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Research in Other Countries => New Zealand => New Zealand Completed Requests => Topic started by: jennirosa on Friday 06 July 07 08:26 BST (UK)
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Hi There! :)
A long shot, but here goes! ::)
Can any one find me anything on a William Nixon Chapman who apparently went from England to New Zealand c.1860 to join the Melitia!
He was born c.1837 in Middlesex Stepney London possible parents Robert and Ann Chapman.
Siblings Letitia, George and Ann.
No idea if he was married before or after arrival in New Zealand at this stage? ???
thanks again
jennirosa
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Can tell you that a William Nixon Chapman married a Louisa Theresa Moore in 1863 and also an Eliza Pascoe in 1875. Might be the same groom in each case. There is also a 1901 marriage between Mary Crombie Wilson and a William Nixon Chapman.
Christchurch Archives hold a probate for a William Nixon Chapman dated 1876 but he is not mentioned in the Christchurch City Cemeteries Database.
http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/Home.do
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Hello Alamar :)
Thank you for finding this one for me! It is very much appreciated!
Cheers now,
Jennirosa in Australia! ;)
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Hi Jennirosa,
By 'Melitia' I presume you mean the Militia. I'll have a look for him at Archives Wellington for you next week.
Regards, riley
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Hi Jennirosa,
I have a copy of a Family Register with William Nixon Chapman born in London (could be 11th) December 1840. Christened in All Souls Church Lisform (writing hard to read) Grove.
Was married to Louisa Theresa Moore in the year 1863 on12th day of October at St Johns Church Okain's Bay, Canterbury, New Zealand. Louisa was born in Guernsey on the 15 Feb. 1845.
William Ernest Chapman was born in the year 1864 & was christened at Trinity Church, Lyttelton
Letitia Gempton Chapman was born at Lyttelton on the 23 day of June 1866 & was christened at Trinity Church on the 13th day of July 1866
George Francis Chapman born at Lyttelton 1st day of August 1868
Christened at Trinity Church Lyttelton 13 August 1868.
Rosa Chapman born at Lyttelton on 20th June 1870, Christened 11th July 1870 at Trinity Church.
Louisa Chapman born on the3rd day of March 1872. Christened Trinity Church, Lyttelton.
Henry Nixon Chapman was born in Lyttelton on the 26th day of April 1874 was christened at Trinity Church, Lyttelton, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Have a little more re the aboves marriages but my direct line are the Moores originally from Devon. William Moore who married Elizabeth Gempton at St. Peters Port Guernsey who were Louisa's parents.
Cheers, Tiffaney
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Hi,
Letitia Gempton Chapman m John Davis 1902, Folio 2501
Letitia Gimpton Davis will probated New Plymouth, 3 Aug 1938, Ref ABAJ W4079 5443, was living Stratford
A John Davis, not necessarily your one, but looks good, will probated 28 Nov 1938, Taxi Proprietor of Stratford, at New Plymouth, Ref ABAJ W4079 5501
Regards
Jean
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Hi again Jean,
Thankyou. That's really good info to have.
Much appreciated,
Tiff
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Hi
Not sure if you are still looking for info on William Nixon CHAPMAN. I am descended from his sister Ann Matilda Chapman. William committee suicide in 1876 by throwing himself of the boat he was captaining.
I'm happy to give more information if you are still looking.
Rachel
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Hi all,
I'm not sure about the 1840 Birth for William you have Tiffaney.
William Nixon CHAPMAN
Baptised 16 April 1837, St Marylebone Christ Church, Westminster
Parents ROBERT/ANN
Address 14 Duke St, Fathers Occp Confectioner
(Source Anc.)
Siblings;
ROBERT 22 Nov 1829
GEORGE FRANCIS 1833
LETITIA 12 Oct 1834
ANN MATILDA 07 Jan 1839
(Familysearch.Org)
Marriage;
Robert CHAPMAN
Ann NIXON
15 September 1828, Trinity, Marylebone, Middlesex
The Family are easy to find 1841/1851 Census.
