Chaplin Family Records Another Robert Chaplin, was born in the west county of Somerset. He and his wife Rebecca (nee Greedy) settled as assisted immigrants in South Australia. Here is their story and the generations that followed them; Robert Chaplin1,2 was born July 30, 1803 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England3 and died October 12, 1890 in West Mitcham, South Australia. He died aged 87 years,4,5 and was buried at West Mitcham Primitive Methodist Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia. Robert’s life-time occupation seems to have been as an agricultural labourer. He married Rebecca Greedy August 28, 1825 in St. Andrew’s Church of England, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England, Register number 268, and was witnessed by John Hill and William Milton. They were married by banns (which meant their intention to marry was made public in church on three successive Sundays, so that anyone could then raise an objection if they thought it appropriate. Marriage by license required a large payment but ensured privacy and was quicker.) Rebecca Greedy was born and Christened on January 20, 1805 in Langford Budville, Somerset, England 6. She died October 23, 1885 in West Mitcham, South Australia, aged 79 years.7 She is buried at West Mitcham Primitive Methodist Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia. The Headstone reads: “Wife of Robert." She was the daughter of James Greedy and Susannah Harvey. Residences: Robert and Rebecca resided in Wiveliscombe in their early life, but with marriage in 1828 moved to Loamy, then in 1830 Woodend, in 1833 Woodhouse, 1835 Stone Wood, until settling somewhat from 1838-1847 at Burton Court, in Brompton Ralph, Somerset. The Censuses of 1841 & 1851 register the family living in Burton Court, Brompton Ralph. English Census 1841 Robert Chaplin age 35 (abt 1804) Rebecca Chaplin age 35 (abt 1804) Charles age 14 (abt 1827) Mary age 12 (abt 1825) John Chaplin age 10 (abt 1831) James Chaplin age 8 (abt 1833) Elizabeth Chaplin age 6 (abt 1835) Robert Chaplin age 4 (abt 1837) George Chaplin age 3 (abt 1838) Sarah Chaplin age 1 (abt 1840) English Census 1851 Robert Chaplin age 47 (abt 1804) Rebecca Chaplin age 46 (abt 1805) Mary A Crisdle age 23 (abt 1828) John Chaplin age 20 (abt 1831) Elizabeth Chaplin age 16 (abt 1835) Robert Chaplin age 13 (abt 1838) George Chaplin age 12 (abt 1839) Sarah Chaplin age 11 (abt 1840) Lydia Chaplin age 9 (abt 1842) William Chaplin age 7 (abt 1844) Eli Chaplin age 4 (abt 1847)) Louisa Chaplin age 1 (abt 1850) Where were Charles and James in 1851? Did they eventually come to Australia? Religion: While Methodist at the time of their deaths, their marriage and the baptisms of their children are listed in the Church of England, Parish Registers, at Wiveliscombe and Brompton Ralph. In South Australia the family where known members of the Primitive Methodist Church at West Mitcham. This non-conformist church community built the famous South Australian landmark “Carclew”. On 21 October 1850 Jonathan Roberts sold one acre out of section 7559, Hundred of Munno Para (GRO memorial book no. 26, page 327) and in 1855 (the year Robert and Rebecca arrived in the colony) a Primitive Methodist Chapel was erected thereon, becoming known as "Carclew". Its fourth anniversary is reported in the Register, 19 March 1859, page 2h: “The fourth anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Chapel was held on 13 March 1859... On the 14th March there was a public tea which was gratuitously provided by the ladies of the congregation following which was a public meeting in respect of the finances of the chapel... “ A further chapel was erected on the site and opened in 1870 – (Register, 21 June 1870, page 5e). Mr Roberts was born in Cornwall at Perranarworthal, near Penryn and about three miles north of that town is the "seat" of Carclew. (See Bartholomew's Gazetteer). An Education Board report shows the school opening in 1856; the Observer of 9 August 1856, page 1d (supp.) reports on examinations while the Government Gazette of 26 April 1860 records the Gawler River School as being conducted in the Carclew Chapel. Also see Life Around the Light, page 136. The name derives from the Old English crucgleu - cruc (or crug) - "burial ground" and cleu - "an enclosure". Emigration: Robert and his wife Rebecca and seven of their children, emigrated on the assisted passage scheme promoted by the South Australia Company, on December 5, 1854 aboard the ship "Lady MacDonald". Emigration - SA Records - SA Government Archives Search Series Id: GRG35/48 Records relating to official assisted immigration – Crown Lands and Immigration Office. Consignment/Sub-Series:00001. Unit: 7 Official assisted passage passenger lists, 1855 Surname Year First Name/List No. Volume Chaplin 1855 Rebecca 55/9 7 (age abt 50) Chaplin 1855 Robert 55/9 7 (labourer) (age abt 51) Chaplin 1855 Sarah 55/9 7 (child) (age abt 15) Chaplin 1855 William 55/9 7 (age abt 11) Chaplin 1855 George 55/9 7 (labourer) (aged abt 16) Chaplin 1855 Eli 55/9 7 (child) (age 7) (Died at sea 31/12/1854) Chaplin 1855 Elizabeth 55/9 7 (age abt 20) Chaplin 1855 Louise 55/9 7 (child) (age abt 5) Chaplin 1855 Lydia 55/9 7 (age abt 13) What happened to Charles, Mary, James, Robert? