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Willard Champe's wife Charlotte Whinery's obit

VictoriaCrayne — 2012-04-16 00:11:13Z

I have a book of clippings which crumble when I try to remove. Would be happy to scan and send to any interested person.

"Illness fatal to Mrs. Champe"
Obit dated August 5, 1938

Former Charlotte Whinery married to Willard Champe, she was 30. Died in Toledo Hospital.

William Champ (son of Sgt. Maj. John Champe)

PaulVernon22 — 2011-08-22 21:07:24Z

William Champ, son of John Champe (the Sergeant Major in Lee's cavalry) eventually settled in Illinois sometime between 1840 and 1850. Prior to that he lived in Ohio. His mother Phoebe (Barnard?) Champe lived with him at least from 1830 to 1840 and probably earlier in 1820.

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15698621/person/300151539/med...

William Champ served in the War of 1812. He was a Private in Capt. Robert Reed's company of the Ohio Militia. I suspect but have not proven that this same Robert Reed was the father of William's wife, Rebecca Reed, whom he married in 1821. The Pension Record for William provides clues into his life after the War of 1812.

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15698621/person/300151539/med...

William received two Warrants for Bounty Lands pursuant to his service in the War of 1812. He did not actually claim the land for either warrant, but assigned both to others. In other words, he sold them. Warrant No. 38095 was assigned to George F. Shyder, who claimed 120 acres of land in Cass County, Nebraska. Warrant No. 65457 was assigned by William to George Keel, who claimed 41.62 acres of land in Peoria County, Illinois.

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15698621/person/300151539/med...

http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/15698621/person/300151539/med...

Re: Sgt. Maj. John Champe's daughter Mary

ChristineCanarecci — 2011-03-05 23:43:13Z

Jackie, I tried to email you but I was blocked, please email me at ccc.1055@yahoo.com
Mary Champe was my 3rd great-grandmother and I would love to correspond with you as well as anyone else that is interested. Yes, I am trying to become a DAR member.

Re: Sgt. Maj. John Champe's daughter Mary

paj401 — 2011-01-30 18:45:16Z

Christine - I have joined the DAR through Mary Champe Keys. I would love to share information with you about the family. Many cousins are looking for the family of Samuel Keys, Mary's husband. - Jackie

paj40@earthlink.net

Re: Sgt. Maj. John Champe's daughter Mary

canragu — 2010-11-19 03:40:53Z

Hi, I'm Christine and just received your request. Email me at chriscanarecci@sbcglobal.net. I think we can help each other!

Re: Sgt. Maj. John Champe's daughter Mary

paj401 — 2010-06-22 23:17:39Z

Christine - I know that your inquiry on Isaac E. Keys is ten years old but he is my Great Grandfather and I would love to share his history with you. Please respond. I'm also looking for clues on the roots of Samuel Keys, his father. Jackie paj401

Thomas & Elizabeth Reyley - Richmond Co, VA - 1690s - Champe

elayman73 — 2010-02-22 12:45:31Z

I've just received an e-mail from a Champe descendant who possibly has information on Elizabeth. I prefer to share my research with everyone on the messagboard instead of 1-on-1 via e-mail. Please post your information and questions on this messageboard so all researchers can benefit and we can all work to verify information that we find.

John Champe - Elizabeth (widow of Thomas Reyley/Reilly) - VA 1690s

elayman73 — 2010-02-22 12:45:08Z

Thomas Reyley/Reily/Reiley married Elizabeth. Thomas died in 1695 & wife Elizabeth was executrix in Richmond County, VA. Elizabeth then married John Champe who later owned Lamb's Creek Plantation in Stafford (King George) County, VA.

Would like to know Elizabeth's surname and any information concerning Thomas Reyley and John Champe (c1670-c1733).

Re: Champ/Champe of Western Virginia

gailchamp — 2010-02-22 12:41:45Z

William Champ/lChampe lived on a farm near Beverly, West Virginia, then moved to Bowden.His wife Susan or Sarah. Passed away 1936, must have been born in the 1860's or 70's. Son Dexter of Flint and Bemis. Dexters Sons Arthur, Carl,Robert, Herman Jo. Sisters Bernice and Helen.
I was Dexters daughter in law. Gail Champ Mallory
Two sons Arthur and Arley of Longview, WA.

