Champion
Anne Holman Champion
Fourth Great Grandmother
Anne Holman was baptized on May 28, 1786 in Camborne, Cornwall, England. Anne married William Champion on Oct. 27, 1810 in Camborne.
Cornwall. Online Parish Clerks. Baptisms. 1786. Web.
Date: May 28
Parish: Camborne
Name: Anne Holman
Father: Richard
Mother: Anne
Arthur Champion 1892
Great-Great-Uncle
Arthur Champion was born on Oct. 4, 1892. Arthur died on Nov. 26, 1892 in Silver Plume, Colorado. His death was due to pneumonia. He was buried on Nov. 27, 1892 in Silver Plume.
Clark, A. B., ed. The Silver Standard [Silver Plume] 8 Oct. 1892: 3. Colorado Historic Newspapers. Web.
Mr. and Mrs. John Champion had a son born to them on Tuesday morning.
Clark, A. B., ed. The Silver Standard [Silver Plume] 3 Dec. 1892: 3. Colorado Historic Newspapers. Web.
DIED. In Silver Plume, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 26, 1892, Arthur T., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Champion, aged 7 weeks, of pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday, at the M. E. church, Rev. A. L. Chase officiating, and the remains were interred in the Forester's cemetery.
Andrew Quinn Champion
Andrew Quinn Champion was born in the Poudre Valley Hospital. Andrew survived the Spring Creek Flood. He graduated from Fort Collins High School in 2006.
Unger, Don. Poudre School District, 2000. Print.Written Spelling Bee School Winner Andrew Champion Laurel Elementary School February 16, 2000 |
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William John Champion
Maternal Grandfather
William John Champion passed away at home.
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"Biographical Note." Stanley E. Morse Architectural Records. Denver Public Library. Web.
William J. Champion received his B.S. in architecture and planning from the University of Denver (1952). He first worked as an engineering draftsman for Gardner-Denver, Colorado (1938-1941) before wartime service as an aerial photographer and photographic laboratory chief with the Army Air Corps (1941-1945). Like Dion, Champion also worked for a number of different architectural firms in Colorado (including Stanley E. Morse, 1959-1960), as a draftsman, field supervisor or designer before joining with Morse and Dion as a full partner in 1963. The architectural offices for Morse, Dion & Champion were once located in a building that Morse had designed and constructed at 526 Cherokee Street, Denver, Colorado. The practice closed after Morse's death in 1968.
Champion, William J. MS.
Technical Sergeant, William J. Champion 2084282 formerly of 135 Cedar st. (5707 Saulsbury) Arvada, enlisted as a private, May 3, 1939, in the 120th Observation Squadron (U.S. Army Air Corps) Colorado National Guard. This unit was inducted into Federal Service Jan 5, 1941 and attached to the 1st Cavalry Division*, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas where the unit was stationed at near by Biggs Field. By mid 1942 a large new base was completed and Biggs Field became a 2nd Air Force B-24 base under the 1st Bomber Command. The 120th was reorganised and Champion was transferred to the 306th Air Base Squadron where he became Chief of the Base Photographic Section. Duties consisted of both aerial and ground photography, simulated camera bombing, bomb spotting and aerial gunnery as well as administrative duties consistent with the function of an Air Force Photographic unit, primarily a 3rd phase bombing and gun-camera training facility. Except for brief periods of detached service, Champion remained in this assignment throughout the war, honourably discharged in Oct. 1945 he returned to Arvada. In spring of 1946 Champion was the first student to enroll in the School of Architecture of the University of Denver, continued his service and served for two years in the post war Air National Guard stationed at Buckley Field.
*the only remaining fully horse mounted Cavalry Division in the Army
Champion, William John. 1995. MS.
It was, at times, a crazy war, even in Arvada. In the spring of 1941 Champion received a somewhat stern letter, addressed to; Corporal William John Champion, 120th Obs. Sqdn., U. S. Air Corps, Biggs Field, El Paso, Texas, from The Arvada Draft Board. The letter demanded an explanation as to why subject “Corporal” had failed to register for the draft. A somewhat amused and bewildered Corporal obtained the First Sergeant’s permission to take the matter up with his Commanding Officer, Col. Harrison Wellman, who ordered that the letter be “disposed of in an appropriate manner.” Champion smartly saluted with a tongue-in-cheek “Yes Sir, thank you Sir.” The order was carried out with considerable ceremony and traditional Air Corps elan, the details of which are best left to the imagination of the reader.
