My Family

Ronald Lee Chapman (Private). Parents: Ronald Lee Chapman and Tanjla Rae Wood.

Children were: Bethany Jane Chapman, Ronald Joseph Chapman.

Brenda Gale Cheek (Private). Parents: John E. Cheek and Helen Bernadine Clapham.

She was married to Alan Charles Stone on 6 Nov 1971. Children were: Helen Elizabeth Stone.

Gary Robert Cheek (Private). Parents: John E. Cheek and Helen Bernadine Clapham.

He was married to Sharon Ann Frost on 20 Jan 1967.

Jacquelyn Ann Cheek (Private). Parents: John E. Cheek and Helen Bernadine Clapham.

John E. Cheek (Private).

Children were: Gary Robert Cheek , Brenda Gale Cheek, Jacquelyn Ann Cheek.

Benjamin Chenowith⁽¹⁾. Parents: Richard Chenowith and Keziah Coe.

He was married to Margaret Colbert on 31 Oct 1868. Children were: John Chenowith.

Carol Francine Chenowith (Private). Parents: Charles Francis Chenowith and Jeanne Dorothy Zeinog.

Charles Francis Chenowith⁽¹⁾ was born in 1925 in Baltimore Co., MD. He died in 1991 in N. Linthicum, MD. Parents: Charles M. Chenowith and Kathleen Donlan.

Children were: Carol Francine Chenowith.

Charles M. Chenowith⁽¹⁾ was born in 1902 in Baltimore Co., MD. He died in 1934 in Baltimore Co., MD. Parents: John Chenowith and Susan Slade.

Children were: Charles Francis Chenowith.

John Chenowith⁽¹⁾ was born in 1870 in Baltimore Co., MD. He died in 1947 in Baltimore Co., MD. Parents: Benjamin Chenowith and Margaret Colbert.

Children were: Charles M. Chenowith.

Richard Chenowith⁽¹⁾.

He was married to Keziah Coe on 3 Dec 1831 in Baltimore Co., MD. CHENOWETH, Richard Marriage
Wife: Reziah COE
Marriage Date: 03 Nov 1831 Recorded in: Baltimore, Maryland
Source: FHL Number 13693 Dates: 1828-1832 Children were: Benjamin Chenowith.

Judith Lynne Cherques (Private).

Minnie Christer⁽¹⁾.

She was married to Charles Leroy Landon on 18 Aug 1921. Children were: Ruby Louise Landon, Gladys Marie Landon, Margie Lucille Landon, Virginia Landon.

Christine ⁽¹⁾

She was married to Harry David Inman.⁽¹⁴⁾ Children were: Marieta Inman, Harry David Inman.

Albert Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 28 Dec 1851 in Westerville, Franklin Co, OH. He died on 22 Dec 1932. Parents: George Clapham and Malvina Coe.

He was married to Estella Gantz on 22 Mar 1883. Children were: Lynn Clapham, Edna Clapham, Edith Clapham, Gladys Clapham, Charles Clapham.

Alice Margeruite Clapham (Private). Parents: Vernon John Clapham and Florence Marie Wilcox.

She was married to Leland Eli Ashbrook on 21 Oct 1939.

Alpheus Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 11 May 1861 in Blendon Twp, Franklin Cty, OH/Franklin, Warren Co., OH. He died on 16 May 1941 in Westerville, OH. He was christened in tenant farmer for McDannold family. religion: Presbyterian Church Central college & Westerville
They belonged to the Westerville M.E. Church, then Central College Presbyterian Church and then Westerville Presbyterian Church. Rachel died 13 Dec 1950 in Westerville, OH. Alpheus spent many years managing the Mcdonnald farm near Westerville, OH. Alpheus and Rachel bought the house (ca 1920) at 101 E. Broadway in Westerville where they spent their retirement. The house was willed to their daughter, Helen. They are both buried in the Blendon Central Cemetery in Blendon Township, Franklin Co., OH.
The following hand bill was published to announce Alpheus's auction of farm equipment upon his retirement from farming.
PUBLIC SALE
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Having decided to quit farming, I will sell at public auction, on the C. E. McDannald farm, situated 2 miles south of Central College on the Sunbury Pike, on Parents: George Clapham and Malvina Coe.

