CAMPBELL FAMILY

Compiled by:
Sharon Milich Kouns
Last update: February 1,
1998

(320) Duncan Campbell was born in Argyleshire, Scotland, and
married 1612, (321) Mary McCoy.
Notes for Duncan Campbell:
from: History of Adams Co., OH by Evans & Stivers.
Duncan and wife moved to Londonderry, Ireland in 1612.
Children:
317*John Campbell b. 1674
(317) John Campbell, son of Duncan and Mary (McCoy) Campbell, was
born 1674 in Londonberry, Ireland, and married 1655, (318) Grizzal/Grace
Hays, daughter of Patrick Hay.
Children:
314*Robert Campbell b. 1655
324 Patrick Campbell
(314) Robert Campbell, son of John and Grizzal/Grace (Hays)
Campbell, was born 1655, and married spouse unknown.
Notes for Robert Campbell:
Emigrated to Virginia in 1669 and settled in Orange county.
Children:
315 John Campbell
316 Hugh Campbell
303*Charles Campbell b. 1704
d. 1778
(303) Charles Campbell, son of Robert Campbell, was born 1704 and
married 1739, (304) Mary Trotter. Charles died 1778.
Children:
305 son Campbell
306 son Campbell
307 son Campbell
308 son Campbell
309 son Campbell
310 son Campbell
311 Daughter Campbell
312 Daughter Campbell
313*Margaret Campbell
88*William Campbell b. 1754
d. 1822
(313) Margaret Campbell, daughter of Charles and Mary (Trotter)
Campbell, married (575) Arthur Campbell, Col. who was born 3 Nov 1754
in Augusta Co., VA. Arthur, Col., died 8 Aug 1811 in Middlesboro,
Knox/Bell Co., KY.
Notes for Arthur Campbell, Col.:
Early Families of Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky - CAMPBELL, ARTHUR
OF KNOX COUNTY - The famous Campbell family of the Scottish Highland
was founded by Cailean Mor ("Colin the Great") who lived at Argyll nar
the close of the thirteenth century. The name Campbell like Cameron,
is derived from a nickname: "Caimbeul" meaning "Twisted mouth". The
original form -Caimbeul- is from the Gaelic cam ("wry,twisted") and
beul ("mouth"), supposedly an allusion to the personal appearance of
an ancestor of the family. The principal Campbells of the Highlands
came from the House of Argyll and from the Campbells of Breadalbane,
Cawdor and Loudoun.
Colonel Arthur Campbell was one of the most distinguished pioneers
of the Southeastern Kentucky. He was of Scottish extraction and was
born in Augusta County, Virginia, November 3, 1754, old style, and
died at site of present Middlesboro, then Knox, now Bell County,
August 8, 1811. He was a man of importance and very influential in the
early affairs of Southwestern Virginia and Southeastern Kentucky. He
represented Fincastle County in the first constitutional convention of
Virginia in 1776; was one of the first justices of the peace of
Washington County, and of Fincastle County, 1773; was county
lieutenant of Washington County; and was a lieutenant colonel of the
(Washington County), Virginia militia. (1)
Colonel Campbell married his cousin, Margaret Campbell, daughter of
Charles and sister to General William Campbell. In 1766 with his wife,
he settled at Royal Oak, a mile east of present Marion, Smyth County,
Virginia. Subsequently he settled on his plantation on Yellow Creek,
site of present Middlesboro, Kentucky. He had acquired a very large
estate of lands in Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky, negro slaves and
other personal property at date of death, which was bequeathed to his
widow and their children by will which was proved in the Knox
(Kentucky) County Court in 1811.
(Listed 11 of the 12 children)
When Middlesboro first attracted the attention of the business
people and was being developed, the grave of Colonel Arthur Campbell
was discovered in an out-of-the-way place. The remains were removed by
his Tennessee relatives and the grave newly marked. The grave was
marked by an iron slab bearing the inscription:
"Sacred to the memory of Colonel Arthur Campbell, who was born in
Augusta County, Virginia, November 3, 1754, old style, and after a
well-spent life, as his last moments did and well could approve, of
sixty-seven years, eight months and twenty-five days, ere a
constitution preserved by rigid temperance and otherwise moral and
healthy, could but with reluctance consent. (4) The lamp was blown out
by the devouring effects of a cancer on the eighth day of August,
1811, leaving a widow, six sons and six daughters to mourn his loss
and emulate his virtues.
"Here lies, entombed, a Revolutionary sage, An ardent patriot of
the age. In erudition great, and useful knowledge to scan- In
philanthropy hospitable, the friend to man, As a soldier brave Virtue,
his morality. As a commander, prudent His religion, charity. He
practiced temperance to preserve his health He used industry to
acquire wealth. He studied physic to avoid disease. He studied himself
to complete his plan. For his greatest study was to study man. His
stature tall, His person portly, His features handsome, His manners
courtly. Sleep, honored, sire In the realms of rest In doing justice
to thy memory, A son is blest. A son is inheriting in full thy name,
One who Aspires to all thy fame. COLONEL ARTHUR CAMPBELL'' (1)
Virginians in the Revolutionary War, 1776-1785", by John H. Gwathmey,
pages 1924-5. (4) "History of Southwest Virginia, 1746-1786,
Washington County. 1777-1870", by Lewis Preston Summers, 1903, page
463.
Children:
816 William Campbell
817*John B. Campbell d. 28 Aug
1814
818 Charles Lewis Campbell
819 Arthur Lee Campbell
820*James Campbell
821 Elizabeth Campbell
822 Margaret Campbell
823*Mary Campbell
824 Jane B. Campbell
825 Martha C. Campbell
826 Ann Augusta Campbell
827 son Campbell
(817) John B. Campbell, son of Arthur, Col., and Margaret
(Campbell) Campbell. John B. died 28 Aug 1814.
Notes for John B. Campbell:
From: Early Families of Eastern and Southeastern Kentucky: John B.
Campbell was commissioned a lieutenant colonel, 19th Infantry, U.S.
Army, March 12, 1812; promoted to colonel, 11th Infantry, April 9,
1814; died August 28, 1814, of wounds received in the battle of
Chippewa, July 5, 1814, where he commanded the right wing of the army
under Gen. Winfield Scott.(2)
(2) Heintzman: "Historical Register of the U.S. Army, 1789-1903",
Vol. 1, page 278.
(820) James Campbell, son of Arthur, Col., and Margaret (Campbell)
Campbell.
Notes for James Campbell:
He was a colonel in the War of 1812 and died in the service at Mobile,
Alabama.
(823) Mary Campbell, daughter of Arthur, Col., and Margaret
(Campbell) Campbell, married (828) Beard.
Children:
829 Arthur Beard
830 Margaret C. Beard
(88) William Campbell, son of Charles and Mary (Trotter) Campbell,
was born 1754 and married 1775, (89) Elizabeth Willson, daughter of
James Willson. William died 1822 in Brown Co., OH.
Notes for William Campbell: Info on William Campbell & Elizabeth is
from Jeannine Southers, Matthews, NC.
Brown Co., OH: Will written 23 May 1822 - probated July 1822
Witness: Archibald Hopkins, John McConnaughy, Isaac Ellis. Names wife,
Elizabeth: Sons, Samuel, James, Charles, Joseph N., John W., Sally
Benson (Bimpson), Fedelia Campbell, Elizabeth Humphries. Executors:
John W. Campbell and Joseph N. Campbell.
William was a Revolutionary War soldier.
Notes for Elizabeth Willson:
She was from Rockbridge Co., VA.
James Willson had a large family of sons and daughters. His
daughter, Elizabeth, born in 1758 and died February 27, 1832, married
William Campbell, the Revolutionary General. Her brother, Moses, was
the father of Dr. William B. Willson, of Adams County, who has a
sketch in this work, and also of James S. Willson, the father of Dr.
William Finley Willson, who also has a sketch herein. Judge John W.
Campbell, United State District Judge, who has a sketch herein, was a
son of the Revolutionary Generaly, William Campbell, who removed from
Virginia to Kentucky in 1790 and from Kentucky to Adams County, Ohio
in 1798. Our subject (John Campbell) was a resident of Adams County
from his birth until 1857, when that portion of Adams County, where he
resided was placed in Brown County. He was reared on his father's farm
...
Children:
151*Samuel S. Campbell d. 1849
152*James W. Campbell b. 1776
d.c 1839
16*Charles Campbell b. 28 Dec 1779
d. 26 Sep 1871
153*Joseph N. Campbell d. 1833
154*John Wilson Campbell b. 23 Feb
1782 d. 24 Sep 1833
155*Mary "Polly" Campbell
90*Elizabeth Campbell
157*Phebe Campbell
159*Sarah N. Campbell b.c 1799
d. 28 Aug 1856
158*Fedelia Campbell b. 22 May
1801
156*Rebecca Campbell
(151) Samuel S. Campbell, son of William and Elizabeth (Willson)
Campbell, married (732) Esther Baird. Samuel S. died 1849 in Brown
Co., OH.
Notes for Samuel S. Campbell:
Brown Co. Ohio - Will abstract: written 17 Mar 1849 - probated 21 Apr
1849; witnesses: Charles F. Campbell and Thomas Gillis. Names
brothers: James W., Charles, Joseph; sisters: Elizabeth Humphries,
Mary Tweed, Sally Bimpson, Rebecca Baird; sis-in-law, Elizabeth
Campbell; Mary McMillen; William Humphries. Executors: William S.
Humphries, William Baird.
Children:
563*Mary Ann Campbell d. 1844
(563) Mary Ann Campbell, daughter of Samuel S. and Esther (Baird)
Campbell, married 1837, (222) Chambers Baird, Major, son of Moses
Baird, Judge, who was born 25 Jul 1811 in Sandy Springs, Adams Co.,
OH. Mary Ann died 1844. Chambers, Major, died 20 Mar 1887 in Ripley,
Brown Co., OH. Chambers, Major, was also married to Judith Anne
Leggett.
Notes for Mary Ann Campbell:
History of Adams Co., p. 209 states she was of Ripley (OH) and she
died in 1844 childless.
Notes for Chambers Baird, Major:
History of Adams Co., Ohio. MAJOR CHAMBERS BAIRD - Chambers Baird was
born July 25, 1811, at Sandy Springs, Adams County, Ohio and died at
Ripley, Brown County, Ohio, March 20, 1887, aged 75 years, 7 months,
and 25 days. He was the son of Judge Moses Baird, an Ohio pioneer, who
came from Washington County, Pennsylvania, and settled at Sandy
Springs in 1790, and who has a sketch herein.
Chambers Baird was reared on the home farm on the banks of the Ohio
River opposite Vanceburg, Kentucky, where he remained with his parents
until the age of nineteen, when he entered Ripley College in 1830. He
entered Jefferson College, Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania in 1832, in
company with his cousin, Stephen R. Riggs, afterward noted as a
minister and missionary among the Dakota Indians. he was graduated
with him in the class of 1834 with second honors having distinguished
himself in Greek, Latin, English composition, and as a speaker.
He returned to Ripley after his graduation and began the study of
law with Hon. Archibald Leggett and Col. Francis Taylor, formerly of
Kentucky. He was admitted to the bar in November, 1836, and he was a
regular practitioner in the courts of Adams County from 1837 during
the whole time he was in the practice of the law. He was married in
1837 to Miss Mary Ann Campbell, of Ripley. She died in 1844,
childless. He was again married May 6, 1845, to Miss Judith Anne
Leggett, only daughter of Mr. A. Leggett, who had married two
daughters of Col. Taylor. Mrs. Baird is still living in Ripley (1899).
