Summary
Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: William Chapman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Painter & glazier
Aliases: Thomas Sharratt
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
William Chapman was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 7 (5) |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
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Real name Thomas Sharratt. Convicted of stealing geese. Prior conviction for stealing a duck and for poaching. Father Richard Sharratt (master painter), Portland Street, Liverpool, Brothers Richard and John. Sister Ann Reynolds. Prison report: "Frivolous and rather presuming. Once convicted, twice in prison, connexions very bad". TOL 26 June 1849. Certificate of Freedom 8 April 1851