Chapman Family Home
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During the 1870s, this simple farmhouse was the home of John B. Chapman and his wife Susie. Chapman taught several terms in the one-room schools of his rural community. Young Henry Ford was one of his pupils. Chapman also worked at other tasks for much of the year, as a farmhand and as a cooper, making barrels for local farmers.
During the 1870s, this simple farmhouse was the home of John B. Chapman and his wife Susie. Chapman taught several terms in the one-room schools of his rural community. Young Henry Ford was one of his pupils. Chapman also worked at other tasks for much of the year, as a farmhand and as a cooper, making barrels for local farmers.
Artifact
House
Date Made
1860
Creators
Unknown
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
Built in 1860 in Dearborn Township, Michigan.
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On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Porches and Parlors District
Object ID
29.3060.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Brick (Clay material)
Glass (Material)