Edward R.Campbell,(NED)::;
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Grandparents of Mrs. Mary Ellen Campbell Potter, so yes my Great Great Grandaddy.
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BIRTH:
23rd of February, 1790
Mr. Edward Raymond Campbell (NED) (1790-1850) was born on 23rd of February 1790 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.
Death:
30th of September 1850 ::
Edward(NED)Raymond Campbell (1790-1850) died on 30th September 1850 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60; He was on his way South, he died of cholera.
He was probably headed to Texas where his son, Colin born in Vermont 31 May 1827, and resided in Texas, his son, Dr. Daniel went down there also, but decided he had rather stay in Vermont. He was returning when he died in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Father:
Dr.Edward Raymond Campbell, M.D. (Dr Ned)
BORN:
17th of June, 1758
DIED:
4th of November, 1830
Mother::
Anna Norton
BORN: 1769
DIED:: 10th of September ,1827
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He married Miss Clarissa Chamberlain on 27 November 1810 at Westminster, Windham County, Vermont
They lived on the farm known as the "Row Morse Farm", the sons George & Daniel were born, then our family moved to West Parish where Mary was born. Total of 11 children
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Family
WIFE/SPOUSE::
Clarissa Chamberlain b. 5th February of 1788, d. 7th of November of 1867
Children
1.)INFANT Male Campbell
b. 4 Aug 1811
d. 7 Aug 1811
2.)INFANT Male Campbell
b.18th of May 1812
d. 20 May 1812
3.)Charles Chamberlain Campbell
b.1st of March,1813
d. 23rd of January, 1884
Wife:/Spouse A.A. Campbell
SON:Charles Chamberlain Campbell is buried at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; Birth: January 16th, 1858
Death:February 25th, 1875
Lot 77b. The son John McMath Campbell also buried there in Lot 77c.
4.)Sophia Campbell
b. 18th of January, 1815
Married Wendall Wales Willams April the 3rd, 1833.
Born: Decemebr 3rd, 1813
Died: 1904
Walpole, New Hampshire
Removed from Westminster , Vermont to Rochester, Vermont in 1840.
He was a carpenter,farmer, author, and historian.
His parents: Elisha Williams and Sally Cone.
5.)George Campbell
b. 2 May 1818, d. 22 May 1882
George Married Miss Adeline Wilcox who was buried in 1948 at Westminster West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; b. July 31, 1883, 65 yrs, wife of George Campbell.
George Campbell died on 22 May 1882 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont, at age 64;
His obituary::
George Campbell was a worlds leading agriculturist, and died at his home in Westminster, May 22, 1882 in his 64th year. He was an enthusiastic breeder of Merino sheep, attaining, in that industry, a world wide reputation. In his efforts for the improvement and exhibition of his flock, he traveled extensively, visiting England, Scotland, Germany, France, Holland, and Spain, and many states of our own country. He was a spirited exhibitor, his sheep taking the highest honors at State, National and International shows, as well as local exhibitions. He made frequent and large sales of sheep for shipment to nearly every country on the globe where fine wool is produced, sending a car load from his own flock to Montana even but a few weeks before his death.
He was one of the founders, and, for many years, one of the director's of the State Agricultural Society and vice President of the New England Agricultural Society.
Through a long and very painful illness he retained his interest in public affairs and especially in the improvement of sheep, which was a work of love that ended only with his death.
He married in May of 1839, Miss Adaline Wilcox of this town. His children are: E.L. Campbell now of Comstock's Landing, N.Y. and F. G. and C. H. Campbell both of Westminster West and both of whom are leading agriculturists; and Carrie C., wife of C. Horace Hubbard, Esq of Springfield.- (article ends - From Obituaries.).2
Burial* He was/is buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; d. May 22, 1882, 64 yrs. He had sons Frederick W. (1847-1848) and a Frederick George (1853-1929). They, and F.G.'s wife Emma L. Harlow are also buried in same cemetery.
**6.)Dr. Daniel Campbell, M.D.
BORN::
8th of March, 1820
DIED::
3rd of February, 1898
Daniel was born on 8th March 1820 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.
He graduated from Vermont Medical College, Woodstock and from Berkshire Medical College, Pittsfield Massachusetts in 1842. He practiced in Westminster West for 10 years then moved to Saxtons River, Vermont both in Windham County, Vermont.
He married ::
Julia A Hall
MARRIED on January 21,1846
Mrs.Julia A Hall Campbell::;
Birth: 1824
Death: 1901
Our family are directly descended from the house of Argyle in Scotland.
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My Great Grandparents.
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Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Published by MRS. CARRIE E. H. PAGE,
BRANDON, VT.
1891
Pages 493-509
DANIEL CAMPBELL, M. D.,
Dr.Daniel Cambell, M.D. was born in Westminster, March 8, 1820. His father was Edward R. Campbell. The family are directly descended from the house of Argyle in Scotland. Daniel is a relative of Dr. John Campbell of Putney and Dr. Alexander Campbell of Rockingham. Dr. Campbell was educated in the common schools and at the Burr & Burton academy at Manchester, Vermont He spent his vacations in teaching, to help himself along. At the Vermont Medical college at Woodstock and at the Pittsfield, Mass., Medical college he obtained his medical education, receiving his degree from the latter place. For a year or more after his graduation, in 1842, he was demonstrator of anatomy at the Berkshire Medical college, Pittsfield, from which he had just graduated, and was associated in practice with Prof. H. H. Childs, at that time lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts. He left Pittsfield and came to Westminster, where he married Julia A. Hall, daughter of Capt. Edward Hall. They have a family of eight children, most of whom are now living. He practiced in Westminster West ten years and then moved to Saxton's River, where he has been in practice 35 years. Some years ago he was offered the chair of theory and practice at Dartmouth college, but preferred his country practice. He represented Rockingham in the Legislature in 1864-65. In 1880 he was defeated for Congress by James M. Tyler of Brattleboro.
Of his family there are now living Flora E., wife of Henry Frost; Harriet J., wife of Preston H. Hadley, cashier of the Bellows Falls National bank ; Clara O., wife of George R. Wales, proprietor of one of the leading dry goods houses of Bellows Falls, and Edward R., who follows his father's profession at Bellows Falls. Two children died young and two are at home in Saxton's River. Dr. Campbell has made a reputation which few physicians in the country are able to attain.
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Daniel is a relative of Dr. John Campbell of Putney and Dr. Alexander Campbell of Rockingham. He left Pittsfield and came to Westminster, where he married Julia A Hall, daughter of Capt Edward Hall. 8 children, some listed.
Dr.Daniel Campbell, M.D. is associated with our Reverend John Campbell Scotland Immigrant 1717) For nearly one hundred years there was a Dr. Campbell practicing medicine in Putney. Other of our family doctor members were prominent as well famous physicians elsewhere in the state. The first of the Putney doctors was Dr. John Campbell who came from Oxford, MA and was in practice here by 1786. He was born in 1754, married Martha Stevens of Oxford and died in 1820. At his death his home place was deeded to David Crawford and later became the property of Mrs. Caddie Fuller who lives there now. When Dr. Campbell came to Putney, the famous Dr.Josiah Goodhue was the town's physician and the two practiced amicably well until 1803 when Dr. Goodhue moved to Chester VT. Dr. Campbell remained the leading practitioner in town for 34 years. Following Dr. John was his brother Dr. Alexander Campbell who was fifteen years the younger. The third was Alexander's son born in 1793 who practiced in Putney for 53 years. He died in 1866 after a long and respected life among the people in Putney. His home was at the head of Kimball Hill, the place now owned by Omar Buxton.
A third brother of John and Alexander was Thomas, a Patriot Revolutionary soldier who died here in 1844. The father of these three brothers was Duncan Campbell who lived in Putney for some years but later was in Oxford MA, until he died in 1795. Duncan was the son of Reverend John Campbell (1690-1761) who was a minister in Oxford from 1721 to the time of his death. Duncan had a brother, Captain William Campbell, who was a selectman of Putney in 1787, but later moved to Castleton VT. He had been Captain of an Oxford company in the Revolution before coming to Putney to live. Another brother, Reverend Archibald Campbell, preached in Putney occasionally. A third brother, Alexander, was a distinguished physician who remained in Oxford. This Dr. Campbell had two sons who became doctors and came to Vermont to practice. One was Dr. Alexander of Rockingham, and the other Dr. Edward R (known locally as "Dr Ned") was famous in Westminster. It is interesting to note that the last of the Campbell doctors was a grandson of "Dr Ned". He was Dr. Daniel Campbell who was born in Westminster and practiced for ten years in Westminster West and later in Saxton's River.
They had Children:
Miss Cloverral Campbell was born on 15 October 1861 at Rockingham, Oxford Co., Vermont.
Mary Ellen Campbell
Birth: 1867 at Westminster, Windham County Vermont, US
Death: 1903
Lowell,Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Married::
Charles Mitchell Potter
Birth:
January the 16, 1862
Clinton County, New York, US
Death:
June 1st, 1924
Lowell, Middlesex County,Massachusetts, US
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7.)INFANT Male Campbell b. 10 Jan 1822, d. 2 Jul 182
8.)Mary Campbell b. 1823, d. 14th Aug 1825
She was buried at Westminster West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont
9.)David Campbell b. 22 May 1827
10.)Collin Campbell b. 31 May 1827
11.)Mary Campbell b. 11 Apr 1832
MARRIED::
Clark/Charles Lake
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60 years married to his beloved wife Clarissa Campbell
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Dr. Campbell is buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont;
*NOTE*
Westminster is Vermont's oldest existing town and was chartered in 1735.
