Chapman, Isabella (c. 1776–1810)
Isabella Chapman (c.1776-1810) was sentenced to 14 years transportation on 23 March 1790 at the York Assizes, England. She arrived at Sydney aboard the Mary Ann in July 1791 as part of the Third Fleet. She married William Jenkins on 24 December 1791; they had one child by 1802. In 1806 Isabella was recorded as living with William Flynn as his housekeeper. Her child was living with its father. She was buried (as Isabella Chapman) on 5 February 1810 at Sydney; her age was given as 34.
* information from Biographical Database of Australia — https://www.bda-online.org.au
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Jenkins, William (husband)
- Flynn, William (partner)
Citation details
'Chapman, Isabella (c. 1776–1810)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/chapman-isabella-31365/text38814, accessed 8 February 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Jenkins, Isabella
Birth
c. 1776
Death
4 February,
1810
(aged ~ 34)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
Passenger Ship
Occupation
Key Events
Convict Record
Crime: unknown
Sentence: 14 years
Court: Yorkshire
Trial Date: 23 March 1790
(1790)
Post-transportation
Children: Yes (1)