To them were born five children, three daughters and two sons, of whom
three died in infancy. The surviving children are Florence C., now
Mrs. John W. Campbell, of Ironton, Ohio and Chambers, Jr., the
youngest, an attorney in Ripley. . . .
I.R. April 12, 1876 - Maj. Chambers Baird, of Ripley, has been in
town for some days, examining property, with a view of becoming a
resident of this place. Maj. Baird would make a valuable member of
this community.
I.R. Dec. 27, 1877 - Maj. Chambers Baird is enjoying his Christmas
holidays at his son-in-law's, John W. Campbell.
I.R. March 24, 1887 - MAJ. BAIRD, of Ripley, father of Mrs. Jno. W.
Campbell, died last Sunday night. He had been in declining health for
many months. Major Baird was a splendid man, and his death will be
universally regretted.
I.R. June 30, 1892 - (The following poem appeared in the REGISTER
written about Rev. John Rankin by Chambers Baird). TO REV. JOHN RANKIN
SONNETT Grand pioneer in Freedom's holy cause. The praise and honor
thine, who battled long. And didst assail the citadel of wrong With
dauntless faith, and courage without pause, Despite the throttling
power of evil laws That made the bondsman's shackles doubly strong,
And would make freedmen slaves in common throng, Whilst cowards gave
assent and meek applause.
Dear Hero of our age; thy work is o'er, Thou canst and needst no
more thy warfare wage, In peace and joy thou sawst thy latest sun Thou
hast the victor's crown for evermore, And leav'st to us for blessed
heritage The faith well-kept, the good fight fought-and won! CHAMBERS
BAIRD
No children of this marriage in these records.
(152) James W. Campbell, son of William and Elizabeth (Willson)
Campbell, was born 1776 and married (160) Mary Duncan. James W. died
about 1839 in Brown Co., OH.
Notes for James W. Campbell:
Children:
742*Nancy Campbell
743*Washington Campbell
744*Elizabeth Campbell
17*Hiram Campbell b. Nov 1810
d. 31 Jul 1896
745*Eliza Campbell
746*John Milton Campbell b. 1812
d. 1844
747*Jane Campbell
He also married (748) Elizabeth Kerr. Elizabeth died 1847.
Children:
749*James Wilson Campbell
(742) Nancy Campbell, daughter of James W. and Mary (Duncan)
Campbell, married (733) James McElheny.
No children of this marriage in these records. (743) Washington
Campbell, son of James W. and Mary (Duncan) Campbell, married (759)
Ellen J. Lilly.
No children of this marriage in these records.
(744) Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of James W. and Mary (Duncan)
Campbell, married (760) Duncan Evans.
No children of this marriage in these records.
(17) Hiram Campbell, son of James W. and Mary (Duncan) Campbell,
was born Nov 1810 in Fleming Co., KY, and married (18) Rachel T.
Starr. Hiram died 31 Jul 1896 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH and was
buried in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Woodland Cem..
Notes for Hiram Campbell:
Microfilm - Briggs Library - Hiram Campbell built Sarah Furnace in
Ironton (not standing now); he also built Howard and Mt. Vernon
Furnaces in Lawrence County. Sarah Furnace was named for his wife
(another source says differently - smk). Hiram was a first cousin of
John Campbell, founder of Ironton. Their large brick home of 22 rooms
each occupy the entire block on North Fifth Street. Both houses have
third floors which were stations on the Underground Railroad, for
slaves escaping before and during the Civil War. Hiram was editor of
the Hillsboro, Ohio, Gazette; Mrs. Carl W. Moulton has a bound volume
of that paper. President Rutherford B. Hayes was a guest in the Hiram
Campbell home when in Ironton on a speaking tour. Hiram is named in
the incorporation, 1849, of the Iron Railroad Co. (See History of
Jackson County, Ohio, by D. W. Williams (1900) I, 169.
1880 Lawrence Co. OH Census:
Campbell, Hiram age 64 Ky Ky Ky furnace mgr.
Elizabeth age 65 OH VA KY
Caldwell, Vincent 28 WV WV WV son-in-law
Caldwell, Winnie 21 OH OH ? daughter
Woodrow, W. S. 45 OH VA KY son-in-law
Tolliver, John 25 KY KY KY black servant
Ketter, Elizabeth 18 OH GE GE servant
Singafetter, Margaret20 OH GE GE servant
GE =Germany
I.R. Dec. 27, 1894 - At the family reunion at Hiram Campbell's,
twenty-four persons sat down to the Christmas turkey.
I.R. Dec. 27, 1894 - Said we to Mr. Hiram Campbell when we met him
in Drury Lane, "What is your thought, this morning, Mr. Campbell?"
"Well," said he, "I was just thinking if the members of the
legislature concoct a session this winter, it will be a serious
reflection on the republican party, and will sadly discourage
republican voters. I am afraid this social session or reunion at
Columbus, this winter, will dwindle into a meeting of the legislature
itself. It looks that way now. Let them stay away from Columbus. We
don't want any legislature. The people are opposed to it. Once in two
years is enough."
EARLY IRONMASTERS WERE FOUR CORNERSTONES ON WHICH CITY OF IRONTON
WAS CONSTRUCTED -I.R. Oct. 9, 1949 - . . . Hiram Campbell another of
the ironmasters was born November 1810, in Fleming County, Ky., and
was to be one of the founders of the city of Ironton.
He lived for a time in Brown county, Ohio, and later moved to
Hillsboro at the age of 21 with his family. He published a newspaper
there for several years and was joined in marriage to Rachel T. Starr
a niece of David Trimble of the Trimble Iron Works of Greenup,
Kentucky.
He became affiliated with the Mount Vernon Furnace in this county
in 1836 and in 1842 served on the Ohio Legislature after being
selected on the Whig ticket.
A daughter of Mr. Campbell married J. H. Moulton and the young
Moulton joined with his father-in-law in organizing the firm of H.
Campbell & Sons at Sarah Furnace in 1877.
Mr. Campbell resided at the corner of Fifth and Buckhorn streets in
a beautiful home of 24 rooms which was the scene of many
entertainments of famous personalities, including Rutherford B. Hayes,
President of the United States.
__ W. Moulton, great grandson of Mr. Campbell has a diary which was
written by his famous ancestor. Mr. Campbell died at his home July 31,
1896. . . (see rest of article on John Campbell, Col. J. H. Moulton
and William Naylor McGugin - smk)
Ironton Weekly Register - August 8, 1896 - HIRAM CAMPBELL DEAD. HE
WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THE CITY OF IRONTON, - AND ONE OF THE
PIONEER IRON MASTERS OF THIS REGION.-HIS LONG and USEFUL LIFE ENDS
PEACEFULLY THIS MORNING.
Mr. Hiram Campbell, one of the pioneer iron masters of this region,
and one of the founders of Ironton, died at this home on north Fifth
street at 3:45 o'clock Friday morning. Mr. Campbell had been ill since
Sunday last, but seemed to be getting better, and though confined to
his bed, it was fully hoped, up to 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon, that
he would be up again. At the hour named, however, he took a relapse
and gradually sank until death came. His death was peaceful, and his
spirit passed away with scarcely a perceptible struggle. Mr. Campbell
was on the streets Satuday and was apparently in his usual health. On
Sunday, he became ill, being affected with a trouble of the bowels,
and was confined to his bed. He was tenderly cared for, however, and
appeared to be getting better, and even, on Thursday was able to sit
up in bed and was in good spirits, until the change came. His
children, who are in the city, and other relatives, were with him till
a late hour last night, and, when it was believed he would survive
through today at least, they departed. His son-in-law, Col. J. H.
Moulton, and his nurse, Mr. Wm. Winston, remained to minister to him
and were at his bedside when he died. He was conscious almost to the
last moment. Hiram Campbell was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, in
November, 1810, and when quite a lad came with his father's family to
Brown county, Ohio. When about twenty years of age he went to
Hillsboro, Ohio, where for a few years he published the Hillsboro
Gazette. While there he married Rachel T. Starr, a niece of David
Trimble, of the Trimble Iron Works in Greenup county, Ky. He later
became connected with threse works as book-keeper at Argillilte
Furnace, in which capacity he served for five years. In the meantime
Mrs. Campbell died. In 1836 he became clerk and part partner in Mount
Vernon furnace in this county. This furnace was built in 1834 and was
one among the earliest furnaces in the Hanging Rock region. Mr.
Campbell eventually became its sole proprietor. He was one of the
organizers of the Ohio Iron and Coal Co. by whom the city of Ironton
was founded, also of the Iron Railroad which was built to connect the
rich mineral fields with the Ohio river. He was one of the organizers
of the Big Sandy Packet Co. whose boats still ply between Cincinnati
and Pomeroy. He was also engaged for a time, in the foundry business
with Mr. Cyrus Ellison and others, and was connected with a number of
other enterprises. In the fall of 1842, Mr. Campbell was elected on
the whig ticket to represent Lawrence county in the Ohio legislature
and served in the sessions of 1842-1843. In April, 1836, he married
Sarah H., daughter of Joseph I. Woodrow of Hillsboro, Ohio. The
results of this union were five children. These are, John W., Joseph
H. and Harry H. Campbell, and Mrs. J. H. Moulton, who survive him, and
Mrs. B. M. Caldwell who died several years ago. In 1877 Mr. Campbell
and his sons and two sons-in-law, constituting the firm of H. Campbell
& Sons, erected Sarah furnace in this city which they operated most
carefully, for some eight years, when they sold it. After this Mr.
Campbell did not engage in any business enterprises, but retired from
all business cares to spend the rest of his days in the quiet
enjoyment of the fruits of his long and successful business career.
Mrs. Campbell died in January 1892, thus preceeding her aged husband
but a few years. Mr. Campbell was a man of gentle nature, who all his
life enjoyed the friendship and confidence of all who knew him. He was
charitable in the broadest and fullest sense of the word, and hundreds
of needy ones have been benefitted and had their burdens lightened by
his kindly aid, so quietly and unostentatiously bestowed, that few but
the recipients knew of it. Besides being a friend and helper of the
needy, Mr. Campbell, and his honored wife, too, during all their
lives, were almost prodigal givers to every worthy cause. Mr. Campbell
took a keen interest in all that pertained to Ironton and her welfare.
Politically he was a staunch republican though after his retirement
from business took no active interest in political matters. During the
later years of his life his chief delight has been in his flowers of
which he was an extensive cultivator. He was exceedingly fond of them,
and his elegant home was always fragrant with them. He believed the
care of them was conducive to his health, and this added a further
zest to his enjoyment of them. Though his life was well rounded out
and he had lived far beyond man's allotted three score years and ten,
still the community, and his associates and friends, were not ready to
give him up. He had not out-lived his usefulness or his powers for
good. His death will be sincerely mourned, and his loss be felt, not
alone by his relatives and immediate friends, but by the entire
community. LAID TO REST IN WOODLAND - The funeral of Mr. Hiram
Campbell took place Sunday afternoon and was attended by a large
concourse of relatives, friends and citizens generally. The services
were conducted by Revs. Moran and Geo. H. Geyer at the late home of
the deceased on north Fifth street, where many citizens gathered to
pay their last respects to one whom they had known so long and honored
so much as a friend and citizen. The pall-bearers were Messrs. E. B.
Willard, John Hayes, S. B. Steece, E. Bixby, W. A. Murdock and E. S.
Wilson. The interment took place at Woodland, and the remains were
followed to their last resting place there by an unusually large
cortege.
