When I began my research into my great grandfather, Thomas John Chapman, I had no idea of the size of the family I had taken on.
I discovered that Thomas John Chapman worked in partnership with his brother Michael Nason Chapman, in their painting and decorating business, that their father's name was William, mother Mary and they were from Cloyne in Co. Cork, Ireland.
On-line enquiries have led me to other family researchers who have kindly shared their research with me.
I was soon to find out that although Thomas and Michael both gave their mothers name as Mary, they were actually stepbrothers, as their father William had married first to Michael's mother, Mary Nason and then to Thomas' mother, Mary Reaney. (several variations of spelling)
The two marriages gave William a family of 18 children.
I was told the family names were handwritten in a "Book of Sermons" by Robert Sanderson printed 1674, and brought to Australian by Edward Chapman.
Many of these have been confirmed by research, but information is lacking on other of the names.
I discovered that Thomas John Chapman worked in partnership with his brother Michael Nason Chapman, in their painting and decorating business, that their father's name was William, mother Mary and they were from Cloyne in Co. Cork, Ireland.
On-line enquiries have led me to other family researchers who have kindly shared their research with me.
I was soon to find out that although Thomas and Michael both gave their mothers name as Mary, they were actually stepbrothers, as their father William had married first to Michael's mother, Mary Nason and then to Thomas' mother, Mary Reaney. (several variations of spelling)
The two marriages gave William a family of 18 children.
I was told the family names were handwritten in a "Book of Sermons" by Robert Sanderson printed 1674, and brought to Australian by Edward Chapman.
Many of these have been confirmed by research, but information is lacking on other of the names.
The
location of the book was unknown for a while - my informant thought
that the book may have been given to Sydney City Council in
recognition of the fact that Michael Nason Chapman had been a Mayor of Sydney and MLA for the Glebe.
After a fruitless search of the Sydney City Council archives online, I then contacted their archivist also found nothing about it.
Because of the MLA connection I then contacted the NSW parliamentary archives. The parliamentary archivist was very interested and did a thorough search of their records, unfortunately finding no record of the prayer book having been given to them.
After a fruitless search of the Sydney City Council archives online, I then contacted their archivist also found nothing about it.
Because of the MLA connection I then contacted the NSW parliamentary archives. The parliamentary archivist was very interested and did a thorough search of their records, unfortunately finding no record of the prayer book having been given to them.
Apologies if some of the transcript seems a little cryptic, as you can see some of the handwriting is very hard to decipher and bits of notes appear to have been added to the pages later.
Transcription:
Edw’d Chapman’s book, and Register, Cove.
Edw’d Chapman, an& Margaret Dunn, were married 19th Day of August 1773 ---
Sons & Daughters to Edw’d, & Margaret Chapman,
Patt, Chapman, was born on 29 of August 1774 Dead
William Chapman, was born on 16th of February, 1776.
Judith Chapman, was born on 12th Nov’r 1777
Thomas Chapman, Was born on 5th of July 1780 Dead
Maurice Chapman , was born on 4th of August 1782
Edw’d Chapman, was born on 23rd of July 1784 Dead
John Chapman, was born on 11th of May 1786 Dead
James Chapman, was born on 19 of July 1788
Margaret Chapman, was born on 12th of May1790
Sarah Chapman, was born on 18 of April 1792
Elira Chapman, was born on 5th of June 1794
(1844
1794 –
40)
1845
1814
31 (written in
pencil)
The above name ? Elira was married on 12th July 1818 – to John Dooney Ford of H:M: Ship S……. at St Nicholas Church Cork by the Rev. Com. Stevely ..
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The William Name? William Chapman, Son to the Within Name? Edward? Chapman, was Married to Mary Nason, Daughter to Mr. Henry Nason & Mrs. Mary Nason, the 25th Day of April 1799 – Ninety Nine – in Cloyne Church, it being the Catheral of the Dioces of Cloyne Afores’, ----
Sarah Chapman, Daughter to the Said Wm. & Mary Chapman, was born the 1st, April 1800 at Cloyne (?)
