THE CHAMPNES FAMILIES of areas around Thornbury (GLA) The main page for the Champnes family has address: http://www.prattens.co.uk/FAMILIES/CHAMPNES/start.html You can find items in this list by using the FIND capability in the EDIT menu above These notes were collected in hurried visits to record offices and libraries, or acquired from other researchers or on-line sources. If you use information from these notes you are strongly recommended to check the information against original sources. ???? Champeney family in British Library MSS 4199 aut? 27b. ???? Champeney family - memorandum of withdrawing of seal - in British Library MSS 4199 aut? 27b. 1299 John Champneys plaintiff 1299 27th of Edward 1 - in Biglands Gloucestershire 1300c John Champeneys charter to his brother Geoffrey Champeneys of a tenement in Aust in British Library MSS Add Ch 6231. 1325 John Champeney and Richard de la Marche servants of Maurice de Berkeley found not guilty of involvement in his rebellion in Chancery Miscellaneous bundles C47/59/109 1325c John Champneys holding land at Olveston to farm out of dimissione of Maurice of Berkeley in PRO SC6 1147/12 1327? John Champney and Tram as Tropyn grantees in a fine versus Howell Roytly and Maud his wife regarding land in Aylbrighton by Thornbury in index to Placita de Bance XXXII part 1 page 74. 1336 John Chaumpeneys son of John Chaumpeneys acquired from John Lydeard an estate in fee in Alyberton which he had previously acquired from John Champeneys and he from Thomas Trefyn and he from Thomas Norreys and he from Anselm Gourneys all without licence from the king - he has pardoned them and confirmed John son of John in possession. 1337 John Champnes bought land in Elberton sometime before 1337 - in pardon dated 18/7/1337 10th Edward 3 as sold without licence - continued in lineal descent until short time before 1639 when sold by father of Edmund Champneis (still alive 1639 - in Biglands Gloucestershire 1394 Henry Champneys mar Frampton to Margaret Clifford dau of John and Alice Clifford. 1400 William Champneys and Joan his wife regarding land in Kent - Close Rolls I 118 and 594 1401 William Champneys the younger - manor of Kechynge dated at Pullokeshalle - in Close Rolls 1402 Henry Champneys and his dasughter Margery Champneys of Keynsham excommunicated - in Close Rolls 1403 William Champeneys in Lincolnshire - Close Rolls II 14 184. 1404 William Champeneys in London - Close Rolls III 103. 1404 William Champneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls II 373 365. 1404 William Champneys the younger in Norfolk - Close Rolls II 383. 1405 William Champneys the younger in Hertfordshire - Close Rolls III 116. 1405 William Champneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls III 83 and II 505. 1406 William Champneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls III 105 231 117 and 151. 1407 William Champneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls III 239. 1409 William Champeneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls III 485. 1409 William Champeneys of Reynham - Close Rolls IV 70. 1410 William Champeneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls IV 112 and 190. 1410 William Champeneys and brother John - Close Rolls IV 112. 1410 William Champeneys of Reynham Norfolk, John Champeneys of Rainham, William his son, Thomas son of John Chapeneys, and John his brother - Close Rolls IV 102 106 and 108. 1411 William Champeneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls IV 240 and 229. 1412 William Champeneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls IV 322 and 329. 1413 William Champeneys in Norfolk - Close Rolls IV 435. 1416 John Champeneys witness at Tittleshall Norfolk in British Library MSS Add Ch 212. 