Kidnapping Benedict Arnold: the Saga of John Champe - 'City Full of History' Episode 5

This week on “City Full of History”, we visit three states to track down the saga of John Champe, the American soldier who defected TWICE and infiltrated British held New York City in an attempt to kidnap the treacherous Benedict Arnold!
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[@cameronbenedict8876]

Thank you so much for telling the tale of Sgt Major John Champe. He was my 3rd Great-grandfather.

[@flagzgaming658]

He is my moms side of my family my moms name is Cheri champ and my grandpa is Charles champ

[@flagzgaming658]

He’s my 6th great grandfather do I know you?

[@cameronbenedict8876]

@@flagzgaming658 I don't believe so. Sgt Maj Champe was my 3rd G-Grandfather through Nancy Champe and William Champe, his son.

[@billcorley6339]

He's in the Corley genealogy too and a great story too ........ should be a movie

[@Tracy-qc6lz]

I'm Tracy Hiram Champ, jr.I'm trying to reach to any Champs remaining ,I'm from McDowell co wv ,I know my great ida wrote the story

[@irmalair1]

Great voice! And beautiful eyes too😉 Thanks for the video!

[@Barbara-ty8dj]

If I didn’t already know this story and I saw your presentation first, I’d say yes this was a very silly story. But knowing the background, knowing the man’s history, it was a brave thing to do even if it didn’t work out.

[@cienfuegos9583]

Great story

[@BookwormHistory]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@the3spoonsOFsugar]

Lovely vid! Enjoyed it as always.

[@BookwormHistory]

Thanks!

[@LonnyW212]

Another incredible story-beautifully told-by intrepid Dan! 👍 Thank you SO MUCH! Loved the opening angle shot, the music and the “hat whoosh” dissolve to get us to NW Virginia. 🏆

[@BookwormHistory]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to know people appreciate the details!

[@icingbunstomatocardtom]

🔰🔰🔰🔰🔰💛💛💛💛🌟🌟🌟🗯️😩🇸🇹🍅🪦⚰️#911