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proformat Shipping Register Search Sequence No: 55/9 Ship name: Lady MacDonald Tonnage: 680 Departure Port: Plymouth Date: 15 Dec 1854. Arrival Port: Pt. Adelaide Arrival Date: 8 Apr 1855 No. Of Days on the Voyage: 113. Name of Surgeon Superintendent: John Black Number of Emigrants: Adults: M 108 F 95 Children under 14: M 25 F 55 Total Souls: 283 Number of Deaths on the Voyage: Adults: M 1 F 3 Children under 14: M 2 F 1 Total Souls: 7 19th century SA shipping records are divided into specific periods which correspond to the emigration schemes available at the time. 1. 1836 to 1840: The early years-large numbers of British emigrants respond to a widespread advertising program and apply for free passage. 11,518 labourers and their families who applied for free passage. Individuals over the age of fifteen were deemed adults and although they may have travelled with their parents, they were considered applicants in their own right and are entered into the register by name. 2. June 1841 to 1845: Government assisted emigration suspended due to lack of funds 3. 1847 to 1886: Various assisted emigration schemes offered by the government according to the labour requirements of the colony. 749 vessels which brought assisted emigrants to the Colony in the period 1836 to 1886 and for which some record of some passengers survive. Residencess in S.A.: The family settled first at Angas Plains, in South Australia, and then in Mitcham. Children of Robert Chaplin and Rebecca Greedy: i. Charles Chaplin was born about 1826 in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, England. ii. 2. Mary Anne Chaplin was born about 1827/28 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England. iii. 3. John Chaplin was born 1831 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died August 2, 1913 in West Mitcham, South Australia, aged 82 years. He was a Quarryman. iv. 4. James Chaplin was born 1833 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died April 12, 1901 in Eastwood, Adelaide, South Australia. v. 5. Elizabeth Chaplin was born January 12, 1835 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died October 13, 1897. vi. Robert Chaplin8,9 was born 1837 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died 1913. vii. 6. George Chaplin was born May 2, 1839 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died May 26, 1912 in North Adelaide, South Australia, he was aged 73 years. viii. Sarah Chaplin10,11 was born 1840 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died August 12, 1855 in Adelaide, South Australia. ix. 7. Lydia (Lloyd) Chaplin (also known as "Lydia Chaplain") was born about 1842 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died about 1913. x. 8. William Chaplin was born June 30, 1843 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died December 1, 1903 in Naracoorte, District of Robe, South Australia. xi. Eli Chaplin was born 1847 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England and died December 31, 1854 aged 7, during the voyage to Adelaide aboard the ship "Lady McDonald", from inflammation of the glands12. xii. 9. Louisa Chaplin was born about 1849 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England. 2nd Generation (Children) 2. Mary Anne Chaplin was born About 1827/28 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England.. She married Charles Criddle Before March 31, 185113 . He was born About 1825 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England (prob). Other events in the life of Mary Anne Chaplin Baptism : April 4, 1828 in CHAPLAIN Mary Anne #244 from Transcripts of Brompton Ralph"The Blessed Virgin Mary" Parish Registers 14 Notes on Mary Anne Chaplin Mary Anne Chaplin appeared on the census on 7 Jun 1841 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England.887. Great Britain. Census Office. Census returns of England and Wales, 1841: Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England. (HO965, E.D. 6, foli 7, p. 6) (FHL Fim 474,607). She was married to ------- Criddle before 31 Mar 1851. 888. Great Britain. Census Office. Census returns of England and Wales, 1851: Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England. (HO107/1920, folio 714, page 9). 3. John Chaplin was born 1831 in Brompton Ralph, Somerset, England. and died August 2, 1913 in West Mitcham, South Australia. Died aged 82 years.. He married Elizabeth Berryman March 12, 1857 in St. Matthew's Church, Kensington, Adelaide, South Australia.15. She was born 1836 in Cornwall, England. and died June 26, 1917 in West Mitcham, South Australia. Died aged 82 years., daughter of John Berryman and (unknown).