1424 Henry Champnes gentleman of Alberton prosecuted for not appearing before Robert Hulle and his fellow justices to answer John Pyle touching a plea of debt of £30 in Patent Rolls Rec Cal 81 February 4th 2nd of Henry 6th 1424 1433 Henry Champneys - escheator in Somerset and Dorset 1432-4 - in Fine Rolls 1452-1461 1455 Henry Champneys - escheator in Somerset and Dorset 1445 and 1455 - in Fine Rolls 1452-1461 1457 William Champneys of Elberton - grant by David Smallcomby and Joan his wife to William Champeneys of Aylberton, Joan's kinsman, of the reversion, when it falls in, of a half burgage called Pattesplace (or Pallesplace) in Thornbury, which Isabella, late wife of Nicholas Parker, holds for her life, with remainder to the said Joan, his daughter, by the terms of his will - 30/9/36 of Henry 6 A908 in Calendar of Ancient Deeds - also refers to the following - will of Thomas Parker refers to burgage called Patesplace (or Palesplace) held by his wife Isabella with reversion to his daughter Joan - dated 1/12/1444 proved in Tedrington parish 7/12/1444 - A891 in Calendar of Ancient Deeds 1463 Henry Champoins of Orchardley - inquisition post mortem 3rd of Edward 4. 1464 Henry Champneys of Somerset - Gloucester and adjacent march of Wales - death - in Fine Rolls 1452-1461 1469 Thomas Champneys - a witness - in Close Rolls 1470c Grant by David Smallcombe and Joan his wife, to William Champeneys, of Aylberton, Joan's kinsman, of the reversion when it falls in of a half burgage called 'Pattesplase,' in Thornbury, which Isabella, late wife of Nicholas Parker, holds for her life, with remainder to the said Joan, his daughter, by the terms of his will (E40/891) Glouc. 30 September, 36 Henry VI in PRO catalogue 1471 Elizabeth Champneys late wife of Henry Champneys of Somerset - in Fine Rolls 1452-1461 1475 Henry Champneys - inquisition post mortem 15th of Edward 4 regarding Cowhull in manor of Thornbury. 1476 Henry Champneys in Couhulle Thornbury 1476 15th of Edward 4 - in Biglands Gloucestershire and Atkyns Gloucestershire 1476 Roger Champeneys and wives Isabel, Cecily and Agnes - to be prayed for for 40 years in London Eastcheap - some connection of William Blakman tallow chandler of London - in Close Rolls 642. 1476 Thomas Champeneys gentleman executor of Walter Metyngham freeman of London - in Close Rolls 67. 1479 Henry Champeneys regarding land in Frome Selwood - John Savery son and heir of Thomas Savery to Thomas Champeneys his heirs and assigns - in Close Rolls 466. 1479 William Champeneys witness regarding land in Kent - in Close Rolls 652. 1480 Walter Champney in Exeter Dartmouth - in Fine Rolls. 1506 Henry Champneys - escheator in Somerset and Gloucestershire to assign dower to Joan late wife of Henry Champneys esquire in the presence of friends of his son and heir Anthony a minor in the King's ward - in Close Rolls 1507 Henry Champneys esquire - inquisition post mortem 22nd of Henry 7 - son and heir Anthony Champneys aged over 20 - manor of Orchardley, Frome Selwode, Willmington and Oldfelde Somerset - manor of Cowhill [in Thornbury] in Gloucestershire - wife Joan, father Henry - Strangeways family involved 1507c Peter Champneys son of Margery daughter of William George versus Elizabeth Atwyll executrix and late the wife of William George relating to lands in Plymouth and elsewhere bundle 298 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 4 1500-1515 1507c John Champneys tallow chandler of London regarding land in Essex - bundle 293 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 4 1500-1515 1507c William Champneys of Wilmington Somerset and Johan his wife daughter and heiress of John Dreycote and late wife of Hammond FitzRichard of Stowey versus Thomas Gyes coexecutor of Hammond FitzGerald with his widow Johan relating to land in Dursley Gloucestershire - bundles 29? and 296 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 4 1500-1515 1522c John Champneys versus Nicholas Forde fishmonger of London and Elizabeth his wife grandaughter of John Gerarde regarding manor of Bekhall and land in Rowreth? and Thunderley Essex - bundle 484 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 5 1515-1529 1522c Peter Champeneys versus Margaret late the wife of John Buckman formerley the wife of John Scote and William Scote clerk son and heir of said John regarding detention of deeds relating to messuages and land in