Sincerely, Gail Champ Mallory
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Re: Sarah Champ, John Kearly

2010-02-22 12:37:46Z

I am aware that the marriage record indicates Kearby, but I found that there was a common mis-reading from Kearly (the name the earliest Kerleys in KY used). Also used in tax and census records was Kirtly, Kirby, Karly, etc..

Since my John Kearley/Kerley married Nancy Boone Green in 1816, whereas the Sarah Champ marriage was in 1807, some evidence that Sarah Champ died would be necessary to allow her link to John Kerley. There are several early deeds, but none which show the names John & Sarah Kerley.

Thanks for your observation. I'll keep looking.
Jim

Re: Phebe Champe - 1818 Petition to Congress

PaulVernon22 — 2009-12-11 18:47:47Z

I was a little too quick on the send button with that last. In this petition, Phoebe Champe very specifically tells the Congress how many children she had with John Champe (at least those surviving) and gives their names and the spouses of those who were married at the time.

Quoting:
The following are the names of her children with
those of the places where they reside (to wit) Eleanor [not legible] man, late Eleanor Champe, intermarried with Jacob Hartman, Amelia Keys late Amelia Champe, intermarried with
William Keys, William Champe and Mary Champe reside in Pickaway County in the State of Ohio. John Champ who resides in Franklin County Ohio. Susannah Willfong late Susannah Champe, intermarried with David Willfong in Ross County in the same state and Nathaniel Champe who resides at Detroit.

Phebe Champe - 1818 Petition to Congress

PaulVernon22 — 2009-12-11 05:12:44Z

Recently, another of our Champe descendant/researchers emailed me a copy of Phebe Champe's 1818 petition to the United States Congress, in which she asks for a pension for herself and a land grant for the children of Sergeant Major John Champe.

I'm not 100% certain of it, but I think this may have been the first time she petitioned the Congress to fulfill the promises made to John Champe. At any rate, it's the earliest I'm aware of.

Phoebe's petition is dated Dec 15, 1818. The Congress made short work of it; the House Journal for Feb 6, 1819 published a report of the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions, and the decision of the House: "That it is inexpedient to grant pensions to widows of deceased revolutionary officers, who were not killed in battle."

It took another 20 years of petitioning and pleading to gain a pension for Phoebe Champe.

The images of the original petition (ZIP file containing 2 JPGs) can be found at:
http://home.comcast.net/~w7apd/public/genealogy/Phebe_Champe...

And my transcript of the petition (PDF) is at:
http://home.comcast.net/~w7apd/public/genealogy/Phebe_Champe...

This doesn't present anything new, but may be of use to those wanting to follow the trail of our fascinating forebears.

--Alan

Re: John Champe ~ c.1756-1796

dmiller9344 — 2008-11-16 17:04:20Z

I just found out from my Aunt Chris that John Champe is my 5th great grandpa. I have been reading everything about him. He has I daughter named Mary I come from her. Debbie

Re: Phebe Champe depostion FOUND

Rogene49 — 2008-02-17 00:50:27Z

Brenda "Champe" Collins if your still there.
I'd love to know where you found the copy and have a copy of the deposition of
Pheobe Champ's and to know who's house her husband died.

The National Archives in DC comfirmed that such letters were written to congress but they are unable to find them as Congress had storage areas other then the National archives. I;m sure his memorial in the Mongahelia would like to also have the name of the household John died in.
Rogene Calkins

Re: Sgt. Major Champe's Indiana Descendants?

canragu — 2007-08-08 19:38:35Z

Hi Trent, it has been 4 years since your inquiry but I am an Indiana decendant of Sgt. Major John Champe. I descend from his daughter Mary. If you still need info. please email me at chriscanarecci@sbcglobal.net

Re: Sarah Champ, John Kearly

jimfritsch33 — 2006-03-09 04:19:17Z

Thanks for reply. My John Kearly was born in Fayette Co., KY in 1788, later reared in Madison Co., KY. His wife, Lucy Boone, was born in KY in 1792. Neither had direct link to SC, but it is possible through their parents. Lucy's father, Squire Boone, has birth 1760 in SC, but moving later with family to KY. Squire Boone was nephew to Daniel Boone. John Kearly/Kerley was the son of William Kearly and Nancy Rodebaugh. I have not been able to find where William and Nancy came from, but most of his peers came through the Carolinas through one path or the other. Does any of this fit?

