Arthur Chapman (Missouri politician)
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Clay County, Missouri, U.S.
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Arthur Chapman | |
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_(cropped).png) Chapman (c. 1902) | |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1902 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1863 Clay County, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 1928 (aged 64) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Jessie Wallace
(m. 1886; div. 1909)Jewel C. Fuller (m. 1909) |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation |
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Arthur Chapman (December 30, 1863 – July 24, 1928) was a businessman and state politician from Missouri.
Arthur Chapman was born on December 30, 1863, in Clay County, Missouri, to Andrew L. Chapman. His father was a physician. His family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1866.[1][2] His brothers were Campbell and Homer.[2] He attended public schools and graduated Central High School. He worked as a paperboy and also worked as one of the first switchboard operators for a telephone company in Kansas City.[1][2]
Career
After graduating high school, Chapman worked for the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad. He later worked as the chief clerk at the Southern Kansas Railroad. Chapman was then appointed Deputy Recorder of Deeds and served as Secretary of the Board of Health. He also worked in the City Engineer's office in Kansas City.[1] In 1899, Chapman joined the mercantile business.[1]
Chapman was a Democrat. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the 7th District, in 1902.[1][2]
