from the Topeka State Journal (Topeka, KS), March 8, 1886, 1:2:
"Died - At his residence on Harrison Street, at 6:30 on the morning of Sunday, March 7, 1886, Hugh Campbell in the 76th year of his age. Mr. Campbell was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on May 1, 1810, but removed to Fayette County, Ohio, of which his father and relatives were pioneers, occupying it soon after, and even before, the departure of the Indians. His youth was passed in a country in which there were few schools, but his slender opportunities for education were improved, and his active and inquiring mind, made him an intelligent man, who to the end of his life kept himself fully informed of all that was going on in the world. He married, in early life, Elizabeth Johnson, to whom he was a most loyal and devoted husband until her death, which occurred in this city in January 1881. In his early manhood, Mr. Campbell was one of the foremost businessmen in Washington, Ohio, but in the midst of what seemed a successful career, was ruined financially by the misconduct of others. He gave up all he had in the way of property and removed to Kansas with his little family, coming to Topeka in 1859, when it was a poor and straggling hamlet. With the other pioneers, he took hold bravely, and of the scenes of privation and war bore his share. He had no political ambition, but was among those who labored for the material and moral advancement of the community. In time, by the severest labor, he was enabled to partially restore his fortunes, to educate his children, and to pass his later years in the quiet and rest he had so well earned. His was among the most familiar figures in the city, and up and down the quiet street where he lived so long, “Uncle Hugh” was met with the affectionate greeting of young and old. After the death of his wife, he continued to live in his old home on Harrison street, where in his last days of feebleness and sickness, he experienced the thoughtful kindness of Mrs. and Mrs. D.H. Johnston and family, to whom his children and friends fell a debt of gratitude. By what seems a kindly Providence, all his children save one, came to be residents of Topeka and vicinity before his death, and were enabled to minister to him in his last days. Mr. Campbell united himself in early life with the Baptist Church, and in Ohio, was the main stay of that religious society in his town and neighborhood. He was one of the early members and founders of the church in Topeka and continued in its membership and an attendant upon its services as long as his health and strength permitted. Never obtrusive of his feelings and sentiments, he was a firm believer in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mr. Campbell leaves to mourn his loss one son, W.C. Campbell, of this city and four daughters, Mrs. Dr. Drake of Central Square, New York, Mary Leonard, of Dover, Shawnee county, Mrs. Noble L. Prentis, of Atchison, and Mrs. Dr. Hughes, of Alma, Kansas. He lived to see his grandchildren grow up to manhood, and to hear of the birth of a great-grandchild. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock."
"Died - At his residence on Harrison Street, at 6:30 on the morning of Sunday, March 7, 1886, Hugh Campbell in the 76th year of his age. Mr. Campbell was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on May 1, 1810, but removed to Fayette County, Ohio, of which his father and relatives were pioneers, occupying it soon after, and even before, the departure of the Indians. His youth was passed in a country in which there were few schools, but his slender opportunities for education were improved, and his active and inquiring mind, made him an intelligent man, who to the end of his life kept himself fully informed of all that was going on in the world. He married, in early life, Elizabeth Johnson, to whom he was a most loyal and devoted husband until her death, which occurred in this city in January 1881. In his early manhood, Mr. Campbell was one of the foremost businessmen in Washington, Ohio, but in the midst of what seemed a successful career, was ruined financially by the misconduct of others. He gave up all he had in the way of property and removed to Kansas with his little family, coming to Topeka in 1859, when it was a poor and straggling hamlet. With the other pioneers, he took hold bravely, and of the scenes of privation and war bore his share. He had no political ambition, but was among those who labored for the material and moral advancement of the community. In time, by the severest labor, he was enabled to partially restore his fortunes, to educate his children, and to pass his later years in the quiet and rest he had so well earned. His was among the most familiar figures in the city, and up and down the quiet street where he lived so long, “Uncle Hugh” was met with the affectionate greeting of young and old. After the death of his wife, he continued to live in his old home on Harrison street, where in his last days of feebleness and sickness, he experienced the thoughtful kindness of Mrs. and Mrs. D.H. Johnston and family, to whom his children and friends fell a debt of gratitude. By what seems a kindly Providence, all his children save one, came to be residents of Topeka and vicinity before his death, and were enabled to minister to him in his last days. Mr. Campbell united himself in early life with the Baptist Church, and in Ohio, was the main stay of that religious society in his town and neighborhood. He was one of the early members and founders of the church in Topeka and continued in its membership and an attendant upon its services as long as his health and strength permitted. Never obtrusive of his feelings and sentiments, he was a firm believer in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mr. Campbell leaves to mourn his loss one son, W.C. Campbell, of this city and four daughters, Mrs. Dr. Drake of Central Square, New York, Mary Leonard, of Dover, Shawnee county, Mrs. Noble L. Prentis, of Atchison, and Mrs. Dr. Hughes, of Alma, Kansas. He lived to see his grandchildren grow up to manhood, and to hear of the birth of a great-grandchild. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock."
