Biography of William James Chaplin 1787-1859
In 1787 William James Chaplin was born in Rochester, Kent [Map].
On 23 Jul 1840 [his son] Colonel John Worthy Chaplin was born to William James Chaplin (age 53) and [his wife] Elizabeth Alston at Ewhurst Park, Hampshire. He was educated at Harrow School.
In Jan 1847 William James Chaplin (age 60) was elected MP Salisbury at a by-election which seat he held until 1857.