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Note: 1. Was a blacksmith in the 1880 Census, later became a construction engineer. In this census he was identified as "Columbus W. Campbell." 2. Owned all of Long Acre, WV and mountain coal lands at the time of his death; the three living heirs sold this land for a "big" price. This land was once owned by Judge (Col.) Edward Campbell. 3. Copied from the Nicholas Chronicle of 3 Dec 1892: "Mr. C.W. Campbell, one of Fayette county's most prominent and worthy citizens, died at his home on the Kanawha river near Eagle, one day last week, after a lingering illness. Mr. Campbell was a most excellent man, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was perhaps 60 or 65 years of age. A wife, two daughters and one son, who are among the very best citizens of our State, survive him. His remain were interred by the side of his father and other relatives in the cemetery at Kessler's Cross Lanes, this county, last Sunday evening, after funeral services conducted by Rev. L.J. Huffman. Mr. Campbell was a brother to Lycurgus Campbell, of Kessler's X Lanes, and Mrs. Samuel Brock, of near Summers- ville. The bereaved relatives have our deepest sympathy and bereavement." 4. Copied from pages 5 & 6 of Smithers, WV by John Cavalier (1978): "Charles W. Campbell built a home (that is still standing) on a farm which is now the east end of Smithers. Charles W. was the son of Colonel Edward Campbell and Margaret M. Campbell. He married Maria A. Childress of Hugheston, Kanawha County. They first lived in Ansted, Fayette County. Mr. Campbell made a trip to the middle west, then returned to Kanawha Falls, and later moved to Longacre (present Smithers). He was employed by the Trotter and Company which operated a stagecoach line on the James River and Kanawha Turnpike. His duties were to shoe horses and keep the stage-coaches in repair. He was thus employed until 1873 when the stage coach line was discontinued. Even though he continued his trade as a mechanic, he managed to cultivate a garden and orchard near his home. His health failed in 1896, but he lingered until November 27, 1897. His wife lived until October 4, 1901. One of children was Sterling Price Campbell who lived in a beautiful residence near the old homestead. "Mr. S.P. Campbell was a respected and trusted citizen of our town," said Charley Giarrizzi, now a retired shoe cobbler of Smithers. Miners in those early years worked from daylight to dusk; therefore, were not able to go to the bank which was located in Montgomery. Because of these working conditions many of the miners brought their pay envelopes to Mr. Campbell and had him make the deposit at the bank for them. Mr. Giarrizzi recalls another incident, as he rocked and smoked his cigar in the shoe shop now run by his son Sam. "When I was inducted in the army during the first world war and shipped to Fort Riley, Kansas, Mr. Campbell went to the mine office, drew my pay and mailed it to me. Things like that stand out in a man's mind," said Charley. Mr. Campbell was elected president of the Merchants National Bank on January 27, 1914, and remained there until he died on May 4, 1948. His wife died in June 1962 while living in New York. The S.P. Campbell's home was sold to Eugene Imbrogno, Sr., in the early 1960's. Mr. and Mrs. Imbrogno lived there until 1968 when he sold the home and moved to Montgomery. At Longacre (present east end of Smithers) near the Campbell's home was a tollgate which was kept by Jonathan Sims, who also kept a tavern called the Half-Way House near Sims Branch. Many weary travelers were made comfortable here for the night, and the next morning went their way refreshed for the day's journey. Caption of picture on page 5: Original home of Charles W. Campbell in foreground. New two-story Campbell home in the background." 5. Copied from the Fayette County History (1883), pages 584-586: "Charles W. Campbell built a home on a farm which is now the present site of the town of Longacre. The old Campbell home is still standing and is occupied at the present time by Joseph R. Davenport. Charles W. Campbell was the son of Col. Edward Campbell and Margaret Masterson Campbell. He was born at Kessler's Cross Lanes May 10, 1829. He married Maria A. Childress of Hugheston, Kanawha county. They first lived at Ansted and were neighbors of Fountain Neal. Mr. Campbell made a trip to the Middle West then returned to Kanawha Falls, and later moved to the present site of Longacre. He was employed by Trotter & Company who operated a stage coach line on the James river & Kanawha turnpike. His duties were to shoe horses and keep the stage coaches in repair. He was thus employed until 1873 when the stage coach line was discontinued. After this time he continued his trade as mechanic, and when not thus engaged he cultivated a garden and orchard near his home. Mr. Campbell also did work on the suspension bridge over Elk river at Charleston in 1858. His health failed in 1896 but he lingered until November 27, 1897, when he passed away. His wife lived until October 4, 1901. They were both buried in the cemetery at Kessler's Cross Lanes, in Nicholas county. The children of Charles W. Campbell were Mrs. Martha J. Kyle and Mrs. Ada Campbell Craver, both of Montgomery, and Sterling Price Campbel who now lives at Longacre in a beautiful residence near the old home place. Mr. S.P. Campbell is president of the Merchants National Bank, of Montgomery, West Virginia. Edward Campbell, father of Charles W. Campbell, was a colonel in the Confederate army, and during the war was at one time a prisoner at Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. He was one of the pioneer teachers of Nicholas county, and wrote a "History of the Early Settlers of Nicholas County," which was published in the "Nicholas Chronicle." Just above Harewood is located the town of Boomer. ---- After the Hibbards went west to live, the George Huddleston place was occupied from 1870 to 1877 by Edward Campbell, father of Charles W. Campbell. Here he kept a tavern. An old sign which hung out at this place is well remembered. It read: "Alum Spring House. Entertainment by Edward Campbell." John F. Campbell, son of Edward Campbell, died at the present site of Harewood in November, 1869. Elizabeth, a daughter, died in June, 1872. Both were interred in the cemetery at Kesslers Cross Lanes. Edward Campbell returned to his home in Nicholas county in 1882. During his service in the Confederate army, the family of Edward Campbell came to live in the Kanawha valley. The only son now living is Lycurgus Campbell who resides at Kesslers Cross Lanes. Edward Campbell was born August 22, 1800, and died January 29, 1886. He was the son of John Campbell and Margaret Hughes Campbell who were married in the fort at Hugheston, in Kanawha county, in 1796. Mr. Campbell was a justice of the peace in Falls district for a number of years. His home was open to all in need. The engineers who laid out a right of way for the C. & O. railroad boarded there. Two of these engineers were Charles and William Pratt. They used to delight in holding the Campbell children on their shoulders so they could pick of the most luscious cherries that grew about the house. This same old house may yet be seen, but the flowers and fruits of former days are gone." SOURCES INCLUDE: History of Nicholas County, WV Smithers, WV by J. Cavalier (1978). Fayette County, WV History (1883 and 1926). Nicholas Chronicle 3 Dec 1892. 1880 Fayette co., WV census.
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