M, #1102, b. 2 May 1818, d. 22 May 1882
Birth* | 2 May 1818 | George Campbell was born on 2 May 1818 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont. |
Marriage* | | He married Adeline Wilcox. |
(Witness) Source | 1 November 1845 | George Campbell witnessed the SourceRecord says: Family of Edward R. Campbell and Clarrissa his wife. Recd for record Nov 1st, 1845 and lists children with their birth dates. of Edward Raymond Campbell (Dr) (1790-1850) on 1 November 1845 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont.1 |
Note | | History of Westminster pg 43 tells about his starting the famous Campbell sheep farm. It also names children and their spouses. |
Death* | 22 May 1882 | George Campbell died on 22 May 1882 at Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont, at age 64; Death date from book "Headstones and Epitaphs." |
Obituary | | His obituary was In Westminster section of book (also from the Vermont Historical Magazine pg 106) - (article ends - From Obituaries.) George Campbell was a leading agriculturist, and died at his home in Westminster, May 22, 1882 in his 64th year. He was an enthusiastic breeder of Merino sheep, attaining, in that industry, a world wide reputation. In his efforts for the improvement and exhibition of his flock, he traveled extensively, visiting England, Scotland, Germany, France, and Spain, and many states of our own country. He was a spirited exhibitor, his sheep taking the highest honors at State, National and International , as well as local exhibitions. He made frequent and large sales of sheep for shipment to nearly every country on the globe where fine wool is produced, sending a car load from his own flock to Montana but a few weeks before his death. He was one of the founders, and, for many years, one of the director’s of the State Agricultural Society and vice President of the New England Agricultural Society. A staunch democrat, eminently just and public spirited and commanded the respect of all who knew him. Through a long and very painful illness he retained his interest in public affairs and especially in the improvement of sheep, which was a work of love that ended only with his death. He married in May of 1839, Adaline Wilcox of this town. His children are: E.L. Campbell now of Comstock’s Landing, N.Y. and F. G. and C. H. Campbell both of Westminster West and both of whom are leading agriculturists; and Carrie C., wife of C. Horace Hubbard, Esq of Springfield.- (article ends - From Obituaries.)2 |
Burial* | | He was buried at Westminster West Cemetery, Westminster, Windham Co., Vermont; d. May 22, 1882, 64 yrs. He had sons Frederick W (1847-1848) and a Frederick George (1853-1929). They, and F.G.'s wife Emma L. Harlow are also buried in same cemetery.3 |