Death::
September 30th, 1850
Birth::
23rd February 1790
They lived on the family farm known as "Row Morse Farm", sons George & Daniel were born on it. Total of 11 children
Thank you Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harvey De Mallie, Historian, AAUW, DAR, OES
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Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Published by MRS. CARRIE E. H. PAGE, BRANDON, Vermont 1891
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The first bridge across the Connecticut was built at Bellows Falls in 1785, and till 1796 was the only bridge crossing the river.
The building of this bridge was a great achievement. Isaiah Thomas in the Massachusetts Spy, Feb. 10, 1785, notices it as follows: "We hear from Walpole, State of New Hampshire, that Col. Enoch Hale hath erected a bridge across Connecticut river on the Great Falls, at his area expense. This bridge is thought to exceed any ever built in America in strength, beauty and public utility. This bridge is 360 feet in length and about 60 feet above high water mark.
Hale's bridge, as it was called, was 365 feet long, and was supported in the middle by a pier built on the large rock which divides the channel into two streams at high water. From the bridge an interesting view of the falls was had. The falls were then regarded as presenting "one of the most stupendous spectacles in nature." At that time the scene was much wilder than now. Large trees covered the banks to the water's edge - the volume of water was greater than now and more rapid. The Great Falls as well as the bridge attracted much attention from the traveling public, and travelers made it a point to stop and examine the wonders of the place.
After long-continued rains, and when the snow melts suddenly in the spring, the river rises very rapidly and often to a great height. Freshets occur yearly, and are sometimes so extensive that great damage is done.
About 1797, there was a great freshet which carried away the upper locks and did much damage. Yet it was not without its benefits. At that time there was (and is now) a place known as the "stone-hole," from which stone had been quarried to build a dam near where the saw-mill now stands. Below this dam was a swampy mud-hole. The freshet carried this dam away and with it vast quantities of rocks and earth which completely filled the swamp and formed a tract of valuable land whereon shops and mills were built which stood many years till destroyed by fire.
Since then several severe freshets have occurred, noticeable among which was one in May, 1818, one in September, 1828, another in February, 1839, when much damage was done to mills and bridges. At this time a bridge over the Connecticut, at Charlestown was carried away and came down the river in two parts, the largest part swept majestically over the dam and rapids. In 1841 there was another destructive freshet. The guard gates of the canal were not equal to the pressure, and gave way, letting a volume of water through that made a breach in the canal that soon extended from 15 to 100 feet in width. The quantity of earth moved, was estimated at 7000 cubic yards, and the damage to the canal and locks at $3000. The whole rise of water in the eddy below the falls was 22 1/2 feet. In April, 1862, was a freshet which threw this and all previously recorded freshets completely in the shade. The water rose to a point higher than it was ever known to reach before. Great alarm prevailed concerning the safety of many places in and about the village of Bellows Falls.
THE GREAT FRESHET OF OCT. 3, 1869.
The damage done to the town was almost beyond compute. At Bartonsville the Williams river overflowed its banks and made a short cut across a bow, sweeping away the highway, portions of the railroad track, the depot and several dwellings. Bridges were lifted from their foundations and swept down the stream. The water inundated the meadows and carried away a great many fields of corn. Saxton's river rose with a sudden fierceness that was terribly destructive to property. The village of Saxton's River suffered severely, the damage done to that place being estimated at $75,000. A wool-pulling establishment, belonging to L. C. Hubbard, was carried away, with all its contents. Mr. Hubbard's loss was estimated at about $15,000. Messrs. J. A. Farnsworth, J. F. Alexander, and Benjamin Scofield lost heavily. A fine meadow farm a short distance below the village, belonging to a young man named Barber, was damaged to the amount of $5000. The river left its channel and cut a new one the entire length of the meadow.
TOWN REPRESENTATION AND TOWN CLERKS.
The State of Vermont began to legislate for the people in 1778. The General Assembly held its first session at Windsor, commencing March 12, and continuing 15 days. The first Assembly passed a few temporary laws but we find no record of them. They resolved, however, " that the plain word of God, as contained in the Scriptures, to be the law of the land."
Rockingham sent as delegates to this convention two men of considerable influence, Jona. Webb and Reuben Jones.
The following persons have represented this town in the General Assembly, and we add with them the names of the several town clerks.
Benjamin Bellows was clerk for the town proprietors from 1752 to 1760, when Joshua Webb was chosen first town clerk. He held the office one year, when Moses Wright was elected. From 1779 to 1788 the town sent two representatives, since which time it has sent but one.
*NOTE* A.S. Campbell, Alex. Campbell, and David Campbell
Yrs. Representatives Town Clerks
1779 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Reuben Jones
1780 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Reuben Jones
1781 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Colburn Preston
1782 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Elias Olcott
1783 Joshua Webb, William Simonds John Roundy
1784 Oliver Lovell, Jehial Webb John Roundy
1785 Jehial Webb, Jehial Webb John Roundy
1786 Jehial Webb, Elijah Knights John Roundy
1787 Jehial Webb, Elijah Knights John Roundy
1788 Jona. Holton Jona. Holton
1789 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1790 Jehial Webb Jehial Webb
1791 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1792 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1793 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1794 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1795 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1796 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1797 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1798 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1799 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1800 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1801 Da'd. Sanderson Jonathan Burt
1802 Daniel Ferrand Jonathan Burt
1803 Levi Sabin Jonathan Burt
1804 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1805 Elijah Knight Jonathan Burt
1806 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1807 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1808 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1809 Elijah Knight Jonathan Burt
1810 David Campbell Jonathan Burt
1811 David Campbell Jonathan Burt
1812 Henry Lake Jonathan Burt
1813 Joseph Weed Joseph Weed
1814 Henry Lake Joseph Weed
1815 Benj. Smith Joseph Weed
1816 Benj. Smith Joseph Weed
1817 Peter Willard Joseph Weed
1818 A. S. Campbell Joseph Weed
1810 A. S. Campbell Joseph Weed
1820 Henry Lake, jr Joseph Weed
1821 Henry Lake, jr Russel Burke
1822 Eleazer Allbee L. W. Hubbard
1823 Eleazer Allbee A. S. Campbell
1824 Benj. Smith, jr A. S. Campbell
1825 Benj. Smith, jr A. S. Campbell
1826 William Hall A. S. Campbell
1827 William Hall A. S. Campbell
1828 A. S. Campbell A. S. Campbell
1829 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1880 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1831 A. S. Campbell A. S. Campbell
1832 N. B. Roundy A. S. Campbell
1833 N. B. Roundy A. S. Campbell
1834 William Henry A. S. Campbell
1835 William Henry A. S. Campbell
1836 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1837 John Seaver A. S. Campbell
1838 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1839 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1840 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1841 Sam'l. L. Billings A. S. Campbell
1842 J. S. Fullerton A. S. Campbell
1843 No choice A. S. Campbell
1844 Henry Walker A. S. Campbell
1845 Daniel Kellogg Sam'l. L. Bilings
1846 Royal Earle James Willard
1847 Benj. Smith, jr James Willard
1848 A. Wentworth James Willard
1849 A. Wentworth S. L. Billings
1850 Russel Hyde S. L. Billings
1851 Russel Hyde S. L. Billings
1852 H. E. Stoughton A. S. Campbell
1853 Q. M. Dorand A. S. Campbell
1854 Q. M. Dorand A. S. Campbell
1855 A. Wentworth, jr. A. S. Campbell
1856 A. Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1857 J. D. Bridgman A. S. Campbell
1858 J. D. Bridgman A. S. Campbell
1859 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1860 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1861 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1862 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1863 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1864 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1865 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1866 William H. Johnson
1867 William H. Johnson
1868 Josiah G. Divoll
1869 Josiah G. Divoll
1890 J. H. Williams
It was one of the most remarkable floods of the present century. A large number of lives were lost.
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I accessed this book from the Bright Fund at Harvard College Library--March 22, 1917. Copyright by L.S. Hayes.
Another book:
History of the Town of Oxford, Massachusetts with
Genealogies and Notes on Persons and Estates
by George Fisher Daniels
The Library of Congress
Oxford
Published by the author with the Cooperation of the Town
1892
CAPTAIN EDWARD HALL, eldest child of Atherton (6) and Olive Hallet Hall was born December 20, 1795; and written without glasses so he said died March 13, 1889.
He married (1)
October 28, 1819 Oprah Goodell born in Westminster, Vt. July 26, 1797; died November 30, 1845.
Child #3 Julia Anne b. November 27, 1824; died September 16, 1901 married Daniel Campbell born in Westminster, Vt.
March 8, 1820; died at Saxton's River, Vermont, February 3, 1898, the son of Edward Raymond Campbell (farmer) and Clarissa Chamberlain Campbell.
In Mary Ellen Campbell Potter's birthday book later Madeline Julia Potter De Mallie 's birthday book which I copied many years ago there is in his own handwriting:
Edward Hall b. 1795 and without glasses. This would be the grandfather of Mary Ellen Campbell Potter, great- grandfather of Madeline Julia Potter DeMallie.
I do not know who has the Birthday Book or
the photograph book which Madeline kept, but there is a picture of Cynthia Ainsworth Howland Potter and also a picture of little Bayard De Mallie, son of Uncle Bayard and Aunt Edna De Mallie.
From a couple of names in your Hetty Green's husband's family, he may also be kin to Madeline De Mallie. (Tucker and Hall families in Bellows Falls, Vermont). Sent by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harvey De Mallie, Historian, OES, DAR, AAUW
Bio;
By Jonathan Robert De Mallie, Historian
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Grandparents of Mrs. Mary Ellen Campbell Potter, so yes my Great Great Grandaddy.
