Leander Chapman

Leander Chapman was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1849.

Leander Chapman
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 1849 – 1850
Preceded byAlexander W. Buel
Succeeded bySilas G. Harris
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Jackson County district
In office
January 1, 1849 – 1849
Personal details
BornOswego County, New York
DiedCedar Falls, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Caroline
Children2

Early life

The date of Chapman's birth is unknown, but is estimated to be around 1804 or 1810 in Oswego County, New York. Chapman moved to Jackson County, Michigan in 1835, the second lawyer to do so.[1]

Career

Chapman served as a probate judge from 1836 to 1840, and as a prosecuting attorney in 1838. Chapman was Jackson County Treasurer from 1842 to 1846.[1] Chapman was sworn in as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Jackson County district from 1849 to 1850, while concurrently serving as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives during his single term.[2]

Personal life

Chapman was married to Caroline, and together they had two children. Chapman was a Freemason and Episcopalian.[1]

Death

Chapman died in the 1860s, around 1863 or 1864 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.[1]

References
  1. "Legislator Details - Leander Chapman". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  2. "Chapman". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
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