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Mary Morton Chapman
- Thread starter Ian Broinowski
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Ian Broinowski
master brummie
I just need some clarification please. MWS has this information but above is conflicting. Where does Thomas fit in?
Any thoughts
Ian
MWS
from Bham
Sorry, I see I mistakenly put Henry instead of Thomas.
Thomas Chapman the printer of Bull St, married Ann Morton 9 Sep 1771 at St Peter & St Paul, Aston. They may have had as many as 5 children, including Ann Frances b1777, William b1778 (owner of the Castle Inn) and Mary Morton b1782.
So 2 of William's daughters had the same names as his sisters.
If I have said Henry for William's father anywhere else it should be Thomas. Apologies for the confusion.
Thomas Chapman the printer of Bull St, married Ann Morton 9 Sep 1771 at St Peter & St Paul, Aston. They may have had as many as 5 children, including Ann Frances b1777, William b1778 (owner of the Castle Inn) and Mary Morton b1782.
So 2 of William's daughters had the same names as his sisters.
If I have said Henry for William's father anywhere else it should be Thomas. Apologies for the confusion.
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
MWS
from Bham
I've been having a bit of a look at Prospect Hill House, the home of Mary's grandfather, Humphrey Evett.
In the late 18th century it was the home of Francis Eginton, famous for his stain glass. He died in 1805 and in 1816 Prospect Hill House was put up for sale. In 1822 a Mr Evett is mentioned in relation to Prospect Hill House, so it seems likely that Humphrey Evett bought the property in 1816.
I'm not sure who became the owner after Humphrey's death, he had a son but he lived in Shropshire. However, by 1857 it seems to have come into possession Mary's brother, William Floyd Chapman when he put it up for sale.
I tried to place it but I can't be sure. Firstly, I thought it was on Wretham Road but the Prospect Hill House there is possibly a different house. There is a mention of Prospect Hill House, Hockley Hill but I can't be certain this is it.
Two links - first some information about Francis Eginton which contains a drawing of Prospect Hill House and an unlabelled photograph which I assume is also of Prospect Hill House. And second a colour picture of Prospect Hill House from Wikipedia.
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In the late 18th century it was the home of Francis Eginton, famous for his stain glass. He died in 1805 and in 1816 Prospect Hill House was put up for sale. In 1822 a Mr Evett is mentioned in relation to Prospect Hill House, so it seems likely that Humphrey Evett bought the property in 1816.
I'm not sure who became the owner after Humphrey's death, he had a son but he lived in Shropshire. However, by 1857 it seems to have come into possession Mary's brother, William Floyd Chapman when he put it up for sale.
I tried to place it but I can't be sure. Firstly, I thought it was on Wretham Road but the Prospect Hill House there is possibly a different house. There is a mention of Prospect Hill House, Hockley Hill but I can't be certain this is it.
Two links - first some information about Francis Eginton which contains a drawing of Prospect Hill House and an unlabelled photograph which I assume is also of Prospect Hill House. And second a colour picture of Prospect Hill House from Wikipedia.
Handsworth - Preserving the History of Handsworth
Community website for Handsworth history and nostalgia. Containing digital pictures of old Handsworth, Handsworth people and Handsworth Industry
www.astonbrook-through-astonmanor.co.uk
Category:Handsworth, West Midlands - Wikimedia Commons
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
I've been having a bit of a look at Prospect Hill House, the home of Mary's grandfather, Humphrey Evett.
In the late 18th century it was the home of Francis Eginton, famous for his stain glass. He died in 1805 and in 1816 Prospect Hill House was put up for sale. In 1822 a Mr Evett is mentioned in relation to Prospect Hill House, so it seems likely that Humphrey Evett bought the property in 1816.
I'm not sure who became the owner after Humphrey's death, he had a son but he lived in Shropshire. However, by 1857 it seems to have come into possession Mary's brother, William Floyd Chapman when he put it up for sale.
I tried to place it but I can't be sure. Firstly, I thought it was on Wretham Road but the Prospect Hill House there is possibly a different house. There is a mention of Prospect Hill House, Hockley Hill but I can't be certain this is it.
