Who was Jane Champeny?

Jane Champeny (1679–1716) was born in Wedmore, Somerset, England and died in Butleigh, Somerset, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jane in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Jane Champeny 1679–1716

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Jane Champeny in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 26 Jul 1679 · Wedmore, Somerset, England

Died 29 Nov 1716 · Butleigh, Somerset, England

Father Stephani Champaney (1651–1705)

Mother Jana Langcastle

Spouse Johannes Rocke

Children Hester Rocke Goodson, Hester Goodson

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In 1679, Jane Champeny entered the world in Wedmore, Somerset, England, born to stephani champaney and jana langcastle. Jane Champeny married johannes rocke, and had children including hester rocke goodson. Jane Champeny passed away in 1716 in Butleigh, Somerset, England.

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Birth of Jane Champeny in Wedmore, Somerset, England

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Death of Jane Champeny in Butleigh, Somerset, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Champeny

This ancestor line traces from Wedmore, Somerset, England (1507) to Wedmore, Somerset, England (1679) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Jane Champeny (1679–1716) was born in Wedmore, Somerset, England and died in Butleigh, Somerset, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jane in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.