The Within Name of Judith Chapman, was married to John Harvy Brookes, of H: M: S: Amsterdam, the 26th May 1807 – in St. Nicholases Church Cork –
Elizabeth Harvey Brookes, Daughter to the Said John Harvy Brookes and …Judith, was born the 12th of July 1809 – at Cloyne.
John Harvy Brookes, Son to the Said John Harvey Brookes & Judith, was born the 11th of February 1811- at Cove of Cork
Margaret Chapman, daughter to the Within Name – James Chapman was Born the 20th Dec’r 1815 ---Cove.
mother is Ann Chapman Alias Cooper –
---- Chapman Daughter to – James & Ann, Was born 15th --- 1818.
Margaret, Daughter to the Within Name of Maurice Chapman --- born the 3rd of April 1813 – at Cove -
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Charles Lerrick Boatswayne Mate belonging to H: M: Ship Doyad, was married to Ann Dunn, Daughter to Mr. Tho’s Dunn, & Catherine Olferd
Otherwise Dunn, the 15th Day of October 1802 in the Parish Church of the Union of Clonmill (?) in the County of Cork – by the Rev’d Tho Stonestreet
Sons & Daughters to the P. Charles Lerrick & Ann Lerrick, ----
Catherine Lerrick was born the 18th of Sep’t 180? Dead
John Lerrick was born the 22 of July 1807 Dead
Mary Lerrick was born the 23rd March 1810
Ann Lerrick was born the 17th July 1812 Dead
Thomas Lerrick was born the 13th Sept. 1816
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William Chapman and Mary Nason was Married the 25th day of April 1797.
Sons & Daughters Born to the Above
Sarah Chapman was born 1st of April 1800
William Chapman was born 12th July 1809
Mary Chapman was born Sept’r 14th 1811
Mary Chapman was born 26th Nov. 1810
Edw. Chapman was born 2nd Jan’y 1815
Henry Chapman was born 2nd March 1817
Tho’s Chapman was born 18th July 1819
Mich’l Chapman was born 13 May 1822 at Cove
Philip Chapman was born 3 November 1824 died 8 Sept’r 1844
Pat’k Chapman was born March 1827
the above Mary Chapman Mother to the above Sons & Daughters Died 29th March 1830 in the 47th year of her age
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Wm Chapman & Mary Rainey was married 2nd Day of April 1834
Sons & Daughters to the above
Marg’t Chapman was born 31st of March 1835
Thos John Chapman was born 27th Augt 1837
Matilda Chapman was born the 28th Day of February 1841
Mary Jane Chapman was born the 7th Day of September (?) 1844
Elizabeth Chapman was born the 26th Dec’r 184? Died 2 months
Eliza Chapman was born 9th May 1850
The above William Chapman died on the 12th day of July 1852 in the 77th year of his age.
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James Chapman & Ann Cooper was Married 7 fabs (?) 18?? (Feb?)
in Cove Church by the Rev. Tho’s Stanistreet, Curate
Margaret Chapman Daughter to the above Names James & Ann, was born on 20th Dec’r 1815 at Cove
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Elira Chapman, Daughter of Edw’d & Marg’t Chapman was married on 14th (?) July 1818 – to John Dooney Ford of his M: Ship Siras, in St. Nicholas Church Cove by the Rev. E Imond Stevely, Curate
Sons & Daughters of the Said John & Elira Ford
Edw’d Ford was born on 10th May 1819 Dead
Mary Ann Ford, was born on 15th March 1823,
born (both at Cove)
Marg’t Scot was born 18th Day of August 1834
Ann Scott was born 3rd Day of June 183?