from the Topeka State Journal (Topeka, KS), March 8, 1886, 1:2:
"Died - At his residence on Harrison Street, at 6:30 on the morning of Sunday, March 7, 1886, Hugh Campbell in the 76th year of his age. Mr. Campbell was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on May 1, 1810, but removed to Fayette County, Ohio, of which his father and relatives were pioneers, occupying it soon after, and even before, the departure of the Indians. His youth was passed in a country in which there were few schools, but his slender opportunities for education were improved, and his active and inquiring mind, made him an intelligent man, who to the end of his life kept himself fully informed of all that was going on in the world. He married, in early life, Elizabeth Johnson, to whom he was a most loyal and devoted husband until her death, which occurred in this city in January 1881. In his early manhood, Mr. Campbell was one of the foremost businessmen in Washington, Ohio, but in the midst of what seemed a successful career, was ruined financially by the misconduct of others. He gave up all he had in the way of property and removed to Kansas with his little family, coming to Topeka in 1859, when it was a poor and straggling hamlet. With the other pioneers, he took hold bravely, and of the scenes of privation and war bore his share. He had no political ambition, but was among those who labored for the material and moral advancement of the community. In time, by the severest labor, he was enabled to partially restore his fortunes, to educate his children, and to pass his later years in the quiet and rest he had so well earned. His was among the most familiar figures in the city, and up and down the quiet street where he lived so long, “Uncle Hugh” was met with the affectionate greeting of young and old. After the death of his wife, he continued to live in his old home on Harrison street, where in his last days of feebleness and sickness, he experienced the thoughtful kindness of Mrs. and Mrs. D.H. Johnston and family, to whom his children and friends fell a debt of gratitude. By what seems a kindly Providence, all his children save one, came to be residents of Topeka and vicinity before his death, and were enabled to minister to him in his last days. Mr. Campbell united himself in early life with the Baptist Church, and in Ohio, was the main stay of that religious society in his town and neighborhood. He was one of the early members and founders of the church in Topeka and continued in its membership and an attendant upon its services as long as his health and strength permitted. Never obtrusive of his feelings and sentiments, he was a firm believer in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mr. Campbell leaves to mourn his loss one son, W.C. Campbell, of this city and four daughters, Mrs. Dr. Drake of Central Square, New York, Mary Leonard, of Dover, Shawnee county, Mrs. Noble L. Prentis, of Atchison, and Mrs. Dr. Hughes, of Alma, Kansas. He lived to see his grandchildren grow up to manhood, and to hear of the birth of a great-grandchild. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock."
"Died - At his residence on Harrison Street, at 6:30 on the morning of Sunday, March 7, 1886, Hugh Campbell in the 76th year of his age. Mr. Campbell was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on May 1, 1810, but removed to Fayette County, Ohio, of which his father and relatives were pioneers, occupying it soon after, and even before, the departure of the Indians. His youth was passed in a country in which there were few schools, but his slender opportunities for education were improved, and his active and inquiring mind, made him an intelligent man, who to the end of his life kept himself fully informed of all that was going on in the world. He married, in early life, Elizabeth Johnson, to whom he was a most loyal and devoted husband until her death, which occurred in this city in January 1881. In his early manhood, Mr. Campbell was one of the foremost businessmen in Washington, Ohio, but in the midst of what seemed a successful career, was ruined financially by the misconduct of others. He gave up all he had in the way of property and removed to Kansas with his little family, coming to Topeka in 1859, when it was a poor and straggling hamlet. With the other pioneers, he took hold bravely, and of the scenes of privation and war bore his share. He had no political ambition, but was among those who labored for the material and moral advancement of the community. In time, by the severest labor, he was enabled to partially restore his fortunes, to educate his children, and to pass his later years in the quiet and rest he had so well earned. His was among the most familiar figures in the city, and up and down the quiet street where he lived so long, “Uncle Hugh” was met with the affectionate greeting of young and old. After the death of his wife, he continued to live in his old home on Harrison street, where in his last days of feebleness and sickness, he experienced the thoughtful kindness of Mrs. and Mrs. D.H. Johnston and family, to whom his children and friends fell a debt of gratitude. By what seems a kindly Providence, all his children save one, came to be residents of Topeka and vicinity before his death, and were enabled to minister to him in his last days. Mr. Campbell united himself in early life with the Baptist Church, and in Ohio, was the main stay of that religious society in his town and neighborhood. He was one of the early members and founders of the church in Topeka and continued in its membership and an attendant upon its services as long as his health and strength permitted. Never obtrusive of his feelings and sentiments, he was a firm believer in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Mr. Campbell leaves to mourn his loss one son, W.C. Campbell, of this city and four daughters, Mrs. Dr. Drake of Central Square, New York, Mary Leonard, of Dover, Shawnee county, Mrs. Noble L. Prentis, of Atchison, and Mrs. Dr. Hughes, of Alma, Kansas. He lived to see his grandchildren grow up to manhood, and to hear of the birth of a great-grandchild. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock."
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