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William Grady was transported on the Chapman, departing 25th Mar 1817 and arriving 26th Jul 1817 with 202 passengers.
The Chapman ship was built at Whitby, England in 1777, rebuilt in 1811 and refurbed in 1815. Tonnage: 558 The 1817 voyage from Ireland to New South Wales, Australia is not yet fully recorded on this web site - currently being updated. A mutiny occurred on this voyage with 7 men killed and many others wounded. (200 male convicts embarked) 1824 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (180 male convicts). 1826 voyage from England to Van Diemen's Land (100 male convicts, 2 escaped). Royal Staff guards & 19 private passengers.
Chapman (generic)References
| Primary Source | Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. |
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Convict Notes
Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. William Grady, age on arrival, 42, per Chapman (1) 1817, Tried at Dublin City, 1816, Life. DOB, 1775. Native place, Dublin. Trade, Farrier horse shoer. Spouse, m. Mary McEvoy. ------------------------------------------------------- Colonial Secretary Index. GRADY, William. Per "Chapman", 1817. 1820 Nov 6 Re permission to marry at Parramatta; listed as Greadyard (Reel 6007; 4/3502 pp.403-4) ------------------------------------------------- Familysearch. 1828 Census Image. Householder, William Grady, Parramatta. William Grady, 57, T.L. Chapman, 1817, Life Blacksmith, Parramatta, Catholic. Mary Grady, age 32, F.S. Elizabeth 1818, 7 years, wife of above, catholic Elizabeth Grady, age 9, B.C. daughter of wife, catholic. Mary Ann Grady, age 9, B.C. daughter of wife, catholic. William was able to sign the census form with his name.