Two links - first some information about Francis Eginton which contains a drawing of Prospect Hill House and an unlabelled photograph which I assume is also of Prospect Hill House. And second a colour picture of Prospect Hill House from Wikipedia.
Handsworth - Preserving the History of Handsworth
Community website for Handsworth history and nostalgia. Containing digital pictures of old Handsworth, Handsworth people and Handsworth Industrywww.astonbrook-through-astonmanor.co.uk
Category:Handsworth, West Midlands - Wikimedia Commons
Hi MWS,
Thankyou again. I will certainly use this in my writing. The dates fit even though the library have stated (ca 1830) t me it seems like the work of a younger Mary although I am no art expert. Clearly this side of the family were quite well off to buy a house of this standing. I wonder where Evett made his money or perhaps he was 'Gentleman' like Mr Bennet.
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
Hi MWS Just to confirm. Are you saying Thomas Chapman died in December 1837
I just found this article from
John Baskerville: Art and Industry in the Enlightenment
edited by Caroline Archer-Parré, Malcolm DickAlso I notice he owned 15 Mount Pleasant. Have you any idea where this might be or is it a grand house?
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MWS
from Bham
No, it was Mary Morton Chapman, Thomas' spinster daughter who died in 1837., reported 17 Apr 1837, Aris's Bham Gazette.
Thomas Chapman, printer of Bull St, died in 1819, reported 2 Dec 1819 Birmingham Chronicle.
Ann Chapman (nee Morton) died 1826, reported 13 Feb 1826 Aris's Bham Gazette.
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
Would it be possible to get the link for Birmingham Gazette (12 October) please. I am very unfamiliar with how to search UK indexes. many thanks
Ian
When put up for sale in 1812, an advertisement in the Birmingham Gazette (12 October) revealed that the Castle had four dining rooms and twenty-three bedrooms.
William Chapman took over the license, he was followed by John and Thomas Law, and finally, William Felton. The Castle was closed in 1854.
Ian
When put up for sale in 1812, an advertisement in the Birmingham Gazette (12 October) revealed that the Castle had four dining rooms and twenty-three bedrooms.
William Chapman took over the license, he was followed by John and Thomas Law, and finally, William Felton. The Castle was closed in 1854.
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
MWS
from Bham
A tidy up of couple of other questions.
Humphrey Evett owned a coaching business, mentioned many times in the papers. It appears to have been acquired by Humphrey's grandson Thomas Chapman (your Mary's brother) in 1833. He is listed as a coach proprietor in 1841.
There are a number of places called Mount Pleasant in Bham, I'm not sure where this one was. It may have been a street or row of houses.
Ann Street (also mentioned) was by the Town Hall. It became part of Colmore Row.
Humphrey Evett owned a coaching business, mentioned many times in the papers. It appears to have been acquired by Humphrey's grandson Thomas Chapman (your Mary's brother) in 1833. He is listed as a coach proprietor in 1841.
There are a number of places called Mount Pleasant in Bham, I'm not sure where this one was. It may have been a street or row of houses.
Ann Street (also mentioned) was by the Town Hall. It became part of Colmore Row.
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MWS
from Bham
Sorry, I can't link to newspapers. I glean the information from just the search results on findmypast and you need a subscription to see the full articles.
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
MWS
from Bham
They were certainly amongst the well to do, you only have to look at the spouses of William & Ann's children...
Ann Frances - a successful merchant and silversmith.
Thomas - the daughter of a solicitor.
James Evett - the daughter of another coach proprietor
Mary Morton - a solicitor as you know.
William Floyd - the daughter of a confectioner of Bull St, given a Royal Warrant by the Duchess of Kent.
Louisa Harriet (2nd husband) - an accountant.
Also Humphrey Evett's son (Mary Morton's uncle) James Evett was a surgeon.
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
MWS
from Bham
A couple more things...
I've come across a newspaper item (7 Feb 1791, Aris's Bham Gazette) that seems to say that Ann St was commonly known as Mount Pleasant.
