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after four years out of ministry, on 2 August 1861 he held office until 20 January 1863 a total of 18 months making him the second longest serving
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and became a leading merchant during the early 1850s. He married
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During his time in parliament; Chapman served in six electorates, in both chambers.
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ministries. Or from 1857 after Champ's resignation, until 1861.
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for 26 years from August 1856 until his death in 1884.
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