William Campbell

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William Campbell

Birthdate:
Birthplace: North or SouthCarolina
Death: February 1832 (53-62)
Switzerland, Indiana
Place of Burial: Campbell-Robinson Cemetery, York Twp, Switzerland, Indiana
Immediate Family:

Husband of Polly Susan Eliza?? Campbell
Father of Samuel Campbell; John Campbell and Polly Campbell

Occupation: Fuller, storekeeper, farmer, land speculator, operated ferry from Indiana to Kentucky.
Managed by: Jan McCreary Anderson
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About William Campbell

William moved from South Carolina to Kentucky, to Ohio, to Indiana. He was elected from Switzerland Co. to the Indiana House of Representatives 1827-28. In 1819 he served as Switzerland Count Commissioner. He was the first postmaster and was Justice of the Peace in Switzerland Co. Served in War of 1812. His frst land patents in Switzerland Co. were entered in 1814. William was "the first merchant of note" in the town.

Tombstone in Campbell-Robinson Cemetery "William and Susan Eliza"

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William Campbell's Timeline

1774
1774
North or SouthCarolina
1804
1804
Ohio
1809
April 10, 1809
Chillicothe, Ohio
1814
1814
1832
February 1832
Age 58
Switzerland, Indiana
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Campbell-Robinson Cemetery, York Twp, Switzerland, Indiana