P. S. Looking back over those fifty-four years I often wish I had saved that letter.
Colorado. Deaths. 2011. Print.
01 Name: William J. Champion
02 Sex: Male
03 Death Date: July 6
05 Age: 94
06 Birth Date: Dec. 31, 1916
07 Birth Place: Arvada, Colorado
08 US Armed Forces: Yes
09 Death Place: 9161 West 66th Avenue, Arvada, Jefferson County
10 Occupation: Architect
11 Marital Status: Widowed
12 Spouse: Nellie Garlick
17 Father: Richard J. Champion
18 Mother: Laura Jolly
19 Granddaughter: Jane Wright-Fair
20 Burial: Arvada Cemetery, Arvada, Colorado
23 Death Time: 9:30 AM
34 Cause A: Heart Failure
34 Cause B: Critical Aortic Stenosis
34 Cause C: Hypertension & Coronary Artery Disease
35 Autopsy: No
Feiss, Carl. Letter. 25 Aug. 1948. MS. University of Denver, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Champion:
I am very pleased to be able to inform you that after having examined your academic records and your letters of recommendation, we shall be very happy to accept you as a regular student in the School of Architecture and Planning and to have you enroll for the Freshman class of 1948-49. I am informing the Office of Admissions of this. We look forward to having you register with us in September 1948.
Feiss, Carl. Letter. 29 Jan. 1946. MS. University of Denver, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Champion:
Your letter indicating an interest in receiving architectural training and work toward an architectural degree has been received, and is greatly appreciated.
It is only through such letters as yours that it will be possible for us at the University of Denver to judge the need for an Architectural School in Denver.
We are now studying the possibilities and I hope to give you an answer as to whether or not we will be able to serve you within the next two months. In the meantime, please be assured that your name has been added to the list of applicants for information and that you will be kept in close touch with the developments.
I would be very happy to see you and discuss your personal interests in an architectural education at any time.
Honorable Discharge from the National Guard. Denver, 1948. Print.
William John Champion Colorado Air National Guard as a testimonial of honest and faithful service, is hereby Honorably Discharged from the National Guard of Colorado and the National Guard of the United States.
01 Name: William J. Champion
02 Serial: 20841282
03 Grade: T/Sgt
04 Arm or Service: AF
05 Organization: Hq & Hq Sq, 86th Ftr Wg
06 Separation Date: 22 Nov 1948
07 Separation Place: Buckley Field, Denver, Colorado
08 Address: 135 Cedar Street
09 Birth Date: 31 Dec 1916
10 Birth Place: Arvada, Colorado
11 Civilian Occupation: Eng. Draftsman
12 Dependents: Two
13 Eyes: Brown
14 Hair: Brown
15 Height: 5 ft 7 in
16 Weight: 189 lb
17 Citizen: Yes
18 Race: White
19 Status: Married
20 Enlistment: 29 Jun 1946
21 Military Occupation: Intelligence Spec. (631)
25 Character: Excellent
28 Prior Service: AUS, AC from 7 May 1939 to 3 Nov 1945
30 Longevity: 9 yr 7 mo 10 da
United States. Bureau of Reclamation. Grand Coulee Dam. 1983. Print.
This Certifies That William J. Champion Architect worked on the Grand Coulee Dam and the Columbia Basin Project
United States. War Department. Military Training Certificate. 1936. Print.
William J. Champion has attended the Basic Course of Instruction, Infantry Arm, at the Citizens' Military Training Camp held under the auspices of the War Department of the United States at Ft. Logan. Colo. from July second to thirty first, one thousand nine hundred and thirty six.
U of Denver, 1952. Print.
The University of Denver on the nomination of The Faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences has admitted William John Champion to the Degree of Bachelor of Architecture and Planning with all the Rights, Honors, and Privileges here and everywhere appertaining to that Degree
Given at the City of Denver, in the State of Colorado on the fourteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two
Nellie Mary Garlick Champion
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"Champion-Garlick." 23 Oct. 1941. Print.
