Sarah Emma Chapman (c. 1822–1894)
Sarah Gallagher, a children's maid, was sentenced to seven years transportation for stealing a shawl; she had one previous conviction. She was described as being 16 years old, and was 4 feet 9 inches (144.8 cms) tall, with a ruddy complexion, light sandy brown hair, grey eyes, and could read and write. She married John Chapman in 1847 at Maitland. Their first request to marry in 1841 was refused.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Chapman, Sarah Emma
- Chapman, John (husband)
- Chapman, Frederick Patrick (son)
- Chapman, Beatrice (daughter-in-law)
Citation details
'Chapman, Sarah Emma (c. 1822–1894)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/chapman-sarah-emma-29969/text37149, accessed 25 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Gallagher, Sarah Emma
Birth
Death
26 October,
1894
(aged ~ 72)
Euroka,
New South Wales,
Australia
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