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Richard Champion 1766–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: BET 1766 AND 1786

Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 2 Dec 1852

Death Location: Paradise Township, Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Champion

Mother: Mary Fort-Champion

Spouse(s): Dorcus Manning, Frances Champion, Delilah Champion

Children(s): Kisien Champion, Sarah Champion, Elizabeth Champion, Lucretia Champion, Richard Champion, Anna Champion, William Champion, Margaret Champion, Sarah Champion, Mary Champion, William Jr., Patience Champion, Francis Champion, Margaret Champion, Fathie Champian, Sarah Champion, Elizabeth Champion, Richard Champion, Lucretia Champion, Anna Champion, Abner Champion, John Champion, Willis Champion, Temperance Champion

The story of Richard Champion began in 1766 in Granville, North Carolina, United States. Richard Champion married Adeline Jackson Champion, Delilah Champion, Dorcus Manning, Frances Cooke Champion, and had children including Abner C Champion, Anna Champion, Elizabeth Champion, Fathie Champian, Francis M Champion, John C Champion, Kisien Champion, Lucretia Champion, Margaret J Champion, Mary W Champion, Patience Champion, Richard Champion, Sarah Champion, Temperance Champion, William Champion, William Champion Jr, Willis Browning Champion. Richard Champion passed away in 1852 in Paradise Township, Coles County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Champion began in 1766 in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • Richard Champion married Adeline Jackson Champion, Delilah Champion, Dorcus Manning, Frances Cooke Champion, and had children including Abner C Champion, Anna Champion, Elizabeth Champion, Fathie Champian, Francis M Champion, John C Champion, Kisien Champion, Lucretia Champion, Margaret J Champion, Mary W Champion, Patience Champion, Richard Champion, Sarah Champion, Temperance Champion, William Champion, William Champion Jr, Willis Browning Champion.
  • Richard Champion passed away in 1852 in Paradise Township, Coles County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Champion
1745–1825
Birth Location: Surry County, Virginia Colony
WC
Mary Fort-Champion
1750–1790
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
MF

Spouses(s)

Dorcus Manning
1778–1855
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
DM
Frances Champion
1775–1851
Birth Location: Halifax, , North Carolina, USA
FC
Delilah Champion
1779–1855
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
DC

Children(s)

Kisien Champion
1816–1887
Birth Location: Henderson
KC
Sarah Champion
1812–1870
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
SC
Elizabeth Champion
1808–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
EC
Lucretia Champion
1814–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
LC
Richard Champion
1815–1869
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
RC
Anna Champion
1818–
Birth Location: –
AC
William Champion
1828–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
WC
Margaret Champion
1840–1907
Birth Location: Coles, Illinois, United States
MC
Sarah Champion
1842–
Birth Location: Coles, Illinois, United States
SC
Mary Champion
1848–
Birth Location: Coles, Illinois, United States
MC
William Jr.
1803–1854
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
WJ
Patience Champion
1803–1881
Birth Location: Franklin County, Tennessee, USA
PC
Francis Champion
1845–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
FC
Margaret Champion
1840–1907
Birth Location: Coles, Illinois, United States
MC
Fathie Champian
1825–1910
Birth Location: Smith, Tennessee, USA
FC
Sarah Champion
1812–1870
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
SC
Elizabeth Champion
1808–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
EC
Richard Champion
1815–1869
Birth Location: York, York, South Carolina, United States
RC
Lucretia Champion
1814–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
LC
Anna Champion
1818–
Birth Location: –
AC
Abner Champion
1809–1885
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
AC
John Champion
1820–1859
Birth Location: NC
JC
Willis Champion
1803–1840
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
WC
Temperance Champion
1798–1827
Birth Location: –
TC

Richard Champion's Ancestors

Self
Richard Champion
1766–1852
Birth Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Jacob Champion
1745–1825
Surry County, Virginia Colony
Mary Fort-Champion
1750–1790
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John (Charles) Champion
1708–1791
Surry, Virginia
Sarah Judkins
1708–1762
St Lukes Parish, Southampton, Surry, Virginia, USA
Elias (Pittman) Forte
1725–1774
Edgecombe,,North Carolina,USA
Anne Rawls
1730–1785
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Champion
1660–1735
Elizabeth Williams
1664–1736
John Sr
1685–1758
Martha Holt
1686–1772
John Jr
1700–1765
Olive Pittman
1708–1759
William Rawls
1704–1760
Dinah Yeates
1708–1759
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Champion
1635–1718
Priscilla Moore
1635–1715
Charles Williams
1650–1721
Mary Seward
1652–1732
Samuel II
1657–1705
Elizabeth (Judkins)
1656–1705
Mary G9
1670–1720
John Holt
1664–1705
John I
1663–1725
Elizabeth (Jordan)
1660–1743
Thomas Pittman
1650–1730
Elizabeth Lancaster
1680–1727
Luke Rawls
1690–1754
Elizabeth Sanders
1692–1754
George Yeates
1674–1717
Rachel Warfield
1681–1709