He was married to Rachel B. Ballard on 11 Feb 1885 in Franklin Cty, Ohio. Children were: Howard Jay Clapham, Minnie Adell Clapham, Cecil Raymond Clapham, Essie Marie Clapham, Maude Esther Clapham, Dortha Helen Clapham, Pearl Elizabeth Clapham, Callie Leah Clapham, Ivy Irene Clapham, Cary Everett Clapham.

Arlena Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 19 Mar 1853 in Franklin Cty, Ohio. Parents: John Clapham and Harriet Nutt.

She was married to Dewitt Gates on 9 Sep 1886.

Arthur Thomas Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 22 Jan 1871 in Sedgwick Co, KS. He died on 26 Dec 1942 in Persimmon, OK. He was buried in Persimmon Cemetery, Mutual, OK. . "President Grover Cleveland authorized the fourth Oklahoma land opening known as the Cherokee Outlet. This `run' took place on September 16, 1893. Arthur Thomas Clapham left Kansas and came to Oklahoma Territory in 1895. He purchased a quarter section of unbroken ground one and one-half miles east of the town of Persimmon. He paid seventy-five dollars for the land. The town of Persimmon was short lived and in a few years was moved two miles east to be located on a railroad which was under construction. The town was re-named Mutual.
In 1896, Arthur returned to Kansas and married Addie Sibel. Addie (the daughter of John Henry and Martha Jane Brant) was born near Iowa City, Iowa, on November 13, 1879. She moved with her parents to Garden Plain, Kansas in 1892. Arthur and Addie were married in Goodard, Kansas.
Arthur and Addie left Kansas in January of 1897 for the land in Oklahoma. They traveled in a covered wagon pulled by a four horse team. When they crossed the North Canadian River, Arthur rode one of the lead horses and broke the ice with a pole. The town of Woodward was a tent city and the main street was lined with saloons. Arthur and Addie lived in their wagon the rest of that winter. The wagon was complete with a four-lid topsy stove andd a bake oven in the stovepipe. He plowed thirty acres of sod in the spring and planted it to corn. Times were difficult and there was nothing to spare. Once when Arthur shot a couple of quail, Addie was not certain that she she should prepare both for one meal. He put his arm around her and told her, `I think we can splurge this once.'
Arthur's parents (Milton and Amelia) came to Oklahoma Territory in 1897 with the rest of their family. They lived with Arthur while Milton built his house on a farm two miles west and one-half mile south of Persimmon. William (a brother to Arthur) purchased Milton's farm in 1906 and Milton built a home in the new town of Mutual. He purchased the pre-cut materials for the home from Sears and Roebuck.
Arthur and Addie had six children. The firstborn, on August 3, 1897 was Pluma Alcora. That same year Arthur built a one room house, dug a well, and in the fall planted fifty acres of wheat. There were still a few Indians who wandered about, and one, upon seeing Pluma in her crib, remarked that she was a `pretty papoose'.
Bessie Zannie was born on November 26, 1898 and Royce Douglas on June 13, 1900.
During the next few years, Arthur broke the rest of the sod (except for thirty acres he left for pasture), built outbuildings, erected a windmill, and fenced his farm. He built a new house in 1904, rented his farm in 1905 and moved to Curtis where he manged a hardware store. Here Berta Grace was born on June 23, 1906. The following year he moved to Mooreland and Gordon Carmen was born on October 31, 1907. Oklahoma became a state on November 16th of the same year. Arthur moved his family back to his farm in the early summer of 1908. The last child, Marcella, was born on June 9, 1910. He added on to the house that he built in 1904 and more than doubled its size.
Milton lived the rest of his life in Mutual and died on June 13, 1931. Amelia preceded him in death on March 15, 1929. Both are buried in Persimmon Cemetery west of Mutual.
Arthur died on December 26, 1942. Addie lived on alone in Mutual and spent the rest of her life caring for her many grandchildren. Most noteworthy was the care and love that she gave to two of Gordon's children. They both suffered from Down Syndrome and required an enormous amount of time and caring. On occasion they would spend two or three months at a time with her. She devoted her final years to caring for and loving them. Addie died on March 19, 1968 and is buried in Persimmon Cemetery." Parents: Milton Clapham and Amelia Hough.

