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Giraffe 1835 |
Thomas was born on 17 March 1825, the son of Thomas, a wood turner.[1]
He was sponsored by the Children's Friends Society to come to Western Australia, arriving on 30 December 1835 on the Giraffe.[1]
Thomas first served Governor Stirling, then on Champion before going to Bunbury with Scott as a shepherd.[1]
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Thomas farmed at Bunbury, and managed George Eliot's property "Hambledon". He was a pioneer settler at Lowden, "Rockhampton" where he died.[1]
Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954), Friday 21 May 1897, page 19
Mr. Thomas George Chapman, an old resident of the Upper Preston, 73 years of age, was found dead is his bed on Monday morning. He was apparently in excellent health the preceding day.[4]
Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Friday 6 August 1897, page 13
Letters of administration have been granted in the estates of — Thomas George Chapman, farmer of Preston, to Thomas Chapman, sworn value of estate £440 10s. 11d.[5]
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