NameShipmanDescriptionBrothers James and William Shipman were born in Essex, England to John and Susanna Shipman (nee Bearman/Burman) in about 1812, and 1816.
James and William were transported to Australia in 1836, aboard the 'John Barry', for their part in the 'Brentwood Gang', accused of stealing 25 pieces of printed cotton. Their brother-in-law Samuel Rush, received the cotton and was also charged.
William Shipman married Mary Anne Friend (daughter of John and Louisa (nee Moss)) at Jamberoo in 1849, but died just five years later, aged about 37. As he lived at Shellharbour, he was presumably buried at the Old Sand Cemetery at Shellharbour.
James Shipman married Mary (Biddy) Jordan. The couple lived at Shellharbour and had many children.
John b.1849
James b.1851
William b.1853
Henry b.1855
Robert b. 1857
George b.1858
Susan b.1860 (died 1861)
Charlotte b.1862
Mary b.1864
Samuel b.1867
Eliza b.1869
Harriet/Henrietta b.1872
The areas they farmed is known as Shipman's Hill (Flinders).
