George Campbell
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George Campbell (abt. 1740 - abt. 1814)

George Campbell
Born about in Augusta, Colony of Virginiamap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married about 1765 in Augusta, Virginiamap [uncertain]
Descendants descendants
Died about at about age 73 in Woodford, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Contents

Biography

Daughters of the American Revolution
George Campbell is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A132702.

George Campbell was born 21 Oct 1740 in Augusta County, Virginia. George Campbell passed away 7 Feb 1814 in Woodford County, Kentucky.

Family

Children of George and Agnes;

Prudence Campbell; m: James Henderson (1760-1845)
Elizabeth Campbell (1768-1839); m: John Ramsey
Mary "Polly" Campbell (1769-1815); m: George Vineyard
Sarah Campbell (1770-1845); m: Alexander Foster
Gilbert Campbell (1773-1838); m: Mary "Polly' Crawford
Samuel L Campbell (1777-1852); m: Phoebe Kirkham
Janet Campbell (1776-1858); m: John Armstrong (1777-1853)
Agness "Nancy" Campbell (1780-1858); m: 1) John Kirkham (1781-1808), 2) Ralph Stewart

Land

Lexington, Virginia

Probate of father Gilbert Campbell
26 Feb 1751:...bequeath unto my son George Campbell and to my son Charles Campbell all the plantation which I now live upon to be equally divided between them at the the discretion of my Executors, George’s half to be next the river and the other half to be Charles. [1]

Sale of Land Inherited from Father
14 Aug 1765: This indenture made between George Campbell & Agnes Campbell his wife and Prudence Campbell his mother all of the County of Augusta and Arthur McClure...parcel of land containing one hundred and ninety four (194) acres...in the fork of James River and the fork of Woods Creek and the North branch of Said river.
Signed by: George Campbell, Agnes Campbell and Prudence Campbell
Sealed and Delivered in the presence of : Andrew Hays, John McCampbell and Charles Campbell [2]

Arnold's Valley, Virginia

14 Aug 1766: Stephen Arnold and his wife Jane Arnold sells 120 acres more or less to George Campbell. The 120 acres is on the south side of James River at the place called the Cove. [3] Survey [4] Note: Back Run aka Elk Creek, Sinkler’s Valley aka Arnold’s Valley.

1 Aug 1772: George Campbell, Rockbridge County, Land Grant, 76 acres on the south side of James River joining to his own land. Source: Land Office Patents No. 40, 1771-1772, p. 886 (Reel 39). [5] Survey [6]

1 Aug 1772: George Campbell, Augusta County, Land Grant, 96 acres upon Elk Creek a branch of James River. Source: Land Office Patents No. 40, 1771-1772, p. 885 (Reel 39). [7] Survey [8]

11 May 1773: George Campbell to Joseph McAdams sells 96 acres. Located in Botetourt County on Elk Creek a branch of the James River. [9]

28 Sep 1787: George Campbell, Rockbridge County, 300 acres in Arnold's Valley adjoining Gabriel Holmes. Source: Land Office Grants No. 16, 1787-1788, p. 94 (Reel 82). [10]

1 Mar 1792: George Campbell and Agnes to Wm Sutherland Bailey 120 acres on the fork of Buffalo and Back Run. Note: This is 120 acres they bought from the Arnold’s. [11]

Frankfort, Kentucky

12 Mar 1790: George Campbell, Mercer County, KY. 500 acres adjoining his survey of 833 acres, and on Benson's Big Creek. Source: Land Office Grants No. 23, 1790-1791, p. 28 (Reel 89). [12]

24 May 1790: George Campbell of Rockbridge County did some time parts in west Thomas Wilson of Mercer County Kentucky with a warrant for 1,000 acres of land s’d warrant was granted unto Thomas Ferguson, assignee s’d Thomas Ferguson assignee Geo W Parker is located on the waters of Big Benson Kentucky.[13]

8 Sep 1795: George Campbell of Rockbridge County in the year 1783 by substitues Enters in Kentucky the following tracts of land (viz) enters on the waters of Benson 500 acres enters on the south side of the Kentucky River opposite to Frankfort the state of Goverment 500 acres as also enters on Benson big Creek 995 acres of land therefore the said George Campbell appointed 'Alexander McCluer of the County of Woodford my true and rightful attorney to bargian, sell and dispose... [14]

