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Chapman, Charles H.

In 1836 Charles H. Chapman purchased 640 acres 13 miles west of Chicago for $800.  This area would eventually become part of Bellwood.  Little is documented of Mr. Chapman except in two title abstracts.  These documents state he owned much of the land currently known as Bellwood.  In the same year a road was completed linking the small village of Chicago with the busy, growing town of St. Charles.  This land was sold in 1842 to P. H. Fippinger.

Last Modified:  03/12/2003