Notes for Rachel T. Starr:
Ironton Weekly Register - Aug. 8, 1896 - OBIT of Hiram Campbell states
that Rachel was a niece of David Trimble of the Trimble Iron Works in
Greenup Co. KY
No children of this marriage in these records.
He also married (19) Sarah E. Woodrow, daughter of Joseph I.
Woodrow, who was born 1816 in Hillsboro, OH. Sarah E. died Jan 1892.
Notes for Sarah E. Woodrow:
Sarah was a niece of Gov. Allen Trimble of Ohio, and a relative of D.
T. Woodrow, deceased, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
I.R. Oct. 24, 1878 - Mrs. Hiram Campbell has received from an
acquaintance in Canton, Miss., a request for aid. The lady who writes
threw open her house for yellow fever sufferers, treated them as her
own family, and was afterward compelled to burn up her beds, bedding
and other household property. Mrs. Campbell proposes making up a
donation, and if any desire to join in the good deed, either by gift
of money or bedding, should send in their gifts promptly.
I.R. Dec. 31, 1891 - Mrs. Hiram Campbell is very sick and her death
is looked for any moment. (Note from smk - Mrs. Campbell died in Jan.
1892 but the Ironton Register newspaper for that year was in very poor
condition and pages were missing, so we were unable to find her actual
obituary. (Also, during this period of time an epidemic of Grippe was
going around and is possible that she died from this).
I.R. April 14, 1892 - DAVID T. WOODROW, a well known business man,
died at Cincinnati, last Sunday. Some 25 years ago Mr. Woodrow was
connected with some iron firms here. He was a partner in the Ironton
foundry, Campbell, Ellison & Co.; the Ironton Rolling Mill, and Howard
furnace; Woodrow, Campbell & Co.; and again in the Ironton foundry,
when the firm was Woodrow, Mears & Co. He was a cousin of the late
Mrs. Hiram Campbell.
I.R. November 19,1896 - MRS. CAMPBELL'S WILL - The will of Mrs.
Sarah E. Campbell, wife of the late Hiram Campbell, was filed for
probate last Monday. The instrument was written by Mrs. Campbell
herself, in due legal form, and was signed Aug. 5, 1889, in the
presence of H. S. Neal and E. Bixby. The bequests, in brief, are as
follows:
Solid silverware to her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Caldwell, China and
glass, plated ware and table linen to her two daughters, Maria Moulton
and Minnie Caldwell. all household effects except a few special
bequests, to her two daughters. Her wardrobe to her sister, Miss Maria
Woodrow. To Miss Woodrow also, a $3500 note of the Campbell Iron Co.,
she to use the interest through life and assign or bequeath the
principal to Mrs. Campbell's grandson, Carl W. Moulton. $9575.70
loaned to Campbell Iron Co., and her Ironton Gas Co. stock, to her two
daughters. $2400 annually from the Campbell Iron Co. to Miss Woodrow,
for the use of decedent's husband, Hiram Campbell, and any of this sum
remaining at his death is bequeathed to the grandchildren, Hiram
Campbell, Elizabeth A. Moulton, Mildred and Maria Campbell, and
Halsted W. Caldwell. $500 to Mrs. H. H. Campbell. All other property
to her daughters and sister, share and share alike. Oil portraits to
Joseph H. Campbell as requested.
The bequests of household goods were not to take effect till the
death of her husband. "Until that time," she writes, "I desire
everything to remain in the house as at present, to be used for his
comfort and welfare."
Three codicils are attached to the will, but as there were no
witnesses to these, they have no effect in law. They are dated Sept.
26, 1889, Apr. '90 and Sept. '90, and undertake to bequeath
respectively, $500 to Mrs. J. W. Campbell, $500 to Miss Woodrow, and
since the death of Mrs. Minnie Caldwell, the silverware and household
goods left to her and Mrs. Moulton, to Mrs. Moulton alone.
The will has been admitted to probate, and H. S. Neal was appointed
administrator, by request of the heirs.
Children:
20*John Woodrow Campbell b. 24 Dec
1846 d. 19 Oct 1926
21*Joseph Hiram Campbell b.c 1848
d. Mar 1915
22*Harry H. Campbell b. 17 May
1853 d. 16 Jan 1924
23*Maria Elizabeth Campbell b. 30
Jul 1845 d. 13 Mar 1921
328*Minnie Campbell b. Nov 1856
d. Aug 1890
(20) John Woodrow Campbell, son of Hiram and Sarah E. (Woodrow)
Campbell, was born 24 Dec 1846 in Mt. Vernon Furn., Lawrence Co., OH,
and married (551) Florence Baird, daughter of Chambers, Major, and
Judith Anne (Leggett) Baird. John Woodrow died 19 Oct 1926 in
Tazewell, VA and was buried in Tazewell, VA.
Notes for John Woodrow Campbell:
1880 Lawrence Co., Ohio census:
Campbell, John age 34
Florence age 31
Juliet age 06
Chambers B. age 04
Hiram age 03
Kincaid, Isabella age 17 servant
Braxton, Edith age 21 servant
1900 Lawrence Co., Ohio census:
Campbell, John W. age 52
Florence age 46
Chambers age 24
Ramsey, Ann E. age 20 servant
Hanging Rock Iron Region article printed 1916 says that John W.'s
home was in Virginia.
See obituary of Fannie B. (Bartram) Moore in the Peter's chapter:
states that Mrs. Moore was born on August 27, 1864, in the home of her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Peters, at Fifth and Etna streets.
This home was later purchased by John Campbell, who resided there
until his removal to Virginia, and it later was razed to make way for
the modern home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ryan.
He moved to Virginia after 1900. His daughter, Juliet, married at
this residence in June, 1900.
I.R. Sept. 6, 1877 - Last week, when Sen. Matthews was here, he
took tea at Mr. John W. Campbell's. Judge and Mrs. W. W. Johnson, Mr.
and Mrs. H. S. Neal and Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson were also present.
I.E.T. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1926 - JOHN W. CAMPBELL DIED TUESDAY AT
TAZEWELL, VA. - John W. Campbell, age 81 years, last of the old
Campbell family associates with the founding and early life of Ironton
passed away at his home in Tazewell, Va., Tuesday at noon, according
to word received by Ironton relatives and friends. No particulars of
the death were given.
Mr. Campbell will be remembered by all the older residents of
Ironton as he was associated with business life here before and after
the Civil War, through which he served. He was a son of the late Hiram
Campbell, who was a cousin of John Campbell, founder of Ironton. In
his early business life he was manager of Mt. Vernon Furnace, retiring
from that field some thirty years ago to open a lime kiln near
Tazewell, Va. This venture was a most successful one and he retired
from active business pursuits seven years ago.
Mr. Campbell's family resided at Fifth and Etna streets while he
was located here in a house razed years ago to make way for erection
of the present I. A. Ryan home. His wife preceded him in death but one
son and one daughter survive; H. D. Campbell of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs.
Vernon Herron of Los Angeles, Cal. Carl Moulton, Mayor J. Harry
Moulton and Lawrence Campbell, all of Ironton, are nephews of Mr.
Campbell. Members of the old Campbell family who preceded him in death
were Joseph and Harry H. Campbell, Mrs. J. H. Moulton and Mrs. B. M.
Caldwell.
All relatives and many friends of the venerable man will be sorry
to learn of his death. He was born on December 24, 1846 at Mt. Vernon
Furnace, removing to this city while young in years.
Carl Moulton of Fifth and Lawrence streets, his nephew, received a
telegram from the son this afternoon advising that the body would be
returned here for burial. Mr. Campbell always desired cremation. Mr.
Moulton was informed, and his last wishes will be complied with the
ashes being buried at Tazewell.
Children:
552*Juliet Vernon Campbell b. 29
May 1874
553 Chambers B. Campbell b.c 1876
554*Hiram Campbell b. 25 Mar 1877
(552) Juliet Vernon Campbell, daughter of John Woodrow and Florence
(Baird) Campbell, was born 29 May 1874 in Decatur Twp., Lawrence Co.,
OH, and married Jun 1900 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, (556) George W.
Herron who was born in PA.
Notes for Juliet Vernon Campbell:
I.R. May 17, 1900 - JUNE WEDDING - The approaching wedding of Mr.
George W. Herron of Pittsburg, Pa., and Miss Vernon Campbell of this
city, which is to occur some time in June, has been informally
announced.
Mr. Herron is a promient young business man of Pittsburg, and a son
of Mr. W. C. Herron, one of the directors of the firm Rogers, Brown &
Co., of Cincinnati, and also of the recently incorporated Hanging Rock
Iron Co. Miss Campbell, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Woodrow
Campbell, is one of Ironton's most excellent young ladies and a
favorite in social circles throughout this section.
The ceremony will be performed at the home of the bride's parents
and will be a quiet, home affair, witnessed only by the family and
relatives. After a wedding trip Mr. Herron and his bride will take up
their residence in Pittsburg.
I.R. June 7, 1900 HERRON-CAMPBELL WEDDING - The palatial residence
of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell on Fifth street was the scene last
Saturday of one of the prettiest nuptial events of the year, Mr. and
Mrs. Campbell's only daughter, Miss Juliet Vernon Campbell, being
wedded to Mr. George W. Herron of Pittsburg.
Promptly at high noon, Matthews & Leroy's orchestra entered upon
the familiar strains of the Lobengrin wedding march and the bridal
procession descended the broad stairway. First came the handsome groom
on the arm of his brother, Mr. Mason Herron of Cincinnati, both being
attired in the conventional dress. Mext the flower girl, little Miss
Florence Baird of Ripley, O., the four-year-old cousin of the bride,
and then the bride and her maid of honor, Miss Bess Moulton.
At all times a lady of pleasing personality and rare charms, the
bride never appeared more beautiful than on this occasion. She was
attired with queenly elegance in a gown of white duchesse satin, made
with a traine and covered with a finely embroidered white net robe.
The edge of the skirt was finished with tiny chaffon ruffles extending
to the end of the train. The waist was finished with a duchesse point
bertha. She wore a white tulle veil with a white aigrette and two
pearl brooches one the gift of the groom and the other a present from
her mother. She carried an immense bunch of bride's roses, tied with
asparagus tenuissimus.
Beneath the organge blossoms, the bridal party gathered and while
the orchestra played softly "Call Me Thine Own," Rev. C. G. Jordan,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church, pronounced the full Episcopal ring
service in the inseparable union of the young couple. At the
conclusion of the impressive ceremony, the orchestra tendered
Mendelssohn's wedding march as the bride and groom received the
congratulations of the assembled guests.
The breakfast, an elegant eight course repast, was served under the
directions of the Presbyterian Church ladies. At the bride's table,
set in circular form and adorned with pink roses and asparagus
tenuissimus, sat the bride and groom, Miss Moulton, Rev. Mr. Jordan,
Mrs. C. Baird, Mr. Chambers Campbell, Mr. Carl Moulton, Miss Belle
Nixon, Mr. Leggett, Mrs. Hobart, and Mr. Mason Herron. Another long
table, profusely decorated with American Beauty and Jacqueminot roses,
was arranged for the others of the wedding party: Mr. and Mrs. W. C.
Herron of Cincinnati, father and mother of the groom, Mr. Geo. D.
Winchell of Hyde Park, grandfather of the groom, Mrs. James Hobart of
Price Hill, an aunt of the groom, Mrs. Baird, Sr., grandmother of the
bride, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers Baird of Ripley, Ohio, Mr. Chambers B.
Campbell of Bridgeport, Ohio, brother of the bride, Mr. W. W. Leggett
of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Campbell, father and mother of the
bride, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Campbell, Col. and Mrs. J. H. Moulton, Mr.
