Throope Chapman

Throope Chapman (1738–1794) was one of the founders of Readsboro, Vermont, USA. He was also an early settler of Dwight, Massachusetts. He served with Thomas Knowlton as a member of Captain John Slapp's 8th Co, First Connecticut Regiment, during the Campaign of 1757 in the French and Indian War and also served in the Revolutionary War. He was a selectman in Readsboro through his death in 1794. Notable descendants include Welcome Chapman. References 1738 births 1794 deaths People from Ashford, Connecticut People from Readsboro, Vermont People of colonial Connecticut American city founders People of the French and Indian War People of Vermont in the American Revolution