Re: John Champe ~ c.1756-1796

2006-02-03 00:07:36Z

Hello,

It's been so long since I have delved into my Champe records, and once you take your nose out of it, it all seems foreign till you get back into it but...
I do seem to recall an Edward Carter. The one I am remembering was a drunk. His drinking was such a problem that the town folk ended up tar and feathering him. I believe they even dug a "grave" and placed him in it and covered him with 'boards?' He awoke from his stupor and behaved himself for awhile, and ended up quitely leaving town. There was mention of a wife and childen but I don't think there was any names mentioned, just that he made life miserable for them.
I work long hours and it has been difficult to get myself back into the Champe geneology, but if I can find time this weekend I will see what else I can dig up for you.

Regards,
Brenda

Re: John Champe ~ c.1756-1796

2006-02-01 19:57:37Z

I am seeking info on a Col John Champe whose wife was Jane ______, and who had at least a daughter named Sarah who m. Edward Carter ca l750. Does any of this ring a bell?

Sarah Champe (Mrs. Edward) Carter of VA

2006-01-30 19:22:51Z

I'm seeking info on a Sarah Champe, possibly of Albemarle Co, VA, who married Edward Carter, a grandson of the famous Robert "King" Carter. Any help would be appreciated.

Re: Thomas & Elizabeth Reyley - Richmond Co, VA - 1690s - Champe

elayman73 — 2005-08-24 19:57:22Z

Here is some additonal information:

According to the Richmond County, Virginia Order Book, Thomas Reyley died before the Richmond County Court session of February 7, 1694/95 where it was ordered that John Landman officate as Constable for the ensuing year in the room and precinct of Thomas Reyly deced. (Richmond County Orders Bk 2).

Thomas Reyley's last will and testament was presented for probate to the Richmond County Court on June 5, 1695 (Richmond County Orders Bk 2, p56) by his Widow, relict and Executrix, Elizabeth Reyly.

By August 9, 1695, Elizabeth had married John Champ; and at the Richmond County Court held on that date, the Court granted non-suit to John Champ as Marrying Elizabeth Reyly against William Sisson (Richmond County Orders Bk#2 p79).

This action had previously been brought against Elizabeth's husband, Thomas Reyley, prior to his death (see Richmond County Orders Bk #2 p25).

Re: William Otterbein Champe

2004-10-25 17:05:56Z

I just happened to stumble across your query of 29 Jan 2004 regarding Lafayette Champe and Mary Ann Malin.
I believe that Lafe's parents were:
George Champe (abt 1756 - abt 1831) and his second wife, Jane Welch (abt 1795 - 1865 in Dublin, IN).

This George was a brother of the Sgt. Maj. John Champe, of Revolutionary War fame.

I have most of the descendants of Lafe's brother, Dr. George Washington Champe. Do you have more about the descendants of Lafe?

John Champe ~ c.1756-1796

BasketLady420 — 2004-09-27 20:44:20Z

Champe, John. c.1756-1796. Continental soldier (Sgt. Maj.), b. Loudoun Co., Va.
Served in Lee's Legion; as directed by Washington and Lt. Col. Henry Lee, attempted to kidnap the traitor Benedict Arnold, 1780; after the war, pioneered to Kentucky, and later to Ohio.