He was married to Addie Sibel in 1896 in Goodard, KS. Children were: Pluma Alcora Clapham, Bessie Zannie Clapham, Royce Douglas Clapham, Berta Grace Clapham, Gordon Carman Clapham, Marcella Clapham.

Belva Tracy Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 5 Jul 1917 in Central College, OH. She died on 8 Feb 1996 in Columbus, Franklin, OH. Parents: Cecil Raymond Clapham and Blanche Marie Bevelhymer.

She was married to Allen L. Fravel on 21 Feb 1942 in Westerville, OH. From Belva's engagement announcement (newspaper & date unknown), "Mrs. John Schmidt, of Westerville is announcing the engagement of her niece, Miss Belva Tracy Clapham, to Mr. Allen Lee Fravel of Galena.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Westerville high school and is now employed at the Ohio Bell Telephone Co.
Mr. Fravel, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fravel, is an alumnus of Harlem Township high school and is employed at the Columbus Packing Co.
Miss Clapham made her home with her aunt for a number of years, prior to her employment at the telephone company.
No date has been set for the marriage."
From Belva's wedding announcement (newspaper & date unknown), "BELVA CLAPHAM IS BRIDE OF ALLEN FRAVEL, Rev. Pratt Read The Vows Sat. In The Presbyterian Church.
The marriage of Miss Belva Clapham and Mr. Allen Fravel was solemnized in the Presbyterian church, Saturday evening, Feb. 21, at 8:30 o'clock in the presence of one hundred and fifty relatives and friends. Rev. A. A. Pratt was the officiating minister.
Fifteen minutes of nuptial music preceded the double ring ceremony, with Miss Dorthy Schmidt, the bride's cousin as organist.
Mrs. Glenn Foltz (Marie Clapham), acted as bridesmaid for her sister, and their brother, Mr. Melvin clapham, served as best man. The bride's father, Mr. Raymond Clapham, of Columbus, gave her in marriage and Mr. Glen Foltz acted as usher.
The bride was dressed in a brownsprigged beige redingote frock with which she wore a brown straw hat and brown accessories. Her shoulder corsage was a shower of pink carnations.
Mrs. Foltz wore a navy blue and white two-piece dress with which she wore a red hat and red accessories. Her shoulder corsage was of yellow roses and freesia."

Berta Grace Clapham (Private). Parents: Arthur Thomas Clapham and Addie Sibel.

Bertran Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 24 Mar 1878 in Derby, Sedgewick Cty, KS. He died on 1 Jun 1956 in Sedgwick Co, KS. Parents: Milton Clapham and Amelia Hough.

He was married to Vida McIntire on 1 Jan 1908. Children were: William Bertrand Clapham .

Bessie Zannie Clapham (Private). Parents: Arthur Thomas Clapham and Addie Sibel.

Callie Leah Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 22 Aug 1898 in Blendon Twp, Franklin Cty, OH/Franklin, Warren Co., OH. She died on 25 Aug 1978. She was christened in teacher, practical nurse and caterer. Parents: Alpheus Clapham and Rachel B. Ballard.

She was married to John Frederick Schmidt on 21 Oct 1923 in Westerville, OH. Children were: Dorothy Mae Schmidt, Earl Edwin Schmidt, Elinor Lee Schmidt.

Carlene Clapham (Private). Parents: Carlos Leo Clapham and Sarah Mattie Teer.

She was married to John Paul Cotton on 1 Feb 1939 in Minter Co, MS. Children were: Norris Cates Cotton, Carlos Paul Cotton, Paula Carlene Cotton.

Carlos Leo Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 14 Sep 1888 in Blendon Twp, Franklin Cty, OH. He died on 21 Nov 1964 in Starkville, MS. He was buried in Memorial Gardens, Coahoma Co., MS. Parents: Edward Curtis Clapham and Olive Gates.

He was married to Sarah Mattie Teer on 1 Sep 1913 in Clarksville, MS. Children were: Olive Clara Clapham, Juanita Clapham, Carlene Clapham, Curtis Leo Clapham.

