William Champion (1745 - 1825)

Born 26 Aug 1745 in Surry, Colony of Virginia

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 1825 at about age 79 in Laurens, Georgia, United States

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Biography

William Champion performed Patriotic Service in North Carolina in the American Revolution.

William Champion is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A201258.

Son of William Champion & Lucy Hart

William Champion was born about 1745 and about 1772 married Mary Fort, daughter of Anne and Elias Fort of Halifax Co. NC. He was a planter and according to tradition served in the North Carolina Militia, however no record has been found. When on furlough he found it very dangerous to reach his home because of numerous marauding Tories. William was allowed 5 pounds 5 sh. 4 pence as per report of Board of Auditors Oct. 5, 1781 (#206, Comptroller's office papers Vouchers Box C). In 1783 he was paid 254 pounds by Green Hill, Treasurer of District of Halifax (N.C. Rev. Army Accounts. Vol. VII, page 75, folio 4). These payments were reimbursements for the material aid he rendered.^[1] On Dec. 23, 1778, William and wife Mary, sold Wm. Edwards of Halifax for 400 pounds, 80 acres adjacent to James Perry, John Bass and Jessie Haney. Wits: John Steptoe, Joseph Carter, John Bass. ^[2]

Marriage

William married Mary Fort per his DAR record. m. 1772. Mary is the daughter of Elias Fort & Ann Rawlings.

Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, 1702–1981

Name: William Champion

Gender: Male

Marriage Age: 27

Birth Date: 1745

Birth Place: Surry County

Marriage Date: 1772

Spouse: Mary Fort

Children

1. Elias Fort Champion b. 1773
2. Elizabeth Champion b. ( ? )
3. Micajah Fort Champion b. 15 Feb 1790

Residence

After the death of his wife, Mary Fort, he and their children moved to GA

Sources

1. ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/), "Record of 24 Sep 2021", Ancestor # A201258.
2. ↑ Southside Virginia Families Vol I. Ancestry.com. Boddie, John Bennett. ; Southside Virginia Families Vol I; Champion of Isle of Wight; Ancestry Record 49060 #106489 Pages 128-129

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