[Illustration] The name, like those of most ancient families, is
local, derived from Congreve, in this county, where the ancestors of
this house were seated soon after the Conquest.
In the reign of Edward II. William Congreve removed to the adjoining
village of Stretton, having married the heiress of Campion of that
place. Stretton was sold towards the end of the eighteenth century,
but Congreve still continues the inheritance of its ancient lords.
Younger Branch. Congreve of Walton, Baronet 1812.
See Erdeswick, p. 167.
ARMS.--_Sable, a chevron between three battleaxes argent_. This is,
says Erdeswick, the coat of Campion.
Present Representative, William Walter Congreve, Esq.