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BIRTH:
23rd of February, 1790
Mr. Edward Raymond Campbell (NED) (1790-1850) was born on 23rd of February 1790 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.
Death:
30th of September 1850 ::
Edward(NED)Raymond Campbell (1790-1850) died on 30th September 1850 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60; He was on his way South, he died of cholera.
He was probably headed to Texas where his son, Colin born in Vermont 31 May 1827, and resided in Texas, his son, Dr. Daniel went down there also, but decided he had rather stay in Vermont. He was returning when he died in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Father:
Dr.Edward Raymond Campbell, M.D. (Dr Ned)
BORN:
17th of June, 1758
DIED:
4th of November, 1830
Mother::
Anna Norton
BORN: 1769
DIED:: 10th of September ,1827
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He married Miss Clarissa Chamberlain on 27 November 1810 at Westminster, Windham County, Vermont
They lived on the farm known as the "Row Morse Farm", the sons George & Daniel were born, then our family moved to West Parish where Mary was born. Total of 11 children
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Family
WIFE/SPOUSE::
Clarissa Chamberlain b. 5th February of 1788, d. 7th of November of 1867
Children
1.)INFANT Male Campbell
b. 4 Aug 1811
d. 7 Aug 1811
2.)INFANT Male Campbell
b.18th of May 1812
d. 20 May 1812
3.)Charles Chamberlain Campbell
b.1st of March,1813
d. 23rd of January, 1884
Wife:/Spouse A.A. Campbell
SON:Charles Chamberlain Campbell is buried at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; Birth: January 16th, 1858
Death:February 25th, 1875
Lot 77b. The son John McMath Campbell also buried there in Lot 77c.
4.)Sophia Campbell
b. 18th of January, 1815
Married Wendall Wales Willams April the 3rd, 1833.
Born: Decemebr 3rd, 1813
Died: 1904
Walpole, New Hampshire
Removed from Westminster , Vermont to Rochester, Vermont in 1840.
He was a carpenter,farmer, author, and historian.
His parents: Elisha Williams and Sally Cone.
5.)George Campbell
b. 2 May 1818, d. 22 May 1882
George Married Miss Adeline Wilcox who was buried in 1948 at Westminster West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; b. July 31, 1883, 65 yrs, wife of George Campbell.
George Campbell died on 22 May 1882 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont, at age 64;
His obituary::
George Campbell was a worlds leading agriculturist, and died at his home in Westminster, May 22, 1882 in his 64th year. He was an enthusiastic breeder of Merino sheep, attaining, in that industry, a world wide reputation. In his efforts for the improvement and exhibition of his flock, he traveled extensively, visiting England, Scotland, Germany, France, Holland, and Spain, and many states of our own country. He was a spirited exhibitor, his sheep taking the highest honors at State, National and International shows, as well as local exhibitions. He made frequent and large sales of sheep for shipment to nearly every country on the globe where fine wool is produced, sending a car load from his own flock to Montana even but a few weeks before his death.
He was one of the founders, and, for many years, one of the director's of the State Agricultural Society and vice President of the New England Agricultural Society.
Through a long and very painful illness he retained his interest in public affairs and especially in the improvement of sheep, which was a work of love that ended only with his death.
He married in May of 1839, Miss Adaline Wilcox of this town. His children are: E.L. Campbell now of Comstock's Landing, N.Y. and F. G. and C. H. Campbell both of Westminster West and both of whom are leading agriculturists; and Carrie C., wife of C. Horace Hubbard, Esq of Springfield.- (article ends - From Obituaries.).2
Burial* He was/is buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; d. May 22, 1882, 64 yrs. He had sons Frederick W. (1847-1848) and a Frederick George (1853-1929). They, and F.G.'s wife Emma L. Harlow are also buried in same cemetery.
**6.)Dr. Daniel Campbell, M.D.
BORN::
8th of March, 1820
DIED::
3rd of February, 1898
Daniel was born on 8th March 1820 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.
He graduated from Vermont Medical College, Woodstock and from Berkshire Medical College, Pittsfield Massachusetts in 1842. He practiced in Westminster West for 10 years then moved to Saxtons River, Vermont both in Windham County, Vermont.
He married ::
Julia A Hall
MARRIED on January 21,1846
Mrs.Julia A Hall Campbell::;
Birth: 1824
Death: 1901
Our family are directly descended from the house of Argyle in Scotland.
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My Great Grandparents.
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Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Published by MRS. CARRIE E. H. PAGE,
BRANDON, VT.
1891
Pages 493-509
DANIEL CAMPBELL, M. D.,
Dr.Daniel Cambell, M.D. was born in Westminster, March 8, 1820. His father was Edward R. Campbell. The family are directly descended from the house of Argyle in Scotland. Daniel is a relative of Dr. John Campbell of Putney and Dr. Alexander Campbell of Rockingham. Dr. Campbell was educated in the common schools and at the Burr & Burton academy at Manchester, Vermont He spent his vacations in teaching, to help himself along. At the Vermont Medical college at Woodstock and at the Pittsfield, Mass., Medical college he obtained his medical education, receiving his degree from the latter place. For a year or more after his graduation, in 1842, he was demonstrator of anatomy at the Berkshire Medical college, Pittsfield, from which he had just graduated, and was associated in practice with Prof. H. H. Childs, at that time lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts. He left Pittsfield and came to Westminster, where he married Julia A. Hall, daughter of Capt. Edward Hall. They have a family of eight children, most of whom are now living. He practiced in Westminster West ten years and then moved to Saxton's River, where he has been in practice 35 years. Some years ago he was offered the chair of theory and practice at Dartmouth college, but preferred his country practice. He represented Rockingham in the Legislature in 1864-65. In 1880 he was defeated for Congress by James M. Tyler of Brattleboro.
Of his family there are now living Flora E., wife of Henry Frost; Harriet J., wife of Preston H. Hadley, cashier of the Bellows Falls National bank ; Clara O., wife of George R. Wales, proprietor of one of the leading dry goods houses of Bellows Falls, and Edward R., who follows his father's profession at Bellows Falls. Two children died young and two are at home in Saxton's River. Dr. Campbell has made a reputation which few physicians in the country are able to attain.
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Daniel is a relative of Dr. John Campbell of Putney and Dr. Alexander Campbell of Rockingham. He left Pittsfield and came to Westminster, where he married Julia A Hall, daughter of Capt Edward Hall. 8 children, some listed.
Dr.Daniel Campbell, M.D. is associated with our Reverend John Campbell Scotland Immigrant 1717) For nearly one hundred years there was a Dr. Campbell practicing medicine in Putney. Other of our family doctor members were prominent as well famous physicians elsewhere in the state. The first of the Putney doctors was Dr. John Campbell who came from Oxford, MA and was in practice here by 1786. He was born in 1754, married Martha Stevens of Oxford and died in 1820. At his death his home place was deeded to David Crawford and later became the property of Mrs. Caddie Fuller who lives there now. When Dr. Campbell came to Putney, the famous Dr.Josiah Goodhue was the town's physician and the two practiced amicably well until 1803 when Dr. Goodhue moved to Chester VT. Dr. Campbell remained the leading practitioner in town for 34 years. Following Dr. John was his brother Dr. Alexander Campbell who was fifteen years the younger. The third was Alexander's son born in 1793 who practiced in Putney for 53 years. He died in 1866 after a long and respected life among the people in Putney. His home was at the head of Kimball Hill, the place now owned by Omar Buxton.
A third brother of John and Alexander was Thomas, a Patriot Revolutionary soldier who died here in 1844. The father of these three brothers was Duncan Campbell who lived in Putney for some years but later was in Oxford MA, until he died in 1795. Duncan was the son of Reverend John Campbell (1690-1761) who was a minister in Oxford from 1721 to the time of his death. Duncan had a brother, Captain William Campbell, who was a selectman of Putney in 1787, but later moved to Castleton VT. He had been Captain of an Oxford company in the Revolution before coming to Putney to live. Another brother, Reverend Archibald Campbell, preached in Putney occasionally. A third brother, Alexander, was a distinguished physician who remained in Oxford. This Dr. Campbell had two sons who became doctors and came to Vermont to practice. One was Dr. Alexander of Rockingham, and the other Dr. Edward R (known locally as "Dr Ned") was famous in Westminster. It is interesting to note that the last of the Campbell doctors was a grandson of "Dr Ned". He was Dr. Daniel Campbell who was born in Westminster and practiced for ten years in Westminster West and later in Saxton's River.
They had Children:
Miss Cloverral Campbell was born on 15 October 1861 at Rockingham, Oxford Co., Vermont.
Mary Ellen Campbell
Birth: 1867 at Westminster, Windham County Vermont, US
Death: 1903
Lowell,Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Married::
Charles Mitchell Potter
Birth:
January the 16, 1862
Clinton County, New York, US
Death:
June 1st, 1924
Lowell, Middlesex County,Massachusetts, US
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7.)INFANT Male Campbell b. 10 Jan 1822, d. 2 Jul 182
8.)Mary Campbell b. 1823, d. 14th Aug 1825
She was buried at Westminster West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont
9.)David Campbell b. 22 May 1827
10.)Collin Campbell b. 31 May 1827
11.)Mary Campbell b. 11 Apr 1832
MARRIED::
Clark/Charles Lake
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60 years married to his beloved wife Clarissa Campbell
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Dr. Campbell is buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont;
*NOTE*
Westminster is Vermont's oldest existing town and was chartered in 1735.
