Rev. Benjamin Chapman Home Page

I am searching for ancestors of REV. BENJAMIN CHAPMAN
b. c1725, last of Southington, CT;
buried Burying Ground Hill 22 Jun 1786.
Minister of First Congregational Church
of Southington, CT (1756-1774).
Graduated Princeton 1754, Honorary Masters Yale 1761.
Studied with Rev. Joseph Bellamy of Bethlehem/Litchfield, CT.

Married Abigail Riggs of Derby, CT 8 Jan 1756.

Children:
Abigail, Roswell Riggs, Sarah, Clarissa, Benjamin, Parmela,
Samuel, Levi. (I am descended from Levi.)

Rev. Benjamin Chapman's grandson
was Honorable Reuben Atwater Chapman
1801-1873) Chief Justice Massachusetts (1868-1872).

Rev. Benjamin Chapman connects with the following lines:
Riggs, Atwater, Upson, Falley, Ferguson, Carter, Stansbury, Bradley, Knox, Armstrong, Harrington,
Parsons,Crocker, Little, Stubbs, Frazier.

Known locations for Rev. Ben and descendants:
Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois,
Iowa.

Possible ancestors:
William Chapman of New London, CT;
Richard Chapman of Stratford, CT;
Samuel Chapman of Colchester/Sharon, CT;
Robert Chapman of Saybrook, CT.

I am also researching the following lines:
Baird, Briscoe, Flathers, Frazier, Jones, Mitchell, Packham, Potter.

Any information greatly appreciated. (Will share information.)