Name/Title
Champlin MemorialEntry/Object ID
2018.008.016Description
Champlin Memorial
A Record of the Descendants of Geoffrey Champlin of Newport, R.I., in 1638 and Westerly in 1661
by John Dennison Champlin
A brief history of the surname Champlin is offered, including various spellings. Geoffrey Champlin is identified as the first recorded holder of this surname in America. His landholdings in Rhode Island are described, with attention given to sales and deeds, darting back to 1638.
Also, the progress of settlement in the general area is described, including claims of "rival colonies." Using pertinent documentation, the author gives a review of the history of Rhode Island and surrounding areas as he weaves the family history into his narrative. Attention is given in particular to wills of Champlin descendants. The family tree fills especially the latter half of the volume, dating most recently to about 1800Collection
Family Genealogy RecordsPublication Details
Publication Type
BookletAuthor
Champlin, John DennisonRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Champlin, Jeffrey
