James Allen Champlin, second child of George and Martha Allen Champlin, was born near Newport, R. I., Sept. 24, 1823, and died at Alfred, March 31, 1903.
His father was one of the early pioneers of the county, coming afoot from Rhode Island with two companions. James was brought afterward, a child of two years, in his mother's lap, as she rode in a farm wagon. He worked hard as soon as he was old enough and saved his money. At thirty years of age he owned a farm of his own. He was married to Susan Saunders March 27, 1851. Of their three children two are living. There are seven grandchildren. Mrs. Champlin died twenty years ago. He was baptized in early manhood, probably by Eld. N. V. Hull, and has since been a staunch member of the First Alfred church. He was a man of patient and persevering industry, identified always with the best movements in the community. He was known for his strict integrity, and commanded universal confidence. He was undemonstrative, being the James type of Christian, showing his faith by his works. Services at the home April 2, conducted by Pastor Randolph. L. C. R.
