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David CHAMPION 1873–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1873

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 02 Nov 1944

Death Location: Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John CHAMPION

Mother: Charlotte WILEY

Spouse(s): Mollie HOPPER

Children(s): Celia (Self), Shiver CHAMPION

In 1873, David CHAMPION entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John W Champion And Charlotte L Wiley. David CHAMPION married Mollie Hopper, and had children including Celia Hopper Champion Self, Shiver F Champion. David CHAMPION passed away in 1944 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1873, David CHAMPION entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John W Champion And Charlotte L Wiley.
  • David CHAMPION married Mollie Hopper, and had children including Celia Hopper Champion Self, Shiver F Champion.
  • David CHAMPION passed away in 1944 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John CHAMPION
1837–1922
Birth Location: ,,NC
JC
Charlotte WILEY
1835–1915
Birth Location: York District
CW

Spouses(s)

Mollie HOPPER
1879–1951
Birth Location: Stices Shoals, Cleveland, North Carolina, United States
MH

Children(s)

Celia (Self)
1902–1954
Birth Location: North Carolina
C(
Shiver CHAMPION
1897–1961
Birth Location: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
SC

David CHAMPION's Ancestors

Self
David CHAMPION
1873–1944
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
John W CHAMPION
1837–1922
,,NC
Charlotte (L) WILEY
1835–1915
York District
Grandparents
Robert (C) CHAMPION
1816–1890
North Carolina
Salena ("Saleny" {Bridges} LEDBETTER (Champion) (m1835 Robert Crowell) Champion)
1818–1890
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Samuel ({Lee} 1LT_ Wylie (m1834 Rachel Hopper) (m Elizabeth Jeannett) Starnes)
1812–1894
York Co. South Carolina
Rachel ({Sarratt} HOPPER (Wylie) (m1834 Samuel) Wylie)
1807–1882
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John __)
1792–1832
Henry Glodden)
1796–1885
Lurareny Ledbetter)
1796–1874
Francis Wylie
1756–1827
Nancy Wylie)
1763–1833
William Sarratt)
1777–1854
Rebecca (Hopper)
1785–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard __)
1745–1796
Levinia Ledbetter
1768–1796
James BRIDGES
1745–1818
Rebecca Bridges)
1753–1798
Peter Hawthorne)
1717–1795
Anne Wylie)
1721–1783
Joseph HOPPER
1756–1820
Samuel Bonner)
1766–1810
Frances Sarratt)
1770–1799

David CHAMPION's Descendants

1.
DC
David CHAMPION (Abt. 1873–02 Nov 1944) m. Mollie HOPPER (Mar 1879–1951)
  1. 1. Celia ({Hopper} CHAMPION) (Self) 1902–1954 m. Clarence (Clifton {Navey} Self (m1924 Cecila Champion) (m1939 Margie) Miller) 1902–1960
  2. 2. Shiver (F) CHAMPION 1897–1961 m. Patsy SEPAUGH 1900–1974
    1. 1. Louise CHAMPION 1923–1988 m. William (Billy Wood) MINTZ 1920–2006
      1. 1. Herschel (Faye (Butch) {Champion} MINTZ (m Brenda Sue Cox) b1945) 1944–2023 m. Brenda (Sue {} Cox (Mintz) (m Herschel Fay Butch) Mintz) 1945–2024
    2. 2. Jack (Wesley CHAMPION (m Lucille) LNU) 1928–
    3. 3. Joe (Lesley) CHAMPION 1928–1930
    4. 4. William (Fay Champion (m Rebecca) Gladden) 1921–2001

David CHAMPION's Timeline

16 Records

1873
08 Jan 1873
Birth of David CHAMPION in Rippys, Cleveland Co., North Carolina, USA
Rippys, Cleveland Co., North Carolina, USA
1873
Jan 1873
Birth of David CHAMPION in ,Clevelamd,NC
,Clevelamd,NC
1873
08 Jan 1873
Birth of David CHAMPION in Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1873
Abt. 1873
Birth of David CHAMPION in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
David CHAMPION resided here in Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
David CHAMPION resided here in Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
David CHAMPION resided here in Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 44
David CHAMPION resided here in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
David CHAMPION resided here in Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina
Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 57
David CHAMPION resided here in Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina, USA
Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 62
David CHAMPION resided here in Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina
Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 67
David CHAMPION resided here in Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1944
02 Nov 1944
Age 71
Death of David CHAMPION in Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1944
1944
Age 71
Death of David CHAMPION in ,Clevelamd,NC
,Clevelamd,NC
1944
31 Oct 1944
Age 71
Death of David CHAMPION in Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1944
02 Nov 1944
Age 71
Burial of David CHAMPION in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Jan 1873
    Event Place: Rippys, Cleveland Co., North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2890; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 23-8
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1291; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 96
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 3, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 1681; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 1053.0; FHL microfilm: 2341415
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Cleveland; Roll: 1765631
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 958; Family History Film: 1254958; Page: 498C; Enumeration District: 067; Image: 0689
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1241189
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1103; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375116
    [9] North Carolina, Death Indexes, NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [12] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1873
    Event Place: ,Clevelamd,NC

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Jan 1873
    Event Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1873
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 958; Family History Film: 1254958; Page: 498C; Enumeration District: 067; Image: 0689

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1241189

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1103; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375116

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Cleveland; Roll: 1765631

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1291; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 52; Image: 96

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1922
    Event Place: Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buckhorn, Harnett, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 3, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 1681; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 1053.0; FHL microfilm: 2341415

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2890; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 23-8

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rippys, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2890; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 23-8

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1944
    Event Place: Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1944
    Event Place: Gaffney, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1951
    Event Place: Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1961
    Event Place: Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Nov 1944
    Event Place: Shelby, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes, NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Gaffney Ledger; Publication Date: 4 Nov 1944; Publication Place: Gaffney, South Carolina, USA; ,0.6987541,0.2599715,0.90501344&xid=3355
    [5] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: ,Clevelamd,NC

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1944
    Event Place: Gaffney, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 02 Nov 1944
    Event Place: Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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