|
a.
|
Note: 1. Edward Campbell was born to John and Nancy (Hughes) Campbell 22 Aug 1800 in a cabin on the headwaters of Whitewater River in the Kanawha Valley of VA now WV). Edward, often referred to as Colonel or Judge Campbell, taught school in Nicholas County, for a number of years and was a solid, pioneer historian of the county. He was also a Justice of the Peace for the county and became known as a "traveling judge" because his duties often required him to travel long distances throughout the county. Edward Campbell was connected with the organization of Zoar Baptist Church; he donated the land for both the church and the adjoining cemetery. He was also active in the church at Alloy in Fayette county, WV. Edward was a confederate soldier in the Civil War. He was captured by Union forces and was a prisoner at Camp Chase in Ohio. Upon his release he held the rank of colonel in the CSA. As previously mentioned, Edward Campbell was a historian of Nicholas County, WV. In 1883 he wrote a series of 12 letters about the settle- ment of the county. These letters were first published in the newspaper, The Nicholas Chronicle, in 1883. They were republished by the paper in 1892 and again in 1933. Edward Campbell's first wife was Margaret Bell Masterson. They were married on 14 Dec 1826. She was born at Blue Sulphur in Greenbrier County, Va and was a daughter of Thomas and Jane (McClung) Masterson. Jane McClung (1776 to 1834) was a daughter of Joseph McClung and Miss Bell. Thomas Masterson was a Revolutionary soldier and he and his wife had three sons and three daughters. She died 29 Sep 1849 in Nicholas County. Edward's second wife was Susan Dunkle of Bridgewater, Rocking- ham county VA; they were married 20 Jun 1856. Susan was born 8 May 1800 to John and Sally. No children were born to this second marriage. Susan died 20 Oct 1883 of dropsy and was buried in the Zoar cemetery. Both of her parents were originally from PA. The Edward Campbell home was on Shade Creek Road in the house above, or toward, Victor, WV. Edward Campbell died 29 Jan 1886 in Nicholas County, WV. He was buried in the cemetery of the Zoar Baptist Church. 2. Copied from the 6 Feb 1886 Nicholas Chronicle: "IN MEMORIAM Died, at his residence near Keslers X Lanes, on the 29th ult., Col. Edward Campbell, in the 80th year of his age. Bro. Campbell was a faithful, consistent member of Zoar Baptist church, from its organiz- ation--about fifty years, the greater portion of the time serving as an efficient deacon. Another excellent man has passed away, after having well performed his work as a husband, a father and church member; ever willing to aid in the spread of the gospel. In the death of Bro. Campbell, the pastor has lost a faithful helper, the church a wise counsellor, and the community a good citizen. He served several public offices to the satisfaction of the people, he having been Judge of the County Court of Fayette county, for a term of years, also Justice of the Peace for a number of years. He retained a brilliant mind to the last. His recollection was remarkably good, he having written for the Chronicle, many of the readers will remember a series of articles, in which he ---- the history of the early settlers of the county. Death found him prepared to go. A few hours before his departure, he said to his pastor: "Go and tell my daughter, Jane, not to grieve for me--I view this matter as just going home." Rev. A.N. Rippetoe preached his funeral at Zoar church, on Sunday, the 31st ult., to a large and attentive congregation of sympathizing friends. Text, "Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." To the bereaved friends we tender our warmest sympathy. May our Heavenly Father comfort the sorrowing ones, and guide into the way of righteousness his children whom he has left behind. A Friend. Feb. 4th, 1886." 3. Copied from the Nicholas Chronicle of 13 Feb 1886: "In referring to the death of Col. Edward Campbell, the Coal Valley Journal says: -- Mr. Campbell was a native of Virginia, but came to Nicholas county when quite a young man. At that time his vocation was that of school master. At one time he was constable of the entire county. He was so well acquainted with the people of the county that it was related of him that he could not only give the age and date of marriage, but also the genealogy of every man in the [conty], He was the author of the "Formation of and settlement of Nicholas county," pub- lished by the Nicholas Chroicle two years ago. In 1864 or 5, Mr. Campbell moved to Kanawha county, where he remained until 1867; when he moved to Fayette co. where he was elected Justice of Falls district. At one time he was the presiding Justice of the county. In the spring of 1882, he returned to his farm in Nicholas county, where he resided until his demise. On the day of the last Presidential election, though he was unwell, he attended the election, served as commissioner, and when he cast his vote, it was with the following remark: "That makes 15 men that I have voted for, for President." 4. Copied from the Nicholas Chronicle of 6 Feb 1886: "Mr. C.W. Campbell, of Frederick, Fayette county, accompanied by his brother, Lycurgus, of X Lanes, paid us a pleasant visit last Monday. Mr. C.W. Campbell, as Administrator of his father's estate, offers some valuable lands on Gauley river, for sale. See his advertisement. By the death of Col. Edward Campbell, a notice of which appears in another column, Nicholas county loses another one of her oldest and [highly] respected citizens." SOURCES INCLUDE: The 1941 Campbell family history written by Virginia Frances Hamilton. Campbells Ancestral Record by J.W. Campbell (1948). Many notes added to the above two typewritten documents by Robert E. Campbell of Clearwater, FL. Correspondence from Edna L. Davenport. Probate records of Nicholas County, WV. Death Records of Nicholas County, WV. Nicholas co., WV Will Book, 1:202. 1850 and 1860 Federal Census of Nicholas County, VA. 1880 Fayette co., WV census. Nicholas Chronicle 6 Feb 1886. Nicholas Chronicle 27 Oct 1883.
|