Honiton, Awliscombe, Combe Raleigh, Plymouth, Topham, Exeter and its suburbs, and refusal to grant rent in Barnstable promised on complainants marriage to Julian daughter of said John and Margaret - bundle 392 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 5 1515-1529 1533c Alice Champnes executrix and late the wife of Anthony Champnes versus Henry Champnes his brother and heir regarding security of good and entry to Orchardleigh - bundle 757 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 6 1529-1538 1533c John Chaumpneyes knight versus Edward Harpisfell and Thomas Scrynshaw regarding deeds relating to Thornton, Newton, and Whittingham - bundle 759 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 6 1529-1538 1533c John Chaumpneyes of Chew son of John Chaumpneyes deceased versus John Feterycharder and Cristyan his wife executrix and late the wife of John the father regarding goods of testator - bundle 771 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 6 1529-1538 1536 Anthony Campneys died holding Couhulle Thornbury 1536 27th of Henry 8 - granted to his brother Henry who later granted it to John Champneys - (this may be Anthony, Henry and John of Orchardleigh) in Atkyns Gloucestershire 1541c John Champenys of Chew and Joan his wife executrix and late the wife of John Norryngton versus John Ernley esquire regarding house and land in Devices demised by defendant - bundle 966 in Early Chancery Proceedings Volume 8 1538-1544 1544 John Champnes, five children of Robert Champney in custody of Margaret Champney, William Champnes, Richard Champney in document concerning Alberton (Elberton) E 179/14/240 35th of Henry 8. 1551 Annes Campnoyes married 3/9/1551 at Thornbury to James Atkins. 1562 Thomas Champnes married at Cheltenham St Mary to Anne Stevens. 1565 Thomas Champneys yeoman of Elberton born, witness in 1625 saying he does know Richard Rich to be vicar of Elberton in Exchequer Deposition by Commission E134 Michaelmas 22nd of James I number 10 Gloucestershire. 1568 Richard Champnies tailor aged 70 in 1638 of Thornbury in Group 6 CD E to C1 B57/7. 1570 Richard Champneis senior aged 68 in 1638 of Kington Thornbury in Group 6 CD E to C1 1357/7. 1571 John Campneys granted Couhulle Thornbury 1571 by Henry Champness 13th of Elizabeth 1 - in Atkyns Gloucestershire - (purchased out of family of Sir Thomas Campness by Peter Holford of Weston Birt - in Rudders Gloucestershire) 1573 Giles Champnes married in Worcester Diocese to Elizabeth Bartham. 1574 John Champnies of Elberton will mentions poor: Richard Han.., John Seller and William Winter; children Henry, Bridget, Anne and Thomas; Katherine West; wife Anne executor; overseers Henry Champnies and Morris Smith. 1580 Anthony Champnies baptised 1/1/1579-80 at Iron Acton son of Thomas Champnies. 1581 Henry Champneys gentleman of Elberton in subsidy roll with goods £5 assessment 8/4. 1581 Thomas Champneis of Littleton upon Severn in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 5/0. 1581 William Champneis of Tockington Olveston in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 5/0. 1583 Johane Champnes married at Olveston to John Marten. 1585 Edmund Champneys of Tortworth in subsidy roll with goods £4 assessment 6/4. 1585 Henry Champneys gentleman of Elberton in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 5/0. 1585 Thomas Champneis of Littleton upon Severn in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 5/0. 1585 William Champneis of Tockington Olveston in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 5/0. 1586 Margaret Champnes married at Oldbury upon Severn to Thomas Johnes. 1587 William Champneys married at Dulverton to Mary Sydenham. 1591 Alice Champneys of Thornbury will mentions William, Edward and Mariam Smyth; Thomas Clement; Elizabeth Brutton; Thomas Edmonds and his wife; Joyce and James Mayow; Joan Barnes; Agnes Harris; Henry Champnis and his wife; Dorothy and Alice daughters of Joan Lewse; servants of Henry Harris; Thomas Ocborn; Robert son of Robert Smith; Mrs Wyther; Mary daughter of Thomas Champnis of Littleton; Margaret and Elizabeth daughters of Thomas Throckmorton knight; executor Thomas son of kinswoman Margery wife of Thomas Dymry; overseers John Stafford of Worlwod esquire and William Watson of Thornbury. 