There is a report that Edward Campe was christened on 27 Jan 1576 in Nazeing, Essex, England. The following was taken from the "Parish Registers of Hunsdon in Herts, England 1546-1837" by the Hon. Herbert C. Gibbs, London, 1915: Marriages: Page 94, Edward Camp to Grace Mott on 21 Sept. 1615 Christenings: Page 114, Edward Camp, Sonne of Edward Camp, 21 Sept. 1617 The following was taken from The Camp Bulletin, The Camp Family Association, Volume VI, #3, September 1985: "In St. Margarets, near Hunsdon, there is a house still standing that belonged to Edward Campe. In 1628 it was sold to Edward Campe, a blacksmith who went there with his family. He reportedly had his blacksmith shop in the house. Edward and his wife Grace had three sons: Edward Jr., George and Philemon. George became a shoemaker and Philemon learned the blacksmith trade by working with his father. Edward emigrated to America. There are two documents relating to the Campes in the Hertford Record Office both dated 1673. In one, Edward Campe (Sr.) made over the house and smith shop to Philemon Campe to have after his death. In the meantime, Philemon who was married and had three children was to have the middle chamber and use of the kitchen. In the other document, George Campe gives to his brother Philemon the right to enter the premises at anytime to repair the House. At that time George seems to be the owner. Edward Campe died in 1682 and his son, George, died three years later. Philemon became the owner of the house. He had two sons, Edward and Philemon Jr., who both became blacksmiths. In 1709 Philemon and his wife leased the house to Thomas Cramphorne for a year. Philemon later gave up blacksmithing when he later sold the property to Mr. Cramphorne. In 1712 he was reportedly a farmer. In 1719 three of his children were paying to go to the Charity School in Hunsdon so they were still in the village. There is a story that the Campes became dissenters to the Church at St. Dunstan's Church. This could be the reason that Edward went to America. There are no records that any of his brothers were baptized."

OBJE: C:\My Documents\Katie\Family Tree\Edward and Grace Camps house.jpgThe Camp House in St. Margarets, near Hudson, England. In 1628 the home was sold to Edward Campe and Grace Mott. Edward's son Philamon became the owner in 1685 upon the death of his brother George. ~~