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Voyage
Transportation
William Chessum was transported on the Vimiera, departing 20th Sep 1865 and arriving 22nd Dec 1865 with 280 passengers.
Vimiera (generic)References
| Primary Source | Find A Grave website. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 93, Class and Piece Number HO11/19, Page Number 99 (52) |
| 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
Find A Grave Memorial ID No.213603187 Karrakatta Cemetery: Wesleyan-Aa-0273 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/213603187/william-chessum
1861 William & Eliza are living at Sun Street, Biggleswade,he is a 21 year old Agriculture Labourer Eliza is a 20 year old Straw Plaite The West Australian Sat 15 April 1922 CHESSUM - In Loving memory of William Chessum who died April 15,1920 also Little Willie,grandson of the above who died September 15,1903 God sensed when the footsteps falter, When the pathway has grown to steep, So he closeth the drooping eyelids, And giveth His Loved ones sleep. Inserted by his Loving daughter,M Harding, and son-in-law J Harding and Grand daughter Ivy CHESSUM -In Loving Memory of our dear husband and father,who departed this life on April 15,1920 The rolling stream of life goes on But still the vacant chair, Recalls the Love the voice, the smiles, Of one who once sat there. Inserted by his loving wife, M .Chessum and daughters and son-in-laws L and J McGregor and F.W. Street THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Tues April 1924 CHESSUM - In loving Memory of our dear Husband and Father who passed away on April 13 1920 and also our dear sister and Aunt Annie Dean, who passed away on April 13,1911 The years may wipe out many things But this they wipe out never The Memory of those happy days, When we were all together. Inserted by his loving wife, Mary Chessum,and Family,J and M Harding,J and L McGregor,W,and F Street, and grandchildren The West Australian Wed 15 April 1925 CHESSUM In Loving Memory of my dear husband and father who died April 15,1920,also little Willie Harding Grandson of the above who died September 15 1902 also my dear sister and aunt Annie Dean who died April 13 1911 Though absent from amongst us, You are always in our thoughts, And we who loved you dearly, Still keenly feel your loss. Inserted by his Loving wife,Mary Chessum,and Loving daughters and sons-in-law Martha and Jim,Lill and Jack,Florrie and Will, and Grandchildren
WILLIAM Aged 23 years was charged with Violenty assaunt one Susan Woolon and against her will to ravish and carnally know at Biggleswade on the 6th March 1864 Sentence to 12 years Penal Servitude Height 5ft 8 1/2 inches Hair colour Black Eyes Hazel Visage Oval Completion Sallow Identifying marks on shoulders,small ones on front of neck Trade & Occupation Labourer Married Religion Wesleyan