Addison Greene CHAPLIN
1900 US Federal Census Wood River,Madison,Illinois, Roll: T623_326;Pg2B,ED 72
Jersey, IL Marriage Records (Research by Peggy Magee, 1990)
The Northeastern Reporter (Google Books), Legal review of Addison's death
NOTES: At the time of Addison's marriage to Martha he was living in Morrisonville, IL, she was living in Newbern, IL
NAME: Martha aka Mattie NOTES: Originally won a $5000 judgment against the Illinois Terminal Railroad for negligence in the death of her husband. It was appealed and she lost on appeal, saying he knew the risks of death by working on the railroad.
BIRTH: Family records show Mississippi, Jersey, IL, but original records show Macoupin, IL 1935 - Lived in Dallas, TX 1940 - Lived in Dallas, collector of Doctors accounts. Worked 48 hours previous week, 52 weeks previous year.
He married Martha Leah McDow 18 Jan 1888 at Newbern, Jersey, Illinois . Martha Leah McDow was born at Newbern, Jersey, Illinois 14 May 1866 daughter of John Newton McDow and Mary Elizabeth Harris .
They were the parents of 4
children:
Addison Lee Chaplin
born 26 Aug 1889.
Leta May Chaplin
born 7 Jun 1891.
James Newton Chaplin
born 9 Aug 1896.
Blocked
Addison Greene Chaplin died 24 Jan 1905 at Newbern, Jersey, Illinois .
Martha Leah McDow died 30 Aug 1908 at Newbern, Jersey, Illinois .