"One of the striking indications of civilization and refinement among a people is the tenderness and care manifested by them towards their dead." ~ from Board of Trustees of the Antietam National Cemetery, 1869 ~


David E. Chapman, Will

David Enos Chapman was born October 2, 1838 in Kensington, CT. He was the son of David E. Chapman, Sr. and Amy Coles. David was the husband of Gustelle M. Young—who was the daughter of Enoch C. Young, the niece of Elizabeth Young Otis, and the first cousin of Daniel H. Otis. 

David died on Sunday, June 24, 1917, age 78 in Middletown, CT. 

Here is a copy of David’s will with a link to click on a larger version to download if the reader wishes. 

Finally, an easy-to-read will! That’s because it’s typed.