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George Elliott Chapin (1891 - 1944)

George Elliott Chapin
Born in Idaho, United Statesmap
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Died at age 52 in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho, United Statesmap
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Biography

George Chapin was born in Idaho.

George Elliott Chapin was born in Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States on 26 Oct 1891 to Charles Dickens Chapin and Jessie Vern (Harroun) Chapin. [1][2] Within the year, he and his parents move to Idaho Falls, Bingham (later Bonneville County), Idaho, United States where his paternal grandparents live. [3][4]

He was an only child until just before his thirteenth birthday when he was joined by a little sister. [5] He attends elementary school[6] and then Central High[7] in Idaho Falls and is a member of the Baptist Church’s Sunday School Program, [8] although his family are Episcopalians. By the time he is 19, George works for his father, the Idaho Falls City Engineer, as a “rod man” for surveying. [9] He also kept bees. [10]

His father and his grandfather, who amongst other endeavors was a politician and newspaperman, were two of the key proponents for implementing a modern sewer system in Idaho Falls and even before George was twenty-one, he made and kept financial commitments to the city in support of this goal. [11][12]

Sadly, his father passed away unexpectedly in 1912 and his grandfather in 1916. He helped support his mother[13][14] until she remarried in 1915 and then supported and cared for his widowed grandmother. [15]

During this time, perhaps following examples set by his father and grandfather, he served as Deputy City Engineer[16] and later ran for office and received the nomination for City Surveyor.[17] He was not yet 25 years old.

His mother and her new husband had moved to Hailey in Blaine County, Idaho and it was there that he met Audrey Katherine Cummings. They were married at his mother’s house in Hailey by the Methodist Episcopal minister on the morning of 7 Aug 1918. [18][19] That afternoon he and a group of other Class 1 draftees left for Camp Fremont. [20][21] Due to Germany’s surrender in November of that year, he never made it past Camp Merritt and was given an honorable discharge on 28 Jan 1919 as an IDAHO PVT 1 CL. U.S. ARMY. [22] (His draft registration card dated 5 Jun 1917 indicated that he had previously served in the military for 1 year.) [23]

Upon his return, he changed career paths and became a postal clerk in the Railway Mail Service on the Oregon Short Line and was based out of Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho. [24][25] He lived in Pocatello[26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35] and stayed with the Railway Mail Service for the remainder of his life. [36][37] In 1923, when the Pocatello employees of the Railway Mail Service organized and formed a new branch of the thirteenth division, Railway Mail Association, George served as secretary and financial secretary of the branch. [38]

He and Audrey had a boy[39] and a girl[40] in 1920 and 1923 respectively[36] and no other children for thirteen years. Then in 1936, they had a son who succumbed to bronchial pneumonia before he was three weeks old[41] and in January of 1938, when George was 47 and his wife was 42, their final child and youngest son was born.[37][42] . In 1942, when George registered for the WWII draft, he was described as white, 5'9-1/2", 175lbs, with brown eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion and glasses. [43] He was 50 years old and not drafted, but less than two years later, George passed away from a coronary embolism. [44] It happened on 19 Jan 1944, [45] the evening before his youngest son’s sixth birthday. George was buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho. [46] His grave has a flat marble marker provided by the war department. [22]

