Montgomery County Family Records

Reuben CHAPMAN, Revolutionary Soldier, Family Records
as recorded on 03/18/1938
Ancestry of Mrs. Virginia Nancy Northington Smith DEATON

Reuben CHAPMAN was born in Caroline Co. Va., ____  ____1746 and
died in Caroline Co. Va. on the 16th day of June, 1824.

I was born in Clarksville, County of Montgonery, State of Tennessee.
I am the daughter of F. Norman SMITH born 1869 and his wife
Corinne NORTHINGTON born 1874, married 1893.
The said Corinne NORTHINGTON was the daughter of Michael Carr NORTHINGTON  born 1850 died 1913 and his wife Nannie Virginia NEBLETT born 1853
died 1932, married 1873.
The said Nannie Virginia NEBLETT was the daughter of Sterling Mac NEBLETT born 1811 died 1859 and his wife Ann Reynolds KEESEE born 1816, died 1870, married 1835.
The said Ann Reynolds KEESEE was the daughter of John KEESEE born 1783, died 1861 and his wife Ann Nancy CHAPMAN born 1794 died 1864, married 1813. The said Ann Nancy CHAPMAN was the daughter of Reuben CHAPMAN born 1746 died 1824 and his wife Ann REYNOLDS born 1751 died 1815, married 1770.
The said Reuben CHAPMAN was the son of Robert CHAPMAN and his wife Margaret MILLER.
The said Reuben CHAPMAN is the ancestor who assisted in establishing
American Independence, while acting in the capacity of Captain in the
Continental Army.


Ancestor's Services


Captain Reuben CHAPMAN served three years in the Continental Army.
He was a captain in the troop of Light Horse Harry LEE - See Brewer’s
History of Ala.; Virginia State Library Report Vol. VIII p. 92.

His son-in-law John KEESEE, also an ancestor of mine, served in War of 1812.

References:    Virginia State Library Report Vol. XIII page 92.
                           See record of Maria Chapman COCHRAN Nat. No. 96090.


My Revolutionary ancestor was married (1) to Ann REYNOLDS at Caroline Co.Va.
1770.