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Elizabeth “Betsy” <I>Williams</I> Campbell

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Elizabeth “Betsy” Williams Campbell

Birth
USA
Death
14 Sep 1812 (aged 52–53)
New York, USA
Burial
Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Born abt 1759

Wife of William Hay, Firstly, and parents of:

Mary HAY 1774 – 1859
Elizabeth HAY 1778 – 1851
Ann Mariah HAY 1780 – 1845

Secondly married Alexander Campbell 1750-1798; parents of:
Argyle CAMPBELL 1792 – 1825


"1788 Occurred the first marriage in Peru that of Lott Elmore and Mary Hay, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Betsey Williams) Hay. Mary was the baby in her mother's arms when, during the battle of Valcour, Mrs. Hay in terror sought safety at a spring near her home, only to find herself surrounded by the Indian allies of the enemy."

From "Three centuries in Champlain valley; a collection of historical facts and incidents"

Burial per Northern New York Tombstone Transcription Project-
Born abt 1759

Wife of William Hay, Firstly, and parents of:

Mary HAY 1774 – 1859
Elizabeth HAY 1778 – 1851
Ann Mariah HAY 1780 – 1845

Secondly married Alexander Campbell 1750-1798; parents of:
Argyle CAMPBELL 1792 – 1825


"1788 Occurred the first marriage in Peru that of Lott Elmore and Mary Hay, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Betsey Williams) Hay. Mary was the baby in her mother's arms when, during the battle of Valcour, Mrs. Hay in terror sought safety at a spring near her home, only to find herself surrounded by the Indian allies of the enemy."

From "Three centuries in Champlain valley; a collection of historical facts and incidents"

Burial per Northern New York Tombstone Transcription Project-

Inscription

In Memory of / Elizabeth CAMPBELL, /
who died Sept. 14th 1812, /
In the 53rd year / of her age. /
Many women have done vir- /
tuously, but thou excellest / them all.



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  • Maintained by: janicet
  • Originally Created by: Violet
  • Added: Aug 10, 2010
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56909480/elizabeth-campbell: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth “Betsy” Williams Campbell (1759–14 Sep 1812), Find a Grave Memorial ID 56909480, citing Riverside Cemetery, Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York, USA; Maintained by janicet (contributor 47361005).