Harry Moulton, Miss Woodrow, Miss Helen Steece and Mrs. Howard Bixby.
At 3:28 p.m. Mr. Herron and his bride left for a tour of the lakes.
They will stop for a brief time at Columbus and Detroit, and after a
visit with the groom's parents in Cincinnati, will go to Pittsburg to
reside.
Mr. Herron is one of the rising young business men of Pittsburg,
and comes of one of the leading families in the central west, his
father being a member of the firm of Rogers, Brown & Co., known
throughout the country. His bride was one of the popular young ladies
in the leading social circles of this section, is possessed of high
intellectual attainments which befit her to attain and hold the
highest place in refined society, and noble qualities of heart and
mind, which will strow the path of life with the flowers of love for
the happy claimant of her heart and affections.
I.R. July 12, 1900 - Chambers Campbell visited his sister in
Pittsburg.
Oct. 1926 - Mrs. Vernon C. Herron was living in Los Angeles,
California (see father's obituary)
Children:
773*Florence Eleanor Herron
(773) Florence Eleanor Herron, daughter of George W. and Juliet
Vernon (Campbell) Herron, married (76) Rufus Bixby, son of Edwin W.
and Laura K. (Blake) Bixby.
Notes for Rufus Bixby:
He was an attorney in Cleveland, Oh., in 1915.
They had one son. They lived in Santa Barbara, California.
No children of this marriage in these records.
(554) Hiram Campbell, son of John Woodrow and Florence (Baird)
Campbell, was born 25 Mar 1877 in Upper Twp., Lawrence Co., OH, and
married (772) Eva.
Notes for Hiram Campbell:
I.R. July 12, 1900 - Hiram Campbell returned to Homestead, Pa., last
Saturday to commence work in the laboratory of the Carnegie Steel
Company. His brother, Chambers, accompanied him as far as Pittsburgh
where he will visit his sister.
I.R. Dec. 24, 1906 - H. CAMPBELL IS IMPROVING - John W. Campbell,
who was the guest of Mrs. J. H. Moulton, yesterday returned to his
home in Tazwell at midnight. He was called to Pittsburg a few days
ago, by an injury to his son Hiram. Hiram was crushed about the hips
squeezed into an eight inch space under an electric car, in the
"Carrie" furnace and was taken to the hospital. Peritonitis set in and
his life was dispaired of for a while, but he is now out of danger and
if no complications set in, will get along nicely. His mother and
sister, Mrs. McCardy and Mrs. Herron arrived Thursday from California
and are now at his bedside.
Oct. 1926 - H. D. Campbell was living in Atlanta, Ga. (see obituary
of father)
Notes for Eva:
No children were born of this marriage.
No children of this marriage in these records.
(21) Joseph Hiram Campbell, son of Hiram and Sarah E. (Woodrow)
Campbell, was born about 1848 and married 18 Apr 1872, (125) Mary C.
"Mollie" Norton, daughter of E. M., Col., and D. C. () Norton, who was
born 23 Dec 1852 in Wheeling, WV. Joseph Hiram died Mar 1915 in
Cincinnati, OH and was buried in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Woodland.
Mary C. "Mollie" died May 1883 and was buried in Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, Woodland Cem..
Notes for Joseph Hiram Campbell:
I.R. July 2, 1868 - JOSEPH H. CAMPBELL, son of Hiram Campbell, Esq.,
graduated at the Rensaelar Polytechnic Institute of Troy, N.Y., last
Tuesday. He takes the Degree of Mining Engineer. He has been attending
the institute for four years and has at all times proved himself an
industrious and proficient scholar.
I.R. August 21, 1884 - Jos. H. Campbell has resigned as a Director
of the First National Bank and Capt. Wash Honshell has been elected in
his place. E. B. Willard was chosen as Vice President, a position Mr.
Campbell occupied on the board.
I.R. Jan. 2, 1890 - J. H. Campbell's daughters, Mary and Mildred
are both sick with a mild form of scarlet fever. They are getting
along nicely and will be up in a few days.
I.R. Sept. 11, 1890 - J. H. Campbell and H. E. Norton have gone on
a trip East to buy goods.
I.R. Feb. 26, 1891 - H. Campbell, guardian of Mary and Mildred
Campbell, filed second account.
I.R. Dec. 27, 1894 - Mr. J. H. Campbell of the Cincinnati Tribune,
and his pleasant daughters were here for the family Christmas dinner.
I.W.R. June 13, 1896 - The Month of Weddings. Invitations reading
as follows have been received by friends of the parties:
"Mr. Joseph Hiram Campbell requests the honor of your presence at
the marriage of his daughter Mary Evelyn to Mr. Francis Forbus
Dinsmore Wednesday evening June the twenty-fourth at eight o'clock the
First Presbyterian church, Ironton, Ohio."
I.R. November 19, 1896 - Mrs. Campbell's Will (Sarah E. Campbell)
left the Oil Portraits to Joseph H. Campbell as requested.
I.R. March 29, 1915 - DEATH STILLS PEN OF WELL KNOWN WRITER; TO BE
BURIED HERE The news of the death of Joseph H. Campbell, editorial
writer of the Commercial Tribune at Cincinnati, O., Monday morning,
was a decided shock to the friends and relatives in this city. A
telegram received Monday, announced that the body would be brought
here for burial Wednesday. Complete arrangements have not yet been
made but the remains will be consigned to earth in beautiful Woodland
under the direction of Bingaman and Jones.
Mr. Campbell was one of the county's pioneers and known throughout
the southern section of the state. He was a brother of Mrs. J. H.
Moulton, L. H. Campbell, of this city, and J. W. Campbell of Virginia.
Concerning the deceased this morning's Cincinnati Times Star has
the following: Joseph H. Campbell, 67, editorial writer for the
Commercial Tribune, author of "Notes and Comments," and widely known
newspaperman, died suddenly in the billiard hall of the Moning(?)
hotel on Lower Vine Street, shortly before noon Monday. "Uncle Joe,"
as the verteran paragrapher and philospher affectionately was called,
had seated himself in a chair to watch a game of billiards when the
came ____fully. Near him at the time was his intimate friend, Dr.
Charles Mus___. The physician saw the veteran newspaperman's head
nodding gently ______ his head, as if he were falling asleep. But the
experienced eye noted at once that something was wrong. A moment later
Mr. Campbell was dead. Efforts that were made in the hope that there
still might be a faint spark of life were without success.
Monday morning when Mr. Campbell left home, he seemed to be in good
health, although he complained of a slight "heartburn" an ailment new
to him. After Coroner Foertmeyer had been notified the body was
removed to the home on Baker place, of Attorney Frank Dinsmore, his
son-in-law.
Mr. Campbell's wife died many years ago. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Frank F. Dinsmore, and Mrs. M. H. Burton, the latter
of Mt. Washington.
"Uncle Joe" Campbell was loved and respected by thousands of
Cincinnatians. He came to this city from Ironton, O., twenty years
ago, after losing a large fortune in the iron business there. He
became engaged in newspaper work, and from that time until his death
he had been active in his field. As the editor of the "Notes and
Comments" column in the Commercial Tribune, the homely advice and dry
humor which he meted out in his writings was read and appreciated by
practically every reader of that paper.
In the last column of "Note and Comment," which Mr. Campbell wrote
published in Monday's paper, on the day of his death, is one regarding
a poem entitled, "What is Time?" The poem reads: !What is Time? "I
ask'd an aged man, a man of cares, Wrinkled, and curv'd and white with
hoary hairs: "Time is the wrap of life," he said, "O tell The young,
the fair, the gay, to weave it well."
I ask'd a dying singer, ere the strokes of Ruthless death, "life's
golden bowl had broke," I asked him, What is Time? "Time," he replied,
"I've lost it. Ah, the treasure," and he died.
Notes for Mary C. "Mollie" Norton:
I.R. April 25, 1872 - THE WEDDING - Last Thursday evening was dismal
and rainy, but the Presbyterian Church was, nevertheless, filled with
a gay and happy throng, gathered to witness the nuptials of Mr. Jos.
H. Campbell and Miss Mollie C. Norton. The ceremonies were conducted
in an impressive manner, by Rev. H. Calhoun who was assisted by Rev.
J. H. Young. When the bright affair at the church had concluded, the
joyful twain repaired to the residence of Mr. F. D. Norton, the
bride's uncle, where preparations had been made on a grand scale.
Nearly four hundred invitations had been issued. Soon after the
arrival of the bride and groom, the guests began pouring in, and for
an hour, the stream was almost incessant, filling the capacious
parlors and halls, as to leave only comfortable standing room. The
bride and bridegroom met with the most profuse and hearty
congratulations, and received with an urbanity that delightfully
accorded with their pleasing situation. Feuchter's Band was present
and filled the rooms with much melody. The refreshments were under the
charge of an agent from Kepiar's, ably seconded by our less famed, but
equally as competent caters, Shachleiter. The table was filled with
everything that could be thought of and was desirable for such a
festive occasion. - The whole affair passed off amid a sea of smiles
and a storm of merry words, making a very pleasant, scratch from which
to commence the race of life. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Campbell will remain
a couple of weeks at F. D. Norton's and will then depart for the east,
and be absent for some time.
I.R. May 17, 1883 - MRS. MARY NORTON CAMPBELL - Last Thursday
morning, just past midnight, Mrs. Mary Norton Campbell, died of
typhoid fever, after a month's sickness. Below are words befitting so
sad an event, taken from the closing portion of Rev. H. Calhoun's
funeral sermon. We can add no more. The memory of the noble woman will
live in the loving hearts of those who knew her through all the days
to come. She was rich in womanly graces, sincere, out-spoken, kind and
considerate. Her home was one of the fairest spots, where love,
religion and intelligence mingled in noble harmony, but now, alas,
darkened with the sorrow of an inestimable loss. The funeral services
took place at the Presbyterian Church, though the reamins were not
removed from the residence until the funeral cortege, was ready to
start to Woodland cemetery. The pulpit of the church was richly decked
with flowers, some of which were in beautiful designs. A front seat
was occupied by Col. and Mrs. E. M. Norton, parents of the deceased.
The sorrowing husband with his little girls, sat in his own pew. Mr.
Fred Norton, brother of Mrs. Campbell, was there, having arrived just
in time to be present at the last sad duties. The singing by the choir
was very impressive, embracing a chant and that beautiful hymn, a
favorite of the deceased, "Come, Let us Anew."
Mr. Calhoun took his test from Romans X:xv - "Glad tidings of good
things," and Mathew, ix:ii - "Son, be of good cheer." The discourse
was of some length, and its purpose to show the bright side of
scripture truth, and its sufficiency to allay the sorrows and
afflictions of life. It was a strong, interesting discourse, in which
no mention was made of the impending grief, until he closed as
follows:
Mary Norton Campbell, daughter of Col. E. M. and Mrs. D. C. Norton,
was born at Wheeling, Dec. 23, 1852, and removed with her parents to
Ironton when about 15 years of age. The years 1869 and 1870 were spent
at school in Mt. Auburn, where she united with the Presbyterian Church
during her second year. Upon her return home, she was received by
letter into this church, in 1871. She was married April 18, 1872, and
her death occured on the 10th inst., in the 30th year of her natural,
and the 11th year of her married life.
But death ____ so untimely in this month of flowers, when the world
is otherwise so bright and fair, especially when it breaks up so happy
a home. but it was in the _____ of flowers in Palestine, that Jesus
died. Here in this event in the un___chableness of God - the
confounding of our reason. Nothing is more inexplicable than this oft
separation of mother and child, husband and wife. When the little
babe, or the old and irfirm are taken, the shock is not so great. We
seem to be able to reason a little way. Here we cannot, and we are not
expected to, but just to ____, and say over and over, God is merciful,
God is Great, God is Good, and rest in his wisdom, power and love.
