John Chapman in Wilkes County
First Rowan Co., later Burke Co., then Wilkes Co. and later Alexander County all without moving far.
John Chapman made an entry for 300 acres of land on August 7, 1778 on both sides of Lower Little River adjoining William Lenoir's line and crossing Bishop's Creek. This land was near Mt. Olive Church. The survey was made on April 16, 1779 and the chain carriers were Richard and John Hood.  (Source: Broderbund WFT Vol. 7, Ed. 1, Tree #1893, Date of Import: Mar 31, 1999) Other important names to follow in the immediate area were Edwin Brown (John’s father in law) Enoch Chapman (his brother) James & John Spradling, Thomas Barns and James Adams all of whom may be migrating together.  
John Chapman married Leanna Brown on January 18, 1779. He died Nov. 15, 1836 at the age of 86. (Source: Heritage of Alexander County, North Carolina)
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