Cary Everett Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 2 Jun 1902 in Blendon Twp, Franklin Cty, OH/Franklin, Warren Co., OH. He died on 5 Nov 1970 in Atlanta, GA. He was buried in Otterbein Cem., Westerville, OH. died in a car accident
He married CATHERINE BRENNER 10 Jun 1923. Everett quit high school before he graduated. For awhile he drove a cement truck. He then went to work at Kilgore's in Westerville. This company made toys and fire works & caps. In 1930 & 1931 he drove a bus for the Buckeye Stage Bus Company which was later bought by the Greyhound Bus Company. He then went to work at the Brown-Royale Furniture Company where he and Catherine were managers. In WWII Everett and Catherine worked in the defense industry in Xenia, OH. After WWII Everett took a loan from Catherine's parents and bought a farm on Sunbury Rd. He raised hogs and chickens. He sold this farm and it is now under (at least partially) Hoover Dam reservoir. Everett then managed a farm 1 &1/2 miles north of Berkshire for a doctor (or osteopath). He then bought a farm on Croaton-Centerburg Rd. It was a big dairy farm and he owned it for ten years. He retired and went to live in Westerville on Hamilton Ave. He then worked at Otterbein College in maintenance and Catherine worked in the cafeteria. They owned two rental homes in Westerville. After they retired they bought a trailer in Punto Gordo, FL where they went every year until he died. In fact he died in an auto accident near Cartersville, GA on a detour off I-75 on their way to Florida 5 Nov 1970. They are both buried in Otterbein Cemetery in Westerville, OH next to Catherine's parents. Everett and Catherine had no children but they raised a foster child, Anna Marie _________. Everett is remembered as a person who liked to have fun. He and John Horlocher were good friends. In his younger days he was known to make bootleg beer and to throw some great parties.
Everett and Catherine were members of Central College Presbyterian Church and Westerville United Brethern. Catherine Brenner was born 22 Aug 1905 and died in 1977. She was the daughter of Simon F. (1866-1949) and Malinda J. (1868-1953) Brenner. Parents: Alpheus Clapham and Rachel B. Ballard.

He was married to Catherine Brenner on 9 Jun 1923.

Cecil Allen Clapham (Private). Parents: Vernon John Clapham and Florence Marie Wilcox.

He was married to Patricia Ann Blum on 22 Oct 1949.

Cecil Raymond Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 18 Feb 1889 in Harlem Twp, Delaware Cty, OH. He died on 20 Jul 1960 in Indianapolis, IN. Lived in Westerville most of his life. Lived in Indianapolis only the last few years of his life. Parents: Alpheus Clapham and Rachel B. Ballard.

He was married to Blanche Marie Bevelhymer on 6 Nov 1913. Children were: Viola Marie Clapham, Belva Tracy Clapham, Melvin Cecil Clapham.

He was married to Alice Margaret Dague on 18 Jan 1930. Children were: Raymond Carl Clapham, Helen Bernadine Clapham, John Alpheus Clapham, George Beecher Clapham, Clara Irene Clapham, Curtis Clayton Clapham, William Henry Clapham, Margaret Louise Clapham.

Cecil Scott Clapham (Private). Parents: Raymond Carl Clapham and Joannae Marie Rummer.

Charles Clapham⁽¹⁾ Parents: Albert Clapham and Estella Gantz.

Charlotte Ann Clapham (Private). Parents: Vernon John Clapham and Florence Marie Wilcox.

She was married to Kenneth Willard Parrill on 3 Oct 1951.

Child Clapham⁽¹⁾ Parents: Frank Hough and Mary Dell Clapham.

Christopher Wade Clapham (Private). Parents: Curtis Clayton Clapham and Jean Anne Pfleager.

Christopher Wade Clapham⁽¹⁾ Parents: Curtis Clayton Clapham and Mary Margaret Loop Brown .

Clara Irene Clapham (Private). Parents: Cecil Raymond Clapham and Alice Margaret Dague.

She was married to James Fabro on 22 Aug 1951. Children were: Rebecca Lee Fabro, Daniel Allen Fabro, Lois Ann Fabro, Larry James Fabro.