1592 Agnes Champneys of Elberton in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 3/0. 1592 Edmund Champneis of Littleton upon Severn in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 3/0. 1592 Henry Champneys senior of Elberton in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 5/0. 1592 John Champin of Cold Ashton in subsidy roll with goods £4 assessment 4/0. 1592 William Champneis of Tockington Olveston in subsidy roll with goods £4 assessment 4/0. 1592 William Champneys of Hempton and Patchway in Almondsbury in subsidy roll with goods £4 assessment 4/0. 1592 Thomas Champneys married at Orchardleigh to Mary Numan. 1595 Edmund Champneis of Littleton upon severn in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 5/0. 1595 Henry Champneys of Elberton in subsidy roll with goods £3 assessment 5/0. 1595 William Champneis of Tockington Olveston in subsidy roll with goods £4 assessment 6/8. 1597 George Champneys married at St Michaels Bath to Joan Dallimore. 1597? William Chamneys of Thornbury in Court of Requests bundle 24/6 number 44 1598 Henry Champneys of Elberton will proved in PCC. 1598 Henry Champneys of Elberton 87 Lewyn in notes about Elberton by K Myers at Society of Genealogists. 1598 Richard Dymere husbandman of Oldbury on Severn will mentions Edmund and Joan Pache; Richard, John and Ursula Tayer; Roger Russell; executor cousin Thomas Pache; overseers Thomas Champnes and Thos Moyer 1600 John Smythe of Elberton will mentions daughter Jane wife of James Champneys; daughter Agnes; land held of Sir Thos Sadler; wife Isabel executor; overseers John Smythe of the Bridge, Elberton, John Smythe of Olveston and William Heines of Cote 1600 Thomas Grafton of Alveston will mentions land in Ircote to son John, son Edward; daughter Anne; children Thomas, John, William, Margery and Mary; their grandfather Thomas Orchard and uncle William Orchard; cousins Joan, Anne, Mary and Elizabeth Worlocke; wife and executrix Alice; overseers Richard Orchard, Edmund Champneys of Littleton and Thomas Dymrye of Alveston; winesses Roger Powell, John Goodman and Giles Clarke. 1601 Catherine Illes widow of Thornbury will mentions executor son Arthur Dunster; overseers William Ogborne and Richard Champnes 1602 Edmund Champneys winessed will of William Smyth husbandman of Littleton. 1602 Ed Champneye and John Smythe concerning tenement in Elberton in feet of fines 44th of Elizabeth I page 46. 1602 William Champnies in will of Thomas Symonds of Woodhouse Olveston which also mentions kinsman Edward Symonds of Acton, witness John Gane. 1604 Florence Smythe of Elberton will mentions son William Heines of Cote, his wife Elizabeth and daughters Jane and Agnes; Margaret wife of Thomas Hollyster of Tockington; William son of Robert Heines; daughter Elizabeth wife of Richard Jones and their daughter Elizabeth; Joan Brooke; Launsell Elbroe; goddaughters Margaret Hollyster and Mary Champneys; executors son-in-laws children John and Elizabeth Jones; overseers Richard Jones, William Heines of Cote, John Smythe of the Bridge and John Smythe of the Boxtree 1602 Ed Champneye and Thomas Henage concerning tenement in Elberton in feet of fines Michaelmas 3rd of James I page 224. 1605 Margaret Clarck widow of Elberton will mentions children Thomas, James, Joan and Jane; son John Clarck executor; overseers uncle John Smythe; witnesses James Champnes 1605 William Heynes of Coate Olveston will mentions daughters Jane and Agnes; sons-in-law Adam and John Orchard; godson John Enrye; brother-in-law William Boyce; Lawnsell Elbroe; wife Elizabeth executor; overseers James Champneys of Elberton, William Boyce of Littleton and John Harte of Auste 1608 Edward Champines gentleman of Elberton in Men and Armour. 1608 Francis Champyon husbandman of Stinchcombe in Men and Armour. 1608 James Champnies gentleman of Elberton in Men and Armour. 