16 Apr 1798: George & Agness Campbell his wife of the County of Woodford and State of Kentucky and William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty of the County of Franklin & State aforesaid ...for and in consideration of certain services performed by Thomas Wilson in locating & surveying a certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 500 acres lying in the aforesaid County of Franklin on the South Side of the Kentucky River ...sell unto William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty as assignee of the said Thomas Wilson two lots in the Town of Franklin, on the South Side of the Kentucky River, Known in the plan of said town by the following numbers (To Wit) No. 334, & No. 396 also the one Equal undivided moiety(?) of all the following lots in the aforesaid town on the South Side of the Kentucky River, Known in the plan of the said town by the following numbers (To Wit) No. 3, 4, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 35, 36, 39, 135, 201, 203, 205, 208, 220, 221, 224, 225, 226, 227, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247 - be the Quantity containded within the said Lots more or less To Have & To Hold the 2 first mentioned lots and the one equal Moiety of the 38 last mentioned lots ...George Campbell & Agness Campbell his wife ...hath set their hand seals the day and year above written.
Signed George Campbell, Agnes Campbell
Witness present: Wm Steel, Gilbert Campbell, Alexander McCluer, Thomas Wilson [15]

16 Apr 1798: George & Agness Campbell his wife of the County of Woodford and State of Kentucky and William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty of the County of Franklin & State aforesaid ...for and in consideration of certain services performed by Thomas Wilson in locating & surveying a certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 500 acres lying in the aforesaid County of Franklin on the South Side of the Kentucky River ...sell unto William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty as assignee of the said Thomas Wilson, the one equal undivided Moiety of all that part of the aforesaid tract that is not included within the town lots as laid off and annexed by the Town of Frankfort ...to Campbells survey of 833 acres ...the Bank of Bensons big Creek. ...George Campbell & Agness Campbell his wife ...hath set their hand seals the day and year above written.
Signed George Campbell, Agnes Campbell
Witness present: Wm Steel, Gilbert Campbell, Alexander McCluer, Thomas Wilson [16]

16 Apr 1798: George & Agness Campbell his wife of the County of Woodford and State of Kentucky and William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty of the County of Franklin & State aforesaid ...for and in consideration of certain services performed by Thomas Wilson in locating & surveying a certain tract or parcel of land containing by survey 500 acres lying in the aforesaid County of Franklin on the South Side of the Kentucky River ...sell unto William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty as assignee of the said Thomas Wilson 50 lots in the Town of Frankfort on the south side of the Kentucky River ...George Campbell & Agness Campbell his wife ...hath set their hand seals the day and year above written.
Signed George Campbell, Agnes Campbell
Witness present: Wm Steel, Gilbert Campbell, Alexander McCluer, Thomas Wilson [17]

21 Aug 1800: George Campbell of Woodford County and the State of Kentucky … appoint my trusty and well beloved friends Samuel McClure and Samuel Campbell (son of George) both of the County of Woodford …my true and lawful attorney or attorneys…in regard to making sale of a certain Tract of Land situated in the County of Rockbridge …in Sinclair Valley on the waters of James River adjoining the land of Gabriel Homes containing by estimation three hundred (300) acres. [18]
Note: Sale of property in Arnold Valley, Rockbridge, Virginia

17 Oct 1800: …between Samuel Campbell (son of George) and Samuel McClure of Woodford County …Attorneys in fact for George Campbell also of Woodford County and formerly of Rockbridge County and the State of Virginia of the one part and John Burks of Amherst County …on the other part. [19]
Note: Sale of property in Arnold Valley, Rockbridge, Virginia

17 Oct 1800: George Campbell of Woodford County appoints John P Burke of Amherst County as Attorney to finalize the sale of the 300 acres. [20]
Note: Sale of property in Arnold Valley, Rockbridge, Virginia

