William Craig Chaplin (1882-1949)

William Craig Chaplin, of "Ellenborough" Maryland

He was born and educated in Pittsburgh. He succeeded his father as Treasurer of the Chaplin-Fulton Manufacturing Company. In 1914, he married Margaret Curry, and they first lived on Broad Street, Sewickley, Pennsylvania. In 1928, they built Ellenborough, recognized today as the home of the Cleary family in the popular movie Wedding Crashers. William and Margaret adopted two daughters: Margaret, Mrs Merrick, Lively; and, Kitty, Mrs Spurry, Hazen, Martin. 

Parents (2)

Melchior Beltzhoover Chaplin

Melchior B. Chaplin, of Pittsburgh & Sewickley, Pennsylvania

1852-1904

Kitty Craig

Mrs Kitty S. (Craig) Chaplin

1858-1939

Spouse (1)

Margaret Curry

Mrs Margaret (Curry) Chaplin, of "Ellenborough" Maryland

1888-1981

Children (2)

Margaret Curry Chaplin

Mrs "Peggy" Margaret Curry (Chaplin) Merrick, Lively

b.c.1918

Kitty Chaplin

Mrs Kitty (Chaplin) Spurry, Hazen, Martin

1923-2014

Associated Houses (1)

Ellenborough

Easton, Maryland