David C. Campbell Sr. (1706 - 1790)

Born 8 Mar 1706 in Drumboden, County Londonderry, Ireland

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Hamilton) Campbell — married 16 Jan 1735 in Augusta County, Virginia

Descendants

Died 19 Oct 1790 at age 84 in Washington County, Virginia, USA

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Biography

David Campbell called “White David” to distinguish him from cousin of the same name with a darker complexion. He was described as a large man with silken yellow hair, fair skin, & blue eyes. He was even tempered as opposed to his wife Mary who was “excitable” & “prideful”. A farmer of moderate circumstance lived well but not profitably in Augusta & had no ambition other for sons to be farmers like him. His wife Mary Hamilton Campbell was a woman of intelligence & ambition. At age 80 she was”sitting as straight as a girl” side-saddle on her horse riding out to visit her neighbors. She was a black-eyed Scotch-Irish woman who ensured her sons were educated. She supplemented the family income from her dairy savings.

"The Campbell’s emigrated from Pennsylvania to Augusta County Virginia and then to Smyth County. Royal Oak, the family home, was the first permanent settlement on the Holston waters. The family became leaders of the settlement."

From "The Tinkling Spring: Headwater of Freedom", pg. 172:
The father and mother of John, Arthur and Margaret Campbell were David Campbell, youngest son of the immigrant, and Mary Hamilton, his wife. The brought the remainder of their large family: sons James, David, Robert and Patrick, and daughters Mary (wife of William Lockhart), Martha, Sarah and Ann.

A cousin of the man known as "Black David"

Family

David and Mary Hamilton Campbell had the following children: 5 sons were in the Colonial & Continental service – Colonel Arthur & Colonel Robert, Captain John, & Judge David Campbell

1. Catherine Campbell was born in 1736, died 1798 married Elijah Mclannahan.
2. Mary Campbell was born in 1737, married William Lockhart; will probated 8/4/1795. Had one son: James.
3. Martha Campbell was born in Augusta County, Va., 1739, died 9/1801.
4. John Campbell, baptized 7/12/1741, by the Rev. John Craig at Tinkling Spring. He died in 1825, and married 10/1/1778, to Elizabeth McDonald.
5. Arthur Campbell, baptized 1/151744; born in 1743.
6. James Campbell, baptized 6/9/1745, died 1794. He married Margaret ? She was born 3/31/1748, died 7/25/1799 in Campbell Station, Tn. and is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
7. William Campbell, born 1746, died 1769.
8. Margaret Campbell, born 1749, died 1799. She married David Campbell. He was born in 1753, and is the son of David and Jane Campbell.
9. David Campbell, born in 1750; was Major in the Revolution married Elizabeth Outlaw. He was a judge in Tennessee.
10. Sarah (Sally) Campbell was bom in 1752; she married Zeb Howard.
11. Robert Campbell was born in 1755; served in the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War; married Rebecca McDonald in 1785. He was wounded in the Battle of King's Mountain. Children were: David, Robert, and Edward.
12. Patrick Campbell, executor of his father's will; was bom in 1758; he died in 1838. He married Martha Long.
13. Ann Campbell was born in 1759, in Augusta Co., Va.; she married Governor Archibald Roane.

Land

Beverley Manor, Augusta County

28 May 1741: William Beverley, Gent., of Essex County to David Campbell of Orange County. Lease and release; for ₤15 current money. 466 acres on Shanadore River in Beverley Mannor... in Patt Cook's line... (signed) W. Beverley. Wit: Robert Turk, Thos. Tayler, Robt. Campbell. ^[1]

27 Feb 1749: William Beverley to David Campbell, 110 acres in Beverley Manor. Teste: James Alexander, Israel Christian. William Gay. ^[2]

27 Feb 1749: William Beverley to David Campbell, 106 acres in Beverley Manor. Teste: Wm Christian, Samuel Slack?, Jno Christian. Note this is adjacent to the 110 acres David purchased the same day. ^[3]

11 Oct 1765: David Campbell to John Campbell, £5, 232 acres woodland ground. Teste: John Buchanan, Robert McNutt, Arthur Campbell. Delivered: John Campbell, March, 1769. Note: this tract was part of David Campbell's original 466-acre patent, acquired in 1741. ^[4]

19 Mar 1771: David Campbell and Mary ( ) to James Trotter, £282.10, 234 acres, part of his old survey in Beverley Manor, conveyed to David by Beverley, 28th May, 1741, Pat. Cook's line; also 110 acres conveyed by same to David, 27th February, 1749, corner said Campbell. Teste: William Campbell, Wm. Lockhart. Delivered: Samuel Trotter. 21st October, 1772. Note: this record proves that "White" David Campbell was the one that acquired the 466 and 110 acre tracts in Beverley Manor. ^[5]

25 May 1771: John Campbell, of Botetourt, to James Trotter, £150, 232 acres, part of his father's survey in Beverley Manor. Teste: James Lockhart, James Hargrave, Sampson Archer. Delivered: Samuel Trotter, 21st October, 1772. Note: this 232 acres combined with the 234 acres comprise all of David Campbell's original 466-acre tract, sold to James Trotter. ^[6]

Royal Oak Plantation, Marion, Virginia

7 Aug 1771: John Campbell of Botetourt County to David Campbell of s'd County ...a parcel of land situate in Botetourt County containing 300 acres being part of that plantation on Holsten or Indian River called the Royal Oak ...first granted to John Buchanan, Signed John Campbell; Witnessed by: Arthur Campbell, William Davis, James Hayes, Alexander Buchanan. ^[7]