Richard Champion's Descendants

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Richard Champion (BET 1766 AND 1786–2 Dec 1852) m. Dorcus Manning (9 Jun 1778–7 Jun 1855) m. Frances (Cooke) Champion (March 30, 1775–10 Feb 1851) m. Delilah Champion (1779–10 Jul 1855)
  1. 1. Kisien Champion 1816–1887 m. James Drake 1810–1871 m. James (Nathan) Drake 1810–1871
    1. 1. Richard (T) Drake 1831–1881
    2. 2. Richard (Theodore) Drake 1844–1930 m. Mary (Elizabeth Brown) (Drake) 1840–1888 m. Sarah (S) Drake 1864–1958
      1. 1. Richard (A.) Drake 1864–1935 m. Malinda (Bell) Woodward 1878–1923 m. Jessie Drake 1861–1949
        1. 1. Walter (F) Drake 1902–1972 m. Ferbie (Wallace) Drake 1916–1997 m. Ruth Drake 1904–1992
        2. 2. John (Baxter) Drake 1882–1921 m. Lola Gelbert 1879–
      2. 2. William (Jasper) Drake 1862–1936
      3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Drake 1862–1942
      4. 4. Margaret (Adeline) Drake 1868–1959
      5. 5. James (Baxter) Drake 1870–
      6. 6. Nathan (Alexander) Drake 1874–1947
      7. 7. John (Tyler) Drake 1876–1927
      8. 8. Joanna (Bell Drake) (Brown) 1878–1958
      9. 9. Woodson (Anderson) Drake 1881–1949
      10. 10. Lillie (T) Drake 1893–
      11. 11. Florence Drake 1895–
      12. 12. Jettie Drake 1898–
      13. 13. McKinley Drake 1901–
      14. 14. Theodore Drake 1903–
      15. 15. Eulas Drake 1906–
      16. 16. Ulysses (Strong) Drake 1906–1992
      17. 17. Lindsey (Franklin) Drake 1884–1968
    3. 3. Mary (Jane Drake) (Phillips) 1847–1940
    4. 4. Leander ("Lee") Drake 1853–1922
    5. 5. Andrew (Jackson "Andy") Drake 1856–1928
    6. 6. Jacob (McDowell "Mack") Drake 1848–1918
    7. 7. Eleanor Drake 1838–
    8. 8. Zilphia (Emeline "Zilphie") Drake 1845–1917
    9. 9. Nathaniel (A "Nathan") Drake 1836–1864
    10. 10. Thomas (Richard) Drake 1841–1862
    11. 11. Susana Drake 1844–
    12. 12. Nathan ("Teet") *Drake 1856–1936
    13. 13. William (Benjamin "Bill") Drake 1840–1864
    14. 14. Richard (Theodore "Rich" Drake) Sr 1844–1930
    15. 15. Alfred (Fiedlia) Drake 1846–1922 m. Isabella (Jane) Drake 1850–1893 m. Allie (Eugenia) Drake 1875–1931 m. Allie (Eugenia) Young 1871–1931 m. Isabella (Jane) Gullick 1850–1893
      1. 1. Otis (Mills) Drake 1871–1948
      2. 2. Edward (Leonard) Drake 1878–1925
      3. 3. Ernest (Louis) Drake 1879–1951
      4. 4. Annie (Belle) Drake 1886–1907
      5. 5. Louise Drake 1910–1912
      6. 6. Thomas (Z) Drake 1899–1900
      7. 7. Harry Drake 1906–1909
      8. 8. Elise (Lee) Barnett 1869–1889
      9. 9. Orlean Drake 1902–
      10. 10. John Drake 1904–
      11. 11. Adia Drake 1874–
      12. 12. Oscar (Wise) Drake 1885–1951 m. Ella (A Ward) Drake 1887–1920 m. Minnie (Lee) Jacques 1883–1979
        1. 1. Hubert (Willet) Drake 1908–1965 m. Maggie (Margaret Lee McClung) Drake 1898–
        2. 2. Manning Drake 1913–
        3. 3. Paul Drake 1912–
        4. 4. Arlene Pooser 1917–
      13. 13. James (Henry) Drake 1879–
    16. 16. James (Buchanan "Buck") Drake 1852–1922
    17. 17. Martha (Selina) Drake 1837–1919
    18. 18. John (Hezekiah Kimsey) Drake 1838–1914
    19. 19. Sarah (Ann) Drake 1842–1927
    20. 20. Fonder Drake 1854–
    21. 21. Richard (T) Drake 1831–1881
    22. 22. Nathan ("Teet") *Drake 1856–1936
  2. 2. Sarah Champion 1812–1870
  3. 3. Elizabeth Champion 1808–
  4. 4. Lucretia Champion 1814–
  5. 5. Richard Champion 1815–1869
  6. 6. Anna Champion 1818–
  7. 7. William Champion 1828–
  8. 8. Margaret (J) Champion 1840–1907
  9. 9. Sarah Champion 1842–
  10. 10. Mary (W) Champion 1848–
  11. 11. William (Champion) Jr. 1803–1854
  12. 12. Patience Champion 1803–1881
  13. 13. Francis (M) Champion 1845–
  14. 14. Margaret (J) Champion 1840–1907
  15. 15. Fathie Champian 1825–1910
  16. 16. Sarah Champion 1812–1870
  17. 17. Elizabeth Champion 1808–
  18. 18. Richard Champion 1815–1869
  19. 19. Lucretia Champion 1814–
  20. 20. Anna Champion 1818–
  21. 21. Abner (C) Champion 1809–1885
  22. 22. John (C) Champion 1820–1859
  23. 23. Willis (Browning) Champion 1803–1840
  24. 24. Temperance Champion 1798–1827