It is something to say this cannot be helped, and so ___ically
submit ourselves to the inevitable; that is better than, to quarrel
with our Maker, but there is a higher grade if we can reach it; which
approved as well as summits and would not in the least change that
which love and goodness appoint. (rest of article unreadable)
Children:
126*Mary Evelyn Campbell d. 28 Jul
1940
127*Mildred Campbell d. 29 Sep
1950
(126) Mary Evelyn Campbell, daughter of Joseph Hiram and Mary C.
"Mollie" (Norton) Campbell, married 24 Jun 1896 in Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, (128) Francis Forbus Dinsmore who was born about 1870. Mary
Evelyn died 28 Jul 1940 and was buried in Spring Grove.
Notes for Mary Evelyn Campbell:
I.R. March 12, 1891 - Miss Mary E. Campbell gave her father a suprise
birthday party (need to copy from microfilm)
I.W.R. June 13, 1896 - THE MONTH OF WEDDINGS - Invitations reading
as follows have been received by friends of the parties: "Mr. Joseph
Hiram Campbell requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of
his daughter Mary Evelyn to Mr. Francis Forbus Dinsmore Wednesday
evening June the twenty-fourth at eight o'clock the First Presbyterian
church, Ironton, Ohio."
I.W.R. June 27, 1896 Saturday CAPTURED BY CUPID - THE DINSMORE-CAMPBELL
WEDDING AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEDNESDAY EVENING - A Large Number
of Guests Witness the Ceremony and Bestow Congratulations Upon the
Happy Pair - Off for the Honeymoon-Guests From Abroad. Beautifully
decorated with palms and ferns the Presbyterian church was the scene
of another pleasing wedding ceremony last Wednesday evening. The
occasion was the marriage of Mr. Frank F. Dinsmore of Cincinnati and
Miss Mary Evylin Campbell, daughter of Joseph H. Campbell formerly of
Ironton.
A large company of the relatives and friends of the contracting
parties gathered to witness the ceremony that was to make these young
people, one in love, one in interest, one in purpose until death shall
them part. Miss Ricker was at the organ and played some delightful
selections while the company waited the coming of the bride. The
Lohengrin wedding march was rendered as the procession entered the
church through the doors leading from the ladies parlor coming in the
following order: Mr. Charles A. Benedict, of Cincinnati, Mr. L. A.
Ireton with Mr. Frank Hassaurek, of Cincinnati, Mr. Joseph L. Adler of
Cincinnati with Mr. Carl Moulton. Then followed the bridesmaids Miss
Patti Means, of Yellow Springs; Miss Vernon Campbell with Miss Bessie
Moulton, both cousins of the bride; Miss Elizabeth Woods of Cincinnati
with Miss Louise Dinsmore sister of the groom.
The maids were becomingly gowned in white Paris muslin over white
satin. The bodices were made decollete of alternate puffings of muslin
and bands of valenciense insertion over green satin ribbon, running
cross-wise and finished off with loops of green satin ribbon. Each
bridesmaid carried huge bunches of white sweet peas and maiden hair
fern tied with long white satin ribbon. Next came Miss Mildred
Campbell, sister of the bride and maid of honor. Miss Mildred looked
beautiful in white muslin over green satin, made after the same
fashion as the gowns of the bridesmaids. Following closely came the
bride upon the arm of her father. The dress worn was the same one worn
by her mother when a bride years ago. It is of heavy white gros-gain
en train with the corsage draped in tulle. She wore a veil and orange
blossoms and carried a large bouquet of bridal roses tied with white
ribbon.
The groom entered by the east door attended by Mr. Robert
McConaughy of Cincinnati meeting the bride in the center of the group
in front of the alter and the ceremony was pronounced by Rev. E. E.
Moran, the Episcopal ring service being followed. At the close of the
benediction the groom and his bride left the church by the south
entrance followed by the attendants, and taking carriages were driven
to the Campbell home where a reception was held. Many friends called
to extend congratulations and well wishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore left on the midnight train over the C. & O.
for Salt Sulphur Springs, Va., where they will remain for several
weeks before returning to their home in Cincinnati.
Mr. Dinsmore is a rising young lawyer having for several years held
the important position as assistant corporation council and will
undoubtedly win destinction in his profession. His bride has long been
known in Ironton society circles, as a most charming young lady and
may good fortune attend them is the hearty wish of all.
Many congratulatory telegrams were received from friends unable to
be present. Among those present from out of town other than the
attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Finney of Cincinnati; Mr. Scott
Bonham of Cincinnati; J. W. O'Hare, of Cincinnati; Charles N.
Anderson, of Portsmouth; Miss Edith Jones, of Portsmouth, and others.
Mr. Dinsmore is a native of Portsmouth and a graduate of the High
School of that city, the class with which he graduated being composed
of eight girls, he being the only young man. Last evening there came a
congratulatory telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Dinsmore signed by these eight
class companions. Of course this was highly appreciated and will be
filed away with the prized trophies of this latest and most important
occasion.
Cincinnati Enquirer, July 29, 1940 - Mrs. Mary C. Dinsmore, wife of
Frank F. Dinsmore, prominent Cincinnati attorney and dean of the
University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees, died July 28, 1940, after
a two week illness. She was a daughter of Joseph H. Campbell, a
columnist for the Old Tribune and later the Commercial Tribune. She
came to Cincinnati from Ironton, Ohio, her birthplace, with her
parents and sister in 1893.
Mrs. Dinsmore was active in the Seventh Presbyterian Church, and in
activities at the University of Cincinnati. She was interested in
politics, literature and drama, and attended many University courses
in later years. She traveled widely, with her husband, several times
to Europe, Japan and the Philippines. she is survived by a sister,
Mrs. Andrew H. Burton, 2860 Country Club Place, two sons, Joseph C.
and Campbell, and four grandchildren, Evelyn and David Comey, and
Wiley and Frank Dinsmore. She was buried at Spring Grove Cemetery.
I.E.T. Mon., July 29, 1940 gives similar obituary.
Notes for Francis Forbus Dinsmore:
a/k/a Frank F. Dinsmore.
Children:
768*infant Dinsmore
769*Joseph C. Dinsmore b. 29 Mar
1899
770*Jane Dinsmore b. 26 Mar 1901
d. 17 Jun 1937
771*Campbell Dinsmore b. 17 Sep 1904
d. 11 Sep 1959
(768) infant Dinsmore, son of Francis Forbus and Mary Evelyn
(Campbell) Dinsmore.
Notes for infant Dinsmore:
lived only a few hours.
(769) Joseph C. Dinsmore, son of Francis Forbus and Mary Evelyn
(Campbell) Dinsmore, was born 29 Mar 1899.
Notes for Joseph C. Dinsmore:
Joseph was a partner in the law firm in which his father had been a
senior partner.
(770) Jane Dinsmore, daughter of Francis Forbus and Mary Evelyn
(Campbell) Dinsmore, was born 26 Mar 1901 and married 1925, (789)
Harold D. Comey. Jane died 17 Jun 1937.
Notes for Jane Dinsmore:
Jane graduated from Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts.
Children:
790 Evelyn Comey
791 David D. Comey
(771) Campbell Dinsmore, son of Francis Forbus and Mary Evelyn
(Campbell) Dinsmore, was born 17 Sep 1904 and married (792) Margaret
Elinor Wiley, daughter of William Foust Wiley. Campbell died 11 Sep
1959.
Notes for Margaret Elinor Wiley:
Mrs. Margaret Wiley Dinsmore, daughter of the late W. F. Wiley, editor
and publisher of the Cincinnati, Ohio, Enquirer 1935-1944, died
suddenly early yesterday at North Bay, Ontario, Canada. She was
forty-eight years old. She had been vacationing with her husband,
Campbell Dinsmore, a retired Proctor and Gamble Co. official, and her
son Frank Dinsmore, Jr., a senior at Stanford University, Palo Alto,
California. A member of the Junior League, Mrs. Dinsmore lived at 3800
Country Club Place, Hyde Park. She was a member of civic garden clubs,
and Christ Church here. Mrs. Dinsmore is survived by her husband, two
sons, and two brothers, Andrew F. Wiley, Cincinnati, and Donald A.
Wiley, Toledo, Ohio. Burial in Spring Grove Cemetery. Cincinnati, Ohio
Enquirer, Friday, August 22, 1958, p. 20.
Children:
794 Wiley Dinsmore
795 Frank P. Dinsmore, II
(127) Mildred Campbell, daughter of Joseph Hiram and Mary C.
"Mollie" (Norton) Campbell, married 1904/1905, (129) Matthew H.
Burton. Mildred died 29 Sep 1950 in Cincinnati, OH. Matthew H. died
Jan 1947.
Notes for Mildred Campbell:
I.T. Monday, Oct. 2, 1950 - MRS. M. T. BURTON - Many Irontonians were
grieved Sunday to learn of the death of Mrs. Mildred Campbell Burton,
of Cincinnati, a former local resident. Mrs. Burton was a daughter of
Joseph Campbell, a son of Hiram Campbell, one of the founders of
Ironton.
Mrs. Burton died at her home in East Walnut, Cincinnati Saturday
and services were held today in Cincinnati with an Ironton relative,
Mrs. Hannah Hudson attending.
She was wed to Matthew T. Burton, who came to Ironton as an
architect in connection with construction of the N & W Railway bridge
across the Ohio River many years ago. They later resided in
Cincinnati.
After the death of her husband, Mrs. Burton made her home with her
brother-in-law, Frank F. Dinsmore and son, Joseph Campbell Dinsmore at
Baker Place, East Walnut Hills, Cincinnati.
A sister, Mary Campbell Dinsmore died several years ago. Her
nephew, Campbell Dinsmore is an executive with the Proctor & Gamble
Co., Cincinnati. Mrs. Hudson of Ironton and the late Carl and Don
Moulton were cousins of the deceased.
Mrs. Burton's mother was the late Mary Norton Campbell of Ashland,
an aunt of Mrs. Hudson.
Surviving are two nephews, Joe C. Dinsmore and Campbell Dinsmore,
of Cincinnati; three cousins, Dan W. Norton of Ashland, KY., Mrs.
Hannah Hudson of Ironton and Harold Norton of Newport News, VA.
Notes for Matthew H. Burton:
Lived in Mt. Washington in 1915. The obituary of Mary Campbell
Dinsmore (his sis-in-law) states her sister was Mrs. Andrew H. Burton.
No children of this marriage in these records.
(22) Harry H. Campbell, son of Hiram and Sarah E. (Woodrow)
Campbell, was born 17 May 1853 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, and
married 27 May 1878 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, (32) Elizabeth F.
Bixby, daughter of Edwin and Elizabeth (Wilson) Bixby. Harry H. died
16 Jan 1924 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH and was buried in Ironton,
Lawrence Co., OH, Woodland Cem..
Notes for Harry H. Campbell:
I.R. March 26, 1891 - Harry Campbell left for Staunton, Va., last
Sunday night to give out the contract for the erection of the building
which it is proposed to move the furniture factory . . .
HANGING ROCK IRON REGION - HARRY H. CAMPBELL. A man of marked
prominence in business, political, church and social circles, Harry H.
Campbell has been an important factor in the substantial growth and
development of Ironton, and as president of the Ironton Wood Mantel
Company, is the directing head of an enterprise that contributes
substantially to the prestige of this city as an important business
center. Mr. Campbell has been a resident of this city all of his life,
having been born here May 17, 1853, and is a son of Hiram and
Elizabeth (Woodrow) Campbell.
