Gilbert Campbell (abt. 1697 - bef. 1751)

Born about 1697 in Auchenbreck, Argyll, Scotland

Ancestors

Descendants

Died before 26 Feb 1751 before about age 54 in Augusta, Virginia

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This profile is part of the Campbell Name Study.

Biography

Big Y700 YDNA Haplogroup R-FT357997 Earliest Known Ancestor.

Blunston License
The first record of Gilbert is when he purchased a Blunston License (land warrant) on 7 Apr 1734 for 400 acres. The land was located on the south side of Conodoguinet Creek, a tributary west of the Susquehanna River in Lancaster (now Cumberland) County, Pennsylvania. Note: it is not known if Gilbert ever lived on this land. Also, a Charles Campbell and James Campbell each got 200 acres on the same day. A William Campbell got 100 acres on 13 Apr 1737. It is not known if these Campbells are any relation to Gilbert.

Baptism of Charles
The first mention of Gilbert in Virginia is the baptism of his son Charles. On 15 Oct 1741 in Gilbert Campbell’s home on the North Branch of the James River, Gilbert’s son Charles was baptized by Rev John Craig. Also baptized on this day in the home of Gilbert were Margaret and Samuel Woods (not twins) children of Richard Woods; John and William Hall children of William Hall; James Young child of Robert Young; Jean Lapsley child of Joseph Lapsley; Agnes Woods child of William Woods ^[1]

Borden Tract
The purchase of the home where Gilbert’s son Charles was baptized was recorded almost a year later, the 26th of Aug 1742. Gilbert purchased 389 acres “on waters of James River” on the Borden Tract, which is located in present day Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Orange County Deed Book 8, pgs. 184-189 26-27 July 1742. Benjamin Borden of the County of Orange to Gilbert Campbell of same. Lease and release; for and in consideration of the sum of eleven pounds thirteen shillings and four pence current money. 389 acres on waters of James River... on the southwest side of Woods Creek. by the side of James River... side of Woods Creek... to the mouth...Benja. Borden. Sealed and Delivered in the presence of: Richard Woods, Joseph Lapsley, William Woods. Court held for Orange County on Thursday 26 Aug. 1742. Acknowledged by Benjamin Borden, Gent.

The Augusta County, Virginia, Muster List of 1742 lists Gilbert and his son James along with his neighbors in Captain John McDowell’s company.
No. 12 - Capt. John McDowell's List:
John McDowell, Captain; James McDowell, Ephraim McDowell, David Breeden, Alex. McClewer, John McClewer, Halbert McClewer, Sam McRoberts, Thomas Taylor, John McKnab, And. McKnab, Thos. Whiteside, Malco Whiteside, John Aleson, David Bires, Alex. McClure, Moses McClure, John Gray, Patt McKnabb, Wm. Hall, John Miless, Wm. Miles. James Hardiman, Charles Quail, Wm. Wood, Hen. Kirkham, Gilbert Gamble, James Gamble, Rob. Young, Math. Young, _____ Long, _____ Long, James More, Hugh Cunigham, James Cunigham, John Cares, Frances McCowan, Hum. Beaker, John Peter Salley, Mitch. Miller, Loromor Mason, John Matthews, John Cosier, Irwin Patterson, Edward Patterson, Joseph Finney, Michael Finney, Sam Wood, Rich. Wood, Joseph Lapsley.

Gilbert Campbell’s Ford
At his home “on the waters of James River” Gilbert ran a ferry or crossing of the river on the Great Wagon Road from Pennsylvania to North Carolina.

Pg 73
“Leaving Philadelphia the road went through the present location at Lancaster Pa, turned SW and crossed the Potomac at Williams Ferry (now Williamsport, Maryland) and continued South by the present site of Winchester, Va. It kept to the east in the Shenandoah Valley, then down Mill Creek and across North River of the James, at Gilbert Campbell’s Ford, and on toward Roanoke, turning Southward just went of Tinker’s Creek on the outskirts of the present city of Roanoke and proceeded thence into the Yadkin River Valley in NC.”

