H. C. CHIPMAN 

H. C. Chipman – Among the enterprising young men of Sacramento, who, while making a success of the lines of trade represented by them, yet take an active interest in the affairs of the day, is the gentleman with whose name this article commences. He is a native of this city, born January 1, 1853, his parents being Seth and Margaret E. (Brown) Chipman, a native of South Carolina. Seth Chipman, a native of South Carolina, was reared in Schuyler County, Illinois, and was there married to Margaret E. Brown, a daughter of Daniel Brown, who came to California across the plains in 1850. Daniel Brown was connected with the Pioneer Mills as a millwright in the early days. He also assisted in the construction of the Stockton Water Mills at Folsom, the Sacramento Mills and the Starr Bros. Mill at South Vallejo. His positions were those of foreman and contractor on the work mentioned. Sacramento was for many years his headquarters, and he has a wide acquaintance here, but is now a resident of Monterey. Seth Chipman came across the plains to California with his family in 1851, accompanying an Illinois party and locating to Sacramento. A few years later he removed to Yolo County, and followed stock-ranching there until 1858, when a farm was purchased from F.R. Dray, located in Sacramento County, about six miles below the city. There he continued his business of stock-raising. His death occurred in San Francisco, from cancer. He had been a Whig in the days of the party, but, with the majority of its members, afterward joined the Republican party. The family continued to live on the ranch until February, 1866, when they removed to Sacramento. H.C. Chipman was educated in the public schools of this city. On the 2d of July, 1868, he went to work at the trade of sign and ornamental painting, with James M. Calvyn, a pioneer, and remained with him until February 19, 1883, the first four years as an apprentice and workman, and after that as a partner. His work has been in this city and tributary territory, with headquarters at Sacramento. Mr. Chipman was married in August 8, 1878, to Miss Adelaide Weinreich, a native of Sacramento, and a daughter of Henry Weinreich, whose sketch appears elsewhere. They have two children, viz.: Henry W. and Loretta A. Mr. Chipman was a charter member of Sacramento Parlor, No.3, N.S.G.W., of which he was twice president, as well as president of the Grand Parlor. He is an active working Republican, and a prominent factor in the party organization. He was elected a member of the School Board in November, 1886, and re-elected in 1888. He is an artist in his business, and a man generally respected for his many excellent qualities.