Trish :)
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Hi
Not sure if you are still looking for info on William Nixon CHAPMAN. I am descended from his sister Ann Matilda Chapman. William committee suicide in 1876 by throwing himself of the boat he was captaining.
I'm happy to give more information if you are still looking.
Rachel
Hello Rachel,
Your post is the first time I have heard of Willian Nixon Chapman committing suicide in 1876 from the boat he was captaining. Would you have anymore details on him, Louisa & his children please as I am connected to both.
Any stories at all about the family would be greatly appreciated as I have started to write my family history being in my latter years.
Thankyou.
Tiffaney
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Here is a newspaper report on his death
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0qm6/
Cheers Janette
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He died with out a will
http://www.rootschat.com/links/0qm7/
Cheers Janette
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Hi Jennirosa,
I haven't been able to find any record of him regarding the Militia. Do you happen to know which unit he might have served in, or if he was present at any battles?
Spades
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Hi
Not sure if you are still looking for info on William Nixon CHAPMAN. I am descended from his sister Ann Matilda Chapman. William committee suicide in 1876 by throwing himself of the boat he was captaining.
I'm happy to give more information if you are still looking.
Rachel
Hello Rachel,
Your post is the first time I have heard of Willian Nixon Chapman committing suicide in 1876 from the boat he was captaining. Would you have anymore details on him, Louisa & his children please as I am connected to both.
Any stories at all about the family would be greatly appreciated as I have started to write my family history being in my latter years.
Thankyou.
Tiffaney
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Hi tiffaney
William married twice - firstHe had six children with Louisa, and after she died in 1875 he married a womanEliza Pascoe with whom he had a son. He died when that son was 1 month old. I see you are in NZ like me, if you search his name on Papers past you will rind records of his death etc.
I'm happy to email you directly with more family info if you can provide an email address. Which part of the line do you descend from?
Regards
Rachel
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Hi Rachel,
If you post once more you will be able to send your email by PM,we are not alowed to put them on the board,this link will explain how to send PM's
http://www.rootschat.com/help/pms.php
Cheers Janette
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Thanks Janette
I'm finding this MB quite confusing to find my way around.
I will see how I get on.
rachel
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Click on the green scroll below the persons name and it should open a new page to send the PM
Cheers Janette
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thanks Janette
Think Ihave managed to send a PM to Tiffaney now.
Are you are Chapman descendant as well?
Cheers
rachel
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Can tell you that a William Nixon Chapman married a Louisa Theresa Moore in 1863 and also an Eliza Pascoe in 1875. Might be the same groom in each case. There is also a 1901 marriage between Mary Crombie Wilson and a William Nixon Chapman.
Christchurch Archives hold a probate for a William Nixon Chapman dated 1876 but he is not mentioned in the Christchurch City Cemeteries Database.
http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/Home.do
the William Nixon CHAPMAN who married in 1901 is the son of William Nixon CHAPMAN and Eliza PASCOE. And yes William Nixon Chapman (Senior) did marry both women.
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Hi
Not sure if you are still looking for info on William Nixon CHAPMAN. I am descended from his sister Ann Matilda Chapman. William committee suicide in 1876 by throwing himself of the boat he was captaining.
I'm happy to give more information if you are still looking.
Rachel
My husband is a descendant of William Nixon Chapman and we are interested to find out any information on other siblings and their descendants. Also do you have any information on Robert Chapman and his wife Anne Nixon, William Nixon's parents from Middlesex.
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rachela,my husband william john Chapman is the great grandson of william nixon chapman the 1st.his grandfather was the only son of william nixon and eliza pascoe.I have info on the nz side, but would love to hear about Ann Matilda and the other siblings. Was william nixon chapman the only family member to go to nz.? I have Wm nixon chapman in the militia in 1860 but no idea how he arrived there.Any info would be appreciated.
Eyeore :)
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Hi tiff
I am related to William angland. The mayor of Timaru. I have a photo of him if you would like it
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Hello Karen and welcome to RootsChat.
I am sorry to tell that Tiffany sadly died in 2012, we have marked her profile so someone would have been intouch with us to let us know.
Regards
Sarah