Susan Bolling Stewart

F, #33, b. July 1853, d. 8 December 1929
Susan Bolling Stewart|b. Jul 1853\nd. 8 Dec 1929|p33.htm|John E. Stewart|b. 1820\nd. bt 7 Mar 1888 - 1 Aug 1889|p78.htm|Susan G.P. Bolling|b. May 1827\nd. a 1 Jul 1904|p84.htm|Edmund Stewart|d. 1839|p412.htm|Patsy Grigg||p686.htm|Robert Bolling|b. 1784\nd. 1867|p685.htm|Mary N. Blackwell|b. 1802\nd. b 1860|p687.htm|

Relationship=2nd great-grandmother of Constance Murray Chappell.
Last Edited=26 Jul 2009
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Pedigree Chart - John R Chappell Jr
Nannie Stewart Chappell, unknown date
Susan Bolling Stewart was born in July 1853 at Sussex County, Virginia, based on her age in the 1900 census. The 1900 census listed both month and year of her birthdate.1 She was the daughter of John E. Stewart and Susan G.P. Bolling.

Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1860 census on 20 August 1860 as a household member living with John E. Stewart at Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. The official date for this census was 01 June 1860. She was listed as Ann Stewart, age 6.2

Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1870 census as a daughter of John E. Stewart Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia, on 1 June 1870. She was listed as Nannie Steward, age 16, born in Virginia.3

Susan Bolling Stewart married John Thomas A. Chappell, son of John W. Chappell and Susan H. (?), on 17 December 1872 at Concord United Methodist Church, 16703 Walkers Mill Road, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia, 23882. She was 19 at the time. Her parents were listed as John E. Stewart and Susan G.P. Bolling. His parents were listed as John W. Chappell and Susan H. (?). Age of Husband: 33. Age of Wife: 18. Places of birth: Sussex County. Occupation of husband: Farming.Minister: G. W. Parham, M.E.C, South. [M.E.C. is Methodist Episcopal Church South. This church is currently known Concord United Methodist Church.]4 Her married name was Susan (Nannie) Bolling Stewart Chappell.

Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1880 census as the wife of John Thomas A. Chappell on 17 June 1880 at Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. She was listed as Nannie B Chappell, age 26, house keeper, born in Virgnia.5 Richard J Tucker and Susan (Nannie) Bolling Stewart Chappell of Sussex County, Virginia, transferred a deed of property recorded 13 December 1880 to Sally G Wyatt, containing 422.5 acres land in Sussex County, Virginia, belonging to the estate of Susan H Chappell, deceased, for $1346.27. Although deceased, John W. Chappell and Susan H Chappell were mentioned . It was dated 30 Oct 1873 and recorded on 13 Dec 1880.6 The deed read as follows:
Deed from Richard J. Tucker and Rebecca A. Tucker, his wife, and John T. Chappell and Nannie B. Chappell, his wife, and Mary E. Chappell

To: Sally G. Wyatt, all of Sussex County dated 30 Oct 1873 for $1346.27 for 422.5 acres of land belonging to the estate of Susan H. Chappell in Sussex County, bounded by the lands of Thomas Crowder on the North; on the East, by the lands of James H. King; on the South, by the lands of Richard J. Tucker and the land of M. G.J. Johnson; on the West by the lands of C. E. Cogbill.

Signed by R. J. Tucker, Rebecca A. Tucker, John T. Chappell, Nannie B. Chappell, Mary E. Chappell.

Releases of Rebecca A. Tucker and Nannie B. Chappell: 9 Nov 1875.
Recorded: 13 Dec 1880.
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John E. Stewart left a will on 29 August 1889 at Sussex County, Virginia, and mentioned Susan (Nannie) Bolling Stewart Chappell . She was named as Nannie B. Chappell, his daughter, whose husband was John T Chappell.7 John E. Stewart's will read as follows:
In the year of our Load 1888, I, John E Stewart of the County of Sussex & State of Virginia, considering the uncertainties of life & being desirous of making certain provisions for my Wife Susann B Stewart while she lives & to my children do declare this to be my last Will & Testament revoking all other Wills.

1st I leave to my Wife Susann B Stewart at my death all my property of every description so long as she lives. At her death to be divided among my children as follows

2nd I give to my Daughter Nannie B Chappell two hundred (200) acres of Land lying South of Green Church Road the place she now lives at; at this time, or any other Land or property that may come to her from my Estate. Free from any Claims right or control whatever of her Husband John T Chappell.

3rd I give to my Daughter Mattie E Stewart two hundred (200) acres of land lying North of Green Church Road, the place I am now living at. At her death if dying without a lawful heir of her body to go to my Daughter Nannie B Chappell. I leave my Daughter Nannie B Chappell Guardian for my Daughter Mattie without security.

4th The remainder of my Land I give to my three sons (page 2 begins) W Y (Z?) Stewart, E. H. Stewart, & C. R (P?) Stewart provided there is not more than one hundred (100) acres apiece. If there is more than one hundred (100) acres apiece the remainder to be equally divided among all my children.