And further info concerning Prospect Hill House. It looks that after Humphrey Evett's death it became the property of his other daughter, Mary Evett. She married Samuel Partridge, a surgeon, and died in 1855 when I assume it came into the ownership of William Floyd Chapman (her nephew).
I've come across a newspaper item (7 Feb 1791, Aris's Bham Gazette) that seems to say that Ann St was commonly known as Mount Pleasant.
And further info concerning Prospect Hill House. It looks that after Humphrey Evett's death it became the property of his other daughter, Mary Evett. She married Samuel Partridge, a surgeon, and died in 1855 when I assume it came into the ownership of William Floyd Chapman (her nephew).
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
Thanks Janice
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
MWS
from Bham
Not all the baptisms/burials appear on familysearch for some reason. Some are Ancestry or findmypast.
Here is Eleanor's baptism on familsearch...
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:9WKV-N32 : 21 March 2020), Entry for Eleanor Cooper Chapman, 1813.
There is possibly another daughter, Elizabeth Evett Chapman, there's a burial but I can't see a baptism...
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M83N-FT4 : 16 March 2020), Entry for Elizabeth Evett Chapman, 1810.
There may also be another son, Alfred, but I'm not sure.
Here is Eleanor's baptism on familsearch...
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:9WKV-N32 : 21 March 2020), Entry for Eleanor Cooper Chapman, 1813.
There is possibly another daughter, Elizabeth Evett Chapman, there's a burial but I can't see a baptism...
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M83N-FT4 : 16 March 2020), Entry for Elizabeth Evett Chapman, 1810.
There may also be another son, Alfred, but I'm not sure.
MWS
from Bham
It also appears that the Chapman children are associated with St Paul's, Hockley. Burials or monumental inscriptions.
Because of this I think James Evett Chapman may have died in 1849.
And there appears to be an associated will which seems to suggest that James may have died in Texas. Also a will for Humphrey maybe.
The wills seem to be available on both findmypast and Ancestry.
Because of this I think James Evett Chapman may have died in 1849.
And there appears to be an associated will which seems to suggest that James may have died in Texas. Also a will for Humphrey maybe.
The wills seem to be available on both findmypast and Ancestry.
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
Hi MWS Thankyou that is really very helpful. Do you think Alfred could be mistaken for Arthur?
The ones remaining are Mary Evett Chapman b1805 and d1805. and Arthur Evett Chapman b1811and d1811. If you have time would you mind looking for the references for the dates please. I have attached the tree so far for you to see.
Ian
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
MWS
from Bham
It is possible that Alfred and Arthur are the same person, as I said I can only see the results but there are 2 entries for each of them.
Here's Mary Evett Chapman' baptism...
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:9CQQ-RW3 : 21 September 2020), Entry for Mary Eveitt Chapman, 1805.
...and burial...
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M83N-XF4 : 16 March 2020), Entry for Mary Evetts Chapman, 1805.
Can't see Arthur's baptism on familysearch but here's his burial...
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M83N-NWJ : 16 March 2020), Entry for Arthur Eoett Chapman, 1811.
And this is a burial for Alfred which has a different date...
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M83N-NZB : 16 March 2020), Entry for Alfred Chapman, 1811.
Here's Mary Evett Chapman' baptism...
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:9CQQ-RW3 : 21 September 2020), Entry for Mary Eveitt Chapman, 1805.
...and burial...
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M83N-XF4 : 16 March 2020), Entry for Mary Evetts Chapman, 1805.
Can't see Arthur's baptism on familysearch but here's his burial...
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M83N-NWJ : 16 March 2020), Entry for Arthur Eoett Chapman, 1811.
And this is a burial for Alfred which has a different date...
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:2:M83N-NZB : 16 March 2020), Entry for Alfred Chapman, 1811.
Ian Broinowski
master brummie
There may be another Eliza
"England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGDP-QFBS : 26 February 2019), William Chapman in entry for Eliza, 21 Jan 1822; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Baptism, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
"England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGDP-QFBS : 26 February 2019), William Chapman in entry for Eliza, 21 Jan 1822; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Baptism, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.