D. V. Chapman
D. V. Chapman, farmer, P. O. Rootstown, was born near the farm where he now resides November 1, 1825; son of Stephen and Barbara Chapman, of whom the former, a native of Connecticut, came to Rootstown, this county, in 1804; the latter, born in Connecticut, came here in 1820. They were among the first inhabitants of the township. They were married in 1821, and remained in Rootstown Township until their death, the mother dying in 1861, the father in 1872. They were the parents of two children: Plimpton O. and D. V. Our subject was married, October 30, 1856, to Lucy A. Case, born in Rootstown Township, this county, September 16, 1836, daughter of Erastus and Minewell Case, the latter of whom is deceased. Mrs. Chapman died July 16, 1860. Mr. Chapman is now engaged in farming, and owns ninety- four acres of improved land where he resides. He is a very sociable and genial old gentleman.
From History of Portage County, Ohio, Warner, Beers & Co., Chicago, 1885