DR. GEORGE W. CAMPBELL, Webster County, was born December 28, 1822, in Sumner County, Tenn., a son of Colin and Martha (Parish) Campbell. The father died in 1860, aged seventy years. The mother was born in Virginia, and died in 1855, aged fifty-five years. George W. was reared on his father's farm, and at the age of twenty-five commenced the study of medicine, under Dr. N.L. Porter, continuing his studies three years, after which he attended the Louisville University. In 1852 he came to Hopkins (now Webster County), and located on the farm which he now owns, and where he has since lived. This point was long known as Carlow, where a tavern was kept for the accomodation of travelers, the stages making their
headquarters there. A postoffice and store was also kept there a short time. Mrs. Ruby then owned the premises. Dr. Campbell now owns this old landmark, which is devoted to stock raising, agricultural pursuits and the practice of medicine. He was married in 1853 to Miss Albina King, of Hopkins County. This union has been blessed with nine children - four sons and five daughters. Dr. Campbell served in the Mexican war during 1846-47. He is a member of the I.O.O.F.
DR. GEORGE W. CAMPBELL, Webster County, was born December 28, 1822, in Sumner County, Tenn., a son of Colin and Martha (Parish) Campbell. The father died in 1860, aged seventy years. The mother was born in Virginia, and died in 1855, aged fifty-five years. George W. was reared on his father's farm, and at the age of twenty-five commenced the study of medicine, under Dr. N.L. Porter, continuing his studies three years, after which he attended the Louisville University. In 1852 he came to Hopkins (now Webster County), and located on the farm which he now owns, and where he has since lived. This point was long known as Carlow, where a tavern was kept for the accomodation of travelers, the stages making their
headquarters there. A postoffice and store was also kept there a short time. Mrs. Ruby then owned the premises. Dr. Campbell now owns this old landmark, which is devoted to stock raising, agricultural pursuits and the practice of medicine. He was married in 1853 to Miss Albina King, of Hopkins County. This union has been blessed with nine children - four sons and five daughters. Dr. Campbell served in the Mexican war during 1846-47. He is a member of the I.O.O.F.
Family Members
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Rebecca Jane Campbell
1815–1878
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James Campbell
1816–1888
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Smith Parrish Campbell
1825–1899
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Ethelbert Campbell
1827–1891
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Martha Campbell
1828–1901
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David L Campbell
1828–1867
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Mary Campbell
1831–1884
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Sara Ann Campbell
1831–1900
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David J. Campbell
1833–1903
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Unicy Campbell
1834–1874
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Daniel Campbell
1836–1910
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