I am not related to this person, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "People & Events of the American Revolution" by Dupuy/Hammerman. R.R. Bowker Company, 1974. pg.301.
Joyce

Champe - Craig Healing Springs, VA

patmercer_1 — 2004-09-05 03:25:16Z

Am researching my husband's Champe line. His grandmother was Minnie Florence Champ(e) daugher of Porcius Champe and Elizabeth Harless Champ(e). Have copy of John Champe book by Ida MaBelle Judy given to us by a cousin, Eliza Champe. Porcius Champe was son of James Champe and Sally Jones Champe. Any help would be appreciated. patmercer@nlamerica.com

Phebe Champe depostion FOUND

Bambaboo — 2004-07-27 15:36:57Z

I have located a deposition made by Phebe Champe wife of Sgt. Major John Champe that she gave in 1828 to a Justice of the Peace in her quest of applying for his pension. Also included is a depostion made by William Champe brother of Sgt. John., uncle to William son of Sgt. John.
This document includes marriage and death date with the name of the person's "home" that John died at.

If interested in any of the above, feel free to e-mail me

Brenda "Champe" Collins

Re: John Champe and Children

2004-07-07 04:04:08Z

Dear Sheri, if there are some papers that shed light on the early Champe families,a sizable circle of frustrated Champe researchers would love to read about them. Who knowns the real story of John Champe of Westmoreland Co., VA and the family he may had had with Mary Carter?

And the offspring of his brother, William? One day maybe the blanks will be filled in.

Regards, Bob B.

Re: John Champe and Children

2004-07-06 15:00:30Z

Hey Sheri!!

My apologies on confusing Mary's last name...for some reason I had Taylor on my mind when I posted. I think because dad had a very good friend named Charley Taylor a few years back.
I so regret never getting into our family tree years ago while Mary was still able to answer "Champe" questions for me. She was so thorough in her researches especially for the 70's when the computer age wasn't at her fingertips. Imagine what she could do today!!
Do me a favor...next time your home...see if there are any loose papers in the geneology records of the Champe's. I have the family book that Mary made for RM and dad, but the earlier trees are incorrect due to the fact she based it on the "Ida Mae Judy" book where she (Ida) confused the Sgt. and his father. I'm interested in newsletters in particular she got from the Partridge/Champe Family out of Texas.
I'd love to get Mimi involved in this Champe hunt because she is right there in the area that most of the Champe's migrated to and could easily obtain alot of records to help solve this John Champe puzzle.
Again sorry for the Taylor/Hall confusion, dont know what I was thinking.... Must be gettin' old ; )
I agree, Mary was a great geneologist who had a love for family and left us a treasure trove of family history!!

Keep in touch cuz,
Brenda

Re: John Champe and Children

ibascary1 — 2004-06-22 20:26:30Z

I am Brendas cousin Sheri My grandma was Mary E.Champe-Risk with 1 Daughter Sondra Champe Risk-Shuttleworth
My Grandma did all the research My Mother has all of her doc.On The Champe Tree.Sondra is in Southeast Oh.GLouster.The Mistake Was the( Mary Champe-Taylor )she was never a Taylor. (Mary Champe- Risk- Hall) R.M.Champe&Wanda had 2 children Richard and Ramona I do not know DBA or Marriege stats on none of them Richard and Mona are in there 40s now.2004 Hope we were of some help Via my grandma Mary she was really great!

Mary Mayfield-John Champ Marriage

2004-06-10 21:05:52Z

Thought I'd post an item I found in hopes it will help sort out the Champe family.

GENEALOGICAL ABSTRACTS FROM REPORTED DEATHS
THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE 1847-1849
By Jonathan Kennon Thompson Smith
Copyright, Jonathan K. T. Smith, 2003
JANUARY-JUNE 1849

MARY WEDDLE wife of William Weddle died May 3, 1849; bilious fever; Ripley, Tennessee; daughter of Southerland and Margaret Mayfield; born Amherst Co., Va., Jan. 19, 1782; at about age 6 years moved with parents to Davidson Co., Tenn.; married John Champ (died June 1810) about 1798; moved to Bourbon Co., Ky.; married William Weddle, Jan. 5, 1819.

Re: William Champ Died 11-13-1747

2004-05-29 16:52:49Z

Brenda

Just came across your post. The James Burn that married Catherine Champe on October 14, 1748 was a James Byrne, son of Thomas Byrne and Martha of Innistioque Parish, Kilkenny County, Ireland in 1718. Have much information on this line. James's uncle George Byrne was the noted surveyer who taught George Washington the art. The Washington, Byrne and Champe families lived in the same vicinity on Powell Creek.