Children were: Carol Yvonne Smith, Martin , Jr. Smith Eugene.

Clarence R. Clapham (Private). Parents: Clayton Harold Clapham and Nettie Martin.

He was married to Lucille Freeman on 21 Oct 1932.

Clayton Harold Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 7 Aug 1872 in Franklin Cty, Ohio. He died on 9 Mar 1930. Parents: John Clapham and Harriet Nutt.

He was married to Nettie Martin on 9 Oct 1895. Children were: Harold Lester Clapham, Clarence R. Clapham.

Cory Clapham (Private). Parents: Curtis Clayton Clapham and Mary Margaret Loop Brown.

Curtis Clayton Clapham (Private). Parents: Cecil Raymond Clapham and Alice Margaret Dague.

Children were: Kevin Lee Clapham, Christopher Wade Clapham, Cory Clapham, Kay Ann Clapham, Kimberly Sue Clapham.

Children were: Kevin Lee Clapham, Christopher Wade Clapham.

Curtis Leo Clapham (Private). Parents: Carlos Leo Clapham and Sarah Mattie Teer.

He was married to Carol Sue Etzenhouser on 24 Nov 1962 in Savannah, GA. Children were: Elizabeth Carol Clapham, Jennifer Lauren Clapham .

Daisy Anna Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 17 Mar 1880 in Garden Plain, Sumner Co. KS/Garden Plain, Sedgwick Co., KS. She died on 26 Oct 1953 in Indio, Riverside Co, CA. She was buried in Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA. Parents: Milton Clapham and Amelia Hough.

She was married to Milton Addison Burdick on 3 Sep 1902 in Mutual, Woodward Co. OK. Children were: Verne Addison Burdick, Glenn Asa Burdick, Wayne Alton Burdick, Kenneth Milton Burdick, Erma Daisy Burdick, Paul Eugene Burdick.

Donald Curtis Clapham (Private). Parents: Vernon John Clapham and Florence Marie Wilcox.

Dortha Helen Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 10 Mar 1895 in Harlem Twp, Delaware Cty, OH. She died on 13 Jul 1966. She was christened in teacher for 51 years. She was buried in Central Cemetary, Westerville, Ohio. Religion: Presbyterian
She never married. She is remembered as a person always taking care of others. She took care of her parents until they died. After their death she remained in the house at 101 E. Broadway St., Westerville (the house where Alpheus and Rachel had retired to many years earlier) until she died 13 Jul 1966. At this time the home passed to her adopted son, Melvin Clapham. Melvin was Helen's nephew. She adopted him when he was a young child. Helen was a teacher in the Westerville Public Schools for 51 years. She retired in 1964. She was a member of the Westerville United Presbyterian Church, was secretary of Mizpah Chapter No. 38, Order of Eastern Star. She also was a member of the Westerville Chapter of the Womens Christian Temperence Union. Her memorial service was held at the Westerville United Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev. Robert L. Thompson and Dr George E. Parkinson. She is buried in the Blendon Central Cemetery. Parents: Alpheus Clapham and Rachel B. Ballard.

Dorthy Jean Clapham (Private). Parents: Vernon John Clapham and Florence Marie Wilcox.

She was married to David A. Penherton on 14 Nov 1949.

Edith Clapham⁽¹⁾ Parents: Albert Clapham and Estella Gantz.

Edna Clapham⁽¹⁾ Parents: Albert Clapham and Estella Gantz.

Edna F. Clapham (Private). Parents: Milton Clapham and Amelia Hough.

She was married to Harry B. Innis on 9 Jun 1909 in Mutual, Woodward Co. OK. Children were: Wilma Aileen Innis, Wayne Randolph Innis.

Edward Curtis Clapham⁽¹⁾ was born on 2 Nov 1860 in Westerville, Franklin Co, OH. He died on 26 May 1925 in Franklin Cty, Ohio. He was buried in Blendon Central Cemetary, Westerville, Ohio. Parents: John Clapham and Harriet Nutt .

He was married to Olive Gates on 24 Dec 1884. Children were: Edward Raymond Clapham, Carlos Leo Clapham, Hazel Marie Clapham, Vernon John Clapham, Jessie Clapham.

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