Death::
September 30th, 1850
Birth::
23rd February 1790
They lived on the family farm known as "Row Morse Farm", sons George & Daniel were born on it. Total of 11 children
Thank you Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harvey De Mallie, Historian, AAUW, DAR, OES
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Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Published by MRS. CARRIE E. H. PAGE, BRANDON, Vermont 1891
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The first bridge across the Connecticut was built at Bellows Falls in 1785, and till 1796 was the only bridge crossing the river.
The building of this bridge was a great achievement. Isaiah Thomas in the Massachusetts Spy, Feb. 10, 1785, notices it as follows: "We hear from Walpole, State of New Hampshire, that Col. Enoch Hale hath erected a bridge across Connecticut river on the Great Falls, at his area expense. This bridge is thought to exceed any ever built in America in strength, beauty and public utility. This bridge is 360 feet in length and about 60 feet above high water mark.
Hale's bridge, as it was called, was 365 feet long, and was supported in the middle by a pier built on the large rock which divides the channel into two streams at high water. From the bridge an interesting view of the falls was had. The falls were then regarded as presenting "one of the most stupendous spectacles in nature." At that time the scene was much wilder than now. Large trees covered the banks to the water's edge - the volume of water was greater than now and more rapid. The Great Falls as well as the bridge attracted much attention from the traveling public, and travelers made it a point to stop and examine the wonders of the place.
After long-continued rains, and when the snow melts suddenly in the spring, the river rises very rapidly and often to a great height. Freshets occur yearly, and are sometimes so extensive that great damage is done.
About 1797, there was a great freshet which carried away the upper locks and did much damage. Yet it was not without its benefits. At that time there was (and is now) a place known as the "stone-hole," from which stone had been quarried to build a dam near where the saw-mill now stands. Below this dam was a swampy mud-hole. The freshet carried this dam away and with it vast quantities of rocks and earth which completely filled the swamp and formed a tract of valuable land whereon shops and mills were built which stood many years till destroyed by fire.
Since then several severe freshets have occurred, noticeable among which was one in May, 1818, one in September, 1828, another in February, 1839, when much damage was done to mills and bridges. At this time a bridge over the Connecticut, at Charlestown was carried away and came down the river in two parts, the largest part swept majestically over the dam and rapids. In 1841 there was another destructive freshet. The guard gates of the canal were not equal to the pressure, and gave way, letting a volume of water through that made a breach in the canal that soon extended from 15 to 100 feet in width. The quantity of earth moved, was estimated at 7000 cubic yards, and the damage to the canal and locks at $3000. The whole rise of water in the eddy below the falls was 22 1/2 feet. In April, 1862, was a freshet which threw this and all previously recorded freshets completely in the shade. The water rose to a point higher than it was ever known to reach before. Great alarm prevailed concerning the safety of many places in and about the village of Bellows Falls.
THE GREAT FRESHET OF OCT. 3, 1869.
The damage done to the town was almost beyond compute. At Bartonsville the Williams river overflowed its banks and made a short cut across a bow, sweeping away the highway, portions of the railroad track, the depot and several dwellings. Bridges were lifted from their foundations and swept down the stream. The water inundated the meadows and carried away a great many fields of corn. Saxton's river rose with a sudden fierceness that was terribly destructive to property. The village of Saxton's River suffered severely, the damage done to that place being estimated at $75,000. A wool-pulling establishment, belonging to L. C. Hubbard, was carried away, with all its contents. Mr. Hubbard's loss was estimated at about $15,000. Messrs. J. A. Farnsworth, J. F. Alexander, and Benjamin Scofield lost heavily. A fine meadow farm a short distance below the village, belonging to a young man named Barber, was damaged to the amount of $5000. The river left its channel and cut a new one the entire length of the meadow.
TOWN REPRESENTATION AND TOWN CLERKS.
The State of Vermont began to legislate for the people in 1778. The General Assembly held its first session at Windsor, commencing March 12, and continuing 15 days. The first Assembly passed a few temporary laws but we find no record of them. They resolved, however, " that the plain word of God, as contained in the Scriptures, to be the law of the land."
Rockingham sent as delegates to this convention two men of considerable influence, Jona. Webb and Reuben Jones.
The following persons have represented this town in the General Assembly, and we add with them the names of the several town clerks.
Benjamin Bellows was clerk for the town proprietors from 1752 to 1760, when Joshua Webb was chosen first town clerk. He held the office one year, when Moses Wright was elected. From 1779 to 1788 the town sent two representatives, since which time it has sent but one.
*NOTE* A.S. Campbell, Alex. Campbell, and David Campbell
Yrs. Representatives Town Clerks
1779 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Reuben Jones
1780 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Reuben Jones
1781 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Colburn Preston
1782 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Elias Olcott
1783 Joshua Webb, William Simonds John Roundy
1784 Oliver Lovell, Jehial Webb John Roundy
1785 Jehial Webb, Jehial Webb John Roundy
1786 Jehial Webb, Elijah Knights John Roundy
1787 Jehial Webb, Elijah Knights John Roundy
1788 Jona. Holton Jona. Holton
1789 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1790 Jehial Webb Jehial Webb
1791 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1792 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1793 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1794 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1795 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1796 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1797 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1798 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1799 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1800 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1801 Da'd. Sanderson Jonathan Burt
1802 Daniel Ferrand Jonathan Burt
1803 Levi Sabin Jonathan Burt
1804 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1805 Elijah Knight Jonathan Burt
1806 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1807 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1808 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1809 Elijah Knight Jonathan Burt
1810 David Campbell Jonathan Burt
1811 David Campbell Jonathan Burt
1812 Henry Lake Jonathan Burt
1813 Joseph Weed Joseph Weed
1814 Henry Lake Joseph Weed
1815 Benj. Smith Joseph Weed
1816 Benj. Smith Joseph Weed
1817 Peter Willard Joseph Weed
1818 A. S. Campbell Joseph Weed
1810 A. S. Campbell Joseph Weed
1820 Henry Lake, jr Joseph Weed
1821 Henry Lake, jr Russel Burke
1822 Eleazer Allbee L. W. Hubbard
1823 Eleazer Allbee A. S. Campbell
1824 Benj. Smith, jr A. S. Campbell
1825 Benj. Smith, jr A. S. Campbell
1826 William Hall A. S. Campbell
1827 William Hall A. S. Campbell
1828 A. S. Campbell A. S. Campbell
1829 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1880 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1831 A. S. Campbell A. S. Campbell
1832 N. B. Roundy A. S. Campbell
1833 N. B. Roundy A. S. Campbell
1834 William Henry A. S. Campbell
1835 William Henry A. S. Campbell
1836 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1837 John Seaver A. S. Campbell
1838 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1839 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1840 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1841 Sam'l. L. Billings A. S. Campbell
1842 J. S. Fullerton A. S. Campbell
1843 No choice A. S. Campbell
1844 Henry Walker A. S. Campbell
1845 Daniel Kellogg Sam'l. L. Bilings
1846 Royal Earle James Willard
1847 Benj. Smith, jr James Willard
1848 A. Wentworth James Willard
1849 A. Wentworth S. L. Billings
1850 Russel Hyde S. L. Billings
1851 Russel Hyde S. L. Billings
1852 H. E. Stoughton A. S. Campbell
1853 Q. M. Dorand A. S. Campbell
1854 Q. M. Dorand A. S. Campbell
1855 A. Wentworth, jr. A. S. Campbell
1856 A. Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1857 J. D. Bridgman A. S. Campbell
1858 J. D. Bridgman A. S. Campbell
1859 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1860 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1861 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1862 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1863 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1864 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1865 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1866 William H. Johnson
1867 William H. Johnson
1868 Josiah G. Divoll
1869 Josiah G. Divoll
1890 J. H. Williams
It was one of the most remarkable floods of the present century. A large number of lives were lost.
...
I accessed this book from the Bright Fund at Harvard College Library--March 22, 1917. Copyright by L.S. Hayes.
Another book:
History of the Town of Oxford, Massachusetts with
Genealogies and Notes on Persons and Estates
by George Fisher Daniels
The Library of Congress
Oxford
Published by the author with the Cooperation of the Town
1892
CAPTAIN EDWARD HALL, eldest child of Atherton (6) and Olive Hallet Hall was born December 20, 1795; and written without glasses so he said died March 13, 1889.
He married (1)
October 28, 1819 Oprah Goodell born in Westminster, Vt. July 26, 1797; died November 30, 1845.
Child #3 Julia Anne b. November 27, 1824; died September 16, 1901 married Daniel Campbell born in Westminster, Vt.
March 8, 1820; died at Saxton's River, Vermont, February 3, 1898, the son of Edward Raymond Campbell (farmer) and Clarissa Chamberlain Campbell.
In Mary Ellen Campbell Potter's birthday book later Madeline Julia Potter De Mallie 's birthday book which I copied many years ago there is in his own handwriting:
Edward Hall b. 1795 and without glasses. This would be the grandfather of Mary Ellen Campbell Potter, great- grandfather of Madeline Julia Potter DeMallie.
I do not know who has the Birthday Book or
the photograph book which Madeline kept, but there is a picture of Cynthia Ainsworth Howland Potter and also a picture of little Bayard De Mallie, son of Uncle Bayard and Aunt Edna De Mallie.
From a couple of names in your Hetty Green's husband's family, he may also be kin to Madeline De Mallie. (Tucker and Hall families in Bellows Falls, Vermont). Sent by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harvey De Mallie, Historian, OES, DAR, AAUW
Bio;
By Jonathan Robert De Mallie, Historian
Edward R.Campbell,(NED)::;
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Grandparents of Mrs. Mary Ellen Campbell Potter, so yes my Great Great Grandaddy.
