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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Chapman was transported on the James Pattison, departing 10th Jul 1837 and arriving 25th Oct 1837 with 272 passengers.
James Pattison (generic)References
| Primary Source | 'General return of convicts in New South Wales 1837' Ken Griffin 'Transported Beyond the Seas-Hertfordshire to Australia 'Bronwyn Quint 'Arrows of Hope-Selected Convict Stories' Bronwyn Quint 'Arrows of Hope-Selected Convict Stories' Ken Griffin 'Transported Beyond the Seas-Hertfordshire to Australia' author? 'Arrows of Hope-Selected Convict Stories' |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
Claims
"John is my 3 x Great Grandfather. I am descended from John through his son, George and his son George who was the father of my grandmother Stella Joan Anderton (nee Chapman)."
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Convict Notes
John & Sarah's children are also listed as: Frances Ann born in 1848 Macleay area. She married Phillip (Borger) in 1866. She died in 1919 age71. John William born in 1851 Macleay area. He married Mary Ann (Durrington) in 1871. he died in 1930 age79. Frederick Patrick born in 1854 Macleay area. He married firstly Elizabeth Ann (Woods) about 1874 & secondly Beatrice (Story) about 1884. he died in 1934 age80. George born in 1859 Macleay area. He married Ella Fredreka (Griffiths) about 1879. James born in 1860 Macleay area. He married Linda (???) about 1880. Mary Jane born in 1862 Macleay area. She married John (Turnbull) about 1882.
John was born at Elstree Hertfordshire about 1819. He was the son of John a marine of Middlesex. In 1837 he was recorded as employed by J M (Kelly) at Sydney. The William (Chapman) mentioned above was a convict from PITT & is described on this website.
John Chapman was 19 years old on arrival' Native Place: Middlesex. John was illiterate, protestant, single, 5'3¾" tall, dark ruddy complexion, light brown hair, dark grey eyes, eyebrows meeting, mark of a burn below left side of mouth, similar mark inside right elbow, seven stars, half-moon, 1837, man, FJH, woman, P, and girl lower right arm, scar back of right hand, near knuckle of third finger, scar forefinger of same, M.I.J.H.M. H-A H F.H and heart inside lower left arm, scar knuckle of forefinger of left hand. Assigned to Miss Kelly at the Manning River. Then worked at 'Ravenswood' for William Chapman, later became a stockman and groom at 'Yanabandinni'. John and Sarah then bought their own small farm at Euroka, NSW. 15/11/1843: COF 1847: Married Sarah Emma Gallagher, 1821-26/10/1894. Children: Frances 4/11/1848 John 17/12/1851 Frederick 1852 George 1857 James 29/6/1860 Mary Jane 19/7/1862 And 1 boy deceased. 1/11/1897: John died at Euroka N.S.W. and was buried on their property at Euroka beside Sarah. 6/11/1897 Macleay Argus, NSW: One of the oldest settlers in this district in the person of Mr. John Chapman, of Euroka, died on Monday last. It is said the deceased came to the Macleay about the year 1836 or 1837, and was, perhaps one of the first white men who settled in these parts. Mr Chapman was 78 years of age and died of senile decay. Little is known except rumor of his early history, and his own children do not know where he was born. He leaves a family of two daughters and four sons. The funeral took place on Wednesday last.