Probate

Will of George Campbell
Woodford County, Kentucky, Will Book D, pgs. 303-305
Written: 7 Feb 1814/Probate: Jul 1815
George Campbell of the County of Woodford and State of Kentucky
It is my will that the plantation whereon I now live be sold & the proceeds to be divided as follows, one equal third to be paid to my son Gilbert Campbell & one equal third to my son Samuel Campbell & one hundred dollars of the remaining one third to be paid to my Daughter Nancy Kirkham & all the Balance of the last mentioned one third to be equally divided between my said Daughter Nancy Kirkham and all the rest of my Daughters.
I give and bequeath to my six daughters the Frankfort Ferry
I give to my five Daughters Prudence, Mary, Elizabeth, Janet & Nancy one hundred and fifty dollars of the money arising from the sale of Lotts in the ??? of South Frankfort be equally divided among them.
It is my will that my negro man Tom and my negro woman Cidy, The Cattle & Sheep & the Balance of my household furniture be sold and the proceeds equally divided amongst all my daughters.
Appoint Samuel Campbell and William Lyle Executors
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this seventh day of February Eighteen hundred and fourteen
Signed: George Campbell
Witnesses present: Wm Steele, John McGuire, Robert Steele [21]

7 Aug 1815: Inventory and Appraisement [22]

20 Oct 1815: Sale of the Personal Estate of George Campbell. [23]

Slaves

Tom (negro man to be sold)
Cidy (negro woman to be sold)

Research Notes

Need to locate land grant and revolutionary service mentioned on the roadside marker: "Early South Frankfort - This site is part of 500-acre land grant (1782) to Revolutionary War soldier George Campbell, who served with George Rogers Clark."

He passed away in 1815. [24]

