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Benjamin Chapman
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| Born | 1621 unknown (possibly County Kerry, Ireland)
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| Known for | Patriarch of the Chapman baronets of Killua Castle |
| Title | Captain |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Parkinson |
| Children | William Chapman Thomas Chapman |
| Parent(s) | William Chapman |
Captain Benjamin Chapman (born in 1621) was an important figure in his family. He is known as the founder of the Chapman baronets family line, who lived at Killua Castle in Ireland.
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Benjamin Chapman's Early Life and Military Career
Benjamin Chapman started his military career as a Cornet. This was a junior officer rank in a cavalry unit. He served in a cavalry regiment led by Murrough O'Brien. Later, he was promoted to Captain.
Serving in Ireland
Captain Chapman took part in the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. This was a period when the English army, led by Oliver Cromwell, took control of Ireland. After this conquest, Oliver Cromwell gave Captain Chapman a large piece of land.
The Killua Estate
This land was in County Westmeath, Ireland. It was called Killua, or sometimes St. Lucy's. Before this, Killua was a "preceptory" of the Knights Hospitaller. This means it was a type of headquarters or base for these ancient knightly orders.
Chapman Family Background
Benjamin Chapman's father, William, and his uncle, John, had a famous relative. Their cousin was Sir Walter Raleigh, a well-known explorer and writer. Sir Walter Raleigh helped them get land in County Kerry, Ireland.
Land Troubles
However, the family faced money problems. Also, Sir Walter Raleigh died in 1618. Because of these difficulties, William and John had to sell their land. They sold it to Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork, for a large sum of money. Benjamin was the only son of William Chapman.
Family Life
Captain Benjamin Chapman married Anne Parkinson. Her father was Robert Parkinson. Benjamin and Anne had two sons together. Their names were William and Thomas.
Chapman's Sons
William, their elder son, stayed with his father at St. Lucy's. He married Ismay, who was the daughter of Thomas Nugent. Their other son, Thomas, moved to America.
Famous Relatives
The Chapman family line includes some notable people.
- T. E. Lawrence, also known as "Lawrence of Arabia," was a famous British officer and writer.
- Welcome Chapman