1608 Richard Champins weaver of Thornbury in Men and Armour. 1608 Richard Champyon mason of Mangotsfield in Men and Armour. 1608 Thomas Champneis gentleman of Synwell servant to Lady Berkeley of Bradley in Men and Armour. 1608 Thomas Champnies husbandman of Elberton in Men and Armour. 1608 Thomas Champnies husbandman of Oldbury on Severn in Men and Armour. 1608 William Champnies junior of Almondsbury son of William Champnies husbandman in Men and Armour. 1608 William Champneis yeoman of Oldbury on Severn with musket in Men and Armour. 1608 Edith Mydellton widow of Sibland Thornbury will mentions Benedict and Joan Tyson; William, Henry, Joan, Alice and Agnes Clarke; 4 children of William Phempenie; Edward Ward; Agnes Phempenie; Dorothy Nicklas; Bridget Champnis; James and Guy Lawrence; Giles, Samuel and Robert sons of Giles Clarke; Giles and Edith children of John Clarke of Auste; Mary and Edith daughters of William Tyson; Mr Lurris Wyshe; John Tornie senior and junior; Giles Hober; executor son-in-law Giles Clarke of Alveston; overseers James Lawrence gentleman and William Ogborne 1608 William Champnies of Oldbury yeoman in Men and Armour. 1608 Thomas Champnies of Oldbury husbandman in Men and Armour. 1608 Richard Champnies of Thornbury weaver in Men and Armour. 1609 Arthur Stones yeoman of Morton Thornbury will mentions children Agnes, Robert, Edmund and Alice; son William executor; overseers Edmund Champneyes and Robert Stones; witnesses William Howell, Thomas Patche and John Edmondes 1610 Joan Marton widow of Elberton will mentions Wlm Hancocke of Auste; Wlm Latteridge of Auste; Rich Latteridge of Thornbury; dtrs Margt & Ellen; son Rob M exec; overs Jn Peaseleye & Jms Champnyes 1610 John Champnies will taken by Edward Bracie, James Ayler and Edmund Champnies. 1610 Richard Whitfield yeoman of Oldbury will mentions brother Thomas Champneys, sisters Mary and Bridget Champneyes, Richard Orchard and his children William, Thomas, Richard, Margery, Elizabeth and Joan; Thomas, Alice and Elizabeth children of Robert Perriman; Thomas son of John Marten; William son of William Asten; Margaret daughter of John Link; wife and executrix Mary; overseers John and Edward Linck. 1611 Henry Champneys inquisition post mortem 27/9/1611 - details land in Elberton - son Edward Champneys aged 21 and more 1611 John Champneys overseer in will of John Alpas baker of Thornbury which mentions children John, Thomas, William, Alice, Catherine, Elizabeth and Margaret, wife and executrix Ellen, overseers Thomas Tayer and John Champneys. 1612 Ellen Marton singlewoman of Elberton will mentions sister Margaret Marton; brother John Marton and his son Thomas; sister-in-law Joan Marton; uncle William Hancocke of Auste; William Latteridge of Auste; Richard Latteridge of Thornbury; brother Robert Marton and his unborn child; executor brother Robert Marton; overseers John Peasely and Jms Champnyes 1612 John Champneys of Thornbury overseer of will of Elizabeth Merrick of Thornbury which mentions children John and Agnes Badmyngton, overseers Edward Bracy of Tockinton and John Champneys of Thornbury. 1613 Ann Champnyes widow of Elberton will mentions land in Thornbury to son Henry Champneys; daughter Bridget and her son John Baylye; kinsman Rich Fox of Hamun; son Thomas Champnyes executor; overseers James Champnyes, Richard Folen and Henry Smyth 1613 Thomas Champnes married at Oldbury on Severn to Jona Lucas. 1614 John Champneys overseer of will of Abel Wheeler of Thornbury which mentions children William, Elizabeth, Margaret and Giles; wife and executrix Jane; overseers Thomas Barton and John Champneys; witness Thomas Hauborn. 1615 John Champneys married at Orchardleigh to Honor Chaldecott. 1616 James Chamnyes gentleman of Elberton will mentions children Elizabeth, Richard, Jane, Bridget, John and Toby; wife executor; overseers brother Edward Chamnyes, Thomas Champneys, Richard Waller and Henry Smyth; witnesses Richard Fowler 1617 Agnes Champnes married at Thornbury to John Purlin. 1617 Joane Champnes buried at Oldbury on Severn. 