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BIRTH:
23rd of February, 1790
Mr. Edward Raymond Campbell (NED) (1790-1850) was born on 23rd of February 1790 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.
Death:
30th of September 1850 ::
Edward(NED)Raymond Campbell (1790-1850) died on 30th September 1850 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60; He was on his way South, he died of cholera.
He was probably headed to Texas where his son, Colin born in Vermont 31 May 1827, and resided in Texas, his son, Dr. Daniel went down there also, but decided he had rather stay in Vermont. He was returning when he died in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Father:
Dr.Edward Raymond Campbell, M.D. (Dr Ned)
BORN:
17th of June, 1758
DIED:
4th of November, 1830
Mother::
Anna Norton
BORN: 1769
DIED:: 10th of September ,1827
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He married Miss Clarissa Chamberlain on 27 November 1810 at Westminster, Windham County, Vermont
They lived on the farm known as the "Row Morse Farm", the sons George & Daniel were born, then our family moved to West Parish where Mary was born. Total of 11 children
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Family
WIFE/SPOUSE::
Clarissa Chamberlain b. 5th February of 1788, d. 7th of November of 1867
Children
1.)INFANT Male Campbell
b. 4 Aug 1811
d. 7 Aug 1811
2.)INFANT Male Campbell
b.18th of May 1812
d. 20 May 1812
3.)Charles Chamberlain Campbell
b.1st of March,1813
d. 23rd of January, 1884
Wife:/Spouse A.A. Campbell
SON:Charles Chamberlain Campbell is buried at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; Birth: January 16th, 1858
Death:February 25th, 1875
Lot 77b. The son John McMath Campbell also buried there in Lot 77c.
4.)Sophia Campbell
b. 18th of January, 1815
Married Wendall Wales Willams April the 3rd, 1833.
Born: Decemebr 3rd, 1813
Died: 1904
Walpole, New Hampshire
Removed from Westminster , Vermont to Rochester, Vermont in 1840.
He was a carpenter,farmer, author, and historian.
His parents: Elisha Williams and Sally Cone.
5.)George Campbell
b. 2 May 1818, d. 22 May 1882
George Married Miss Adeline Wilcox who was buried in 1948 at Westminster West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; b. July 31, 1883, 65 yrs, wife of George Campbell.
George Campbell died on 22 May 1882 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont, at age 64;
His obituary::
George Campbell was a worlds leading agriculturist, and died at his home in Westminster, May 22, 1882 in his 64th year. He was an enthusiastic breeder of Merino sheep, attaining, in that industry, a world wide reputation. In his efforts for the improvement and exhibition of his flock, he traveled extensively, visiting England, Scotland, Germany, France, Holland, and Spain, and many states of our own country. He was a spirited exhibitor, his sheep taking the highest honors at State, National and International shows, as well as local exhibitions. He made frequent and large sales of sheep for shipment to nearly every country on the globe where fine wool is produced, sending a car load from his own flock to Montana even but a few weeks before his death.
He was one of the founders, and, for many years, one of the director's of the State Agricultural Society and vice President of the New England Agricultural Society.
Through a long and very painful illness he retained his interest in public affairs and especially in the improvement of sheep, which was a work of love that ended only with his death.
He married in May of 1839, Miss Adaline Wilcox of this town. His children are: E.L. Campbell now of Comstock's Landing, N.Y. and F. G. and C. H. Campbell both of Westminster West and both of whom are leading agriculturists; and Carrie C., wife of C. Horace Hubbard, Esq of Springfield.- (article ends - From Obituaries.).2
Burial* He was/is buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; d. May 22, 1882, 64 yrs. He had sons Frederick W. (1847-1848) and a Frederick George (1853-1929). They, and F.G.'s wife Emma L. Harlow are also buried in same cemetery.
**6.)Dr. Daniel Campbell, M.D.
BORN::
8th of March, 1820
DIED::
3rd of February, 1898
Daniel was born on 8th March 1820 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.
He graduated from Vermont Medical College, Woodstock and from Berkshire Medical College, Pittsfield Massachusetts in 1842. He practiced in Westminster West for 10 years then moved to Saxtons River, Vermont both in Windham County, Vermont.
He married ::
Julia A Hall
MARRIED on January 21,1846
Mrs.Julia A Hall Campbell::;
Birth: 1824
Death: 1901
Our family are directly descended from the house of Argyle in Scotland.
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My Great Grandparents.
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Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Published by MRS. CARRIE E. H. PAGE,
BRANDON, VT.
1891
Pages 493-509
DANIEL CAMPBELL, M. D.,
Dr.Daniel Cambell, M.D. was born in Westminster, March 8, 1820. His father was Edward R. Campbell. The family are directly descended from the house of Argyle in Scotland. Daniel is a relative of Dr. John Campbell of Putney and Dr. Alexander Campbell of Rockingham. Dr. Campbell was educated in the common schools and at the Burr & Burton academy at Manchester, Vermont He spent his vacations in teaching, to help himself along. At the Vermont Medical college at Woodstock and at the Pittsfield, Mass., Medical college he obtained his medical education, receiving his degree from the latter place. For a year or more after his graduation, in 1842, he was demonstrator of anatomy at the Berkshire Medical college, Pittsfield, from which he had just graduated, and was associated in practice with Prof. H. H. Childs, at that time lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts. He left Pittsfield and came to Westminster, where he married Julia A. Hall, daughter of Capt. Edward Hall. They have a family of eight children, most of whom are now living. He practiced in Westminster West ten years and then moved to Saxton's River, where he has been in practice 35 years. Some years ago he was offered the chair of theory and practice at Dartmouth college, but preferred his country practice. He represented Rockingham in the Legislature in 1864-65. In 1880 he was defeated for Congress by James M. Tyler of Brattleboro.
Of his family there are now living Flora E., wife of Henry Frost; Harriet J., wife of Preston H. Hadley, cashier of the Bellows Falls National bank ; Clara O., wife of George R. Wales, proprietor of one of the leading dry goods houses of Bellows Falls, and Edward R., who follows his father's profession at Bellows Falls. Two children died young and two are at home in Saxton's River. Dr. Campbell has made a reputation which few physicians in the country are able to attain.
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Daniel is a relative of Dr. John Campbell of Putney and Dr. Alexander Campbell of Rockingham. He left Pittsfield and came to Westminster, where he married Julia A Hall, daughter of Capt Edward Hall. 8 children, some listed.
Dr.Daniel Campbell, M.D. is associated with our Reverend John Campbell Scotland Immigrant 1717) For nearly one hundred years there was a Dr. Campbell practicing medicine in Putney. Other of our family doctor members were prominent as well famous physicians elsewhere in the state. The first of the Putney doctors was Dr. John Campbell who came from Oxford, MA and was in practice here by 1786. He was born in 1754, married Martha Stevens of Oxford and died in 1820. At his death his home place was deeded to David Crawford and later became the property of Mrs. Caddie Fuller who lives there now. When Dr. Campbell came to Putney, the famous Dr.Josiah Goodhue was the town's physician and the two practiced amicably well until 1803 when Dr. Goodhue moved to Chester VT. Dr. Campbell remained the leading practitioner in town for 34 years. Following Dr. John was his brother Dr. Alexander Campbell who was fifteen years the younger. The third was Alexander's son born in 1793 who practiced in Putney for 53 years. He died in 1866 after a long and respected life among the people in Putney. His home was at the head of Kimball Hill, the place now owned by Omar Buxton.
A third brother of John and Alexander was Thomas, a Patriot Revolutionary soldier who died here in 1844. The father of these three brothers was Duncan Campbell who lived in Putney for some years but later was in Oxford MA, until he died in 1795. Duncan was the son of Reverend John Campbell (1690-1761) who was a minister in Oxford from 1721 to the time of his death. Duncan had a brother, Captain William Campbell, who was a selectman of Putney in 1787, but later moved to Castleton VT. He had been Captain of an Oxford company in the Revolution before coming to Putney to live. Another brother, Reverend Archibald Campbell, preached in Putney occasionally. A third brother, Alexander, was a distinguished physician who remained in Oxford. This Dr. Campbell had two sons who became doctors and came to Vermont to practice. One was Dr. Alexander of Rockingham, and the other Dr. Edward R (known locally as "Dr Ned") was famous in Westminster. It is interesting to note that the last of the Campbell doctors was a grandson of "Dr Ned". He was Dr. Daniel Campbell who was born in Westminster and practiced for ten years in Westminster West and later in Saxton's River.
They had Children:
Miss Cloverral Campbell was born on 15 October 1861 at Rockingham, Oxford Co., Vermont.
Mary Ellen Campbell
Birth: 1867 at Westminster, Windham County Vermont, US
Death: 1903
Lowell,Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Married::
Charles Mitchell Potter
Birth:
January the 16, 1862
Clinton County, New York, US
Death:
June 1st, 1924
Lowell, Middlesex County,Massachusetts, US
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7.)INFANT Male Campbell b. 10 Jan 1822, d. 2 Jul 182
8.)Mary Campbell b. 1823, d. 14th Aug 1825
She was buried at Westminster West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont
9.)David Campbell b. 22 May 1827
10.)Collin Campbell b. 31 May 1827
11.)Mary Campbell b. 11 Apr 1832
MARRIED::
Clark/Charles Lake
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60 years married to his beloved wife Clarissa Campbell
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Dr. Campbell is buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont;
*NOTE*
Westminster is Vermont's oldest existing town and was chartered in 1735.