Sources

  1. ↑ [1] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015; Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), George Elliott Chapin, Birth Date: 26 Oct 1890.
  2. ↑ [2] "Local Brevities," (Boise City) Idaho Statesman, 31 October 1891, Mr. & Mrs. C. D. Chapin have a baby (27 Oct 1891); Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/ : accessed 12 March 2018).
  3. ↑ [3] "Local and Other News," Idaho Falls (Idaho) Times, 11 August 1892; pg 5, Charles Chapin and family; Genealogy Bank (https://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 14 April 2018).
  4. ↑ [4] Ancestry.com, 1900 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004); Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. (T623, 1854 rolls.), Idaho Falls, Bingham, Idaho; Page: 12; ED: 0020; Fairview Precinct and Idaho Falls Precinct including Idaho Falls City wards 1, 2 and 3, and Shelley Precinct, FHL microfilm: 1240232; Chapin.
  5. ↑ [5] Ancestry.com, Idaho, Birth Index, 1861-1917, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013; Original data: Idaho. Department of Health and Welfare. State Birth Index. Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Boise, Idaho), 1904; Certificate Number: 409665; Margaret Chapin.
  6. ↑ [6] "School Entertainment," (Idaho Falls) Idaho Register, 4 April 1902, George Chapin - Imp; GenealogyBank (www.GenaealogyBank.com : accessed 11 April 2018).
  7. ↑ [7] "Central High School," Idaho Falls (Idaho) Times, 12 November 1907, George Chapin; Genealogy Bank (https://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 11 April 2018); Reported by Beryl Platt.
  8. ↑ [8] "Class Party," (Idaho Falls) Idaho Register, 7 September 1906, George Chapin; GenealogyBank (www.GenaealogyBank.com : accessed 11 April 2018). pg 1.
  9. ↑ [9] Ancestry.com, 1910 United States Federal Census (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006); Original Data: Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.; NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls), 1910; Idaho Falls Ward 3, Bingham, Idaho; Roll: T624_222; Page: 1B; ED: 0291; FHL microfilm: 1374235; Chapin.
  10. ↑ [10] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Idaho Falls, Idaho, City Directory, 1911; pg 50; Chapin.
  11. ↑ [11] "Report of the Treasurer of the City of Idaho Falls," (Idaho Falls) Idaho Register, 14 June 1912, Geo E Chapin; GenealogyBank (www.GenaealogyBank.com : accessed 27 April 2018).
  12. ↑ [12] "Report of City Treasurer of Idaho Falls," (Idaho Falls) Idaho Register, 29 April 1913, Geo E Chapin; GenealogyBank (www.GenaealogyBank.com : accessed 8 May 2018).
  13. ↑ [13] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Idaho Falls, Idaho, City Directory, 1912; pg 21, Chapin.
  14. ↑ [14] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Idaho Falls, Idaho, City Directory, 1914; pg 19; Chapin.
  15. ↑ [15] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Idaho Falls, Idaho, City Directory, 1916; pg 27; Chapin.
  16. ↑ [16] "Doings of the Council," Idaho Falls (Idaho) Times, 9 June 1914, Geo E Chapin; Genealogy Bank (https://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 28 April 2018).
  17. ↑ [17] "Commissioner's Proceedings," (Idaho Falls) Idaho Register, 19 September 1916, George Chapin; GenealogyBank (www.GenaealogyBank.com : accessed 14 April 2018). pg 7.
  18. ↑ [18] Ancestry.com, Idaho, County Marriages, 1864-1950 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014; Original data: Idaho, County Marriages, 1864-1950. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.), citing: Blaine County Marriage Certificates and Licenses, Book 2, pg 538; George Elliott Chapin and Audrey Cummings.
  19. ↑ [19] "Local Briefs," Idaho Falls (Idaho) Times, 22 August 1918; pg 5, George Chapin and Audrey Cummings; Genealogy Bank (https://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 3 April 2018).
  20. ↑ [20] "Hailey," (Boise) Idaho Statesman, 10 August 1918, George Chapin and Audrey Cummings; pg 8; Genealogy Bank (https://www.genealogybank.com : accessed 3 April 2018).
  21. ↑ [21] Ancestry.com. U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: Various. Sacramento, California: California State Library., Biennial Report of the Adjutant General State of Idaho; pg 113; Chapin, George E.
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 [22] Ancestry.com, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963 [database on-line]. (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.) Original data: Applications for Headstones for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1941. Microfilm publication M1916, 134 rolls. ARC ID: 596118. Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, Record Group 92. Applications for Headstones, compiled 01/01/1925 - 06/30/1970, documenting the period ca. 1776 - 1970 ARC: 596118; (National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.), Surname Range: Cavender, David H - Chasse, Armand J; B/L 3454710; George E. Chapin.
  23. ↑ [23] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005; Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls. Imaged from Family History Library microfilm.), Idaho, Bonneville; Roll: 1452111; Draft Board: 4; George Elliott Chapin; No. 67.
  24. ↑ [24] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010); Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920,. Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C; (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls), Burley, Cassia, Idaho; Roll: T625_290; Page: 27A; ED: 133; Chapin.
  25. ↑ [25] Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010); Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920,. Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C; (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls), Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: T625_288; Page: 7A; ED: 48; Chapin.
  26. ↑ [26] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Pocatello, Idaho, City Directory, 1921; pg 50; Chapin.
  27. ↑ [27] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Pocatello, Idaho, City Directory, 1923; pg 51; Chapin.
  28. ↑ [28] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Pocatello, Idaho, City Directory, 1925; pg 52; Chapin.
  29. ↑ [29] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Pocatello, Idaho, City Directory, 1929; pg 55; Chapin.
  30. ↑ [30] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Pocatello, Idaho, City Directory, 1930; pg 72; Chapin.
  31. ↑ [31] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Pocatello, Idaho, City Directory, 1934; pg 62; Chapin.
  32. ↑ [32] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Pocatello, Idaho, City Directory, 1936; pg 63; Chapin.
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  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 [36] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002), Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. (T626, 2,667 rolls), Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho; Page: 3A; ED: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2340131; Chapin.
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 [37] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012); Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. (T627, 4,643 rolls), Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho; Roll: m-t0627-00737; Page: 2A; ED: 3-18; Chapin.
  38. ↑ [38] "Organizations - RAILWAY MEN ORGANIZE," (Idaho Falls) Idaho Register, 6 May 1923; pg 14, George E. Chapin; GenealogyBank (www.GenaealogyBank.com : accessed 28 April 2018).
  39. ↑ [39] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015; Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), Robert Howard Chapin, Birth Date: 10 Jan 1920; Death Date: 25 Jul 2006.
  40. ↑ [40] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015; Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.), Dorothy Maureen Chapin; Birth Date: 15 Sep 1923; Death Date: 10 May 2003.
  41. ↑ [41] Ancestry.com, Idaho, Death Records, 1890-1967 [database on-line]. (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014; Original Data: Department of Health and Welfare. Death Index and Images, 1911–1967. Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho), 1936; Certificate Number: 101171; Douglas Richard Chapin.
  42. ↑ Birth Certificate of George Roger Chapin, Registration District No. 28; State File No.262750; Prim. Registration District No. 2161; Local Registrar’s No. 33 (1938), State of Idaho Department of Public Welfare - Bureau of Vital Statistics, Original in the files of Colleen Chapin, 20 Jan 1938.
  43. ↑ [42] Ancestry.com, U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010; Original data: United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. Records of the Selective Service System, Record Group Number 147. National Archives and Records Administration), The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Box or Roll Number: 9; Serial 1579; George Elliott Chapin.
  44. ↑ [43] Ancestry.com, Idaho, Death Records, 1890-1967 [database on-line]. (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014; Original Data: Department of Health and Welfare. Death Index and Images, 1911–1967. Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho), George Elliott Chapin; 19 Jan 1944; Cert: 137139.
  45. ↑ [44] Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current [45]; (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2019), citing: The (Idaho Falls) Post-Register; 1 Feb 1944; Former Resident Dies in Pocatello.
  46. ↑ [46] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012), MEMORIAL ID: 43059510; George E. Chapin.




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