Michael D. Campbell

MICHAEL D. CAMPBELL.

This old and highly respected man was born in Scott County, Kentucky, on the 27th day of December, 1803, married to Ruth Betts, August 19, 1827. Miss Betts was born in the same county, August 9, 1806, resided in Jennings County, Ind., a few years. About the year 1830 came to Boone County, where he entered the land where his son John F. now resides. Mr. Campbell died July 2, 1883. Mrs. Campbell died August 10, 1883. Both buried at the “Shannondale” Cemetery. The following are the children’s names: Joseph A. born May 6, 1828. James F., Nancy J., Joan F., born February 6, 1833. Michael, born March 25, 1835. Notty S., born April 25, 1837. Mary E., born December 15, 1839. David W., born April 1, 1842. Sarah V., born July 12, 1844. Marion J., Ruth A., born March 4, 1859. The following members of this family are deceased: James F., Nancy J., Mary E. died August 30, 1855, Sarah V. and Marion J. All buried at “Shannondale” Cemetery. John F. resides on the old home farm, is one of the substantial men, was trustee for several years, is a member of the Odd Fellows. We were well received at his house when gathering material for this work.

D. W. Campbell was county recorder four years, ending November, 1886.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 8, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, p. 255.