DAVID McCAMPBELL

David McCampbell, a farmer, near New California, seventh son of William and Elizabeth McCampbell, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., May 15, 1823. He came to the county with his parents when a boy, and remained at home till of age. His early life was spent with his brothers in clearing up the homestead. In 1864, he removed to the farm he now occupies., In 1843, be engaged in butchering, and followed it continuously till 1878, when he retired from that avocation, and turned his attention wholly to farming. For two years he kept a provision and meat store in Plain City, and enjoyed a good trade. He owns a valuable farm of 192 acres, located one mile east of New California. February 25, 1849, Mr. McCampbell was joined in marriage with Miss Elizabeth M. McCullough, a daughter of Samuel McCullough, an early pioneer of Union County. Mrs. McC. was born in Jerome Township, May 1826. This marriage was blessed with five children, viz.: Achpor N.; John ff., married Miss Rose Hutchinson, and have three children-- Harry C., Frank L. and Nellie M.; Eva R., Zenas C. and Maggie M. Mr. and Mrs. McCampbell are consistent members of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. MCC. is in politics a Republican. July 15, 1880, he fell from an apple tree and had his hip broken, which disabled him from active work. His sons have since conducted the farm.