On 24 Dec 1839 when Rachel Anne was 18, she married Joseph Chapman, son of Richard Chapman (22 Dec 1782-14 Feb 1872) & Celia Ann Davenport (12 Feb 1792-11 Jul 1852), in Staunton, Macoupin County, Illinois. Born on 26 Feb 1813 in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. Joseph died in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, on 18 Feb 1883; he was 69.