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
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
Built in 1860 in Dearborn Township, Michigan.
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)
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