Albert Sebastiano Bronzin Champion

One of the four original three brothers would remain of the prestigious "Champion Brothers of South Texas" who immigrated to America from Italy. They first landed in New Orleans; La owned a Merchant Marine Business in that area. Then they were approached in 1846 as The Mexican Ameican War was breaking out by the US government about Port Isabel, not yet a part of the Republic of Texas, during that era known as El Fronton de Santa Isabel. They began to supply ammunition and be responsible for shipments coming in and out of the very important area of the country. After the war, they ran a marine and shipping and receiving business. They were also Ranchers [https://www.geni.com/documents/view?doc_id=6000000117716327821&]

Biography

Albert Sebastiano Champion was born on May 9, 1816 in Rovigno D'Istria, Italy. His parents were Giorgio Campeoni and Marie Campeoni. Bronzin

Albert married Estefana Champion. Together they had the following children:
George Albert Champion, Sr;
Francisca Champion;
Frank Champion;
Joseph Champion;
Eufemia Champion;
Rosa Champion;
Anita Champion.

He died on September 20, 1890 in Brownsville, Cameron, Texas, United States and was buried after September 20, 1890 in City Cemetary of Brownsville, Texas.

• Residence: 1870 - Texas, United States
• Residence: 1880 - Brownsville, Cameron, Texas, United States
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Also known as Sebastiano.

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