W. S. CHAMPION, Livingston County, youngest son of Theophilus and Agnes Champion, was born May 1, 1847. He remained at home until his parents' death, when, at the age of seventeen years, he commenced life for himself, choosing the vocation of farming. He received more than an average English education in the common schools, and during all his life has been a warm friend of the cause of public instruction. In 1868 he came in possession of his present farm, a part of which, originally belonged to the old homestead. Mr. Champion's place numbers 200 acres of fine land, which, under his skillful management has been brought under a high state of cultivation. He deals extensively in live-stock, and every year ships heavily to the large markets of the North and East. He was married March 10, 1881, to Miss Sarah E. Dixon, daughter of Thomas K. and Julia (Huffman) Dixon, of Boone County, Ky. Mrs. Champion was born March 25, 1849, and is the second of a family of four children, all of whom are living. Mr. Champion belongs to Carrsville Lodge No. 387, A. F. and A. M., and votes with the Democratic party.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 813.