Hopes this helps...Have much info on the Byrne line. Your post was the first on confirming my reserach of several years ago.

Bob

Re: Sarah Champ, John Kearly

garr33 — 2004-04-06 14:24:38Z

william otterbein champe

momoir — 2004-01-30 04:22:59Z

William Otterbein Champe was my great grandfather. I am looking for info on his parents (Lafayette Champe & Mary Ann Malin). He married, to the best of my knowledge, Anna Sembower April 29, 1877, and their son, Lee Orville Champe, is my mother's father.

William Champ Died 11-13-1747

2003-11-04 00:12:51Z

Just thought I'd post these latest findings on William Champ found in the Overwharton Parish Register.

William Champ married Catharine Taylor, January 31, 1739 note: this was actually listed William Chimp...sure that was an error

John Champ son of William and Catharine, born March 10, 1743

John Champ son of William and Catharine, died August 6, 1743

Lansdell Champ daughter of William and Catharine born December 1, 1744

Rosomond Champe (notice has E) daughter of William and Catharine born November 18, 1746

William Champ departed this life November 13, 1747

Catharine Champ married James Burns October 14, 1748

These were listed under 'C'....under 'B' had Catharine's new husband as James Burn

Does the wife of William ring a bell with anyone or the children of this marriage?

Any info would be appreciated.

Brenda

Re: Thomas CHAMPE, Loudoun Co, VA, 1771

Bambaboo — 2003-10-24 22:28:10Z

Re: John Champe of Bourbon Co., KY and Davidson Co., TN

2003-10-13 22:12:31Z

Just an added footnote to this post. I have a Champe newsletter by the Partridge Family of Texas in 1979 (relation to the Champe's). A Mrs.Don M. Chapton nee Betty Champ (Golda Eliz.) had written to say she got stuck with parents of Great Granfather Hermus Champ. (He had a brother called SUD) & his mother a Miss (ELIZ.???) MAYFIELD, who 'Family' knowledge said died when her son or shortly afterward in Kentucky. John L. Champe born 1782 (25 years old)
Hermus Champ was born 1807. Tenn. Census 1830 & 1850 shows him married to Nancy Benton Childress & their children in Bolivar Tenn. keeping a hotel. Some of Hermus Champ children moved to Louisanna.
She mentions John Hermus Champe her grandfather served in the War between the States and was killed on a bear hunt on St. Francis River in Ark. in 1872
This is the newsletter I sent you along with the Judy book.
Regards,
Brenda

Madison Bright Champe

jayjax — 2003-09-20 21:58:25Z

Seeking information about Madison Bright Champe, born GA, 1810, died IL 1853, and also, information on his parentage and family; his descendants migrated to NE prior to the Civil War; however his son, James Madison Champe, left NE to join an Illinois cavalry unit, serving 2 enlstments in Arkansas country before returning to NE. Please contact me by e-mail with any information you may have in this regard.

Madison Bright Champe

jayjax — 2003-09-20 21:58:25Z

Been searching for Madison Bright Champe for over 2 years now: born in Ga, died in IL; sons, James Madison Champe and Owen Champe, moved from IL to NE. Please! Can anyone help?

Sgt. Major John Champe

2003-09-19 17:21:10Z

I am a great,great, great grandson of John Champe and would like to contact anyone who might be related. Am doing some research on my ancestors.

Thanks,

Richard Hancock

Champ Family

heleneyounger — 2003-09-15 06:50:16Z

Hi,

I am descended from William Champ, father of Margaret "Peggy" who married Samuel Forbes. I haven't worked on this line in awhile, but would like to start up again since there seems to be some new information on this line. I would like to join forces with anyone that is currently researching this line. Thanks!

Helene Younger-Hawkins
PO Box 221086
Newhall, CA 91322-1086
heleneyh@earthlink.net

Re: Sgt. Major Champe's Indiana Descendants?

2003-07-02 21:11:36Z

Sgt. Major Champe's Indiana Descendants?

trentenhiemer — 2003-01-09 22:21:07Z

Champ/Champe of Western Virginia