William Chapman (1787–1836)
William Chapman was sentenced to life transportation for receiving stolen goods. He arrived in Sydney aboard the Neptune in 1818. In 1824 he was working as a stockkeeper and was directed to take charge of the grazing run of Jemima Jenkins near the Shoalhaven River. The next year he was assigned to work for Mr MacAlister. By 1831 he was working with the horse police.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Chapman, James (son)
- Chapman, John (son)
- Chapman, Richard (son)
- Chapman, Elspet Mitchell (daughter-in-law)
- Chapman, Austin (grandson)
Citation details
'Chapman, William (1787–1836)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/chapman-william-29192/text36325, accessed 26 April 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
November,
1836
(aged ~ 49)
Liverpool, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
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Occupation or Descriptor
Convict Record
Crime: receiving stolen goods
Sentence: life