William Nixon Chapman

[jennirosa]

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

[alamar]

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

[jennirosa]

Hello Alamar   

Thank you for finding this one for me! It is very much appreciated!

Cheers now,
Jennirosa in Australia!     

[spades]

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

[Tiffaney]

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

[Jean Price]

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

[Tiffaney]

Hi again Jean,

Thankyou. That's really good  info to have.

Much appreciated,
Tiff

[rachela]

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

[trish1120]

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