CHEVIS, William J
11 February 1893 – 19 April 1952
Origin Andover, Hampshire, UK
First settled in Katanning, Bridgetown, WA
Original Occupation Farm Labourer
Occupation in Australia Orchardist
DEMOSTHENES
Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1921
Albany
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William James Chevis was orphaned when young and placed in an orphanage in London. Enlisted in British Army when WWI began and served in France until 1918. Migrated to Australia 1921. Married Sylvia Mary Everett in Perth, July 1924. They had three children and numerous descendants live in WA.
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