CHAPMAN, Thomas George
17 March 1824 – 17 May 1897
Origin London UK
Accompanying Family None. Came out under the auspices of "The Childrens Friend" Society
First settled in Upper Swan & later Australind
Original Occupation Shepard
Occupation in Australia Farmer
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Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1835
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Worked as an apprentice to Lt. Henry Bull in Upper Swan, and later as a Shepherd in the Leschenault area near Bunbury. Gradually acquired own flock and settled in Preston Valley near Lowden, pioneering a property there. Sons founded the apple industry in WA.
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Thomas was a shepherd not a shepard.
Wed 27 Aug 2014
Thomas was a student in London, then an apprentice, shepherd, carter and farmer.
Sat 11 Dec 2021
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