Alonzo Lamar Chapman

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Alonzo Lamar Chapman (1877 - 1954)
& Rozella Arnette (1883-1952)

Alonzo's parents Family history of Alonzo's parents


Alonzo Lamar Chapman & wife Rosella Arnette

The child in the photo is probably their son, Luther Eldon, born Feb. 6, 1900.

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Alonzo Lamar CHAPMAN was born 17 Jan 1877 in Wayne Co., GA. The family records of Alonzo and Rozella state:

"Alonzo Chapman, the son of J. F. Chapman and Eller chapman was borned January the 17, 1877."

Alonzo married Rosella ARNETT, daughter of George Washington ARNETT and Nancy HOWE, on 29 Nov 1896 in Glynn Co., GA. Rosella was born 18 Sep 1883 in Brantley County, GA. Rosella's sister, Ida Gertrude Arnett, married Don Carlos Chapman, Alonzo's brother.

Alonzo died 5 Nov 1954 in Glynn County, GA and Rozella died 2 Feb 1952 in Brantley County, GA. They are both buried in Arnett Chapman Cemetery, Glynn County GA on Old Post RD Near Thalman.

Rosella and Alonzo had twelve children, six of which lived to become adults and have children.

  M i Claude CHAPMAN was born 29 Aug 1897 and died 10 Oct 1897.
  M ii Baby CHAPMAN was born 10 Jan 1899 and died 16 Jan 1899.
  M iii Luther Eldon CHAPMAN was born 6 Feb 1900 in Wayne County, GA and died 8 Dec 1980. Luther married Cora Lee EDGY, daughter of Thomas E. EDGY and Rhoda E BENNETT. Cora was born 17 Mar 1898 in Waynesville, GA and died 18 Apr 1976 in Glynn Co., GA. She was buried in Palmetto Cemetery Brunswick, GA. They had three children together.

Luther also married Beda Elizabeth EDGY "Bessie".

  M iv George Washington CHAPMAN was born 6 Nov 1901. He died 28 May 1904.
  M v Baby CHAPMAN was born 7 Mar 1904. He died 10 Mar 1904.
  F vi Edna CHAPMAN was born 28 Sep 1905 in Wayne Co, Ga. She died 10 May 1987 in Brunswick, Glynn, GA and was buried in Arnett Chapman Cemetery, Glynn County, Ga. Edna married Clarence Thomas DRAWDY, son of Albert Thomas DRAWDY and M. Viola MYERS, on 28 Sep 1925 in Jackonsville, FL. Clarence was born 8 Feb 1904 in Glynn County, GA. He died 8 Aug 1950 in Thalman, Glynn, Ga and was buried in Arnett Chapman Cemetery, Glynn County, Ga. Edna and Clarence had ten children.
  M vii Herbert Quinton CHAPMAN was was born 10 Feb 1908 in Wayne County, Ga. He died 15 Jun 1977 in Glynn County, GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. Herbert married (1) Ginnett May ROWELL "Nettie". Nettie was born 4 Jul 1910. She died 15 Dec 1935 and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. They had three children.

Herbert also married (2) Angie Lee HIGHSMITH, daughter of Leighton HIGHSMITH and Laura L. WILLIS, on 2 May 1936. Angie was born 23 Aug 1909. She died 18 Apr 1981 in White Oak, GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. They had four children.

  M viii Wyburn Brunson CHAPMAN was born 14 Jan 1910. He died 30 Apr 1993 in Waycross, Ware, GA. Wyburn married Estelle (M. Clifford?) HIGHSMITH.
  M ix Gordon Lee Brunson CHAPMAN was born 12 Mar 1912 in Brantley County, Ga. He died 12 Aug 1985 in Glynn County, GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. Gordon married (1) Pearl Irene DANIELS. Pearl was born 7 Nov 1912. She died 13 Nov 1964 in Glynn Co., GA and was buried in Chapman Arnett Cemetery, Glynn County Ga. They had five children.

Gordon also married (2) Irene HUTCHESON.

  M xi Alonzo Lamar CHAPMAN Jr. was born 5 Jun 1920 and died 9 Mar 1923. His mother, Rozella, wrote him a poem upon his death. It will make you cry.
  M xii Wilmer Dean CHAPMAN was born 12 Jun 1924. He died 3 Aug 1924.


Alonzo Lamar Chapman (1877 - 1866) & Don Carlos Chapman (1878 - 1948)
(sons of James Fleming Chapman (1822-1890) and Ella Gertrude Burney (1892 - 1897)

From left to right: Alonzo Lamar Chapman and Don Carlos Chapman

 

Chapman Family Picnic

Alonzo Chapman (son of James Fleming Chapman), wife Rosella, daughter Edna, and Pearl (wife of son Gordon).
Place Taken: Chapman Old Home Site