Miss Nellie Garlick of the Loberg apartments and William Champion of 135 Cedar street, were united in marriage last Wednesday evening, October 15, at seven o'clock in St. Martin's chapel of St. John's Cathedral in Denver, by Canon Reverend Harry Watts, B. D. They were attended by Miss Frances Garlick, sister of the bride, and Hadley Easten of Denver. The bride wore a blue velvet suit with wine accessories and carried a white Bible and gardenias. Her attendant wore wine velvet with beige accessories and wore a corsage of yellow roses. Mrs. Champion is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Garlick of Denver. She is a graduate of Arvada high school and is now employed by the Telephone company in Denver. Mr. Champion is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Champion of 135 Cedar street. He attended the Arvada schools and is now stationed at Biggs Field, Texas, where he is a Corporal in the Colorado National Guard and is engaged in arial photography. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served the wedding party at Boggio's, in Denver. On Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Richard Champion entertained at a wedding reception honoring the newlywads. About sixty guests attended.
Jefferson County Public Schools, 1970. Print.
Division of Adult Education
Be It Known That Mrs. Nillie Champion Has Satisfactorily Completed The Prescribed Course I. B. M. Keypunch From January 5 To March 9
Completed: Programming for the 029 and 059 Machines.
Basic reading of instructions for invoices and a Payroll Summary. Became adapted to reading forms, invoices and etc.
Was a very hard working student, and averaged approx. 5400 strokes per hour
Richard John Champion 1881–1958
Great-Grandfather
Richard John Champion was born on Jul. 3, 1881 in Silver Plume, Colorado. Richard was baptized on Nov. 12, 1881. He married Laura Jolly on Jul. 19, 1905 in Arvada, Colorado. He died on Mar. 1, 1958, at home in Arvada. His death at age 76 was due to heart attack. He was buried in the Arvada Cemetery.
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| Year | Name & Age | Occupation | Residence | F | M | |
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| 1900 | Richard Champion | 19 | Central City, Gilpin, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1910 | Richard Champion | 28 | Engineer | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | GB | GB |
| 1920 | Richard Champion | 38 | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1930 | Richard J Champion | 48 | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1940 | Richard Champion | 58 | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | |||
New York. Passengers. 1920. Web.
SS Drottningholm
Departure: Gothenburg, August 10
Arrival: New York, August 20
Name: Richard John Champion
Age: 39
Married: Yes
Birth Date: July 3, 1881
Birth Place: Silver Plume Colo
Residence: Arvada Colo
New York. Passengers. 1928. Web.
SS Huron Sailing from Dominican Ports
Barahona, April 1
St. Domingo, April 2
Samana, April 3
Puerto Plata, April 4
New York, April 10
Name: Richard J. Champion
Age: 47
Married: Yes
Birth Date: July 3, 1881
Birth Place: SilverPlane, Col.
Residence: Arada, Col.
"Richard J. Champion." Arvada Enterprise 6 Mar. 1958. Web.
Funeral services for Richard J. Champion, resident of Arvada for the past 52 years, were held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at Olinger’s Mortuary, Sixteenth and Boulder streets. Burial was in the Arvada cemetery. Mr. Champion died after suffering a heart attack last Saturday at his home, 5707 Saulsbury street. Richard J. Champion was born July 3, 1881 at Silver Plume, Colorado. He was married in July, 1905 to Laura Jolly in Arvada and the couple lived for a while in Central City. Mr. Champion was an excavating engineer. Surviving are his wife, one son, William J. Champion, Arvada, two granddaughters, Mary Loretta and Ruth Ann Champion.
United States. Department of State. Passport Applications. 1919. FamilySearch. Web.
Anna Jolly, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says:
That she is well acquainted with Richard J. Champion; that she is his mother-in-law; that she was well acquainted with his parents, and that she lived a neighbor to them at the time of his birth, and that she was present in Silver Plume, Colorado, at the date of his birth, and that she knows that he was born in Silver Plume, in the State of Colorado, on the third day of July, 1881, and that he is now a resident of Arvada, Colorado, and has been a citizen of Colorado during all of his life. She further states that to the best of her information, no record was kept of births at the time of his birth in the locality where he was born.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29th day of December, A. D. 1919.
