"History of Southern Oregon, Comprising Jackson, Josephine, Douglas, Curry and Coos Counties. Compiled from the Most Authentic Sources." A. G. Walling, Publisher. Portland, OR. 1884. pg. 525. JOHN CHAPMAN A view of whose valuable farm and residence will be found in this work, is a native of Gallia county, Ohio, born August 15, 1825. He was married April 23, 1850, to Miss Martha A. Eells. In 1854 crossed the plains and came direct to Douglas county and in that year located on his present farm, situated on the banks of the North Umpqua river nineteen miles east of Roseburg where he is engaged in general farming and stock raising. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2005 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.