Hiram Campbell was born at Blue Lick Springs, back of Maysville,
Kentucky, in 1812, and as a young man migrated to Ohio, where for a
long period of yars he was identified with iron furnaces and was known
as a substantial and resourceful business man. In his later years he
retired with a competency, and lived quietly until his death, which
occured in 1896. Mrs. Campbell was born at Hillsboro, Ohio, in 1816,
and is also deceased, she being the mother of four children, namely:
Marie, who became the wife of J. H. Moulton and now resides in
Ironton; John W., whose home is in Virginia; Joseph H., of Cincinnati,
Ohio; and Harry H.
Harry H. Campbell received his education in the public schools of
Ironton and at the Miami University, and as a young man joined his
father in business. Subsequently he embarked in ventures of his own,
and eventually became the founder of the Ironton Wood Mantel Company,
which he has since continued to conduct with much success. He is a
stockholder in the Ohio Iron and Coal Company, and has various other
interests of an important character, and has evidenced his confidence
in the future of Ironton by investing in property here, owning his own
home and two other homes and lots. He has done much to advance
Ironton's interests in a business way, and has been one of the most
active members of the Chamber of Commerce, with which he has been
connected since its inception. A republican in politics, he has stood
high in the councils of his party, and for eight years has served
conscientiously and capably as a member of the city council, winning
re-election by reason of his support of his fellow-citizens' interests
and privileges. Always an active, virile man, Mr. Campbell has found
much pleasure in out-door sports. Educational and religious movements
have in him a staunch supporter, and he holds membership in the
Presbyterian church, where he is serving in the dual capacity of elder
and treasurer.
On May 27, 1878, at the home of the bride, Mr. Campbell was united
in marriage with Miss Lizzie Bixby, daughter of E. Bixby, a resident
of Ironton. Six children have been born to this union, namely: Marian,
who became the wife of R. E. Mitchell, a professional singer of
Ironton, and has four children: Gordon, Edwin, Elizabeth and an
infant; Lawrence, who was married June 27, 1907 to Alice Clarke,
daughter of C. C. Clarke, a prominent business man of Ironton, and has
one child, Rolston C.; Henry and Frank, who are single and reside with
their parents; and two children who are deceased.
S.W.I. Fri., March 29, 1907 - FINE - PICTURE OF CAMPBELL HOME
ENVELOPED IN FLAMES - Mr. H. H. Campbell has a picture of his new home
as it was burning during last Friday's big fire. The picture was taken
by Aaron Sample just as the flames had covered the entire roof. The
picture is a splendid one and is highly prized by Mr. Campbell.
Morning Irontonian - Jan. 17, 1924 - H.H. CAMPBELL PASSED AWAY
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING - H. H. Campbell, scion of one of the oldest
and best families in Lawrence County, died at his home at Fifth and
Jefferson streets, Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock after but a week's
illness. Mr. Campbell was stricken while visiting his daughter, Mrs.
Mitchell of Columbus, last week and was hurriedly returned home. His
condition gradually grew worse and finally the end came with relatives
and friends in no way prepared for the shock its announcement
occasioned.
Mr. Campbell's death removed from the county one of its most valued
residents; a Christian gentle man who seemingly never grew old and
could be seen almost any Sunday leading a number of younger folks for
a jaunt into the hills. He was a lover of the great out-doors and of
the younger generation, never too busy to give urchins a lift and
never too dignified to enjoy their companionship. In his death they
miss a chum and their grief is equally as deep as that of other
Ironton residents. But the bereaved family suffers most, for a beloved
and faithful husband and a kind, indulgent father has been called from
their midst. Mr. Campbell was born and raised in Ironton a son of
Hiram Campbell, one of the founders of the city. He was in his 72nd
year, being born on May 17, 1853. He attended the Ironton public
schools and later was a student at Miami University. Returning to
Ironton he was married on May 27, 1878 to Miss Elizabeth F. Bixby and
to this union the following children were born: Mrs. R. E. Mitchell of
Columbus, L. B. Campbell of Ironton, Henry Campbell of Toledo and
Frank Campbell who is attending Wooster college. Two children aged 2
and 12 years respectively, preceeded their father to the grave.
During his business career in Ironton Mr. Campbell owned the
Ironton Book Store, was president of the Ironton Wood Mantel Company
and was connected with the latter company up until stricken ill. He
served on the city council and city board of education, his terms with
both bodies marked by painstaking efforts to do his best for the
advantage of the city. He was also a trustee of Briggs Library and an
elder in the Presbyterian church.
Funeral services will be held at the home on south Fifth street
Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. Mr. Weld, pastor of the
Presbyterian church in charge. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery
under direction of Bingaman and Jones.
Notes for Elizabeth F. Bixby: I.R., Thursday, May 23, 1878 - Cards
are out for the marriage of Mr. Harry Campbell and Miss Lizzie Bixby,
on the 28th.
WEDDING-Mr. Harry Campbell and Miss Lizzie F. Bixby were married at
the residence of the bride's parents, Tuesday evening. Nearly 100
invited guests were present. Rev. H. Calhoun conducted the ceremony,
which was very beautiful; the bride and groom making the declaration
of their mutual pledges, without the intervention of the usual
questions. They were attended at the marriage alter, by Misses Grace
Cram and Lizzie Nigh, and Messrs. J. W. Sister and Ed. W. Bixby. The
presents to the happy couple were useful as well as elegant, and were
quite numerous, a very prominent item being a fully equipped
cook-stove, of the latest pattern, presented by Mr. and Mrs. W. M.
Kerr. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Campbell start East, on their wedding tour,
this (Wednesday) evening.
Children:
33*Dorothy Wilson Campbell b. 12
Dec 1893 d. 19 Aug 1906
34*Laurence Bixby Campbell b. 28 Feb 1882 d. 2 Sep 1949
35*Henry Campbell b. 16 Sep 1898
36*Frank Bixby Campbell b. 16 Sep 1904
37*Edwin Hiram Campbell b.c 1891 d. Jun 1892
38*Marian Campbell
(33) Dorothy Wilson Campbell, daughter of Harry H. and Elizabeth F.
(Bixby) Campbell, was born 12 Dec 1893 in Union Twp., Lawrence Co.,
OH, and married spouse unknown. Dorothy Wilson died 19 Aug 1906 in
Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH.
Notes for Dorothy Wilson Campbell:
I.R. Aug. 23, 1906 - DOROTHY CAMPBELL - Miss Dorothy Wilson Campbell,
youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Campbell, died Sunday morning
at six o'clock after two weeks illness of typhoid fever. She was 12
years, 3 or 8 months, and 7 days old, was a loveable little girl and a
general favorite with every one. While she has been seriously ill her
condition was not considered dangerous until Saturday evening. The
funeral was conducted Monday afternoon by Rev. L. O. Richmond from the
home on Second street at 4 o'clock on account of the early departure
of her uncles, Walter, Hal and Howard Bixby for their homes. Among the
floral offerings was one of a very touching nature from her little
girl companions, a broken wheel of white and green, bearing the colors
of the little ______ club of which Dorothy was a member. Our sympathy
goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and family who are thus doubly
bereaved in so short a time. (Note: Dorothy's grandfather passed away
Aug. 23, 1906, her uncles had been here for his funeral)
No children of this marriage in these records.
(34) Laurence Bixby Campbell, son of Harry H. and Elizabeth F.
(Bixby) Campbell, was born 28 Feb 1882 in Upper Twp., Lawrence Co.,
OH, and married 27 Jun 1907 in Lawrence Co., OH, (115) Alice Ward
Clarke, daughter of Cambridge Culbertson and Alice Lovell (Ralston)
Clarke, who was born 1 Aug 1882 in Lawrence Co., OH. Laurence Bixby
died 2 Sep 1949 in Lake Worth, FL and was buried in Ironton, Lawrence
Co., OH, Woodland Cem..
Notes for Laurence Bixby Campbell:
Lived Ironton in 1924. Married by W. H. Hampton.
I.E.T. Tues., Sept. 6, 1949 - DEATHS AND FUNERALS - LAURENCE B.
CAMPBELL - Friends here received word today of the death at Lake
Worth, Florida of Laurence B. Campbell, 67, former Ironton resident,
member of one of the city's pioneer families and widely known here.
Mr. Campbell died early Friday morning September 2, during sleep,
at Lake Worth Inn, owned and operated by his son, Clarke Campbell.
Laurence Bixby Campbell was born and reared in this city, a son of
Harry H. and Elizabeth Bixby Campbell. He resided here all his life
until he went to Florida several years ago.
For a number of years Mr. Campbell was associated with his father
in the operation of the Ironton Wood Mantel Company here. For years he
was a member of the Ironton Rotary Club and also served many years as
its secretary.
He was a member of the Episcopal Church, both here and at Lake
Worth, for years was a member of the vestry and for 20 years treasurer
of the Ironton church.
He is survived by his son Clarke, one daughter, Mrs. Helen
Faulkner, Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Mrs. Marion Mitchell, New
_____, and two brothers, Henry of Cleveland and Frank of Omaha,
Nebraska.
The ashes will be received from Lake Worth by the Frank Feuchter
funeral home and will be interred in the family plot at Woodland
cemetery at a date to be determined after arrival here.
Notes for Alice Ward Clarke:
I.R. (no date) - KITCHEN SHOWER - A delightful shower of handsome and
substantial kitchen utensils, descended upon Miss Alice Clarke Friday
afternoon at a social event given by Miss Caroline Norton for her
pleasure. A large clothes basket, beautifully trimmed with crimson
rambler roses was placed in the center of the dining room table and
completely filled with handsome and useful gifts. Miss Clarke was
invited to the table, where she sat down and opened the gifts, amidst
many happy and witty remarks from those present. All the house
decorations were of the beautiful crimson rambler and scarlet and
white carnations. The latter were also used on the dining table. After
the gifts were opened and admired a delicious three course supper was
served by Mrs. J. N. Morton, Mrs. Jere Davidson and able assistants,
Mrs. J. W. Lowry, Mrs. L. D. Davis, and Mrs. J. W. Slater. The guest
list included the following: Misses Alice Clarke, Eva Clawsson,
Neenah, Wis.; Mayme Howard, Sara Murdock, Amelia Frost, Ethel
Mittendorf, Florence and Polly Clarke, Mabel Butcher, Bess Moulton,
Florence Newman, Alice Bixby, Felonise and Bess Moore, Helen Johnson,
Alice and Ruth Willard, Jessie and Florence Hutsinpillar, Mrs. W. M.
Merchant and guest Miss Rockwell of Cincinnati, Mrs. N. N. Potts, Mrs.
John Lowe, Mrs. E. O. Irish, Mrs. Mills Hutsinpillar. Mrs. Ralph
Mountain, Mrs. F. J. Ginn and Mrs. J. R. Moore.
Children:
509*Rolston Clarke Campbell
777*Helen Campbell
(509) Rolston Clarke Campbell, son of Laurence Bixby and Alice Ward
(Clarke) Campbell.
Notes for Rolston Clarke Campbell: May be known as Clarke Campbell
or he had a brother by that name? smk.
Clarke Campbell lived in Lake Worth, Florida in September, 1949 and
owned and operated the Lake Worth Inn.
(777) Helen Campbell, daughter of Laurence Bixby and Alice Ward
(Clarke) Campbell, married (951) Faulkner.
Notes for Helen Campbell:
Lived in Phoenix, Arizona in September, 1949.
No children of this marriage in these records.
