Simeon B. Chapin

1865–1945 (age 80)

Biography

Simeon B. Chapin witnessed decades of progress with thoughtful determination, always attentive to the needs of his neighbors.

Oak Hill Cemetery holds his memory gently, a place where stories of his life continue to be shared.

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