Dictionary of Sydney

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Chapman, William 1768-1810

Convict who was transported for seven years for 'feloniously stealing...four hundred pounds weight of lead'. He became a plumber and glazier and married Ann Marsh, who assisted him in various business activities including a bakery, butchery and a general store. He was buried at Old Sydney Burial Ground and then his stone was later removed to Elizabeth Street Burial Ground on the site of modern day Central Station before it was moved to Bunnerong Cemetery where it did not survive the test of time.

Milestone
Born
1768
Arrived Sydney
14 Feb 1792
Died
Sydney
15 Jun 1810
Buried
16 Jun 1810
Buried
1901
Occupation
Position
Jun 1791 - 14 Feb 1792
1807 - 15 Jun 1810
Relationship
Spouse
1799 - 15 Jun 1810