Campen History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Campen familyThe surname Campen was first found in Leicestershire, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Campen familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Campen research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Campen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Campen Spelling VariationsScribes in Medieval Scotland spelled names by sound rather than any set of rules, so an enormous number of spelling variations exist in names of that era. Campen has been spelled Champagne, Champaign, Champaigne, Champane, Champayne, Champigne and many more. Early Notables of the Campen familyMore information is included under the topic Early Campen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Campen familyThe number of Strathclyde Clan families sailing for North America increased steadily as the persecution continued. In the colonies, they could find not only freedom from the iron hand of the English government, but land to settle on. The American War of Independence allowed many of these settlers to prove their independence, while some chose to go to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Scots played essential roles in the forging of both great nations. Among them: James Champagne, who came to Virginia in 1705; and Nicholas Champaigne who settled in Maryland in 1725.
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