Laura Jolly Champion 1886–1979
Great-Grandmother
Laura Jolly was born on Oct. 21, 1886 in Arvada, Colorado. Laura married Richard John Champion on Jul. 19, 1905 in Arvada. She died in 1979 in Lakewood, Colorado. She was buried in the Arvada Cemetery.
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| 1900 | Laura Jolly | 13 | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1910 | Laura Champion | 23 | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1920 | Laura Champion | 32 | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1930 | Laura J Champion | 43 | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1940 | Laura Champion | 53 | Arvada, Jefferson, Colorado | |||
Colorado Transcript [Golden] 27 July 1905: 5. Colorado Historic Newspapers. Web.
Richard Champion, of Central City, and Miss Laura Jolly were married at the home of the bride's parents in Arvada on the 19th inst, Rev. J. F. White officiating. Mr. Jolly, the father of the bride, is a member of the Salvation Army, and there was considerable army music at the ceremony and a general good time.
"Honoree's Life Spans Industrial Revolution." Arvada Citizen Sentinel 28 Dec. 1972: 39. Print.
Laura Jolly Champion, honored with membership in the Arvada Historical Society during the group's special week recently, is a native Arvadan whose life has spanned one of the most rapid industrial revolutions the world has known.
She has seen a transition from the horse-and-buggy to landing on the moon, from farming and food preparation to TV dinners, from information by mail and word of mouth to communication satellite and from a few neighbors at great distances to a town of 68,000 persons.
Mrs. Champion was born in the townsite of Arvada, Oct. 21, 1886. Her father, William Jolly, and her mother, Annie Carpenter Jolly, had come from England. After living in Boulder, Erie, and Silver Plume, the family settled in Arvada, in 1884. Laura Jolly was the youngest of 10 children and was named by Benjamin Wadsworth, first Arvada Postmaster.
William Jolly purchased a portion of land bounded by Wadsworth By-Pass, Ralston Rd., Saulsbury St., and Grandview Ave. From Benjamin and Mary Wadsworth, in 1885.
The family lived in the Methodist parsonage on the south side of 57th Ave. and Wadsworth Blvd. until Jolly finished building the family home on the site where Berry's Restaurant now stands.
The Jollys operated an ice cream store on the corner of the property which proved an inspiration because the site was near the Arvada terminal of the Denver Tramway several years.
In early days, a homemade pie and ice cream stand was a popular center for holiday festivities. However, at the turn of the century, a severe snow storm July 4 created a problem. There was no refrigeration to help preserve delicacies so the family saved them by eating as much as they could, suffering for days afterwards.
Jolly was a carpenter and some homes he built are still standing. The Tetzloff home, 5705 Saulsbury St., is one while the home at 7009 Grandview Blvd. and several homes west of Wadsworth Blvd. are others.
A white house at the bottom of the hill on Vance St. was razed a few years ago, and a saw engraved with William Jolly's initials was found built into the walls.
Mrs. Jolly and children operated the family farm which produced strawberries and raspberries for marketing. During summer months, a full day was required to pick 25 quarts of berries. Twice a week, Annie and some of the family's older children loaded a wagon with berries and took them to market in Denver. The Jollys received 35 cents for a crate of their product which merchants sold for $1.50.
Laura attended classes in a two-room schoolhouse at 5650 Wadsworth Blvd. This was the second school built on lands donated by Wadsworth and was completed in 1882. One room was used for an elementary school and the other for a high school.
The Jolly family were Methodists and attended services in the Clear Creek Valley Grange, now the Arvada Festival Playhouse, until the Second Methodist Church, 7500 W. 57th Ave., was completed. The whole family attended the church or the grange for recreation.
An interesting custom, long dead, was a community gift exchange at Christmas time. A few weeks before Christmas, a tree was decorated at the Church and townspeople placed gifts beneath it. On Christmas Eve, the community gathered for an exchange and opening of gifts.
Laura Jolly married Richard Champion in 1919, in Central City. A year later, when Standley Lake was built for irrigation purposes, the Champions moved to 5707 Saulsbury St. where Mrs. Champion has lived for 53 years.