Death::
September 30th, 1850
Birth::
23rd February 1790
They lived on the family farm known as "Row Morse Farm", sons George & Daniel were born on it. Total of 11 children
Thank you Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harvey De Mallie, Historian, AAUW, DAR, OES
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Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Published by MRS. CARRIE E. H. PAGE, BRANDON, Vermont 1891
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The first bridge across the Connecticut was built at Bellows Falls in 1785, and till 1796 was the only bridge crossing the river.
The building of this bridge was a great achievement. Isaiah Thomas in the Massachusetts Spy, Feb. 10, 1785, notices it as follows: "We hear from Walpole, State of New Hampshire, that Col. Enoch Hale hath erected a bridge across Connecticut river on the Great Falls, at his area expense. This bridge is thought to exceed any ever built in America in strength, beauty and public utility. This bridge is 360 feet in length and about 60 feet above high water mark.
Hale's bridge, as it was called, was 365 feet long, and was supported in the middle by a pier built on the large rock which divides the channel into two streams at high water. From the bridge an interesting view of the falls was had. The falls were then regarded as presenting "one of the most stupendous spectacles in nature." At that time the scene was much wilder than now. Large trees covered the banks to the water's edge - the volume of water was greater than now and more rapid. The Great Falls as well as the bridge attracted much attention from the traveling public, and travelers made it a point to stop and examine the wonders of the place.
After long-continued rains, and when the snow melts suddenly in the spring, the river rises very rapidly and often to a great height. Freshets occur yearly, and are sometimes so extensive that great damage is done.
About 1797, there was a great freshet which carried away the upper locks and did much damage. Yet it was not without its benefits. At that time there was (and is now) a place known as the "stone-hole," from which stone had been quarried to build a dam near where the saw-mill now stands. Below this dam was a swampy mud-hole. The freshet carried this dam away and with it vast quantities of rocks and earth which completely filled the swamp and formed a tract of valuable land whereon shops and mills were built which stood many years till destroyed by fire.
Since then several severe freshets have occurred, noticeable among which was one in May, 1818, one in September, 1828, another in February, 1839, when much damage was done to mills and bridges. At this time a bridge over the Connecticut, at Charlestown was carried away and came down the river in two parts, the largest part swept majestically over the dam and rapids. In 1841 there was another destructive freshet. The guard gates of the canal were not equal to the pressure, and gave way, letting a volume of water through that made a breach in the canal that soon extended from 15 to 100 feet in width. The quantity of earth moved, was estimated at 7000 cubic yards, and the damage to the canal and locks at $3000. The whole rise of water in the eddy below the falls was 22 1/2 feet. In April, 1862, was a freshet which threw this and all previously recorded freshets completely in the shade. The water rose to a point higher than it was ever known to reach before. Great alarm prevailed concerning the safety of many places in and about the village of Bellows Falls.
THE GREAT FRESHET OF OCT. 3, 1869.
The damage done to the town was almost beyond compute. At Bartonsville the Williams river overflowed its banks and made a short cut across a bow, sweeping away the highway, portions of the railroad track, the depot and several dwellings. Bridges were lifted from their foundations and swept down the stream. The water inundated the meadows and carried away a great many fields of corn. Saxton's river rose with a sudden fierceness that was terribly destructive to property. The village of Saxton's River suffered severely, the damage done to that place being estimated at $75,000. A wool-pulling establishment, belonging to L. C. Hubbard, was carried away, with all its contents. Mr. Hubbard's loss was estimated at about $15,000. Messrs. J. A. Farnsworth, J. F. Alexander, and Benjamin Scofield lost heavily. A fine meadow farm a short distance below the village, belonging to a young man named Barber, was damaged to the amount of $5000. The river left its channel and cut a new one the entire length of the meadow.
TOWN REPRESENTATION AND TOWN CLERKS.
The State of Vermont began to legislate for the people in 1778. The General Assembly held its first session at Windsor, commencing March 12, and continuing 15 days. The first Assembly passed a few temporary laws but we find no record of them. They resolved, however, " that the plain word of God, as contained in the Scriptures, to be the law of the land."
Rockingham sent as delegates to this convention two men of considerable influence, Jona. Webb and Reuben Jones.
The following persons have represented this town in the General Assembly, and we add with them the names of the several town clerks.
Benjamin Bellows was clerk for the town proprietors from 1752 to 1760, when Joshua Webb was chosen first town clerk. He held the office one year, when Moses Wright was elected. From 1779 to 1788 the town sent two representatives, since which time it has sent but one.
*NOTE* A.S. Campbell, Alex. Campbell, and David Campbell
Yrs. Representatives Town Clerks
1779 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Reuben Jones
1780 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Reuben Jones
1781 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Colburn Preston
1782 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Elias Olcott
1783 Joshua Webb, William Simonds John Roundy
1784 Oliver Lovell, Jehial Webb John Roundy
1785 Jehial Webb, Jehial Webb John Roundy
1786 Jehial Webb, Elijah Knights John Roundy
1787 Jehial Webb, Elijah Knights John Roundy
1788 Jona. Holton Jona. Holton
1789 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1790 Jehial Webb Jehial Webb
1791 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1792 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1793 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1794 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1795 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1796 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1797 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1798 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1799 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1800 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1801 Da'd. Sanderson Jonathan Burt
1802 Daniel Ferrand Jonathan Burt
1803 Levi Sabin Jonathan Burt
1804 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1805 Elijah Knight Jonathan Burt
1806 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1807 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1808 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1809 Elijah Knight Jonathan Burt
1810 David Campbell Jonathan Burt
1811 David Campbell Jonathan Burt
1812 Henry Lake Jonathan Burt
1813 Joseph Weed Joseph Weed
1814 Henry Lake Joseph Weed
1815 Benj. Smith Joseph Weed
1816 Benj. Smith Joseph Weed
1817 Peter Willard Joseph Weed
1818 A. S. Campbell Joseph Weed
1810 A. S. Campbell Joseph Weed
1820 Henry Lake, jr Joseph Weed
1821 Henry Lake, jr Russel Burke
1822 Eleazer Allbee L. W. Hubbard
1823 Eleazer Allbee A. S. Campbell
1824 Benj. Smith, jr A. S. Campbell
1825 Benj. Smith, jr A. S. Campbell
1826 William Hall A. S. Campbell
1827 William Hall A. S. Campbell
1828 A. S. Campbell A. S. Campbell
1829 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1880 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1831 A. S. Campbell A. S. Campbell
1832 N. B. Roundy A. S. Campbell
1833 N. B. Roundy A. S. Campbell
1834 William Henry A. S. Campbell
1835 William Henry A. S. Campbell
1836 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1837 John Seaver A. S. Campbell
1838 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1839 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1840 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1841 Sam'l. L. Billings A. S. Campbell
1842 J. S. Fullerton A. S. Campbell
1843 No choice A. S. Campbell
1844 Henry Walker A. S. Campbell
1845 Daniel Kellogg Sam'l. L. Bilings
1846 Royal Earle James Willard
1847 Benj. Smith, jr James Willard
1848 A. Wentworth James Willard
1849 A. Wentworth S. L. Billings
1850 Russel Hyde S. L. Billings
1851 Russel Hyde S. L. Billings
1852 H. E. Stoughton A. S. Campbell
1853 Q. M. Dorand A. S. Campbell
1854 Q. M. Dorand A. S. Campbell
1855 A. Wentworth, jr. A. S. Campbell
1856 A. Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1857 J. D. Bridgman A. S. Campbell
1858 J. D. Bridgman A. S. Campbell
1859 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1860 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1861 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1862 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1863 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1864 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1865 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1866 William H. Johnson
1867 William H. Johnson
1868 Josiah G. Divoll
1869 Josiah G. Divoll
1890 J. H. Williams
It was one of the most remarkable floods of the present century. A large number of lives were lost.
...
I accessed this book from the Bright Fund at Harvard College Library--March 22, 1917. Copyright by L.S. Hayes.
Another book:
History of the Town of Oxford, Massachusetts with
Genealogies and Notes on Persons and Estates
by George Fisher Daniels
The Library of Congress
Oxford
Published by the author with the Cooperation of the Town
1892
CAPTAIN EDWARD HALL, eldest child of Atherton (6) and Olive Hallet Hall was born December 20, 1795; and written without glasses so he said died March 13, 1889.
He married (1)
October 28, 1819 Oprah Goodell born in Westminster, Vt. July 26, 1797; died November 30, 1845.
Child #3 Julia Anne b. November 27, 1824; died September 16, 1901 married Daniel Campbell born in Westminster, Vt.
March 8, 1820; died at Saxton's River, Vermont, February 3, 1898, the son of Edward Raymond Campbell (farmer) and Clarissa Chamberlain Campbell.
In Mary Ellen Campbell Potter's birthday book later Madeline Julia Potter De Mallie 's birthday book which I copied many years ago there is in his own handwriting:
Edward Hall b. 1795 and without glasses. This would be the grandfather of Mary Ellen Campbell Potter, great- grandfather of Madeline Julia Potter DeMallie.
I do not know who has the Birthday Book or
the photograph book which Madeline kept, but there is a picture of Cynthia Ainsworth Howland Potter and also a picture of little Bayard De Mallie, son of Uncle Bayard and Aunt Edna De Mallie.
From a couple of names in your Hetty Green's husband's family, he may also be kin to Madeline De Mallie. (Tucker and Hall families in Bellows Falls, Vermont). Sent by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harvey De Mallie, Historian, OES, DAR, AAUW
Bio;
By Jonathan Robert De Mallie, Historian
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Grandparents of Mrs. Mary Ellen Campbell Potter, so yes my Great Great Grandaddy.
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BIRTH:
23rd of February, 1790
Mr. Edward Raymond Campbell (NED) (1790-1850) was born on 23rd of February 1790 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.