1617 Mary Champnes buried at Oldbury on Severn. 1618 William Champneys overseer in will of Joan Link of Oldbury which mentions daughter Margaret and her uncle Richard Whitfield, brother Richard Orchit of Littleton, brother Thomas, sister Marie Chamnies, son and executor Richard, overseers John Martone of Elberton and William Champneys. 1618 James Machin of Olveston will mentions sons John and Henry; wife Joan executor; overseers Thomas Hort and William Champnys; witnesses Edward Brace and William Burnell 1621 Joane Champnes married at Oldbury upon Severn to John Adey. 1622 Anthony Chopp or Allen of Oldbury will mentions children Anthony, Agnes, Thomas and Margaret; brother Henry Allen; wife Jane executor; overseers: William Champnis 1622 Edmund Champneys died 18/3/1622 at Littleton - in Biglands Gloucestershire 1622 Edmund Champnies yeoman of Littleton on Severn 49 Swann in notes about Elberton by K Myers at Society of Genealogists. 1623 Edmund Champnies yeoman of Littleton on Severn will mentions son John senior and his three children; son Richard and his three children; sons William, Robert, Arthur, Henry and John junior, daughter Margery Stumpe and her three children, deceased son Thomas and his children Robert, Thomas and Mary; cousin Mary Champnies of Oldbury; brother John Chamnies and his daughter; poor of Thornbury Kington Oldbury and Elberton; wife and executrix Agnes; overseers William Boyce of Littleton, Richard son of Richard Archard deceased of Littleton and sons William Champnies and John Champnies senior. 1623 Thomas Tawyer gentleman of Thornbury will mentions poor of Kington; Mr Sprinte, minister; daughter Elninor Smith and her children Frederick Badminton and Hannah and Hester Smith; bond of Thomas Smith; present wife Ann executor; overseers William Rider, Richard Atwells, John Parker and John Champneyes gentleman and sons Francis and Ferdinando Tawyer 1624 John Marton husbandman of Elberton will mentions sister Margaret Marton; Thomas and Alice Peryman of Elberton; brothers Robert Marton of Henbury husbandman; kinsman William Asten of Elberton husbandman; wife Joan executor; overseers Henry Smithe and Henry Dowdinge of Elberton; witnesses Edmund Champnies 1626 Richard Jones of Oldbury will mentions son Edward and his children Richard, Elizabeth and Joan; son Richard and his children Charles and Joan; daughter Elizabeth Pearce and her sons John Hancock, Richard, Thomas and William; Agnes Barrow; Joan wife of Morris Hancock of Ingst; daughter Julian wife of Thomas Hill of Ingst and their children Edward and Elizabeth; daughter Elizabeth Moore and her son Richard; Richard son of John Jones of Elberton and his children Henry and Elizabeth; daughter Agnes wife of Thomas Champneis of Elberton and their sons Edward & Richard; exececutors wife Elizabeth and son John; overseers William Linke of the Marsh and Edward Thurston 1627 Joan Wilcoks widow of Earthcote Alliston will mentions daughter Elizabeth Seager and her sons Thomas, Robert and John; grandson Henry Richards; grandaughters Joan and Agnes Champneis; children of grandson John Dymocke; 2 children of grandughter Elizabeth Wither; grandchildren Robert, Thomas, Katherine and Agnes Smith; John, Thomas and Agnes Frape; kinsman John Cullimore and his 4 children; exececutor son-in-law Thomas Smith of Earthcoate; overseers Rob Frape and son-in-law John Seager; witnesses Robert Potter. 1627 John Parker of Thornbury will mentions married twice; Thos Tawyer gentleman, deceased; sons John, Richard and Nathaniel; daughters Hannah and her uncle William Layght in Tewxbury; daughter Mary; sister Julian Hill; Alice wife of Nathaniel Stokes; daughter Elizabeth and her children John and Elizabeth Skidmore; exececutor son William; overseers brother Edward Parker and cousin John Champneis 1627 Richard Allen of Elberton will mentions only daughter Joan wife of John Clarke of Westbury; inventory taken by Thomas Champnies, John Jones and Edward Hutchins 1627 William Smith yeoman of Elberton will mentions son William; children of brothers and sisters; sister's sons William and Thomas Wall; sister's sons Thomas and William Smith; Avice daughter of John Peasly; wife Mary exececutor; overseers Thomas Smith of Alveston and William Wall of Olveston; witnesses Thomas Champnies and Thos (Luntte?) 