Sources

  1. Will of Gilbert Campbell:
    "Will books, 1745-1871; index to wills, 1745-1903"
    Catalog: Will books, 1745-1871; index to wills, 1745-1903 Index to wills 1745-1903 Will books, v. 1 1745-1753
    Film number: 007643866 > image 450 of 587
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99P7-3C2G (accessed 11 November 2023)
  2. George Campbell, Agnes, and Prudence to Arthur McClure:
    "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 41 of 591
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSLD-1S39-W (accessed 11 November 2023)
  3. Stephen Arnold and Jane, his wife to George Campbell:
    "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 298 of 591
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSLD-1S3D-2 (accessed 11 November 2023)
  4. 13 May 1755: Survey-130 acres:
    "Surveyors records, 1744-1906" Catalog: Surveyors records, 1744-1906 Surveyors records, v. 1-4 1744-1795
    Film number: 007837424 > image 116 of 593
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS35-C953-R (accessed 11 November 2023)
  5. George Campbell Land Grant-76 acres: (https://lva.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01LVA_INST/altrmk/alma990007324700205756 : October 31, 2023)
  6. 4 May 1768: Survey-76 acres:
    "Surveyors records, 1744-1906" Catalog: Surveyors records, 1744-1906 Surveyors records, v. 1-4 1744-1795
    Film number: 007837424 > image 205 of 593
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS35-C9P6-C (accessed 11 November 2023)
  7. George Campbell Land Grant-96 acres: (https://lva.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01LVA_INST/9cc64q/alma990007324690205756 : October 31, 2023
  8. 28 Oct 1767: Survey-96 acres:
    "Surveyors records, 1744-1906" Catalog: Surveyors records, 1744-1906 Surveyors records, v. 1-4 1744-1795
    Film number: 007837424 > image 203 of 593
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS35-C9PZ-Y (accessed 11 November 2023)
  9. George Campbell to Joseph McAdams:
    "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 277 of 611
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4C-93KF (accessed 11 November 2023)
  10. George Campbell Land Grant-300 acres: (https://lva.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01LVA_INST/9cc64q/alma990007324730205756 : October 31, 2023)
  11. George and Agnes to Wm Sutherland Bailey:
    "Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975" Catalog: Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975 Deeds, Vols. B-C 1788-1798
    Film number: 007898607 > image 190 of 665
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-2CNK-Y (accessed 11 November 2023)
  12. George Campbell Land Grant, Mercer, KY-500 acres: (https://lva.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01LVA_INST/9cc64q/alma990007324710205756 : October 31, 2023)
  13. George Campbell Land Warrant:
    "Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975" Catalog: Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975 Deeds, Vols. B-C 1788-1798
    Film number: 007898607 > image 97 of 665
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-2CJW-3 (accessed 11 November 2023)
  14. George Campbell of Rockbridge, Power of Attny to Alexander McCluer of Woodford:
    "Deeds" Catalog: Deeds Vols. A-B 1789-1796 Film number: 008192320 > image 401 of 441 FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSLX-K3NL-Z (accessed 30 March 2024)
  15. George Campbell to William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty-40 lots in Town of Franklin:
    "Franklin. Deeds 1795–1804, 1802–1808, 1808–1811" > image 121 of of 688 FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4V-X9H5-X (accessed 4 March 2024)
  16. George Campbell to William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty-Remaning acres :
    "Franklin. Deeds 1795–1804, 1802–1808, 1808–1811" > image 122 of of 688 FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4V-X9HT-P (accessed 4 March 2024)
  17. George Campbell to William Murray, Baker Ewing & Otto Beatty-50 lots in Town of Franklin: "Franklin. Deeds 1795–1804, 1802–1808, 1808–1811"
    > image 123 of of 688
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4V-X9HR-4 (accessed 4 March 2024)
  18. George Campbell appoints Samuel McClure and Samuel Campbell as Attorneys:
    "Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975" Catalog: Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975 Deeds, Vols. D-E 1798-1806
    Film number: 007898767 > image 167 of 583
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-JQBG-8 (accessed 11 November 2023)
  19. Sale of Arnold Valley Property:
    "Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975" Catalog: Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975 Deeds, Vols. D-E 1798-1806
    Film number: 007898767 > image 174 of 583
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-JQ1J-R (accessed 11 November 2023)
  20. George Campbell Appoints John Burkes Attorney:
    "Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975"
    Catalog: Deed books, 1778-1915 ; general indexes to deeds, 1778-1914, 1947-1975 Deeds, Vols. D-E 1798-1806
    Film number: 007898767 > image 245 of 583
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS4K-JQ1K-R (accessed 11 November 2023)
  21. Will of George Campbell:
    "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990" Catalog: Probate records, 1789-1991 Vols. A-D 1789-1815 - A has no index
    Image path: Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990 > Woodford > Will records, 1789-1815, Vol. A-D > image 614 of 641
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89DL-N9HH-F (accessed 11 November 2023)
  22. Inventory and Appraisement:
    "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990" Catalog: Probate records, 1789-1991 Vols. A-D 1789-1815 - A has no index Image path: Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990 > Woodford > Will records, 1789-1815, Vol. A-D > image 619 of 641 FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89DL-N9H4-1 (accessed 31 March 2024)
  23. Estate Sale:
    "Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990" Catalog: Probate records, 1789-1991 Vols. A-D 1789-1815 - A has no index Image path: Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990 > Woodford > Will records, 1789-1815, Vol. A-D > image 630 of 641 FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89DL-N9H9-L (accessed 31 March 2024)
  24. Unsourced family tree handed down to Andrew Creveling.




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Lilly, Please add me to the Trusted List for George, Thanks!
posted by Kevin Guy Campbell
Great work! Kevin! I've been trying to find the documents mentioned above in #4,5,7,8. No luck yet. It seems as though those documents have not been processed to show the original documents. I'll keep searching.
posted by Nancy (Quillin) Long
Nancy, the link to the documents are under sources. I just tried the links for 4, 5, 7, 8 all worked.
posted by Kevin Guy Campbell
Yes, they opened for me, too. It is well documented...but I was using that information to search for an online photocopy of the actually document. That's a tough one. ;)
posted by Nancy (Quillin) Long
Please note that the YDNA test of Nicky Campbell should not be attached to this line. Nicky is a descendant of the "Black" David Campbell line, not of Gilbert Campbells line. Currently traveling so I will try to unravel once I get back.
posted by Kevin Guy Campbell
I have been researching this line for quite awhile. Always felt uncertain about adding them to my tree, but as I see this new research being done, I’m fairly certain these people are in my tree. For the family group of George Campbell (1740) and Agnes McClure (1746), I have several more children listed. : Mary 1772, Elizabeth 1774, Gilbert 1775, Janet/Jane? 1776, Prudence, Nancy, Samuel. I noticed this morning that Samuel’s (1777) wife was listed as Phoebe Kirkham. I believe the Nancy, listed above, was married to a Micheal Kirkham. My source was a West Virginia site that is no longer accessible. It seems so many websites have been swallowed up by larger sites. But this information was found, I think, as I researched the McClure family. Research of the Kirkham family may reveal more answers for us concerning this family group.
posted by Nancy (Quillin) Long
Hello Nancy, I agree with all you have written. In my laptop database I have all the children listed and the Kirkham marriages as well.