Probate

Last Will & Testament-David Campbell
Written: 22 Jan 1783 / Recorded: Jan 1791 ^[8]
I David Campbell of Washington County To my son Patrick Campbell the plantation called Royal Oak …the mare called Dolphin and her two colts …one negro boy called Harry
To my wife Mary her third part of said land
To my daughter Martha
To my son James the negro girl (not named) for which he has a bill of sale recorded in the County Court of Washington
To my daughter Sally
To my daughter Ann
Appoint my wife Mary Executrix and son Patrick Executor
Signed: David Campbell
Witness: David Campbell Jr, Robert Campbell, David McClanachan, Alexander Campbell, William Lockhart

Estate Appraisal: ^[9]

Notes: So daughter Catherine married Elijah McClanahan, so who is David McClanachan, her son? Also note the different spelling of the last name
Who is witness Alexander Campbell? The will named everyone except sons William, John and Arthur and daughter Margaret.

Slaves

Deed of Gift: Washington County, Virginia ^[10]
27 Aug 1777: David Campbell and Patrick Campbell have given granted and confirmed unto James Campbell a certain negro girl named Eve.
Signed: David Campbell, Patrick Campbell
Witnessed: David Campbell Jr, Robert Campbell
Note: In David's will he reaffirms the earlier gift to son James "To my son James the negro girl for which he has a bill of sale recorded in the County Court of Washington". David does not mention the name of the negro girl in his will but in the deed of gift her name is listed as Eve.

Research Notes

Where are these 106 acres located? ^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ William Beverley to David Campbell-466 acres in Beverley Manor:
   "General index to deeds, 1734-1892; deeds, 1734-1865; court records, 1734-1760; marriage and birth records, 1751-1778" Catalog: General index to deeds, 1734-1892; deeds, 1734-1865; court records, 1734-1760; marriage and birth records, 1751-1778 Deeds Vols. 3-5 1738-1742
   Film number: 007724899 > image 289 of 848
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BK-59Y9-T (accessed 15 November 2023)
2. ↑ William Beverley to David Campbell-110 acres in Beverley Manor:
   "Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930" Catalog: Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930 Deed books, v. 2 1748-1750 Deed books, v. 2A 1801-1813
   Film number: 007893718 > image 239 of 721
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4C-93R6-7 (accessed 15 November 2023)
3. ↑ William Beverley to David Campbell-106 acres in Beverley Manor:
   "Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930" Catalog: Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930 Deed books, v. 2 1748-1750 Deed books, v. 2A 1801-1813
   Film number: 007893718 > image 354 of 721
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4C-93RS-N (accessed 15 November 2023)
4. ↑ David Campbell to John Campbell-232 acres in Beverely Manor:
   "Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930" Catalog: Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930 Deed books, v. 12-13 1765-1767
   Film number: 008189997 > image 126 of 591
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSLD-1SSR-N (accessed 15 November 2023)
5. ↑ David Campbell to James Trotter: "Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930"
   Catalog: Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930 Deed books, v. 17-19 1770-1773
   Film number: 008140723 > image 67 of 845
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSKW-MG5Z (accessed 15 November 2023)
6. ↑ John Campbell to James Trotter-232 acres in Beverley Manor: "Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930"
   Catalog: Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930 Deed books, v. 17-19 1770-1773
   Film number: 008140723 > image 139 of 845
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSKW-MGFW (accessed 15 November 2023)
7. ↑ John Campbell to David Campbell-300 acres of the Royal Oak Plantation:
   "Deed books (Botetourt County, Virginia); general indexes to deeds, 1770-1972" Catalog: Deed books (Botetourt County, Virginia); general indexes to deeds, 1770-1972 Deed books, v. 1-2 1770-1780
   Film number: 007893747 > image 155 of 611
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4C-9QJS (accessed 20 November 2023)
8. ↑ Will of David Campbell-Washington County:
   "Will books, 1777-1908; general index to wills, divisors and divisees, 1777-1937" Catalog: Will books, 1777-1908; general index to wills, divisors and divisees, 1777-1937 Will books, Vol. 1-3 1777-1812
   Film number: 007645887 > image 107 of 594
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9PX-2932-3 (accessed 19 November 2023)
9. ↑ Estate Appraisal:
   "Will books, 1777-1908; general index to wills, divisors and divisees, 1777-1937" Catalog: Will books, 1777-1908; general index to wills, divisors and divisees, 1777-1937 Will books, Vol. 1-3 1777-1812
   Film number: 007645887 > image 109 of 594
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9PX-293L-6 (accessed 19 November 2023)
10. ↑ David and Parrick Campbell to James Campbell:
    "Will books, 1777-1908; general index to wills, divisors and divisees, 1777-1937" Catalog: Will books, 1777-1908; general index to wills, divisors and divisees, 1777-1937 Will books, Vol. 1-3 1777-1812
    Film number: 007645887 > image 71 of 594
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9PX-293Y-C (accessed 19 November 2023)
11. ↑ William Beverley to David Campbell-106 acres:
    "Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930"
    Catalog: Deed books, 1745-1866; index to deeds, 1745-1930 Deed books, v. 2 1748-1750 Deed books, v. 2A 1801-1813
    Film number: 007893718 > image 354 of 721
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4C-93RS-N (accessed 15 November 2023)

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