The surname Champon 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.
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Early History of the Champon family
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Champon Spelling Variations
Surnames that evolved in Scotland in the Middle Ages often appear under many spelling variations. These are due to the practice of spelling according to sound in the era before dictionaries had standardized the English language. Champon has appeared as Champagne, Champaign, Champaigne, Champane, Champayne, Champigne and many more.
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Early Notables of the Champon family
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Migration of the Champon family
The North American colonies beckoned, with their ample land and opportunity as their freedom from the persecution suffered by so many Clan families back home. Many Scots even fought against England in the American War of Independence to gain this freedom. Recently, clan societies have allowed the ancestors of these brave Scottish settlers to rediscover their familial roots. Among them: James Champagne, who came to Virginia in 1705; and Nicholas Champaigne who settled in Maryland in 1725.
Contemporary Notables of the name Champon (post 1700)
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Lieutenant-General Pierre-Louis-Clestin-Michel Champon (1882-1940), French General Officer Commanding XII Corps (1940) 1
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