Champion was an excavating engineer and worked for Jefferson County until his death in 1958.
The Champions had one son, William, who resides at 9161 W. 66th Ave. with his wife, the former Nellie Garlic.
Mrs. Champion has two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Sterling, Ruth. "Pasties, Old-Time Dish of Miners, Make Wonderfully Satisfying Meal." Rocky Mountain News [Denver] 17 Feb. 1950: 33-34. Print.
Mrs. Champion is a sister of Mrs. Mills, and also an expert baker of the delicious meat pies.
John Champion 1854–1904
Great-Great-Grandfather
John Champion was born on Dec. 9, 1854. John was baptized on Apr. 15, 1855 in Cornwall, England. He married Honor Tremelling in 1875 in Redruth, Cornwall. He passed away on May 21, 1904, at home in Central City, Colorado. His death at age 49 was due to nephritis. He was buried in the Rocky Mountain IOOF Cemetery in Central City.
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| 1861 | John Champion | 06 | Scholar | Camborne, Cornwall, England | ||
| 1871 | John Champion | 16 | Copper Miner | Camborne, Cornwall, England | ||
| 1880 | John Champion | 25 | Miner | Brownville, Clear Creek, Colorado | GB | GB |
| 1885 | John Champion | 30 | Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1900 | John Champion | 44 | Central City, Gilpin, Colorado | GB | GB | |
Colorado. Deaths. 1904. Foothills Genealogical Society. Web.
Name: John Champion
Age: 49 y 5 m 12 d
Cause of Death: Nephritis
Interment: I.O.O.F. Rocky Mountain Lodge #2 Cemetery
Cornwall. Online Parish Clerks. Baptisms. 1855. Web.
Date: April 15
Parish: Tuckingmill
Name: John Champion
Father: Richard
Mother: Elizabeth
Father's Profession: Miner
Guard, W. J., ed. The Silver Standard [Silver Plume] 28 May 1904: 4. Colorado Historic Newspapers. Web.
John Champion, for many years a resident of this city, died at his home in Central City, Colo., on Saturday, May 21st, 1904. He was nearly 50 years of age at the time of his death and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Tuesday under the auspices of the I. O. O. F., F. of A. and the Encampment secret organizations. Mr. Champion was a member of three secret societies of this place, and had many friends here. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in this their hour of affliction.
United States. Department of Justice. Naturalization. Vol. A. Georgetown, 1892. FamilySearch. Web.
Name: John Champion
Address: Clear Creek Co.
Country: Great Britain
Date: Nov. 5
Witnesses: Thomas Rowe, Frank Francis
Wendell, H. F. In Loving Remembrance. Leipsic, 1904. Print.
John Champion, Died May 21, 1904, Age 49 years.
Gone but not forgotten
A precious one from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in His wisdom has recalled The boon his love had given, And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in Heaven.
Honor Tremelling Champion 1853–1928
Great-Great-Grandmother
Honor Tremelling was born on May 24, 1853 in Redruth, Cornwall, England. Honor married John Champion in 1875 in Redruth. She passed away on May 6, 1928, at home in Oakland, California at age 74. She was buried in the Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito, California.
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| 1861 | Honor Tremilling | 07 | Illogan, Cornwall, England | GB | GB | |
| 1871 | Honor Tremelling | 17 | Mine Labour at Surface | Camborne, Cornwall, England | ||
| 1880 | Anna Champion | 26 | Keeping House | Brownville, Clear Creek, Colorado | GB | GB |
| 1885 | Annie Champion | 31 | Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1900 | Annie Champion | 46 | Central City, Gilpin, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1910 | Anna Champion | 55 | Denver, City and County, Colorado | GB | GB | |
| 1920 | Honor Champion | 60 | Housekeeper | Oakland, Alameda, California | GB | GB |
Cornwall. Births. 1853. Web.
Name: Honor Tremelling
District: Redruth
"Mrs. Honor Champion Dies at Oakland Home." Berkeley Daily Gazette 7 May 1928: 12. Web.
