Ann Chapman (nee) Chevans

(1804...1889)

  • Born : 1804
  • Where Born : " England "
  • Died : 31-8- 1889
  • Parents Names : William Chevans (.......) & ? (..........)
  • Spouse's Name : William H Chapman #2(1803..1857)
  • Date Married : 1823
  • Where Married : Sydney
  • Spouse's Parents : William Chapman # 3 (.....1810) & Ann (Marsh(1768...1823)
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    (6) Children

    (1) William Edward Chapman #1(1826......) Married 1852 Anne H Chapman (nee) Wilson (.......1889) 3 Children (1) Flecta Chapman (1856....) (2) Ann C Chapman(1858.....)
    (2) Frederick William Chapman (1827........) Married 1853 Jane Ann Chapman (nee) Scott ( 9 ) Children (1) Edgar C S Chapman (1855.....) ( 2) Bertha Chapman (1859.....) (3) Mary F Chapman (1859....) (4) William H Chapman (1861.....) (5) Frederick W Chapman 1863...1865) (6) Ann Chapman (1865...1865) (7) Maude Chapman (1867...) (8) Stella Chapman (1870....) (9) Norman Chapman (1872.....)
    (3) George James Chapman (1831...(1882) Married 1859 Clara Chapman (nee) Brown (...............) 9 Children (1) George H Chapman (1860....) (2) Clara E Fitzgerald (nee) Chapman (1862.....) (3) Percival H Chapman (1863......) (4) Ester Chapman (1865.....) (5) Annie Chapman (1870......) (6) Charles M Chapman (1872......) (7) Stanley Howard Chapman (1976....) (8) Harold C Chapman (1878......) (9) Walter Wilson Chapman (1880.....)
    (4) Elizabeth Cheers (nee) Chapman (..........)
    (5) Daughter ?
    (6) Daughter ?

    History & Achievements

    Ann Chapman was buried at West Kempsey . The details on her headstone read as follows
    "Sacred to the memory of
    ANN CHAPMAN
    who died 31st August 1889
    aged 85 years
    relict of the late W.H. Chapman
    formaly of Yarrabandini , Macleay River "
    One of the obituaries given to Mr Leo Hauville by a Mrs Billie Crawford , a researcher with the Macleay Historical Society ( many thanks to both )
    September 7th , 1889
    Death of Another Old Resident
    On Saturday last (August 31) another old resident passed away . Mrs Ann Chapman had been aling for some time and owing to her advanced age required some amount of attention and this was tendered with unremitting care by her daughter , Mrs J.W.Wilson .
     
    The Deceased arrived in the colonies from Kent England in 1808 with her parents , Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Chevans who were of independent means .
     
    In 1823 she married Mr Chapman in Sydney . They arrived on the Mecleay in 1833 with a family of six children settling at Yarrabandini .
     
    Mr Chapman speculated considerably in property and their home at Yarrabandinni became quite a centre of hospitality and kindness.
     
    In the days when doctor , nurses and even friends were seperated by log distances , the name of Mrs Chapman was known throughtout the district for her unceasing care and attention to the wants of others .
     
    The deceased leaves two sons, Mr F.W. Chapman (North Grafton) & Mr W.E.Chapman of Fernleight Summer Hill , Sydney & two Daughters , Mrs Cheers of Frederickton and Mrs J.W.Wilson of West Kempsey .
     
    There was a large, attendance at the funeral . The coffin was taken into the Church wherethe Rev . C.F. Turner read the Church of England service . Mr C . Lowrey presided at the organ . The Pall beares were R.A.H. Kemp , Jp,J. Johnston JP, C. Sutherland, JP. John Ducat , W.T.Dangar and J.Lane
    The deceased leaves 25 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren . The coffin was strewn with flowers and carried like by friends and relatives . The funeral arrangements were carried out under the direction of Messrs T.Walker and Sons .
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