Nathanael Chapman was the youngest son of Robert and Ann (Bliss) Chapman. He was born 16 February 1653 in Saybrook Connecticut. This is just 5 years after the burning of Fort Saybrook in the winter of 1648. The Saybrook colony was established in 1635 and is one of the oldest in New England. Robert Chapman, Nathanael's father is among the first settlers of Saybrook.
In 1681 Nathanael marries Mary Collins and their first child, a son is born. He is also named Nathanael but dies when he is about 5 months old. Their next child is also a son and they name him Nathanael. Daniel and John are born later. In August of 1695 Mary dies and Nathanael is left with 3 young boys. He marries Hannah Bates in 1698 three daughters and 2 sons come from their union.
Nathanael calls himself a husbandman in his will and he did own vast amounts of farmland all over the area. He had land along the Oyster River, Hagar's Creek, the seaside, land in the town of Hebron, 75 acres at and along Deep River and Pattaconk Creek. 35 acres at Clapboard Hill, 22 acres at Cook's Hill, land at Treacle Hill, and 85 acres near an old iron mine. He had plats of land in the original sectioned off Oyster River Quarter. He owned 2 oxen, 22 cows, 4 horses, and 60 sheep. He owned a cart, a harrow, a plow and all the harness and yokes. A loom and everything necessary to weave wool into cloth. He also had many beds and much furniture in his home along with a sword, small gun and ammunition. The inventory of his estate at the probate of his will is amazing.
He was very active in the church and became a highly respected and loved Deacon of the church. He was involved in local politics. On 5 April 1726 Nathanel Chapman passes away.
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