Isle of Wight County Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Chapman, John M., 1936 

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JACK MARVIN CHAPMAN 

  As we go to the Press we learn that Jack M. Chapman, one of Isle of Wight 
County's most beloved citizens and for many years treasurer of the Town of 
Smithfield died at his home in Smithfield Wednesday morning.

  The deceased is survived by his wife, one daughter Ida Wright Chapman, 
two sons, Jack Chapman and Tom Chapman, one sister, Mrs. J. Walter Chapman.

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JOHN MARVIN CHAPMAN 

DEATH 

JOHN M. CHAPMAN FORMER TREASURER SUCCUMBS AT HOME 

   John Marvin Chapman, 97, affectionately known to hundreds in Isle of 
Wight and this section as Jack Chapman, for 29 years treasurer of the town 
of Smithfield died Wednesday, May 13th at 9 a.m. after a long illness at 
his home in Smithfield.

   He was the son of John Edwin and Caroline Chapman and was prominently 
connected by birth and marriage with some of the widely known citizens of 
Isle of Wight.

   Mr. Chapman was for many years treasurer of Smithfield and when his 
health forced his retirement he was succeeded by his daughter Miss Ida 
Wright Chapman.

   He was also treasurer of the Smithfield Water Company and of the 
Smithfield Electric and Power Company and past master of the Smithfield 
Masonic Lodge and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

   Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Ida Goodrich Chapman; two sons Jack 
Goodrich Chapman and Thomas Wright Chapman, a daughter, Miss Ida Wright 
Chapman and a number of nieces and nephews.

   Funeral services were conducted at the residence on Church Street 
Friday afternoon at 3 p.m. by the Rev. L.D. Stables, pastor of Trinity 
Methodist Church with which Mr. Chapman was affiliated, assisted by the 
Rev. William Brayshaw, rector of Christ Episcopal Church.

   Burial was in Ivy Hill Cemetery Smithfield.

   Services were largely attended.


"Jack" John Marvin CHAPMAN, retired Treasurer of the Town of Smithfield, 
d. 13 May 1936, at home, Smithfield, age 97, 
interred in Ivy Hill Cemetery*, Smithfield, 15 May 1936, 
"The Smithfield (VA) Times," Vol. 17, No. 5, May 14, 1936, p. 1, col. 7; 
"The Smithfield (VA) Times," Vol. 17, No. 6, May 21, 1936, p. 1, col. 6 

*His parents, Jno. Edwin & Carrie (CHAPMAN) CHAPMAN, are also buried there. 
   Isle of Wight County Historical Society {IWCHS} 
   Grave Site Survey Task Force {GSSTF} #48: 
   http://www.iwchs.com/Cemetery-Reports.html 


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