Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - Alfred McCampbell

ALFRED McCAMPBELL

Alfred McCampbell, a farmer near New California and the second youngest child of William and Elizabeth (Porter) McCampbell, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., May 6, 1827. He came to the county with his parents when a boy of seven years. He was brought up on the farm he now occupies, and his training was received in the common schools. He aided his father to clear up the farm, and remained with him till his death. December 23, 1853, he was married to Miss Rosanna, a daughter of John and Ellen Cratty, and a native of Delaware County. where she was born April 23, 1826. Of five children by this union, four are living, viz.: Elizabeth A., born October 29, 1854, is a teacher; Mary E., born October 5, 1856, is a teacher; Ada, born September 16, 1862, and Cora burn December 8, 1866. Lucinda (deceased), born March 12, 1859, married L. C. McDowell, and died September 8, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. McCampbell are earnest members or the United Presbyterian Church. Politically, Mr. McCampbell is Republican. He owns 148 acres of the old homestead, And is engaged in the pursuits of his farm.