My Josiah and Samuel were the sons of Josiah CHAPMAN and Ann ABBOTT. Josiah Snr was an Independent Minister listed in Steeple Bum(p)stead Census post Josiah Jnr and Samuel's departure.
Thanks muchly for the replies from all, however the Samuel CHAPMAN who married Caroline NEVILLE, I have been told is not the one I am looking for as he arrived in 1852 on the 'Charlotte Jane'. My Samuel was born in 1829, arriving as a 25 year old (maybe not having had his 26th birthday prior to arrival). Josiah was 27 at time of arrival.
I know that I had posted on the England thread re Samuel and Josiah, but I hoped that by putting a post on the Australia thread that it might provide a different approach to a vexing problem. And this one is specifically looking for Samuel, as I know where Josiah ended up, him being my ggrandfather.
I really appreciate the help being offered, as there is no one left in the older generation on either side of my family who can help. Like someone posted elsewhere, I do wish I had paid more attention when my parents were still alive.
Narelle