Thomas W. Chapman

Thomas W. Chapman (June 18, 1814 – June 16, 1905) was an American politician and farmer from Ohio. He was a member of the Ohio Senate from 1858 to 1860.

Early life
Thomas W. Chapman was born on June 18, 1814, in Brooke County, Virginia (later Hancock County, West Virginia), to Elizabeth (née Wilcoxton) and William Chapman. His parents were Presbyterians.

Career
In 1836, Chapman moved to Stark County, Ohio. Chapman owned land in Ashland County, Ohio, for a time. He then moved to Bethlehem Township, Stark County, Ohio, in 1839. His parents followed in 1845. Chapman farmed in Bethlehem Township and bred sheep and horses. For a time, he raised sheep in Illinois with his son. He was president of the Stark County Agricultural Society.

Chapman was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate, representing the 21st district (Stark and Carroll counties), from 1858 to 1860, alongside Francis J. Myer.

Chapman was director of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad.

Personal life
Chapman married Rebecca Warner of Pennsylvania and daughter of George Warner Sr., on June 30, 1836. They had six children, Abraham W., William M., Clara, Maria E., Elizabeth E. and Eva A. His daughter Maria "Mary" E. married Levi S. Smith, a teacher in Stark County. His granddaughter Hattie E. Yost married Ohio state representative Clark W. Metzger. He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Chapman died on June 16, 1905, at his home at 13 Canal Street in Massillon. He was buried at Massillon City Cemetery.