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John William (William) Chapman 1792-1852

Post author By Ivan Badcock
Post date June 30, 2024
Categories In Chapman, Family History, Susannah Goodyer, Tasmania, Van Dieman's Land
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William Chapman was born at Hatfield Broad Oak in Essex, England the eldest son of Isaac Robert Chapman (1761-1850) and Elizabeth Catharina nee Blandy (1770-1847). At the age of 13, he was convicted of stealing one sheep and two lambs and received the death penalty but was reprieved and transported to Australia for life. He […]

Ivan John Badcock’s U.K. Forbears to Australia

Post author By Ivan Badcock
Post date June 8, 2024
Categories In Family History, Michael Walker, Sarah Goss, Sarah Walker, Tasmania
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This article includes a list of Ivan’s British Forbears, including when they arrived in Australia and on which ship, along with other interesting information about each person. Many are featured in expanded articles on History Over Dinner. YEAR/SHIP NAME RANK RESIDENCE U.K. & NOTES 1788Scarborough (First Fleet) Herbert, John Alexander Convict London (1767-1846), tried at the […]