Hello from Viola, Wisconsin. I am researching my CHAMPION relation who
hailed from Camborne, Cornwall (mostly). My grandfather, H. Arthur
Champion came to the USA in 1904 from Camborne to the Boston harbor. My
mother still has his wool navy type suit. I will put down the
information I know about my Champion line below. If anyone has
questions, just email me at dad(a)mwt.net
Let me know if this is not the type of information this list is looking
for. I am a member of the CORNISH rootsweb also.
MOM'S GRANDFATHER'S FAMILY
51 Trelowarren St. Camborne, Cornwall
1881 Census
Joseph Champion 36 (died: 1921 ?, 77 yrs.)
Kate - wife 30
John Henry - son 7 (Mom's grandfather)
Born Camborne, Cornwall, England
Worked in Tin Mines
Came to America - to Boston -
then to Hancock, Michigan to the copper country
Worked in foundry in Ripley -
then come to Milwaukee and worked in foundry at Nordberg Mfg. Co.
and became Supt.
After retirement taught at Vocational School - during war
William John - son 5
Joseph - son 3
1891 Census
Joseph Champion 47 Pattern Maker (grandfather of H.Arthur (Mom's
father) died: 1921 ?, 77 yrs.)
Kate - wife 44
John Henry 17 (Not listed, probably not living at home)
William John 15 Engine fitter
Joseph 13 Moulder
Norman 9 Scholar
Henry (Herbert)S. 3 Scholar
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Herbert Arthur Champion Born July 29, 1897 (Mom's father). Came to US
at 9 yrs.old
from Camborne,Cornwall, England October 5, 1904
Moved to Milwaukee when 14 yrs. old
Served in army for short time during World War I
worked as accountant