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Sarah Caroline Chapman
Abt 1846 - -
Name Sarah Caroline Chapman Born Abt 1846 Catawba County, North Carolina, United States 
Gender Female Person ID I3447 Muse-Nagy Last Modified 12 Sep 2019
Father Jones Chapman, b. Abt 1812, South Carolina, United States , d. Bef 21 Aug 1856, North Carolina, United States (Age ~ 44 years) Mother Nancy Mary Ann Williams, b. Abt 1816, North Carolina, United States , d. Bef 12 Dec 1868, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States (Age ~ 52 years) Family ID F1206 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Documents 
1850 US Census for Jones Chapman Household
Catawba County, North Carolina
In the household:
Jones Chapman, 38, farm, born in SC, convict
John, 8, born in Catawba Co, NC
Eliza, 6, born in Catawba Co, NC
Sarah, 5, born in Catawba Co, NC
George, 3, born in Catawba Co, NC
In the household above this, there is a Nancy (35), William (12), and Louiza (10) living in the household of John Speck. This is possibly Jones' wife and 2 other children. They may have just been enumerated incorrectly.
1858 Petition for Guardianship for Children of Jones Chapman
23 February 1858, Spartanburg County, South Carolina
The minor children of Jones Chapman: William L, Louiza Catherine, Eliza, John, Sarah Caroline, and George W Chapman.
Document 1: William L, Louiza Catherine, Eliza, and John Chapman are all over the age of consent (12 years old). They are entitled to a share of the estate of their grandfather, William Chapman. Because of their minority, there is no one authorized to receive their funds or look after their interests. They petition that J M Bowden may be appointed their guardian in chief, who will enter into a security bond.
Document 2: Nancy Mary Ann Chapman petitions that Sarah Caroline and George W Chapman are minor children under the age of 12. They are entitled to a share of the estate of their late grandfather, William Chapman. Because of their age and minority, there is no one qualified to look after their funds and protect their interests. They petition that J M Bowden may be appointed their guardian in chief, who will enter into a security bond.
FamilySearch.org, Estate papers, 1787-1900 (Spartanburg County, South Carolina), film 2455740, file no. 2852, img 564 and 566
1860 US Census for Nancy Chapman Household
Catawba County, North Carolina
In the household:
Nancy Chapman, 44, farmer, born in NC
W L, 23, tanner, born in NC
Louiza, 21, born in NC
Eliza, 18, born in NC
John H, 17, born in NC
Sarah, 14, born in NC
Geo W, 12, born in NC
Frances E, 7, born in NC
1868 Land Deed for Nancy M Chapman and Sarah C Wacasser
15 June 1868, Catawba County, North Carolina
Grantor: Nancy M Chapman of Catawba Co, NC
Grantee: Sarah C Wacasser (her daughter) of Catawba Co, NC
Cost: the natural love & affection which she has for her daughter
Tract: in the county of Catawba, on the waters of Jacobs Fork. 183 acres
FamilySearch.org, Deeds (Catawba County, North Carolina), 1842-1902; general index to deeds, 1837-1926; index to real estate conveyances, 1837-1926, film 988943, vol. 26, p. 335-337, img 508-509
1868 Will of Nancy M Chapman
5 December 1868, Catawba County, North Carolina
Children mentioned: William L, Luiza Hicks, Eliza Cline, Sarah C Wacasser, Geo W, and Francis E.
FamilySearch.org, Wills, 1843-1939; index to wills, 1843-1966 (Catawba County, North Carolina), film 593308, vol. 2, p. 1-3, img 173-174