Mrs. Honor Champion, widow of the late John Champion, passed away at her home at 972 Fortieth Street, Oakland, yesterday. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. Champion was born in Camborne, England, 74 years ago, but had lived in the Bay District for many years. Her late husband was a prominent Colorado mining man. Surviving are a son, Richard Champion of Arvada, Colorado; and two daughters, Mrs. F. C. Raub of Los Angeles, and Mrs. W. L. Davis of Oakland. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from Berg's Funeral Parlors, 1936 University Avenue. Interment is to take place at the Sunset Memorial Cemetery.
Richard Champion 1819–1877
Third Great Grandfather
Richard Champion was baptized on Mar. 27, 1819 in Camborne, Cornwall, England. Richard married Elizabeth Troon on Oct. 9, 1842 in Ludgvan, Cornwall. He passed away on Dec. 28, 1877 in Redruth, Cornwall. He was buried in Camborne.
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| 1841 | Richard Champion | 20 | Copper Miner | Ludgvan, Cornwall, England | ||
| 1851 | Richard Champion | 31 | Copper Miner | Camborne, Cornwall, England | ||
| 1861 | Richard Champion | 40 | Copper & Tin Miner | Camborne, Cornwall, England | ||
| 1871 | Richard Champion | 49 | Copper Miner | Camborne, Cornwall, England | ||
Cornwall. Deaths. 1877. Web.
Name: Richard Champion
Age: 54
District: Redruth
Cornwall. Online Parish Clerks. Baptisms. 1819. Web.
Date: March 27
Parish: Camborne
Name: Richard Champion
Father: William
Mother: Ann
Residence: Trevorrian
Father's Profession: Miner
Elizabeth Troon Champion 1816–1891
Third Great Grandmother
Elizabeth Troon was born posthumously on May 27, 1816. Elizabeth was baptized on Jun. 9, 1816 in Ludgvan, Cornwall, England. She married Richard Champion on Oct. 9, 1842 in Ludgvan. She passed away in 1891.
Cornwall. Online Parish Clerks. Baptisms. 1816. Web.Date: June 9 Parish: Ludgvan Name: Elizabeth Troon Father: Roger, deceased Mother: Elizabeth Father's Profession: Tinner Note: Born May 27 |
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| 1841 | Elizabeth Troon | 25 | Ludgvan, Cornwall, England | |||
| 1851 | Elizabeth Champion | 34 | Camborne, Cornwall, England | |||
| 1861 | Elizabeth Champion | 43 | Camborne, Cornwall, England | |||
| 1871 | Elizabeth Champion | 50 | Camborne, Cornwall, England | |||
| 1881 | Elizabeth Champion | 64 | Camborne, Cornwall, England | |||
Laura Jane Champion 1879–1908
Great-Great-Aunt
Laura Jane Champion was born in 1879 in Colorado. Laura married Thomas James Champion on Apr. 8, 1897 in Central City, Colorado. They were both from Cornish families, but they were not related. She died on Dec. 15, 1908 in Denver, Colorado. Her death was due to peritonitis. She was buried in the Rocky Mountain IOOF Cemetery in Central City. Her grave marker is in private storage owned by the Boulder History Museum.
Please visit Casa Mayfield for information about the other Cornish Champion family of Colorado.
Imbrock, Tim. Message to Andrew Quinn Champion. 3 Dec. 2014. Mel is the eldest brother of Colorado Republican Bob Beauprez.
Dimensions: 42" High × 15.5" Wide × 1" Thick
The old Sacred Heart Church was torn down and the rocks were piled up at the base of a hill near 55th and Valmont in Boulder. In the early 1970s, Mel Beauprez was picking up some rocks and found the grave marker in with them. Somebody had written graffiti on the marker, so Mel used linseed oil to clean that off, as well as to preserve the wood. It was stored in a dry building until it was donated on Aug. 18, 2010 by Mel's wife Sally.
Henry Champion 1823–1903
Fourth Great Uncle
Henry Champion was baptized on Oct. 4, 1823 in Camborne, Cornwall, England. Henry passed away on Nov. 13, 1903 at home in Ripley, Michigan. His funeral was on Nov. 15, 1903. He was buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton, Michigan.
Cornwall. Online Parish Clerks. Baptisms. 1823. Web.
Date: October 4
Parish: Camborne
Name: Henry Champion
Father: William
Mother: Anne
Residence: Trevorrian
Father's Profession: Miner
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