One of the few people to arrive in the Pompano settlement prior to 1900 was Anna Belle McNab. She would later marry Thomas Henry Chapman, a successful packing house owner. Following her death on July 6, 1957, the Pompano Beach Town News gave its readers some insight into Mrs. Chapman's role in the early community:

Mrs. Chapman was known by almost every family, in the early days of Pompano, as she was frequently seen traveling over the paths and sandy roads on her bicycle, administering to the sick and visiting newcomers.

Before there was a resident minister in Pompano, Mrs. Chapman opened her home to visiting ministers for their headquarters and would loan them her bicycle that they might do their visiting.

When Mr. Chapman and she planned to get married it was necessary for them to go to Miami to find a resident minister.

Mrs. Chapman was instrumental in the formation of the Old Community Church at the turn of the century. In addition, she held a charter membership in the Women's Club . . .

Survivors include a son, Thomas H., Jr.; a brother, Robert H. McNab and three grandchildren, all of this city.

Quoted from Pompano Beach Town News, September 19, 1957.