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Shipwreck Survivor, Ellen Mary Chamberlain, An Incredible Woman – Part One

March 4, 2017 by kira0030 7 Comments

This post was first published in December 2010.  I have updated and republished it as part of Women’s History Month. I am amazed by the things Ellen went through in her life.  Born in Westminster, Middlesex, England in 1833 Ellen had five siblings.  It is believed she came to South Australia in 1848 on the … [Read more…]

Posted in: genealogy Tagged: Adelaide, Chapman Family, family history, Women's History Month

South Australian Postal Worker Records

June 23, 2013 by kira0030 Leave a Comment

The National Archives of Australia Adelaide office holds records of the state’s early postal workers so I checked to see if either of my William Chapmans (father and son) were there.  I found some of their pay records and a photo of my 2x great uncle William Chapman Jnr.  The photo held by the National … [Read more…]

Posted in: genealogy Tagged: Chapman Family, letter carrier

William Chapman Snr – Letter Carrier & Band Leader – Part Two

June 12, 2012 by kira0030 5 Comments

Here are some other references I’ve found to William; A biographical register of early colonial Australian musicians: C-D Violinist, orchestral and band leader, cornet-a-piston player, viola player http://www.graemeskinner.id.au/biographicalregisterC-D.htm#CHAPMANwill The letter carriers burst upon the streets as the ‘Scarlet Runners’, clad in scarlet coats cut like morning dress, piped with blue and crossed and crowned with … [Read more…]

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