Pg 74
… “all inhabitants above Tinkling Spring and Beverley Manor line to clear the same and that the road continue from Beverley Manor line to Gilbert Campbell’s ford on the North Branch of James River and the road continue from Gilbert Campbell’s ford to a ford at the Cherry tree Bottom on James River and that an order be given that every gang to clear the same”… dated April 8, 1745

Abstract of Will
Written: 29 August 1750.
Gilbert Campbell's will, of Forks of James River, plantationer—
Wife, Prudence Campbell, alias Osran
son, George (infant)
son, Charles (infant)
daughter, Elizabeth Woods, alias Campbell
son James
daughter, Prudence Hays
daughter Sarah Campbell
daughter Lattice Campbell
Executors, James Trimble, Thomas Stuart and Andrew Hays. Teste: James Thompson, Robert Allison, Alex. McMullen. Proved 26th February 1750 (1751), by Thompson and Allison, and probate granted to Andrew Hays.^[2]

Estate Inventory Found in Augusta, Virginia, British Colonial America Records, book page 372, A True Inventory...Total 53,,16,,5 (pounds,,shillings,,pence) Alex. McMullen, Robert Allison, James Thompson, Andrew Hays- 23 May 1751. (for those interested, following on page 373&4, is a list bequeathed unto his wife Prudence, 32,,10,,0)^[3]

Chalkley Excerpts
Vol. 1, pgs. 524-525 - District Court, List of deeds recorded in Orange County executed by Benjamin Borden 1734-1745: …Gilbert Campbell, 6th July, 1742

Vol. 3, pg 263 - Deed Book No. 1, Page 367.--27th March. 1747. Benj. Borden, &c., to John Moore (sold in testator's lifetime); 504 acres, 1 R., 26 P., £12 current money Virginia, part of 92,100; corner to Joseph Lapsley's land; corner to Gilbert Campbell. Witnessed and acknowledged as above

Vol. 1, pg 27 - April 1, 1747. (191) Rebecca Hays, Isabella Taylor, Sarah Paxton, Elizabeth Davis, Mary McClung, Agnes Gray, Esther Lyle, Agnis McClure, Catherine McNabb, Jane Hall, Prudence Campbell, Elizabeth McCroskie and Hannah Miller appeared and their husbands recognized that they appear at May Court to testify against Rebecca Buchanan, Jr., and Senr., Mary Ann Campbell and Ruth Buchanan. John Carmichael also recognized. (Note: Prudence Campbell was Gilbert's wife).

Vol. 1, pg 27 - May 20, 1747. - (193) Thos. Paxton, James McClung, Isaac Taylor, Gilbert Campbell, Wm. Hall and Andrew McNabb recognized that their wives, as above, appear as witnesses: William Lusk in behalf of Agnis Grey; Saml. Davis in behalf of his mother, Eleanor Davis; Moses McClure in behalf of his mother, Agness McClure; Andrew Hays in behalf of his mother, Rebecca Hays; Silas Hart in behalf of Esther Lyle. Acknowledged themselves as above. Wm. Henry also acknowledged as above.

Vol 3., pgs. 267-268 - Deed Book No. 1, Page 502.--18th May, 1748. £8.10.0. Benj. Borden to John Allison (sold in testator's lifetime, 291 acres, part of 92,100; white oak on southwest side of river; corner to Gilbert Campbell; corner to said Campbell and John Moore, Tested and acknowledged as above.

Vol. 3, pg 271 - Deed Book No. 2, Page 129.--28th January, 1748-9. John and Mary McNabb (his wife) to Arthur McClure. Mille Creek; corner James Thompson; corner Robert Galloway. Teste: Andrew McNabb, Wm. Hall, Gilbert Campbell. Delivered to John Wilson, 30th April, 1751.

Vol. 3, pg. 340 - Deed Book No. 7, Page 240.--3d October, 1755. John ( ) Alison (Aliceson) and Jean ( ) to Joseph Walker, £100, 291 acres on North Branch James; cor. Gilbert Campbell; cor. said Campbell's and John Moore's lines. Teste: Andrew Uall, Wm. Buyers. Delivered: Thos. Stewart, February, 1758.

Vol. 3, pg 272 - Deed Book No. 2, Page 185.--3d May, 1749. John Moore and Margaret, his wife, to Robert Moore. Woods Creek, a branch of James River; corner John Moore. Gilbert Campbell.