I just have not had time to add them to this profile. PLEASE feel free to add any and all information or children you have in your research. This is NOT my ancestor. I come from George Campbell 1720-1791 Amherst Co VA. Over the course of 23 years researching all the Campbell families I found information on neighbors. Best regards, Lilly Martin

posted by Lilly Martin
Hello Nancy,

Nancy Campbell b. 1764 VA d. 1835 Woodford Co, KY. Married Michael Kirkham b. August 29, 1746 Augusta, VA. d. February 03, 1835 Lexington, Woodford, KY. Married 1768 Augusta, VA. Son is Robert J. Kirkham b. 1785 KY d. 1860 Bibb Co, GA.

Prudence Campbell b. 1766 VA d. 1845 Daviess Co KY. Married Samuel Kirkham b. 1744 d. after 1821 Daviess Co KY. Children: James and Nancy.

These are the children I do have for Samuel and Preudence:

Elizabeth KIRKHAM b.c. 1770 m. Charles More Nancy KIRKHAM b.c. 1774 m. William Jameson Henry KIRKHAM b.c. 1776 m. Mary Rodgers James KIRKHAM b.c. 1778 m. Sarah Rodgers Lucy KIRKHAM b.c. 1780 m. Matthew Kelly Sally KIRKHAM b.c. 1782 m. Thomas Fowler Jenny KIRKHAM b.c. 1784 m. James Wright


> Phebe Kirkham married Samuel Campbell > and Samuel's sisters, Prudence and Agnes Nancy Campbell married > Kirkhams, maybe a David and a Michael.

> Samuel Kirkham(Abt. 1744 Augusta Co., VA- Aft. December 6, 1821 Davies > Co., KY) married Prudence Campbell (born prob VA-Aft. 1820 VA) with 8 > children.

posted by Lilly Martin
Great information! Question: did George Vineyard and Mary Campbell Vineyard have a son, Campbell, born in 1811? If so, he is about 6 years younger than the rest of the children, unless I don't have a complete list. Children I have are: John 1791, my George Jr 1793, margaret 1795, Nancy 1797, Mary "Polly" 1799, Sarah 1801, Hanna E 1805, Campbell 1811.

In the 1850 census for Scott County VA, I think our George Sr at age 90 is living with Campbell. My George 1793 is living nearby. I'm just wondering if I missed some children.

Another observation: a man name Robert Brown Jr travelled the area in 2003 and documented the Vineyard line. He mentioned that the Brown family was intermingled with the following families: Brown, Kirkham (from Maryland?), Bell, Campbell, Vineyards, Tollett (from Maryland?) and the Frances Orrell Family. I have always grown my tree by branching out with the children and their marriages. This may help with the Campbells, the Vineyards, the Kirkhams. I will keep searching....but I certainly appreciate the above information.

posted by Nancy (Quillin) Long
edited by Nancy (Quillin) Long
Hello Nancy,

This should help:

https://yeahpot.com/vineyard/george1759.php

Best regards, Lilly

posted by Lilly Martin
Yes! Thanks so much. I have that in my sources. I was wondering, though, if we have some missing children… by looking at Mary’s birthing pattern. I will be satisfied with this information ;)
posted by Nancy (Quillin) Long
Marshall-5787 and Campbell-5786 do not represent the same person because: After further review I find they are NOT the same person.
posted by Mark Campbell
Marshall-5787 and Campbell-5786 appear to represent the same person because: I made both entries without realizing it. They are both my mother.
posted by Mark Campbell

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