Hi
My line of Champions relates to Hannah Champion, also known as Annie
Champion. Hannah was the daughter of Richard Champion of Waimate, New
Zealand. Richard and his wife Ann (nee Grigson) came to New Zealand in 1850
on board the Lady Nugent from Grangemouth, Scotland (across the Firth of
Forth from Edinburgh).
Hannah is one of six children, Sarah, Hannah, Mary, Esther, James and
Charles. I have no idea where the children were born, although I believe
Hannah was born in Waimate in about 1870, nor do I know the order of those
children.
Hannah married John Irvine Simpson in February 1888. They married at the
property of Richard Champion, Deep Creek, in Waimate, New Zealand. They are
my great grandparents.
That is all the information I have regarding Richard and Ann and their
family, so I would very much appreciate any further info if anyone has any
knowledge of this branch.
Jeni Simpson, Christchurch, New Zealand