(35) Henry Campbell, son of Harry H. and Elizabeth F. (Bixby)
Campbell, was born 16 Sep 1898 in Upper Twp., Lawrence Co., OH, and
married (774) Dorothy Ketter.
Notes for Henry Campbell:
Lived Toledo, Ohio in 1924.
Henry was still living in Sept., 1949 at Cleveland, Ohio.
Children:
775 son Campbell
776 son Campbell
(36) Frank Bixby Campbell, son of Harry H. and Elizabeth F. (Bixby)
Campbell, was born 16 Sep 1904 in Upper Twp., Lawrence Co., OH.
Notes for Frank Bixby Campbell:
He was attending Wooster college in 1924.
Frank was still living in Sept., 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska.
(37) Edwin Hiram Campbell, descendant of Harry H. and Elizabeth F.
(Bixby) Campbell, was born about 1891. Edwin Hiram died Jun 1892 and
was buried in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Woodland Cem..
Notes for Edwin Hiram Campbell:
I.R. June 9, 1892 - DIED - Last Saturday evening, Edwin Hiram
Campbell, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Campbell, died at the
age of fifteen months. The child had been sick, more or less, for
several weeks, and finally it was seized by congestion of the brain,
of which it died. The funeral took place from the residence last
Monday, at four o'clock. Many friends were present. Rev. E. E. Moran
led the solemn services; and Miss Ricker, Miss Moffett and Messrs.
Bird and Lewis sang very tender and welcome hymns. Among the beautiful
flowers sent in was a handsome design of an anchor made from white
carnations and Perle des Jardin roses, the gift of the employees of
the Ironton Mantle Works, of which Mr. Campbell is the manager. The
burial was at Woodland. Frank and Howard Bixby and Wallace and Harry
Moulton acted as pallbearers.
(38) Marian Campbell, daughter of Harry H. and Elizabeth F. (Bixby)
Campbell, married (39) Ralph E. Mitchell.
Notes for Marian Campbell:
Marian, who became the wife of R. E. Mitchell, a professional singer
in Ironton, has had four children.
Mrs. Marion Mitchell was still living in Sept., 1949.
Children:
505 Jordan Mitchell
506 Edwin Mitchell
507 Elizabeth Mitchell
508 Ted Mitchell
(23) Maria Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of Hiram and Sarah E.
(Woodrow) Campbell, was born 30 Jul 1845 in Mt. Vernon Frn., Lawrence
Co., OH, and married 12 Aug 1869, (25) John Harry/Henry Moulton, son
of D. A. Moulton, who was born 23 Jan 1843 in Brunswick, Medina, OH.
Maria Elizabeth died 13 Mar 1921 in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH and was
buried in Ironton, Lawrence Co., OH, Woodland Cem.. John Harry/Henry
died 3 Mar 1910 in Lawrence Co., OH and was buried in Lawrence Co.,
OH, Woodland Cem..
Notes for Maria Elizabeth Campbell:
I.R. March, 1921 - DEATH CALLED MRS. MOULTON - Beloved Lady Died
Sunday At Her Home - Mrs. Mariah Moulton, 75 years of age, widow of
Col. John H. Moulton, passed away some time Saturday night or Sunday
morning, at her home on north Fifth street. When Mrs. Moulton retired
for the night Saturday evening she seemed to be enjoying her usual
good health but Sunday morning when her son, Carl Moulton, who resides
in the house with his mother, attempted to arouse her she failed to
respond and upon opening the door of the room he discovered the body
of his mother lifeless on the floor and it presumed she became
suddently ill and started for aid when death occurred. The
announcement of the sudden death of Mrs. Moulton occasioned much
sorrow throughout the city as she was one of the city's most widely
beloved ladies being ready at all times to alleviate suffering and
sorrow wherever found. She was a life long member of the Presbyterian
church and was at all times an interested Christian worker.
Mrs. Moulton was born July 30, 1845 at Mt. Vernon Furnace, this
county but came to Ironton in her childhood where she has since
resided. Her parents were Hiram and Sarah E. Campbell, pioneer
residents of Lawrence county. Mrs. Moulton had three brothers and one
sister, John W. Campbell of West Virginia, H. H. Campbell of this city
and Jos. Campbell, deceased. The sister, Mrs. B. M. Caldwell, also
preceded Mrs. Moulton in death. The following children survives:
Wallace O. Moulton, J. Harry Moulton, Carl W. Moulton, Mrs. M.
Richmond of Manila, P. I. and Donald A. Moulton. Col. Moulton died
eleven years ago this March.
The funeral services will be held at two o'clock this afternoon at
the home with Rev. Townsend of the Presbyterian church, in charge.
Interment will be in Woodland cemetery.
I.R. Mon., March 14, 1921 - MRS. MARIAH MOULTON DIED SUNDAY MORNING
- The announcement of the death of Mrs. Mariah Moulton, widow of the
late Colonel John H. Moulton was quite shocking to a number of her
more intimate friends and unwelcome indeed, to those residents of the
city, outside of intimates. She had been in normal health up to and
including the hour of her retirement Saturday evening and there was no
previous intimation of any kind of impending visit of the Death Angel
and for this reason the word of her death came like a bolt from a
clear sky. When her son, Carl Moulton, who resides in the same house
with her, sought to arouse her Sunday morning, he received no response
and opening the door, found the lifeless body of his mother on the
floor, with indications that she had been dead several hours. The fact
that she had left her bed, would indicate that she was aware of her
condition and was seeking help at the time of her demise. The news
spread rapidly throughout the city Sunday morning and everywhere this
splendid woman was known, it caused genuine sorrow and many
expressions of sympathy for those bereft of her loving association.
Mrs. Moulton was born July 30, 1845, at Mt. Vernon Furnace,
Lawrence county, Ohio, her parents being Hiram and Sarah E. Campbell,
among the oldest and most esteemed of the pioneer stock of this
locality. Her childhood was spent in the region in which she was born
but later she came to Ironton and had lived her entire life in the
home on the location in which she died. She had three brothers, John
W. Campbell, now residing in West Virginia; H. H. Campbell of this
city, and Joseph H. Campbell, who died some time ago in Cincinnati.
One sister, Mrs. B. M. Caldwell, is dead.
On August 12, 1869, Miss Campbell was united in marriage to Colonel
John H. Moulton, by the REv. J. H. Young, who at that time was the
pastor of the Presbyterian church in this city. To this union was born
eight children, of whom two died in infancy, and Fred S. Moulton in
1908. The children surviving are: Wallace C. Moulton, J. Harry
Moulton, Carl W. Moulton, Mrs. Bessie M. Richmond, and Donald A.
Moulton.
A very and incident in connection with the death of Mrs. Moulton
was the frustration of an anticipated visit from her daughter, Mrs.
Richmond, who was scheduled to sail from Manila, P.I. confidently
expecting to pay an extended visit with her mother. A cablegram was
sent yesterday to inform the daughter of her mother's death.
Mrs. Moulton was a life long member of the Presbyterian church and
her life was a daily exemplication of Christian service. She lived
well and truly, gave largely of her time and wealth to charitable
purposes and was ever interested in the better things of this life. As
the wife of Colonel Moulton, and the mother of this splendid family of
children, her life, her life was simply ideal. She was domestically
inclined and was never happier than when surrounded by the members of
her own household, for whom she loved to plan and work. Her entire
married life was spent in the beautiful hom in which she died.
Mr. Moulton died eleven years ago last March third., terminating a
married relationship that was mutually ideal. Mrs. Moulton was a
highly cultured lady, having been a student at a college in
Cincinnati. She was a lovable companion and a true friend and many
persons who had been the beneficiaries of her kindness, will be
grieved to learn of her passing.
The funeral will be held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon at her
home, with Rev. Mr. Townsend of the Presbyterian church in charge.
Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.
S.W.R. Wed., March 23, 1921 - MOULTON WILL IS FILED FOR PROBATE -
J. Harry Moulton is named as executor in the will of the late Mariah
E. Moulton, filed for probate Monday. All the household goods and
eighteen shares of First National Bank stock are left to Mrs.
Elizabeth Richmond, and the residue of the estate is divided between
Mrs. Richmond, W. C. Moulton, J. Harry Moulton, Carl W. Moulton and
Don A. Moulton.
Notes for John Harry/Henry Moulton:
I.R. January 18, 1872 - We learn that John H. Moulton proposes leaving
Sheridan Coal Works and taking up his residence in Cincinnati - He
does not intend, however, to disolve his connection with the Works,
but will act as the Cincinnati agent of the company. This community
will regret the loss, as Mr. M. has made an extended friendship by his
straight-forward and urban course as a business man. Mr. Joseph
Bimpson, we understand will succeed him at the Coal Works. Mr. B. will
meet with a generous welcome back to this region.
I.R. Oct. 4, 1883 - Jno. H. Moulton returned last Friday from a
five weeks visit to the West.
I.R. Sept. 10, 1891 - John H. Moulton's great-great-great etc.,
grandfather Robert Moulton, came to this country seven years after the
Mayflower landed, and built the first ship ever built on the New
England coast.
1900 Lawrence Co., Ohio census:
Moulton, John H. age 57
Maria C. age 53
Harry J. age 27
Carl W. age 24
Fred S. age 19
Bessie E. age 22
Donald age 15
Klineman, Sophia age 24 servant
Lawrence Co. Birth Records show children of John H. and Maria as:
male b. Nov. 14, 1875 Upper Twp. male b. Oct. 07, 1879 Upper Twp. male
b. Mar. 31, 1885 Upper Twp. John H. b. 20 Jan. 1881 Upper Twp.
EARLY IRONMASTERS WERE FOUR CORNERSTONES ON WHICH CITY OF IRONTON
WAS CONSTRUCTED. I.R. Oct. 9, 1949 . . . The third member of the
ironmasters was Col. J. H. Moulton, who was born in Brunswick, Ohio
January 23, 1843. He moved to Sheridan to operate coal works in 1867
and married Miss Maria Elizabeth Campbell August 12, 1869. She was the
eldest daughter of Hiram Campbell of Ironton.
Col. Moulton died March 3, 1910 after leaving many notable
advancements in the erection of the iron industries. He helped erect
Sarah Furnace and to operate Mount Vernon Furnace. He was principal
owner of the Vernon Iron Company which was later turned over to the
care of his sons, J. Harry and Carl Moulton, both deceased. In
addition to his two sons, other children were Wallace, Mrs. L. O.
Richmond and Donald. (the other three ironmasters were: John Campbell,
Hiram Campbell and William Naylor McGugin - see their sketches - smk)
S.W.I. March 4, 1910 - WITHOUT WARNING COL. MOULTON DIED THURSDAY
MORNING - Consternation best expresses the feelings of the citizens of
Ironton when the word was passed Thursday morning that Col. J. H.
Moulton had passed away. This announcement was so unexpected and so
unwelcome that those who heard it could scarcely give it credence. Yet
twas true, this spendid citizen, respected, honored and esteemed, has
passed from earth and his cordial, friendly salutation will be heard
no more.
Col. Moulton's health has not been very good for some time, yet his
condition was not considered serious. He was down town Wednesday and
his friends and acquaintances noticed nothing unusual in his
condition. His greetings were as cordial and his manner as friendly as
ever. He made no complaints Wednesday evening and retired early. Upon
arising Thursday morning he felt very well and and concluded to
accompany Mrs. Moulton to the country to spend the day with mr. and
Mrs. J. Harry Moulton. Shortly after six o'clock, however, he was
seized with a sudden pain in the region of his heart and his condition
grew alarming rapidly. His sons were awakened and Dr. Moxley summoned.
