Biographical informationChung Ah Sam was born in 1848 in Hailam [Hainan Island], China. He migrated to Western Australia in June 1881.
He was recruited in Singapore to work as a carpenter under contract to Donald McPherson, Glentromie, Victoria Plains, for £2 per month for three years. Absconded from service in 1882 (C).Other nameChung Ah Sam (differentiated name)CHIANG A SAM (also known as)Date of birth1848
