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| Regional map of Westerly, RI |
In 1661, Geoffrey Champlin removed to the region of Misquamicut along the Pawcatuck River (in the western part of what is modern day Rhode Island) with another group of dissatisfied settlers comprising 24 other families. There, they founded the town of Westerly - Jeffrey signing a document which purchased Misquamicut from Chief Socoa in 1661. About 75 people signed this document but only a few actually removed to what was to become Westerly. He took the oath of allegiance to Rhode island on May 17, 1671 and three days later he was fined 20 shillings for refusing jury duty.
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| Westerly, Rhode Island |
Geoffrey was elected to the Westerly Town Council in 1680 and was Moderator of the Westerly Town Meetings from 1680-1684. He was Deputy in the Rhode Island Assembly from 1681-1686. In 1685, Geoffrey was assigned to survey highways.
By 1669, Geoffrey had sold all of his properties in Newport - the last seeming to be a 40 acre tract (which included his home lot and dwelling) that was purchased by Walter Clarke. In the deed of transfer, Jeffrey was called a shoemaker.
In 1675-76, during King Phillip's War, Geoffrey sought refuge in Newport, returning to Westerly after the defeat of the Pequots in 1677.
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| Pawcatuck River through Westerly to the sea |
