HON. ORRIN CHAPMAN
NORTH STONINGTON: Farmer

Orrin Chapman of North Stonington, son of Elias and Eunice (Miner) Chapman, was born in the town of his past and present residence, July 6, 1834. 

His education was obtained in the common school. The son of a farmer, Mr. Chapman was bred to the calling of agriculture, which he has successfully followed. In 1855 he married Miss Jane D. Smith. Their family numbers two sons and two daughters. The elder son, Elias O. Chapman, is noe [sic] of the enterprising young business men of Meriden. In politics Mr. Chapman is a republican. His superior ability has been recognized by his fellow-townsmen in the bestowal of many of the offices within their gift. He has been a member of the board of selectmen five years, three years as first selectman, in which capacity he served his constituency faithfully and well, and by his kindly efforts in behalf of the wards of the town won not only the gratitude of these unfortunates, but the commendation of all humane persons familiar with his policy. He was a member of the house of representatives in 1878, and again in 1882. 

Mr. Chapman’s church connection is with the Third Baptist church of North Stonington, which, since 1887, re-elected annually, he has served as clerk and treasurer. With fidelity, fearlessness, honor, and justice as his watchwords, he belongs to that class of citizens which, collectively, are the strength and the security of the commonwealth.
 

Source: Illustrated Popular Biography of Connecticut - 1891, Compiled and Published by J. A. Spalding, Hartford Conn., Press of the Case, Lockwood and Brainard Company, 1891