In Witness whereof I have hereto subscribed my name affixed my seal the 7th of March 1888.

Witnesses: Thomas Hunt & R. E. Lewis

Codicil.

If my Daughter Mattie survives my Daughter Nannie B Chappell at her death the Land I leave her is to be equally divided between my sons and my daughter Nannie B Chappell’s children, one fourth which will be their mother’s part, free from the Claims of their Father John T Chappell. Now if my daughter Mattie E Stewart survives my Daughter Nannie B Chappell die leaving no lawful heir of the body, it is to be divided as ablve. If no, it is left according to my will.

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Virginia, At a Court held for Sussex County, 1St Aug 1889

The last Will & Testament of Jno E Stewart Dec. was presented into Court and proved by the oaths of Thos. Hunt and R. E. Lewis the two subscribed witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded into and acknowledged a bond in etu finalty of $50 Conditioned as the law decrees.

Teste, Jas. D. Noblett, DC.
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Susan Bolling Stewart was listed as the parent of John Robert Chappell Sr when he married Emroy Temperance Mitchell on 13 February 1896 at Concord United Methodist Church, 16703 Walkers Mill Road, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia, 23882. She was listed as Nannie B. Chappell.8

Her husband, John Thomas A. Chappell, died in 1899 at Sussex County, Virginia.9

Her husband, John Thomas A. Chappell, was buried in 1899 in Chappell-Poole-Stewart Family Farm Cemetery at 4117 Stewart Road, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia.10

On 15 June 1900, Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1900 census as a neighbor of John Robert Chappell Sr in Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. She was listed as Nannie B. Chappell. She was two doors down.11

Susan (Nannie) Bolling Stewart Chappell appeared in the 1900 census as the head of household on 16 June 1900 at Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. Also living in the house was, her son, Everett Thomas Chappell, Markham H. Chappell, Charles Richard Chappell, Edward Harvey Chappell, Andrew Fletcher Chappell and Willie Ambler Chappell Sr., her daughter, Nanie Chappell and Laura B Chappell. Charles Randolph Stewart, Susan G P Bolling Stewart, Dora J Mitchell and John Robert Chappell Sr was listed as a neighbor. She was listed as Nanny B Chappell, born July 1853 in Virginia, age 41, widowed. She was listed being the mother of nine children, with all still living. Her occupation was farmer.1

On 16 June 1900, Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1900 census as a neighbor of Charles Randolph Stewart in Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia.12

On 16 June 1900, Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1900 census as a neighbor of Susan G P Bolling Stewart in Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia.13

On 16 June 1900, Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1900 census as a neighbor of Dora J Mitchell in Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia.14

A family picture was taken at Sussex County, Virginia, with the following people: Susan Bolling Stewart.15

Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1910 census as the mother of Charles Richard Chappell on 11 May 1910 in Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. She was listed as Nannie P Chappell, age 56, born in Virginia, widowed. She was listed as having 10 children with 9 still living.16
Sussex County, VA - Deed Book 21, p. 533: Dated 31 Oct 1912, between Nannie B. Chappell and John R. Chappell (her son), deeding the land she inherited from the estate of John Stewart containing 212 acres. Recorded 2 Nov 1912.


Susan Bolling Stewart of Sussex County, Virginia, transferred a deed of property recorded 12 December 1912 to John Robert Chappell Sr ; it being part of the John Stewart Farm, contaning 212 acres, dated 2 Nov 1912. The plat can be found in Plat Book 1, page 58, Sussex County, Virginia.17

Susan (Nannie) Bolling Stewart Chappell appeared as the mother of Charles Richard Chappell on Charles's World War 1 Draft registration card between 1917 and 1918 at Jarratt, Sussex County, Virginia. She was listed as Nannie Chappell of Jarratt, Sussex County, Virginia.18

Susan Bolling Stewart appeared as the mother of Willie Ambler Chappell Sr. on Willie's World War 1 Draft registration card on 5 June 1918 at Sussex County, Virginia. She was listed as partially dependent on him.19

Susan Bolling Stewart appeared as the mother of Edward Harvey Chappell on Edward's World War 1 Draft registration card in September 1918 at 1155 Sheppard, Petersburg, Virginia. She was listed as Mrs. Nannie B. Chappell of Jarratt, Sussex County, Virginia.20

Susan Bolling Stewart appeared in the 1920 census as the mother of Markham H. Chappell on 9 March 1920 in Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. She was listed as Nannie Chappell, age 65, widowed.21

John Robert Chappell Jr had a four-generation family picture taken on 1926 at 4117 Stewart Road, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia, 23867, and she appeared in the picture as the oldest.

