Cumberland County, Maine - Moses M. Chapman
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Biography
Moses M. Chapman
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 236-237


Moses M. Chapman, a prosperous farmer and an old resident of West brook, son of
John and Hannah (McKenney) Chapman, was born in Dexter, Penobscot County, Me.,
January 25, 1833.  Mr. Chapman's great-grandfather, Edward Chapman, was a native
of Ipswich, Mass., who married Eleanor Small, of Limington, Me., and, settling
in Westbrook, became identified with the early settlement and growth of the
town. Among his children were: Nathaniel, who served in the Continental army
during the Revolutionary War; and Simon, Mr. Chapman's grandfather.

Simon Chapman was born in Westbrook, and in young manhood he studied law, which
he practiced to some extent; but the greater part of his life was passed as a
farmer in his native town, where he died in 1845. He was an old-time Democrat in
politics. He married Polly Jose, sister of Jonathan Jose, of Scarboro, and
reared a family of seven children, three of whom are living, namely: Mary, who
married, and is now a widow; Harris, who resides in Philadelphia, Pa.; and Hero,
a resident of Passadumkeag.

John Chapman, son of Simon, was born in Westbrook; and when reaching manhood he
engaged in the lime-burning business, which formed his principal occupation
through life. He resided in Dexter for some time, later moving to Danville, now
Auburn, Me.; and he finally settled in Piscataquis County. He was an
industrious, energetic, and worthy citizen, who applied his resources to the
best advantage, and always enjoyed a comfortable prosperity as the fruits of his
labor. He died in 1877. He voted with the Democratic party, and in his religious
views was a Universalist. His wife, Fanny McKenney, was a daughter of Moses
McKenney, of Scarboro. She became the mother of ten children, six of whom are
living, and are as follows: William; Mahala; Hannah; Moses M., the subject of
this sketch; Joshua; and Jerome.

Moses M. Chapman was educated in the schools of Scarboro, Dexter, and Danville.
After completing his studies he was engaged in the construction of the southern
portion of the Great Falls & Conway Railroad, upon which he worked for three
years; and he then settled in Westbrook, where he has since given his attention
to farming. For the past forty years he has made agricultural pursuits a
successful business, and at the present time owns some two hundred and twenty-
seven acres of valuable land situated in Westbrook and Scarboro, his property
being finely located and exceedingly productive. He makes a specialty of
breeding blooded Durham and Holstein stock, and also raises cattle for market
consumption, to the extent of about thirty-five head annually. Besides these he
raises some fine horses of Norman stock, having at the present time several good
specimens; and he has secured a high reputation in that direction. He devotes
some time to general farming, producing one hundred tons of superior hay yearly,
and deals quite largely in milk.

Mr. Chapman was married to Lydia B. Jordan, daughter of Captain Ebenezer
Jordan, of Danville, on November 27, 1862, and has five children, four of whom
are living, namely: Napoleon B., who is in the grocery business in Portland;
Geneva B., wife of George Talbot, of South Portland; Marietta G. and Mason M.,
who reside at home.

In politics Mr. Chapman supports the Democratic party, but has never sought for
political prominence. He is deeply interested in the general welfare of the
community, the moral and social improvement of which he is always ready to aid;
and he attends the Universalist church.