Death:
30th of September 1850 ::
Edward(NED)Raymond Campbell (1790-1850) died on 30th September 1850 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 60; He was on his way South, he died of cholera.
He was probably headed to Texas where his son, Colin born in Vermont 31 May 1827, and resided in Texas, his son, Dr. Daniel went down there also, but decided he had rather stay in Vermont. He was returning when he died in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Father:
Dr.Edward Raymond Campbell, M.D. (Dr Ned)
BORN:
17th of June, 1758
DIED:
4th of November, 1830
Mother::
Anna Norton
BORN: 1769
DIED:: 10th of September ,1827
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He married Miss Clarissa Chamberlain on 27 November 1810 at Westminster, Windham County, Vermont
They lived on the farm known as the "Row Morse Farm", the sons George & Daniel were born, then our family moved to West Parish where Mary was born. Total of 11 children
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Family
WIFE/SPOUSE::
Clarissa Chamberlain b. 5th February of 1788, d. 7th of November of 1867
Children
1.)INFANT Male Campbell
b. 4 Aug 1811
d. 7 Aug 1811
2.)INFANT Male Campbell
b.18th of May 1812
d. 20 May 1812
3.)Charles Chamberlain Campbell
b.1st of March,1813
d. 23rd of January, 1884
Wife:/Spouse A.A. Campbell
SON:Charles Chamberlain Campbell is buried at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; Birth: January 16th, 1858
Death:February 25th, 1875
Lot 77b. The son John McMath Campbell also buried there in Lot 77c.
4.)Sophia Campbell
b. 18th of January, 1815
Married Wendall Wales Willams April the 3rd, 1833.
Born: Decemebr 3rd, 1813
Died: 1904
Walpole, New Hampshire
Removed from Westminster , Vermont to Rochester, Vermont in 1840.
He was a carpenter,farmer, author, and historian.
His parents: Elisha Williams and Sally Cone.
5.)George Campbell
b. 2 May 1818, d. 22 May 1882
George Married Miss Adeline Wilcox who was buried in 1948 at Westminster West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; b. July 31, 1883, 65 yrs, wife of George Campbell.
George Campbell died on 22 May 1882 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont, at age 64;
His obituary::
George Campbell was a worlds leading agriculturist, and died at his home in Westminster, May 22, 1882 in his 64th year. He was an enthusiastic breeder of Merino sheep, attaining, in that industry, a world wide reputation. In his efforts for the improvement and exhibition of his flock, he traveled extensively, visiting England, Scotland, Germany, France, Holland, and Spain, and many states of our own country. He was a spirited exhibitor, his sheep taking the highest honors at State, National and International shows, as well as local exhibitions. He made frequent and large sales of sheep for shipment to nearly every country on the globe where fine wool is produced, sending a car load from his own flock to Montana even but a few weeks before his death.
He was one of the founders, and, for many years, one of the director's of the State Agricultural Society and vice President of the New England Agricultural Society.
Through a long and very painful illness he retained his interest in public affairs and especially in the improvement of sheep, which was a work of love that ended only with his death.
He married in May of 1839, Miss Adaline Wilcox of this town. His children are: E.L. Campbell now of Comstock's Landing, N.Y. and F. G. and C. H. Campbell both of Westminster West and both of whom are leading agriculturists; and Carrie C., wife of C. Horace Hubbard, Esq of Springfield.- (article ends - From Obituaries.).2
Burial* He was/is buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; d. May 22, 1882, 64 yrs. He had sons Frederick W. (1847-1848) and a Frederick George (1853-1929). They, and F.G.'s wife Emma L. Harlow are also buried in same cemetery.
**6.)Dr. Daniel Campbell, M.D.
BORN::
8th of March, 1820
DIED::
3rd of February, 1898
Daniel was born on 8th March 1820 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.
He graduated from Vermont Medical College, Woodstock and from Berkshire Medical College, Pittsfield Massachusetts in 1842. He practiced in Westminster West for 10 years then moved to Saxtons River, Vermont both in Windham County, Vermont.
He married ::
Julia A Hall
MARRIED on January 21,1846
Mrs.Julia A Hall Campbell::;
Birth: 1824
Death: 1901
Our family are directly descended from the house of Argyle in Scotland.
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My Great Grandparents.
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Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Published by MRS. CARRIE E. H. PAGE,
BRANDON, VT.
1891
Pages 493-509
DANIEL CAMPBELL, M. D.,
Dr.Daniel Cambell, M.D. was born in Westminster, March 8, 1820. His father was Edward R. Campbell. The family are directly descended from the house of Argyle in Scotland. Daniel is a relative of Dr. John Campbell of Putney and Dr. Alexander Campbell of Rockingham. Dr. Campbell was educated in the common schools and at the Burr & Burton academy at Manchester, Vermont He spent his vacations in teaching, to help himself along. At the Vermont Medical college at Woodstock and at the Pittsfield, Mass., Medical college he obtained his medical education, receiving his degree from the latter place. For a year or more after his graduation, in 1842, he was demonstrator of anatomy at the Berkshire Medical college, Pittsfield, from which he had just graduated, and was associated in practice with Prof. H. H. Childs, at that time lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts. He left Pittsfield and came to Westminster, where he married Julia A. Hall, daughter of Capt. Edward Hall. They have a family of eight children, most of whom are now living. He practiced in Westminster West ten years and then moved to Saxton's River, where he has been in practice 35 years. Some years ago he was offered the chair of theory and practice at Dartmouth college, but preferred his country practice. He represented Rockingham in the Legislature in 1864-65. In 1880 he was defeated for Congress by James M. Tyler of Brattleboro.
Of his family there are now living Flora E., wife of Henry Frost; Harriet J., wife of Preston H. Hadley, cashier of the Bellows Falls National bank ; Clara O., wife of George R. Wales, proprietor of one of the leading dry goods houses of Bellows Falls, and Edward R., who follows his father's profession at Bellows Falls. Two children died young and two are at home in Saxton's River. Dr. Campbell has made a reputation which few physicians in the country are able to attain.
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Daniel is a relative of Dr. John Campbell of Putney and Dr. Alexander Campbell of Rockingham. He left Pittsfield and came to Westminster, where he married Julia A Hall, daughter of Capt Edward Hall. 8 children, some listed.
Dr.Daniel Campbell, M.D. is associated with our Reverend John Campbell Scotland Immigrant 1717) For nearly one hundred years there was a Dr. Campbell practicing medicine in Putney. Other of our family doctor members were prominent as well famous physicians elsewhere in the state. The first of the Putney doctors was Dr. John Campbell who came from Oxford, MA and was in practice here by 1786. He was born in 1754, married Martha Stevens of Oxford and died in 1820. At his death his home place was deeded to David Crawford and later became the property of Mrs. Caddie Fuller who lives there now. When Dr. Campbell came to Putney, the famous Dr.Josiah Goodhue was the town's physician and the two practiced amicably well until 1803 when Dr. Goodhue moved to Chester VT. Dr. Campbell remained the leading practitioner in town for 34 years. Following Dr. John was his brother Dr. Alexander Campbell who was fifteen years the younger. The third was Alexander's son born in 1793 who practiced in Putney for 53 years. He died in 1866 after a long and respected life among the people in Putney. His home was at the head of Kimball Hill, the place now owned by Omar Buxton.
A third brother of John and Alexander was Thomas, a Patriot Revolutionary soldier who died here in 1844. The father of these three brothers was Duncan Campbell who lived in Putney for some years but later was in Oxford MA, until he died in 1795. Duncan was the son of Reverend John Campbell (1690-1761) who was a minister in Oxford from 1721 to the time of his death. Duncan had a brother, Captain William Campbell, who was a selectman of Putney in 1787, but later moved to Castleton VT. He had been Captain of an Oxford company in the Revolution before coming to Putney to live. Another brother, Reverend Archibald Campbell, preached in Putney occasionally. A third brother, Alexander, was a distinguished physician who remained in Oxford. This Dr. Campbell had two sons who became doctors and came to Vermont to practice. One was Dr. Alexander of Rockingham, and the other Dr. Edward R (known locally as "Dr Ned") was famous in Westminster. It is interesting to note that the last of the Campbell doctors was a grandson of "Dr Ned". He was Dr. Daniel Campbell who was born in Westminster and practiced for ten years in Westminster West and later in Saxton's River.
They had Children:
Miss Cloverral Campbell was born on 15 October 1861 at Rockingham, Oxford Co., Vermont.
Mary Ellen Campbell
Birth: 1867 at Westminster, Windham County Vermont, US
Death: 1903
Lowell,Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Married::
Charles Mitchell Potter
Birth:
January the 16, 1862
Clinton County, New York, US
Death:
June 1st, 1924
Lowell, Middlesex County,Massachusetts, US
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7.)INFANT Male Campbell b. 10 Jan 1822, d. 2 Jul 182
8.)Mary Campbell b. 1823, d. 14th Aug 1825
She was buried at Westminster West Parish Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont
9.)David Campbell b. 22 May 1827
10.)Collin Campbell b. 31 May 1827
11.)Mary Campbell b. 11 Apr 1832
MARRIED::
Clark/Charles Lake
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60 years married to his beloved wife Clarissa Campbell
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Dr. Campbell is buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont;
*NOTE*
Westminster is Vermont's oldest existing town and was chartered in 1735.
Death::
September 30th, 1850
Birth::
23rd February 1790
They lived on the family farm known as "Row Morse Farm", sons George & Daniel were born on it. Total of 11 children
Thank you Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harvey De Mallie, Historian, AAUW, DAR, OES
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Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Published by MRS. CARRIE E. H. PAGE, BRANDON, Vermont 1891
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The first bridge across the Connecticut was built at Bellows Falls in 1785, and till 1796 was the only bridge crossing the river.
