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Biographies from Ulysses Township, Potter Co., PA, Submitted by Barb Hyde
D. J. CHAPPEL, merchant, Lewisville, a son of John and Mercy (Williams) Chappel, was born in Cincinnatus, Cortland Co., N.Y., and came to Potter county, Penn., in 1843, with his parents, who located in Pike township, where they both died,
- the father in May, 1862, and
- the mother in 1869, leaving a family of four children, viz.:
- Maria (now deceased),
- D. J.,
- E.W. and
- Henrietta (Mrs. H.R. Burgess, of Belmont).
D.J. Chappel made his home with his parents until their decease.
His first business venture for himself was at Lewisville, where he became a dealer in general merchandise.
He later removed to Bingham township, and engaged in farming until 1863, when he returned to Lewisville and resumed his former business, which he continues.
He enlisted March 1, 1862, in Company G, Fifty-third Pennsylvania Volunteers, but was discharged on account of disability September 18 following.
He is a member of O.A. Lewis Post, No. 279, G.A.R. In politics he is an active Republican, but is not an office-seeker.
Mr. Chappel was married, in 1858, to Anna M. Gridley, and they have one child, John.
- Mr. Chappel was married, in 1858, to Anna M. Gridley, and they have one child, John.
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| Children |
| | 1. Chappel, John, b. 22 Jul 1864, Bingham Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA  d. 10 Apr 1911, Ulysses Twp, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 46 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
| | 2. Chappel, Mariah, b. 1840, New York State, USA [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] |
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1840 - 1927 (87 years)
