Richard was born to William Champion and Anne Holman Champion. He was baptized on Mar. 27, 1819.
Richard's full siblings were Elizabeth Champion Trezona, Hannah Champion, Henry Champion, Jennifer Champion Bennetts, Marianne Champion, Nicholas Champion, Philadelphia Champion Berryman, Susanna Champion, and William Champion.
Richard's agnate siblings were James Champion, John Champion, Thomas Champion, and William Champion.
Richard married Elizabeth Troon on Oct. 9, 1842 in Ludgvan, Cornwall. Their children were Elizabeth Mary Champion, John, and William Richard Champion.
Richard was a copper miner.
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Weep not for me, my wife and children dear, I am not dead but sleeping here.
My debt is paid, my grave you see, prepare yourself to follow me.