Susan (Nannie) Bolling Stewart Chappell died on 8 December 1929 at Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia, at age 76 at 4:10 pm. She was listed as age 76, widowed. She was born in Sussex County and her father was John Stewart and her mother was Susan Bolling (born Lunenburg County, Virginia). The informant was M. B. Chppell of Jarratt, Virginia. Her dotor was F. F. Jarratt, of Jarratt, Virginia. Susan was survived by her children John Robert Chappell Sr, Edward Harvey Chappell, Andrew Fletcher Chappell, Nanie Chappell, Laura B Chappell and Willie Ambler Chappell Sr.22 She was buried after 8 December 1929 in the Chappell-Poole-Stewart Family Farm Cemetery, located at 4117 Stewart Road, Stony Creek, Sussex County, Virginia. The undertaker was A. W. Hall & Brs., Emporia, Virginia. The burial place is assumed based on the family customs. Her gravesite has no headstone.22

Children of Susan Bolling Stewart and John Thomas A. Chappell

Citations

  1. [S77] Nanny Chappell household, 1900 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule , Stonycreek, enumeration district (ED) 87, page/sheet 233/14-A, dwelling 252, family 252, line 1-9; National Archives.
  2. [S75] John E Stewart household, 1860 US Census, Free Population, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, District No 1, page/sheet 36, dwelling 294, family 294, line 6-11; National Archives.
  3. [S74] John E. Steward household, 1870 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Stoney Creek, page/sheet 33, dwelling 285, family 285, line 12-18; National Archives.
  4. [S185] VA Sussex County, Marriage Record, Chappell, John T A and Susan (n.pub.), License for John T. Chappel and Susan B. Stewart, issued Dec 16, 1872. Time of Marriage: Dec 17, 1872, in Sussex County, VA.
  5. [S72] John T Chappell household, 1880 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Stoney Creek, page/sheet 28, dwelling 234, family 234, line 33-37; National Archives.
  6. [S445] Sussex County Deeds: Deed book 1, page 607, dated 30 Oct 1873, recorded: 13 Dec 1880, Sussex County Court, Sussex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Sussex County Deeds.
  7. [S229] John E Stewart will (29 Aug 1889), Sussex County (VA) Will Books, Will Book 1: page 363, Sussex County, Sussex County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Will of John E Stewart.
  8. [S184] VA Sussex County, Marriage Record, John R Chappell Sr and Emma Mitchell (n.pub.), Sussex County Marriage Register, 1865-1901, page 70, line 10. License taken out on Feb 8, 1896 for John R. Chappell and Emma Mitchell. Time of marriage: Feb 13, 1896, Sussex County.
  9. [S1] Interview with Constance Murray Chappell (9038 Hoke Brady Rd, Richmond, VA, 23231), by Constance Murray Chappell. Constance Murray Chappell (9038 Hoke Brady Rd, Henrico, Henrico County, Virginia, 23231), Chappell, John T. A. tombstone is on the family farm. I have photographed it but it did not turn out well. The tombstone is currently covered by debris from a hurricane in the stand of trees where the cemetery is located.
  10. [S1] Interview, Constance Murray Chappell.
  11. [S77] John R Mitchell household, 1900 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Stoney Creek, ED 87, page/sheet 13-B, dwelling 250, family 250, line 93-96.
  12. [S77] Charles Stewart household, 1900 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Stonycreek, ED 87, page/sheet 233/14-A, dwelling 253, family 253, line 10-17.
  13. [S77] Susan Stewart household, 1900 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Stonycreek, ED 87, page/sheet 233/14-A, dwelling 254, family 254, line 18-19.
  14. [S77] Dora Mitchell household, 1900 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Stonycreek, ED 87, page/sheet 13-B, dwelling 251, family 251, line 97-100.
  15. [S396] Constance Murray Chappell, "Constance Murray Chappell Horne Genealogy records", 1970-2009 (Varina, Henrico County, Virginia). Unknown comments, provided to me by Alice Faye Poole Chappell, 2008. Hereinafter cited as "Constance Murray Chappell Horne Genealogy records."
  16. [S70] C R Chappell household, 1910 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Stoney Creek, enumeration district (ED) 120, page/sheet 18-B, dwelling 351, family 353, line 61-66; National Archives.
  17. [S445] Sussex County Deeds: Deed Book 21, page 533.
  18. [S7] Ancestry.com, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005), Charles Richard Chappell of Jarratt, Sussex County, Virginia, born 4 Oct 1880.
  19. [S7] Ancestry.com, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Willie Ambler Chappell, born 12 May 1897, age 21.
  20. [S7] Ancestry.com, U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Edward Harvey Chappell, age 34, born 12 Apr 1884, registered in Sussex County, Virginia.
  21. [S73] Markham Chapell household, 1920 US Census, Sussex County, Virginia, population schedule, Stoney Creek, enumeration district (ED) 116, page/sheet 21-A, dwelling 305, family 312, line 15-18; National Archives.
  22. [S440] Susan Bolling Stewart, Death Certificate 1085-30839 (31 Dec 1929), State of VA, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Richmond, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as Nannie Bolling Stewart Death Certificate.
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