Lewis County, West Virginia Biography: Warner W. CHAPMAN ************************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: Material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor. Submitted by Valerie Crook, , March 1999 ************************************************************************** The History of West Virginia, Old and New Published 1923, The American Historical Society, Inc., Chicago and New York, Volume III, pg. 131 WARNER W. CHAPMAN was reared in Lewis County, West Virginia, has had a varied experience in commercial affairs extending over several states, and is now permanently lo- cated at Weston, where he holds the office of justice of the peace, and is also a member of the Chapman Cigar Company, cigar manufacturers. Mr. Chapman was born at Warsaw, Kosciusko County, Indiana, July 2, 1875, son of Charles and Phoebe J. (Wood- ford) Chapman. His father was born at Warsaw, Indiana, grew up there, was educated in Notre Dame University, Indiana, and while visiting in Weston, West Virginia, met Miss Phoebe J. Woodford, who was born in Gilmer County, West Virginia, September 22, 1856. They were married at Weston and returned to Warsaw, Indiana, where Charles Chapman was engaged in the abstract business. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias, and was a republican in politics. He and his wife are now deceased. They had three chil- dren: Paul W., owner of a cigar store at Weston; John H., of Indianapolis, Indiana; and Warner W. Warner W. Chapman grew up in the home of Colonel A. W. Woodford, his maternal grandfather, in Lewis County. He acquired a public school education, also at- tended Salem College, and while his early experiences and training were connected with the farm he early sought other outlets for his energy and talents. For seven years he was manager for the National Graphite Company of North Carolina, and for one year was cashier of the Caro- lina Construction Company. For six years he was on the road as a traveling salesman. Finally he returned to Wes- ton, where his principal business is the Chapman Cigar Company, of which he is secretary and treasurer. He has also taken an active interest in public affairs and has been elected twice to the office of justice of the peace. March 18, 1901, he married Mae Ervin, a native of Lewis County. She and Mr. Chapman grew up in the same neigh- borhood. They are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Chapman is affiliated with Weston Lodge No. 43, Knights of Pythias, and while living in North Carolina was chancellor of his lodge and a member of the Grand Lodge. He is a republican in politics.