Jacob Chapman, according to documents in his Revolutionary War file was born in 1753 in Staunton, Augusta Co., VA. He married Margaret Burns June 16, 1779 in Greenbrier Co. VA [There is also a minister’s return filed in Rockingham Co with date of July 14, 1779]. In addition to Augusta and Greenbrier Cos he resided in Nicholas Co. There is supposed to be a will in Clay Co. will book 1, page 17 that established him as the father of William C. Chapman and the grandfather of William O. Chapman. CFA needs a copy of that will.