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In 1787 William James Chaplin was born in Rochester, Kent [Map].
Before 1840 William James Chaplin (age 52) was a stage coach proprietor who developed a large coaching business before the arrival of the railways. He had over ninety coaches in service earning £500,000.
In 1840 William James Chaplin (age 53) was appointed Deputy Chairman of the London and Southampton Railway.
Before 23rd July 1840 William James Chaplin (age 53) and Elizabeth Alston were married.
On 23rd July 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 1843 William James Chaplin (age 56) was appointed Chairman of the London and Southampton Railway which position he held until 1858 excepting 1853-1854.
In January 1847 William James Chaplin (age 60) was elected MP Salisbury at a by-election which seat he held until 1857.
On 24th April 1859 William James Chaplin (age 72) died.