1629 Ann Champnes married at Cam to Rod Tyler. 1629 John Champneys overseer of will of Eleanor Alpas widow of Thornbury which mentions children Margaret and Thomas, daughter Katherine Tekell, daughter Elizabeth wife of Walter Crass and their son John, deceased daughter Alice Hill and her son Thomas, executor and son John, overseers Edward Thurston gentleman and John Champneys. 1629 Eleanor Alpas widow of Thornbury will mentions children Margaret and Thomas; daughter Katherine Tekell; daughter Elizabeth wife of Walter Crass and their son John; deceased daughter Alice Hill and her son Thomas; exececutor son John; overseers Edward Thurston gentleman and John Champneys. 1630 John Champneys neighbour in will of Richard Atwells of Thornbury. 1632 Anthony Thurston of Elberton will at Bristol mentions son John under age; unborn child; wife and executrix Agnes; overseers John and Toby Champnies of Elberton; winess John Jones, executors John and Thomas Hayward of Elberton???. 1636 Henry Champneys holding land in Littleton in will of Sir Richard Michelborne in feet of fines. 1646 William Champnes yeoman of Oldbury on Severn Thurnbury PCC will mentions brother Arthur Champnes and his five children Arthur, John, Edmund, Marie and Bridget all under 21; kinswoman Agnes Champness daughter of brother Arthur; brother Henry Champness and his five children; sister Margaret Stance??? and her daughter Elizabeth; Edmund Champness and his children John, William, Susan and Frances; Richard Champness; Margaret Champness; Jane Adey wife of John Adey of Oldbury and her son William; Thomas ? the younger; John Dobell son of Hugh Dobell; cousen John Martin; Mary daughter of Richard Birt; executors brothers Arthur and Henry Champness; overseers Hugh Dobell and Thomas T??. 1638 Edward Thurston gentleman and John Champneys in CP Trinity 14 Charles 1 - plaintiffs Edward Thurston and Henry Marsh, defendants John Champneys and Jane his wife, David Lewis and Elizabeth his wife, John Cokran and his wife Johan, Rice Powell and his wife Joyce, Margaret Spencer, James Wintle and his wife Elizabeth, land in Thornbury, Moreton, Kington and Buckover - Feet of Fines Glouc. 1642 John Champneis yeoman of Cowhill Thornbury will. 1644 Elizabeth Champnes married at Henbury to Mathew Phillipps. 1665 Henry Champneys versus Richard Michelborne concerning land in Olveston in feet of fines 1665 C8 244/6. 1671 Arthur Champneys of Littleton on Severn in Hearth Tax. 1672 Henry Champneys of Littleton on Severn in Hearth Tax. 1672 John Champneys of Elberton in Hearth Tax. 1672 James Champneys of Elberton in Hearth Tax. 1707 Sarah Bence, spinster v. Samuel White, Richard Champnies alias Cholmely, John Hollins, and Jonathan Thurston.: Right and title to lands, etc in the manor of Thornbury. Touching a house in the possession of the defendant White, situate in the Backstreet in Thornbury, and an acre of land lying in the field called "Teeltfield," lately in the possession of Jonathan Thurston. 5 Anne 1714 Hannah Thurston mar Oldbury on Severn Edmund Chamneys. 1759 John Champneys deceased mentioned in will of sister Elizabeth Hollister widow of Almondsbury. 1800 Champneys family of Bexley Kent in MSS pedigree 19th century British Library MSS 33921 folio 149. 1800 Champneys family in MSS pedigree 19th century British Library MSS 41317 folio 55-55b. 1862 Hugh Champneys Thurston born Jun 1862 Thornbury 6a 180 1867 Ralph Neville Thurston fourth son of Obed Edward Thurston (born 1824) was on memorial with parents 1916 aged 49 - died at Shanghai China - next grave has Hugh Champneys Thurston their third son died ? aged 57 - in Burma expedition 1891 South Africa 1899-1902 European War 1914-18 - CB CMG Colonel AMS - next to only son of colonel Thurston, Hugo Steele Thurston 1903-1931 died of pneumonia 1896 Hugh Champneys Thurston married Susie Steele - Barton Regis 6a 165 Mar 1896 END