Richard Champion's Timeline

21 Records

1766
BET 1766 AND 1786
Birth of Richard Champion
None
1774
18 May 1774
Age 8
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1774
May 18, 1774
Age 8
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
1774
May 18, 1774
Age 8
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville, , North Carolina, USA
Granville, , North Carolina, USA
1775
BET 1775 AND 1780
Age 9
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
1775
BET 1775 AND 1780
Age 9
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1778
23 December 1778
Age 12
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
1778
23 December 1778
Age 12
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1778
12-23-1778
Age 12
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, North Carolina, USA
1778
12-23-1778
Age 12
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville CO, NC
Granville CO, NC
1778
23 Dec 1778
Age 12
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, North Carolina, USA
1778
23 Dec 1778
Age 12
Birth of Richard Champion in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1820
31 October 1820
Age 54
Richard Champion was married in Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Franklin, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 84
Richard Champion resided here in Wabash, Coles, Illinois, USA
Wabash, Coles, Illinois, USA
1852
2 Dec 1852
Age 86
Death of Richard Champion in Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
1852
2 Dec 1852
Age 86
Death of Richard Champion in Paradise, IL
Paradise, IL
1852
23 Dec 1852
Age 86
Death of Richard Champion in Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA
1852
2 Dec 1852
Age 86
Death of Richard Champion in Paradise, Coles, Illinois, United States
Paradise, Coles, Illinois, United States
1854
15 Oct 1854
Age 88
Death of Richard Champion in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, United States
Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, United States
1854
15 October 1854
Age 88
Death of Richard Champion in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1854
October 15, 1854
Age 88
Death of Richard Champion in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1778
    Event Place: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wabash, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 101; Page: 39b
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1778
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1774
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 18, 1774
    Event Place: Granville County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 18, 1774
    Event Place: Granville, , North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: BET 1775 AND 1780
    Event Place: Granville County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12-23-1778
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12-23-1778
    Event Place: Granville CO, NC

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: BET 1775 AND 1780
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1778
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1778
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: BET 1766 AND 1786

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 October 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wabash, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Wabash, Coles, Illinois; Roll: 101; Page: 39b

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1854
    Event Place: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 October 1854
    Event Place: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 15, 1854
    Event Place: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1852
    Event Place: Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1852
    Event Place: Paradise, IL

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1852
    Event Place: Paradise, Coles, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1852
    Event Place: Paradise, Coles, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Paradise Township, Coles County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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