichita, Kans., and George Chapman and Mrs. Pearl Yount, near the old home. There are also eight grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Dalton and Mrs. Ida Jones of Lewis Station. The funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at Drakes Chapel; the pastor, Rev. W. F. Hudson, officiated. He was assisted by Rev. J. B. Swinney of Sedalia, Rev. J. A. Morgan of Calhoun, and Rev. O. S. Firestone of Windsor. Burial was in the cemetery nearby under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Uel Scott, Paul Stone, Glen Hudson, Elmer Combs, Eugene Jones, Arthur Burch. Honorary pallbearers were A. A. Gregory, T. D. Burch, John Wolf, Milt Carroll, Shelly Stone. The flower girls were Misses Neoma Combs, Mildred Wiley, Jewell Curnutt, and Mrs. Jack Woodard of Deepwater. All the children were present and the following out-of-town friends Rev. S. P. Cayton, Rev. Powell Cain, and Mrs. J. B. Swinney of Sedalia; Mr. O. S. Firestone of Windsor, and Mrs. Wm. Hay of Minden. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. 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