Background
Chapman, Roy H. was born on July 15, 1885 in Lake Butler, Florida, United States. Son of William Washington and Addie Mary (Owenby) Chapman.
Chapman, Roy H. was born on July 15, 1885 in Lake Butler, Florida, United States. Son of William Washington and Addie Mary (Owenby) Chapman.
Educated East Florida Seminary, 1902-1905. University of Florida, 1905-1906, John B. Stetson U., 1906-1908 (Bachelor of Laws).
Admitted to Florida bar and practiced in Lake City. Member firm Cone & Chapman, 25 years. Served as county attorney, city attorney.
Justice Supreme Court of Florida, chief justice since January 9, 1945. Has served as delegate Democratic National Convention. Chairman Democratic Congressional District Committee.
Member Board Law Examiners, 1925-1931.
The Lord has given His people the mission of making disciples from every nation.
It is good for Christians with differing approaches to the interpretation of the Bible to engage with each other and argue through how the Bible should be applied to issues in our contemporary world.
Member, State Board of Law Examiners, State of Florida, for several years, now by apptment. by Governor. of Florida Member: Masons. Shriner; Knights of Pythias.
Married Edith L. Lanier, June 17, 1930.