Notes for: Jacob SCHAMP Sr.

Jacob Schamp, who was a French-speaking Calvinist Protestant, aka a "Huguenot," was born circa 1596 at Ghent, East Flanders, Lower Netherlands (under Hapsburg rule; Belgium since 1830). He was probably a merchant, as had been members of his family for many generations, at Ghent, East Flanders. Although known for his Calvinist views, he married Elisabeth Cuypers on 26 December 1621 at St. Martins Roman Catholic Church, St. Martins - Latem, Ghent, East Flanders.. Jacob Schamp died after May 1644 at Ghent, East Flanders.