The building of this bridge was a great achievement. Isaiah Thomas in the Massachusetts Spy, Feb. 10, 1785, notices it as follows: "We hear from Walpole, State of New Hampshire, that Col. Enoch Hale hath erected a bridge across Connecticut river on the Great Falls, at his area expense. This bridge is thought to exceed any ever built in America in strength, beauty and public utility. This bridge is 360 feet in length and about 60 feet above high water mark.
Hale's bridge, as it was called, was 365 feet long, and was supported in the middle by a pier built on the large rock which divides the channel into two streams at high water. From the bridge an interesting view of the falls was had. The falls were then regarded as presenting "one of the most stupendous spectacles in nature." At that time the scene was much wilder than now. Large trees covered the banks to the water's edge - the volume of water was greater than now and more rapid. The Great Falls as well as the bridge attracted much attention from the traveling public, and travelers made it a point to stop and examine the wonders of the place.
After long-continued rains, and when the snow melts suddenly in the spring, the river rises very rapidly and often to a great height. Freshets occur yearly, and are sometimes so extensive that great damage is done.
About 1797, there was a great freshet which carried away the upper locks and did much damage. Yet it was not without its benefits. At that time there was (and is now) a place known as the "stone-hole," from which stone had been quarried to build a dam near where the saw-mill now stands. Below this dam was a swampy mud-hole. The freshet carried this dam away and with it vast quantities of rocks and earth which completely filled the swamp and formed a tract of valuable land whereon shops and mills were built which stood many years till destroyed by fire.
Since then several severe freshets have occurred, noticeable among which was one in May, 1818, one in September, 1828, another in February, 1839, when much damage was done to mills and bridges. At this time a bridge over the Connecticut, at Charlestown was carried away and came down the river in two parts, the largest part swept majestically over the dam and rapids. In 1841 there was another destructive freshet. The guard gates of the canal were not equal to the pressure, and gave way, letting a volume of water through that made a breach in the canal that soon extended from 15 to 100 feet in width. The quantity of earth moved, was estimated at 7000 cubic yards, and the damage to the canal and locks at $3000. The whole rise of water in the eddy below the falls was 22 1/2 feet. In April, 1862, was a freshet which threw this and all previously recorded freshets completely in the shade. The water rose to a point higher than it was ever known to reach before. Great alarm prevailed concerning the safety of many places in and about the village of Bellows Falls.
THE GREAT FRESHET OF OCT. 3, 1869.
The damage done to the town was almost beyond compute. At Bartonsville the Williams river overflowed its banks and made a short cut across a bow, sweeping away the highway, portions of the railroad track, the depot and several dwellings. Bridges were lifted from their foundations and swept down the stream. The water inundated the meadows and carried away a great many fields of corn. Saxton's river rose with a sudden fierceness that was terribly destructive to property. The village of Saxton's River suffered severely, the damage done to that place being estimated at $75,000. A wool-pulling establishment, belonging to L. C. Hubbard, was carried away, with all its contents. Mr. Hubbard's loss was estimated at about $15,000. Messrs. J. A. Farnsworth, J. F. Alexander, and Benjamin Scofield lost heavily. A fine meadow farm a short distance below the village, belonging to a young man named Barber, was damaged to the amount of $5000. The river left its channel and cut a new one the entire length of the meadow.
TOWN REPRESENTATION AND TOWN CLERKS.
The State of Vermont began to legislate for the people in 1778. The General Assembly held its first session at Windsor, commencing March 12, and continuing 15 days. The first Assembly passed a few temporary laws but we find no record of them. They resolved, however, " that the plain word of God, as contained in the Scriptures, to be the law of the land."
Rockingham sent as delegates to this convention two men of considerable influence, Jona. Webb and Reuben Jones.
The following persons have represented this town in the General Assembly, and we add with them the names of the several town clerks.
Benjamin Bellows was clerk for the town proprietors from 1752 to 1760, when Joshua Webb was chosen first town clerk. He held the office one year, when Moses Wright was elected. From 1779 to 1788 the town sent two representatives, since which time it has sent but one.
*NOTE* A.S. Campbell, Alex. Campbell, and David Campbell
Yrs. Representatives Town Clerks
1779 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Reuben Jones
1780 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Reuben Jones
1781 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Colburn Preston
1782 Joshua Webb, William Simonds Elias Olcott
1783 Joshua Webb, William Simonds John Roundy
1784 Oliver Lovell, Jehial Webb John Roundy
1785 Jehial Webb, Jehial Webb John Roundy
1786 Jehial Webb, Elijah Knights John Roundy
1787 Jehial Webb, Elijah Knights John Roundy
1788 Jona. Holton Jona. Holton
1789 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1790 Jehial Webb Jehial Webb
1791 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1792 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1793 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1794 Da'd. Sanderson Jehial Webb
1795 Samuel Cutler Jehial Webb
1796 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1797 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1798 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1799 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1800 Samuel Cutler Jonathan Burt
1801 Da'd. Sanderson Jonathan Burt
1802 Daniel Ferrand Jonathan Burt
1803 Levi Sabin Jonathan Burt
1804 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1805 Elijah Knight Jonathan Burt
1806 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1807 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1808 Alex. Campbell Jonathan Burt
1809 Elijah Knight Jonathan Burt
1810 David Campbell Jonathan Burt
1811 David Campbell Jonathan Burt
1812 Henry Lake Jonathan Burt
1813 Joseph Weed Joseph Weed
1814 Henry Lake Joseph Weed
1815 Benj. Smith Joseph Weed
1816 Benj. Smith Joseph Weed
1817 Peter Willard Joseph Weed
1818 A. S. Campbell Joseph Weed
1810 A. S. Campbell Joseph Weed
1820 Henry Lake, jr Joseph Weed
1821 Henry Lake, jr Russel Burke
1822 Eleazer Allbee L. W. Hubbard
1823 Eleazer Allbee A. S. Campbell
1824 Benj. Smith, jr A. S. Campbell
1825 Benj. Smith, jr A. S. Campbell
1826 William Hall A. S. Campbell
1827 William Hall A. S. Campbell
1828 A. S. Campbell A. S. Campbell
1829 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1880 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1831 A. S. Campbell A. S. Campbell
1832 N. B. Roundy A. S. Campbell
1833 N. B. Roundy A. S. Campbell
1834 William Henry A. S. Campbell
1835 William Henry A. S. Campbell
1836 Manasseh Divoll A. S. Campbell
1837 John Seaver A. S. Campbell
1838 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1839 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1840 Asa Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1841 Sam'l. L. Billings A. S. Campbell
1842 J. S. Fullerton A. S. Campbell
1843 No choice A. S. Campbell
1844 Henry Walker A. S. Campbell
1845 Daniel Kellogg Sam'l. L. Bilings
1846 Royal Earle James Willard
1847 Benj. Smith, jr James Willard
1848 A. Wentworth James Willard
1849 A. Wentworth S. L. Billings
1850 Russel Hyde S. L. Billings
1851 Russel Hyde S. L. Billings
1852 H. E. Stoughton A. S. Campbell
1853 Q. M. Dorand A. S. Campbell
1854 Q. M. Dorand A. S. Campbell
1855 A. Wentworth, jr. A. S. Campbell
1856 A. Wentworth A. S. Campbell
1857 J. D. Bridgman A. S. Campbell
1858 J. D. Bridgman A. S. Campbell
1859 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1860 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1861 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1862 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1863 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1864 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1865 Fraklin Severens A. S. Campbell
1866 William H. Johnson
1867 William H. Johnson
1868 Josiah G. Divoll
1869 Josiah G. Divoll
1890 J. H. Williams
It was one of the most remarkable floods of the present century. A large number of lives were lost.
...
I accessed this book from the Bright Fund at Harvard College Library--March 22, 1917. Copyright by L.S. Hayes.
Another book:
History of the Town of Oxford, Massachusetts with
Genealogies and Notes on Persons and Estates
by George Fisher Daniels
The Library of Congress
Oxford
Published by the author with the Cooperation of the Town
1892
CAPTAIN EDWARD HALL, eldest child of Atherton (6) and Olive Hallet Hall was born December 20, 1795; and written without glasses so he said died March 13, 1889.
He married (1)
October 28, 1819 Oprah Goodell born in Westminster, Vt. July 26, 1797; died November 30, 1845.
Child #3 Julia Anne b. November 27, 1824; died September 16, 1901 married Daniel Campbell born in Westminster, Vt.
March 8, 1820; died at Saxton's River, Vermont, February 3, 1898, the son of Edward Raymond Campbell (farmer) and Clarissa Chamberlain Campbell.
In Mary Ellen Campbell Potter's birthday book later Madeline Julia Potter De Mallie 's birthday book which I copied many years ago there is in his own handwriting:
Edward Hall b. 1795 and without glasses. This would be the grandfather of Mary Ellen Campbell Potter, great- grandfather of Madeline Julia Potter DeMallie.
I do not know who has the Birthday Book or
the photograph book which Madeline kept, but there is a picture of Cynthia Ainsworth Howland Potter and also a picture of little Bayard De Mallie, son of Uncle Bayard and Aunt Edna De Mallie.
From a couple of names in your Hetty Green's husband's family, he may also be kin to Madeline De Mallie. (Tucker and Hall families in Bellows Falls, Vermont). Sent by Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Harvey De Mallie, Historian, OES, DAR, AAUW
Bio;
By Jonathan Robert De Mallie, Historian
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