Zaccheus Campbell (1780)

Born 1780 in Caroline, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Nancy Ann (Turner) Campbell — married 1800 in Caroline, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Biography

The 4th soon Joseph and Elizabeth Peatross Campbell. In 1813 he bought the part of his father's estate that a belonged to his sisters, Jane and Dolly. He purchased 74 acres from Caleb Mitchell and 76 acres from Samuel Alsop.

Zach farmed, was a carpenter and served protroling. Men were recruited to patrol the county at night to see that all of the slaves remained on their masters' plantations as they were required to do by law. This was not only to insure that they would not run away, but also that they would not congregate and plot against their masters.

In 1834 Zac had 7 slaves and 3 horses and mules, a pig, oxen and cart. In 1837 he and Sarah sold their home and 141 1/2 ac to Lindsay Terrell for $550.

Sources

• Tidewater Virginia Families

Matthew Peatross valued the business acumen of his son-in-law, Joseph, whom he made him one of the executors of his will. Joseph was frequently called upon by the court to assist in appraising estates of deceased members of his community. Amont those also appointed were respected landowners of Caroline County. Joseph appeared in court as the plaintiff in a case of debt against James Dismukes and was awarded 213 pounds in 1774.

1784 Joseph acquired 82 aces from John Hampton, 28 from Mr. HJutcheson and additional land from Thomas Jones.

1787 Joseph was credited in the tax records for 120 acres in St. Mary's Parish and he additionally purchased 420 acres in St. Margaret's Parish from John Hart. He reported 551 1/2 acres in St Margaret's Parish and 120 acres in St. Mary's Parish.

1792 Joseph owned a total of 604 acres in St. Margaret's Parish. His estate was described as being 8 miles sough of the Courthouse (Bowling Green). The 120 acres of Poplar Grove is referred to as the old Campbell Homeplace.

Joseph raised tobacco and was a businessman.

Joseph and Elizabeth had 11 children who lived to adulthood. The children petitioned the court to settle their father's estate. The probable order of birth and the approximate dates of births can be inferred from this document and census records. Elizabeth (married Reuben Mitchell) was the first born(she died young leaving 2 daughter named Elizabeth), Matthew (married Margaret Haley before 1790) was the oldest son and was born by 1764, the others followed: Jane, Amey married in 1786 to Meriday Haley) Jane married Caleb Mitchell), Joseph, Sarah(Sally), William, Ann(Nancy), Zaccheus, Dorthea(Dolly) and Elliott Peatross Campbell. Matthew Campbell became the guardian of four of his brothers and sisters who were under age.

Joseph died suddenly and did not make a will. Matthew was named the administrator of his estate. Dec 9, 1794 his estate was appraised. Mar 9, 1795, John Chiles was appointed guardian of Joseph Campbell's orphans and order to assign Elizabeth her dowry. After she received her dowry, the rest of the estate was to be divided among the children and grandchild and the remaining 2/3 of the land owned was to be sold. The value of land already given to Joseph Jr. Meriday Haley and Caleb Mitchell was to be charged against the estate as well as the value of 2 slaves given to them. Matthew was to be charged with 100 pounds and the value of a negro that his father had already given him.

Elizabeth continued to live on the someplace as she received 244 acre in her dower and they called their Poplor Grove.

Within the next several years, Joseph married Rosey Sale and Sally married Jeremiah Yarbrough. William married in 1812. Zacheus marred Sarah Ann Turner and Dolly married Samuel Alsop.

Elizabeth died before Oct 17, 1802 as Matthew was granted a certificate for obtaining a letter of administration for her estate on that date.

The family appeared in court for settlement of their father's estate while Elliott was under age. Elizabeth Campbelll Mitchell's daughter, Elizabeth, was also under age. Elizabeth acquired an additional 144 acres and left her estate to be divided equally among her children.

Stories, Memories & Histories Name Joseph Campbel Birth 1740 - Virginia,

1820 United States Federal Census Name: Zacheus Campbell Home in 1820 (City, County, State): Caroline, Virginia Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820 Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 2 Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 Slaves - Males - 14 thru 25: 1 Slaves - Males - 45 and over: 2 Slaves - Females - Under 14: 1 Slaves - Females - 14 thru 25: 1 Number of Persons - Engaged in Manufactures: 2 Free White Persons - Under 16: 4 Free White Persons - Over 25: 2 Total Free White Persons: 7 Total Slaves: 5 Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 12