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Edw’d Chapman & Margret Were Married on 9 Day of August 1773 –
Sons & Daughters to Edw’d Chapman, & Margaret Chapman,
Pat’k Chapman, was born the 29th of August 1774 Dead
William Chapman, was born the 16th of feb. 1776
Judith Chapman, was born the 12th of Nov’r 1777
Thomas Chapman, was born the 5th of July 1780 Dead
Maurice Chapman, was born the 5th of August 1782 –
Edw’d Chapman was born the 23rd of July 1784 Dead
John Chapman was born the 11th of May 1786 Dead
James Chapman, was born the 19th of July 1788 Dead
Margret Chapman, was born the 12th of May 1790
Sarah Chapman, was born the 18th of April 1792
Eliza Chapman, was born the 5th of June 1794 –
Thursday Morning, about the hour of 3 O Clock on 21st July 18
the above name of Mrs Margret Chapman Departed this Life aged about 63 years – Who was Mother to the above name Sons & Daughters.
M Scott August 18 ?
18
1834
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The Within Name of William Chapman, Son to the Within Name of Edw’d Chapman & Margret Chapman, was Married on the 25th Day of April 1799 – Ninety-Nine, to Mary Nason, Daughter to Mr. Henry Nason, of Cloyne ---in Cloyne Church, it being the Catheral of the Dioces of Cloyne Afores’d:-
Sons & Daughters to the ? of W’m Chapman & Mary Chapman
Sarah Chapman was born April the first 1800 Dead
(John Lerrick was born the 22nd of July 1807) struck out.
Wm. Chapman, Son to the above Wm & Mary Chapman
Was Born the 12th of July 1809 – at Cloyne - Dead
Mary Chapman Daughter to the ? Wm. & Mary Chapman, Was born the 26th of Nov’r, 1813 – at Cove Dead
Edw’d Chapman, Son to the ? Wm & Mary, was Born on 2nd January 1815
Hennery Chapman Son to ? Wm. & Mary was Born the 2nd of March 1817 –
Thos. Chapman Son to the Mr Wm & Mary, Was born on 18th July
1819 -
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The Within Name of Sarah Chapman & Wm. Thomas was married on 23rd of Nov’r 1815 – in Saint Barry – Church Cork, by Licence & c, -
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Sons & Daughters to the above Name of Wm. & Sarah Thomas
Edw’d George Thomas, Was born the 27th of August 1816 -
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FAMILY REGISTER
Husband Son of
Henry Chapman William B and Chapman
Born 11th March 1846
Wife Daughter of
Mary Jane Chapman Michael N and C Chapman
Born 12th February 1848
Date of Marriage 27th October 1870
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FAMILY REGISTER
Children’s Names
Michael Nason Chapman born 13th September 1871
Kate Charlotte Chapman born 19th May 1876
Maggie Meaney Chapman born 14th October 1878
Nellie Beatrice Chapman born 28th January 1881
Mary Nason Chapman born 3rd July 1883
Effie Edith E. 25th June 1887
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Married by Licence & Consent of friends, Mr. Thos Dewsberry of the Antihope Transport & Margaret Chapman of the Union of Clonmele in the Diosis (?) of Cloyne, August the 22nd one Thousand Eight Hundred & Nine – by me Wm. Butter
Pre br. (?) J. Luker
Sons & Daughters to the above Thos & Margret Dewsberry
Edw’d John Dewsberry, was born on 24th June 1812 – At Cove
Margret Dewsberry Was born on 6th October 1814 – at Cove
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Henry Harris & Sarah Dunn, was Married the 27th day of May 1823 – by Licence, in Cove Church by the Rev. Mr Pantor
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William Chapman & Mary Nason was Married the 25th day of April 1799.
Sons and Daughters born to the above
Sarah Chapman was born 1st of April 1800
William Chapman was born 12th July 1809
Margaret Chapman was born September 14th 1811
Mary Chapman was born 26th November 1813
Edward Chapman was born 2nd January 1815
Henry Chapman was born 2nd of March 1817
Thomas Chapman was born 18th July 1819
Michael Chapman was born 18th May 1822 at Cove.
Philip Chapman was born 3rd November 1824 died 8th Sept’r 1844
Patrick Chapman was born March 1827
The above Mary Chapman Mother to the above Sons and Daughters died 29th March 1830 on the 47th year of her age.
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