Vol. 3, pg 19 - Abstract of Will of Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County Court. Will Book No. 1, Page 294.--29 August, 1750. Gilbert Campbell's will, of Forks of James River, plantationer--Wife, Prudence Campbell, alias Osran; son, George (infant); son, Charles (infant); daughter, Elizabeth Woods, alias Campbell; son James; daughter, Prudence Hays; daughter Sarah Campbell; daughter Lattice Campbell. Executors, James Trimble, Thomas Stuart and Andrew Hays. Teste: James Thompson, Robert Allison, Alex. McMullen. Proved 26th February, 1750, by Thompson and Allison, and probate granted to Andrew Hays.

Vol. 3, pg 20 - Abstract of Will of Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County Court. Will Book No. 1, Page 308.--27th February, 1750-51. Andrew Hays' bond as executor of Gilbert Campbell, with sureties Charles Hays, James Walker.

Vol. 3, pg 22 - Abstract of Will of Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County Court. Will Book No. 1, Page 372.--23d May, 1751. Gilbert Campbell's appraisement, by Alex. McMullan, Robert Allison, James Thompson, Andrew Hays.

Vol. 3, pg 22 - Abstract of Will of Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County Court. Will Book No. 1, Page 373.--23d May, 1751. Appraisement of goods left by Gilbert Campbell to his wife Prudence Campbell, alias Puran.

Vol. 1, pg 80 - May 17, 1758. (147) James Crockett, aged 17, orphan of Robert Crockett, chose Thomas Thompson guardian. Saml. Craig appointed guardian of Jane Bell, infant orphan of James Bell. Lettice Campbell, aged 14, orphan of Gilbert Campbell, chose George Campbell her guardian. Wm. McFeaters appointed guardian of Andrew Crockett, orphan of Robert Crockett.

Vol. 3, pg 48 - Abstract of Will of Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County Court. Will Book No. 2, Page 243--17 May, 1758. George Campbell's bond (with Robert McElheny, Robt. Moore) as guardian (chosen) to Lettice Campbell, orphan of Gilbert Campbell

Vol. 1, pg 122 - August 20, 1765. (437) Henry Aulford exempted from County levy. John Lapsley exempted from County levy. Gilbert Campbell exempted from County levy. Commission for private examination of Mary, wife of Hugh Hays.

Y-DNA Results

R-FT357997

A male descendant of Gilbert's son George completed a Big Y-700 DNA test at Family Tree DNA in the spring of 2022. The results show that the Campbells of LaPorte County, IN and Claiborne County, TN share a common ancestor with Gilbert or one of his descendants.

Looking for male Campbell descendants of Gilbert to complete YDNA testing to further refine the test results.

Group 1 = Campbells of LaPorte County, Indiana

• Charles Campbell
• Alexander Campbell
• Isham Campbell

Group 2 = Campbell of Claiborne County, Tennessee

• George Campbell
• John Campbell

Group 3 = Gilbert Campbell Branch

• Gilbert Campbell

Sources

1. ↑ Actual paper image of the Rev. John Craig's Baptism notes is found here: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99CT-JZL?i=228
2. ↑ "Actual Court entry in full, Will of Gilbert Campbell, Augusta, Virginia, British Colonial America Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-3C2G : October 27, 2023), image 165 of 302; Virginia. County Court (Augusta County).
3. ↑ Gilbert Campbell's Estate Inventory, "Augusta, Virginia, British Colonial America Records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-3CNF : October 28, 2023), image 204 of 302; Virginia. County Court (Augusta County).

Blunston License: http://gardnerlibrary.org/encylopedia/samuel-blunston-and-blunston-licenses

Baptism: "List of baptisms by Rev. John Craig : Augusta County, Virginia, 1740-1749", https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/562277/?offset=0#page=5&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q=

Borden Tract: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9BK-B9XM-W?cat=370458

Muster List: https://www.werelate.org/wiki/Muster_List_of_1742,_Augusta_County,_Virginia

DNA Explained: https://dna-explained.com/2019/09/29/charles-campbell-c1750-c1825-unique-y-dna-chips-away-at-parental-brick-wall-52-ancestors-256/

Gilbert Campbell’s Ford: The Tinkling Spring, Headwater of Freedom: A Study of the Church and her People 1732-1952 by Howard McKnight Wilson McKnight (1954), page 73 & 74

Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish settlement in Virginia; Lyman Chalkley; Vol 1-3

Will: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99P7-3C2G?cat=279443