Champe, Nathaniel, 1792-1870.

Son of John Champe of Revolutionary fame, born in Romney, Virginia in 1792; came to Detroit in June 1812, and served in the war of 1812. Was present at the surrender of Detroit by Hull served under McArthur and Harrison, and was honorably discharged in Chillicohe, Ohio, in the summer of 1815. On August 6, 1814, he married Almenia Thomas, who died in 1867. They lived in Detroit until 1853, when they removed to Onondaga, Michigan, where he died, February 13, 1870. They had 6 children.

From the description of Nathaniel Champe papers, 1792-1870. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 320896205