| ![Show Contents]() Campy History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Campy familyThe surname Campy was first found in Denbighshire where William de Chambre (fl. 1365?), was one of the continuators of Robert de Graystanes' 'Historia Dunelmensis,' appears to have flourished in the latter half of the fourteenth century; unfortunately very little is known of his lineage. 1 Early History of the Campy familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Campy research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1435, 1470, 1492, 1549, 1600, 1739 and 1823 are included under the topic Early Campy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Campy Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Campy include Chambre, ChamBerry, Chambry, Chambury, Chamby and many more. Early Notables of the Campy familyJohn Chambre (1470-1549), English physician whose name is also spelt Chamber, Chambyr, and Chambers, born in Northumberland, studied at Oxford, where he was elected fellow of Merton College in 1492.
Sir Alan Chambré (1739-1823), English judge, who...
Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Campy Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Campy familyIn England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Campys to arrive on North American shores: Ann Chamby who settled in Virginia in 1651; James Chambore settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1820.
- Smith, George (ed), Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1885-1900. Print
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