CAPT. SAMUEL CAMPBELL (deceased) was a native-born citizen of Hanover township. His grandfather, Archibald Campbell, was born in Ireland, where he was married to a countrywoman, who bore him several children, and died in Ireland about the year 1800. Archibald came to America after the so called Act of Union, locating near Candor, in Washington county. He was here married to Mrs. Elizabeth (Fletcher) Scott, a widow lady, who bore Archibald Campbell two sons: Josiah S. (of whom a sketch follows) and Samuel (deceased, who was a law student). Archibald Campbell died about 1811, near Candor, this county, followed by his widow about 1830, and both were buried in the Raccoon cemetery. Josiah S. Campbell was born here April 16, 1806. He attended the common schools, remaining with his widowed mother after the death of the father. He then learned the carpenter and wheelwright trades, also working at wagon-making. On August 15, 1825, he was married to Rosanna Teel, who was born January 20, 1804, daughter of John Teel, a Revolutionary soldier. The following children were born to Josiah S. and Rosanna Campbell: Catherine (Mrs. J. W. Butz, of Frankfort, Beaver Co., Penn.), Elizabeth (Mrs. John Anderson, of Mansfield Penn.), Samuel (the subject of this sketch), James T. (an undertaker of Galion, Crawford Co., Ohio), John J. (a mechanic of Memphis, Tenn.), Stephen M. S. (a mechanic of Paducah, Ky.), Thomas F. (a member of the Fourth P. V. C., taken prisoner during the operations along the Welden Railroad, and after surrendering his arms, was shot down by the enemy), Nancy A., Mary A. and Margaret (the latter three died in early youth). For many years Mr. Campbell followed his trade at Frankfort, Penn., where most of his life was passed. He died December 9, 1858, and in 1879 his wife was laid beside him in the Presbyterian cemetery at Frankfort. Both were members of the Presbyterian Church at Frankfort, in which Mr. Campbell had been an active worker, serving as superintendent of the Sabbath-school, and was for many years a trustee of that church. In politics he was formerly a Whig, then became a leading member of the Republican party. Samuel Campbell was born February 24, 1831, in Florence, Washington Co., Penn. He received a common-school education, and when a young man learned the trade of a cabinet-maker under Robert Stevens, of Frankfort, Penn., where his parents then resided. On March 14, 1855, he was married to Jane Vance, who was born March 14, 1834, near Burgettstown, Penn., a daughter of William P. and Mary (Stephenson) Vance. Mr. Campbell remained at Frankfort one year after his marriage, then moved to a farm in Hanover township, Beaver county, which, in the fall of 1861, he traded for a place near the northwestern boundary of Washington county, where he made a permanent home. On August 25, 1862, he enlisted in Co. H, One Hundred and Fortieth P. V. I., at Beaver, Penn. His first engagement was at Chancellorsville, and he followed the fortunes of his regiment until the second day's battle at Gettysburg. On that memorable afternoon, while fighting in the wheat field near the stone wall, he received a wound in the neck, which disabled him from service for sixty days. He returned to the field in September of that year, and was stationed for some time at Annapolis, Md., afterward joining his regiment. On September 10, 1862, he was appointed second lieutenant of his company, and on November 1 was made captain, serving in that capacity until the close of his service. In September, 1864, he was honorably discharged, and returned to his home in Washington county, bearing with him the reputation of a fearless soldier and just commander. He then resumed farming, which he followed during his active life, engaging extensively in stock-raising and fine wool-growing. With the assistance of an economical wife, combined with his own industry, Capt. Campbell was as successful in private business as on the field of battle. In politics he was formerly a Whig, then a Republican, having been an advisor and counselor of the latter party. He died March 8, 1887, and was laid to rest in Frankfort cemetery. Since his death Mrs. Campbell has been living on the old home farm, to which Mr. Campbell had made several additions. The children of Samuel and Jane Campbell are William J., S. F., Anna Mary (Mrs. J. A. Hanlin), Thomas F. and Joseph V., all of whom are living on the home place, which is managed by the sons, Samuel F. and Thomas F.

Text taken from page 987 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed March 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published March 1997 on the Washington County, PA pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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