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Memoirs of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; personal and genealogical. Vol. 1
Madison, Wis. : Northwestern Historical Association, 1904
Pg. 345 (PICTURE of W. J. CAMPBELL)
W. J. CAMPBELL, a prosperous farmer of West Deer Twp., comes of Irish ancestry, who, for generations back, were successful tillers of the soil. His grandfather came from Ireland during the early years of the last century, settled in Allegheny Co., married a native of Pa., and died an honored citizen, after devoting his life to the cultivation of the soil. His son, THOMAS A. CAMPBELL, married JANE, daughter of JAMES ROSS, who came from Ireland and married a MISS ANDERSON, of Pa., and died near Kirksville, Mo. His widow ended her days in West Deer Twp. at an advanced age. THOMAS A. CAMPBELL owns 95 acres of land, and has farmed with success in his native township. He is an adherent of the republican party, and as held the office of road commissioner for two terms. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while his wife was connected with the United Presbyterian Church until her death, which occurred Dec. 11, 1890. Their family consisted of seven daughters and one son, all living except one of the former. W. J. CAMPBELL, the only son, was born in West Deer Twp., Allegheny Co., Pa., Feb. 23, 1859. He grew up on his father’s farm...Politically, he affiliates with the republican party, (pg. 346) and, with his wife, renders allegiance to the United Presbyterian Church. On Sept. 26, 1889, MR. CAMPBELL was united in marriage with MISS RACHEL, daughter of GEORGE HOFFMAN, a prominent farmer of West Deer Twp. They have five children, LOYD WEBSTER, NORMAN RAY, BERTHA IONE, CLIFFORD ANDERSON and WILLIAM KENNETH.
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