Arthur Champernowne (died c. 1650) explained

Arthur Champernowne (1580–c. 1650), of Dartington, near Totnes, Devon was an English politician. He was the son of Gawine Champernowne and Roberte de Montgomery.[1] He married Bridget Fulford, daughter of Sir Thomas Fulford, of Great Fulford in Devon on 17 June 1598 in Dunsford. His son was Captain Francis Champernoun of York, Maine.

He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Totnes in 1624 and 1626.[2]

He was buried in the old parish church at Dartington.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Weis, Frederick Lewis . Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America before 1700, 8th Edition . Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. . 2004 . 978-0-8063-1752-6 . Baltimore, MD . 10.
  2. Web site: CHAMPERNOWNE, Arthur (1580-c.1650), of Dartington, nr. Totnes, Devon | History of Parliament Online.

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