---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Norman Jay Landerman-Moore
Date: Sat, Jul 21, 2012 at 3:35 PM
Subject: Thomas and Anna Harding Chapman
To: John Chapman
Dear John,
I am continuing research into the births, marriage and deaths of Thomas Chapman who
married Anna Marie Harding on October 8th 1610 at Saint Mary's of Woolnoth Church,
London, England. I have attached copy of some of the research for you to examine.
It would appear that the parentage of Thomas Chapman, the same who enlisted in Sir
Thomas Dale's Militia and sailed aboard the Tryall to Virginia, arriving there August
11th 1611, is in question. I have not discovered any documentation that confirms
Benjamin Chapman and Anna Parkinson as being parents of our Thomas Chapman. The
records I have discovered, would indicate that Thomas Chapman is a son of a Thomas
Chapman of North Gate Parish who was christened at St. Mary's of Woolnoth Church,
London in 1590. Please examine photo copy of church christening and marriage records.
Anna Marie Harding, and her sister were orphaned and quite literally on the streets of
London when they were entered into the Christ's Hospital (Blue Jacket School). I have
requested copy of the details regarding that event which are archived in London. It was a
common practice for very young girls to be married to somewhat older boys or young
men and for the actual consummation of the marriage to occur later as the girl matured.
In the case of Thomas and Anna, he was committed to go to America and she had her
education and maturing to attend too. Thus they were separated after the marriage
ceremony and re-united some six years later in Virginia, Anna being one of the first
"Apprenticed Children" to be sent to America from Christ's Hospital in London, England.
I will send more as I confirm the information.
With Regards,
Norman Jay Landerman-Moore
From: Norman Jay Landerman-Moore
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:39 PM
To: achapman
Subject: Anna Marie Harding Chapman Family History
Al,
I have attached records for the christening of Anna Marie Harding. Her christening date
is April 25th 1599 at St. Giles, Cripplegate, London, England. Her father is Richard
Harding.
Two other details. Joanna Harding, listed as a ward in Christ's Hospital was born about
1712 in London. Therefore she is not a sister to Anna Marie as was assumed. Second,
we found a sister for Thomas Chapman. Prudence Chapman, like her brother Thomas,
was born at St. Mary's of Woolnoth, London on May 5th 1591 about one year after
Thomas's birth. Her father is stated as Thomas Chapman as well who is of the same
Parish.
Since a christening may have occurred months or within a couple of years from date of
birth, it is likely that Anna Marie Harding was born in early 1599 or possibly in 1598.
Thus, as mentioned in the previous correspondence, Anna appears to have been about
twelve years of age when the marriage with Thomas occurred.
Please see attached records.
With Regards,
Norman Jay Landerman-Moore
From: Norman Jay Landerman-Moore
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 12:55 PM
To: achapman
Subject: Fwd: Thomas and Anna Harding Chapman
Al,
As mentioned, Sir Benjamin Chapman and Anne Parkinson are not the parents of our
Thomas Chapman born 1590 at St. Mary's of Woolnoth Parish, London, England.
Benjamin was born of William Chapman in 1621, nearly thirty years after Thomas was
born.
Please review the attached photos, and documents. Also, note that Anna Marie Harding
was a ward of King Edward VI and was placed in Christ's Hospital, an institution that
cared for and educated abandoned and orphaned children. Copies of the original
registration documents for Anna when she and her sister Joanna were placed in Christ's
Hospital, are being sent from the British archives in London.
Anna Marie was no doubt much younger than Thomas, perhaps as young as twelve.
They were married on October 8th 1610 at St. Mary's of Woolnoth and then separated as
Thomas, who had enlisted in Sir Thomas Dale's Militia, left with Sir Thomas Dale aboard
the Tryall in the flotilla to Virginia. Anna Marie stayed to complete her education and
mature sufficiently to assume the responsibilities of marriage. Anna Marie and Thomas
were already married when she arrived at Virginia aboard the ship George in 1617.
The research continues and now indicates that there is a relationship with Sir Benjamin
Chapman but through another Chapman line reaching back to the village of Kibworth,
Leicestershire, England in the year1359 and a respected man named Robert Chapman.
Kibworth is, by the way, near the village of Hinckley, Leicestershire, England. This
cluster of villages is located in central England and dates back beyond the time of the
Norman's and Vikings.
I will send more as it is discovered and confirmed.
All The Best,
Norman Jay Landerman-Moore