Under treatment by the physician he seemed to improve, but the term of
relief was brief. Another attack was more severe and at 10 o'clock he
lapsed into unconsciousness. He remained in this condition until his
death ensued at about 10:15 o'clock. Drs. Moxley and Moore labored
incessantly to afford the stricken man relief, but to no avail. His
eyes closed in everlasting sleep and there passed from earth the soul
of a man beloved by his fellows, honored, revered and esteemed for his
noble qualities.
Col. Moulton was born at Brunswick, O., January 22, 1843 and
consequently was little past 67 years of age. He came to Lawrence
county in 1867 and settled at Sheridan where he operated the Sheridan
coal works. On August 12, 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Maria
Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Campbell of
Ironton. To this union were born the following children: Wallace
Campbell, of Gary, Ill; J. Harry of Moulton, Mrs. L. O. Richmond of
Shelbyville, Ind.; Carl and Donald of this city. Also Frederick Stuart
Moulton, who died in October 1908, and two other children that died in
infancy.
After a stay of a few years at Sheridan, Col. Moulton moved to
Cincinnati and operated with the firm of Barrett and Moulton. In 1875
he came to Ironton and since that time to the hour of his death he had
been a continous resident of this city. He was one of the builders of
Sarah furnace and operated it for a number of years. He was also the
operator of Vernon furnace at Moulton, now under control of his son J.
Harry Moulton.
Col. Moulton, in addition to his family is survived by one brother,
D. A. Moulton, vice president of the Corn Exchange Bank of Chicago and
one sister, Mrs. Wyman of Los Angeles, Cal.
Col. J. H. Moulton was connected with some of the most prominent
families in Ohio. His brother, Chas. now dead, married a sister of the
late Senator John Sherman. He also had a sister who married Hoyt
Sherman, a brother of the Senator. Hon. Harry R. Probasco, and Mrs.
Frank Wiborg, both of whom will be here to attend the last sad rites.
The funeral services over the remains, while not definitely
arranged, will probably be held Saturday afternoon. The interment will
be in Woodland cemetery. The members of the family, who are absent
from the city are hastening home to attend the funeral.
I.R. March 10, 1910 - COL. J. H. MOULTON DEAD - The REGISTER's
announcement Thursday of the sudden death of Col. J. H. Moulton
brought sadness to the hearts of all our citizens for he was one of
Irontons most-highly respected and influential citizens.
Col. Moulton while he had not been in the best of health for
sometime, was able to get about the streets as usual and only
Wednesday was down town, greeting his friends in his usual happy and
cheerful manner. Wednesday evening, he sat up and read evening papers
and talked with the family and seemed to be feeling even better than
usual. He retired early and enjoyed a good night's rest, and as Mrs.
Moulton had had planned to spend the day with her son, Harry and his
wife at Moulton, he was up a little earlier than usual in the morning.
After arising and feeling so well he decided he would accompany Mrs.
Moulton to the country. Shortly after 6 o'clock while getting ready
for the trip he was taken ill with a violent pain near his heart and
Mrs. Moulton aroused the household and Dr. Moxley was called. The
doctor gave him treatment that seemed to relieve him for a short time
but soon the _arosysm of pain returned. This attack seemed to be worse
than the first and at about ten o'clock he told his sons, Carl and Don
that the pain was so great he could not stand it, that it was just
like a dagger piercing his heart. Shortly after this he lapsed into
unconsciousness and died at about 10:15 A.M., in spite of the efforts
of Drs. Moxley and Moore, who were working with him. His death was
evidently due to a diseased heart.
John Henry Moulton was born January 23, 1843 at Brunswick, O., and
was hence a little over 67 years of age. He came to Sheridan about
1867 to operate the Coal Works there and on August 12, 1869 he was
united in marriage to Miss Maria Elizabeth Campbell, eldest daughter
of Mr. Hiram Campbell of this city. To this union were born the
following children: Wallace Campbell, of Gary, Ill.; J. Harry of
Moulton, Mrs. L. O. Richmond, of Shelbyville, Ind.; Carl and Donald of
this city. Also Frederick Stuart Moulton who died in October, 1908,
and two other children that died in infancy.
After operating the Sheridan Coal Works for a few years, Col. and
Mrs. Moulton moved to Cincinnati, where he was connected with the firm
of Barrett & Moulton. They came to Ironton in 1875 when Col. Moulton
became connected with H. Campbell & Sons in the iron business and has
ever since that time made Ironton his home. In 1877 in company with H.
Campbell & Sons they erected Sarah Furnace and operated it for a long
time. He also operated Mt. Vernon Furnace out at Moulton and in time
became the principal owner of the Vernon Iron Company. The lands of
this company are now being looked after by his son, J. Harry Moulton.
Col. Moulton has one brother, D. A. Moulton, Vice President of the
Corn Exchange bank at Chicago and one sister, Mrs. Wyman who resides
at Los Angeles, Cal.
Col. J. H. Moulton was connected with some of the most prominent
families in Ohio. His brother, Chas. now dead, married a sister of the
late Senator John Sherman. He also had a sister that married Hoyt
Sherman, a brother of the Senator. Near relatives in Cincinnati are
Hon. Harry R. Probasco, and Mrs. Frank Wiborg, both of whom were here
to attend the last sad rites and funeral services.
I. R. March 17, 1910 - WILL WAS FILED - The last will and testament
of John H. Moulton has been filed for probate and it is an interesting
document in many ways. The will was drawn on February 5, 1889 and was
witnessed by J. D. White, who was then the local agent of The Western
Union Telegraph company, Thos. Salt, who was an operator in the
Western Union office and Frank E. Holliday, who is now in new York.
The will bears no codicils and was filed just as it was written twenty
years ago. Mr. Moulton leaves everything, all his real estate and
personal property to his wife and she is named as executrix. He
requires that she give no bond and that no appraisement be made of his
estate. The will says the property to remain with Mrs. Moulton until
she dies or remarries when it is to go to his children, share and
share alike. He asks that his children, who were all young at the time
the will was written, be educated as far as the mother decides is
possible with the income of the estate. He commits his children to the
care of God and asks that they be correctly guided.
BIOGRAPHICAL CYCLOPEDIA AND PORTRAIT GALLERY - MOULTON, JOHN H.,
business man, Ironton, Ohio, was born in Medina county, Ohio, January
23d, 1843. He is descended, through many generations, from John
Moulton, who emigrated from England to America in the year 1748, and
settled in Vermont; and from whom have sprung a large progeny of that
name in this country. The given name of this English progenitor has
been perpetuated in that of our subject. The father of our subject, D.
A. Moulton, came from Vermont to Ohio, some time in the decade that
followed 1830. He was a bridge and house contractor and builder, and
erected many of the early structures in the State. A staunch whig, he
took an active part in the political campaigns of his party. He was
one of the best informed men of his day, and possessed a memory of
dates and events that was truly remarkable. He had six children, all
honorably settled in life, and some of whom are connected by marriage
with families of national note. The oldest son is Colonel Charles W.
Moulton, of Cincinnati, whose wife is a daughter of the late Judge
Sherman of Ohio, father of General and of Secretary Sherman. The third
son, D. A. Moulton, married Alice E., daughter of George Willard,
Esq., of Ironton, Ohio. The oldest daughter, Harriet M., is wife of
General Martin Tuttle of Des Moines, Iowa. The second daughter, Sarah
E., is wife of Hoyt Sherman, of the same city, youngest brother of
General and Secretary Sherman. The third daughter, Bina M., is relict
of Colonel S. H. Lunt, who died at at Mobile during our late war. Mrs.
Lunt is a lady of fine literary culture, and is a frequent contributor
to various leading journals of the country, and in 1879 she made the
tour through Europe. John H., our subject, the second son, received
his education at the Mansfield, Ohio, high school, making his home in
the meantime with his oldest brother, who was at that time
merchandising in that city. He then engaged in the dry-goods trade
with Messrs. Sturges, Wood & Co., of Mansfield, where he remained
until the breaking out of our late civil war, when he joined the army
in Virginia and became connected with the quartermaster's department,
having charge of the overland transportation. A year later he was
stationed at Gallipolis, Ohio, in the same department, and
subsequently in Cincinnati. For some eight months during the war he
was managing editor of the OHIO STATE JOUNAL, at Columbus. In the fall
of 1865 he came to Ironton and became connected with the Sheridan
Mining Company as secretary and treasurer, in which capacity he
continued nine years. In 1874, he became a member of the firm of H.
Campbell & Sons, and has since taken an active part in the general
business of the firm. He was one of the organizers of the Crescent
Iron Works of Pomeroy, Ohio, and is still a director in the same; is
president of the Tyler Hoe and Tool Works of Ironton and a Director in
the First National Bank of that city. He is also a member of the firm
of Moulton & Nigh, who are engaged in putting up fruit by what is
known as the Aldine Fruit Preserving Process. In the proper season,
employment is given to a large number of hands. In August, 1869, Mr.
Moulton, married Maria E., daughter of Hiram Campbell of Ironton, and
has had five children, four living, namely; Wallace Campbell, John
Henry, Carl Woodrow and Lizzie Adeline Moulton. As a business man and
a citizen, Mr. Moulton occupies a high and influential rank, and is
very greatly respected for his gentlemanly manners and moral worth. In
politics he is a republican.
Children:
43*John Harry Moulton
44*Carl Woodrow Moulton
45*Wallace Campbell Moulton
46*Elizabeth Adeline Moulton b.c
1878
47*Donald Alonzo Moulton b. 31 Mar
1885 d. 27 May 1944
50*Frederick Stuart Moulton d. Oct
1908
51 infant Moulton
52 infant Moulton
(43) John Harry Moulton, son of John Harry/Henry and Maria
Elizabeth (Campbell) Moulton, married (118) Bonnie Iva Thuma.
Notes for John Harry Moulton:
a/k/a J. Henry Moulton was living at Moulton, OH in 1910.
John was active in local politics and was twice mayor of the city
of Ironton, Ohio.
I.R. Dec. 24, 1891 - Harry Moulton has taken John Lane's place in
the First National Bank. Mr. Lane having accepted a nice position in a
Huntington bank. John is an efficient and worthy young man. Harry
Moulton is one of the finest boys in town, and we are glad he has the
situation left vacant by Mr. Lane.
I.R. Jan. 14, 1892 - Thanks to Mr. J. H. Moulton for a copy of
Buenos Ayres Standard, published in the South American republic. It is
part English and part Spanish. The English reveals to us the fact that
flat money is simply crushing out all commercial and national life
down there. The more money fanatics are getting their dues. Distress
pervades the entire country, and the nation will have to repudiate.
They need a John Sherman down there badly.
S.W.R. Tues., Oct. 7, 1919 - HARRY MOULTON SUES HIS WIFE FOR A
DIVORCE - CHARGING HER WITH ABANDONING HOME - MRS. MOULTON SAID TO
HAVE GONE TO WEST VIRGINIA WITH ANOTHER MAN - MR. MOULTON WANTS
CUSTODY OF CHILD. - Charging that his wife, Bonnie T. Moulton,
wilfully abandoned him, Harry T. Moulton filed suit this morning for
divorce and custody of their child.
The suit was filed through plaintiff's attorneys Johnson & Jones.
The petition sets out that they were married December 15, 1905, and
have one child, J. Henry Moulton, now age 8. He further charges that
the defendant is guilty of gross neglect of duty in this, in not
remaining at theeir home and caring for their home, and associating
with the plaintiff as a married woman should.
Wherefore plaintiff prays a divorce, custody, care and control of
their child, and such other relief as he is entitled to.
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