Thomas Campbell Family
Compiled and Edited by Michael R. Reilly
Last Revised 01/16/2006
Descendants of Donald Campbell
GenerationNo. 1
1.DONALD1CAMPBELL was born 1800 in Rosshire, Scotland, and died 1875 in ?, Scotland. Hemarried CATHERINE ROSS 06 Jan 1821 in Fearn, Ross And Cromarty, Scotland(Source: IGI Individual Record, familysearch.org.).
Notes for DONALD CAMPBELL:
10 children born to couple.
More About DONALD CAMPBELL:
Naturalization: Blacksmith
More About DONALD CAMPBELL andCATHERINE ROSS:
Marriage: 06 Jan 1821, Fearn, Ross AndCromarty, Scotland (Source: IGI Individual Record, familysearch.org.)
Children of DONALD CAMPBELL andCATHERINE ROSS are:
i. CHARLES2 CAMPBELL.
More About CHARLES CAMPBELL:
Residence: 1891, Milwaukee (Source: Waukesha Freeman, Feb. 21, 1891.)
2. ii. THOMAS CAMPBELL, b. 17 Nov 1829, Scotland; d. 06 Oct 1899, Sussex, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
3. iii. WILLIAM T. CAMPBELL, b. Nov 1839, Scotland; d. May 1906, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Generation No. 2
2.THOMAS2CAMPBELL (DONALD1)was born 17 Nov 1829 in Scotland, and died 06 Oct 1899 in Sussex, Waukesha,Wisconsin. He married LOUISA WINN 13 Jun 1856 in Guelph, Wellington County,Ontario, Canada, daughter of GEORGE WINN and LAVINA ?. She was born in Lockport,NY, and died 14 Nov 1905.
Notes for THOMAS CAMPBELL:
There’s an IGI Individual Record atfamilysearch.org for a Thomas Campbell born
03 NOV 1828 Contin, Ross And Cromarty,Scotland to Donald Campbell and Catherine Ross.
Charles Howard to Thomas Campbell, 33/4 acres in section 27, Lisbon,
$650. January 9, 1866
More About THOMAS CAMPBELL:
Emigration: 04 Aug 1854, From the portof Greenlock, (?) onboard the sailing ship Hinford of Glasglow
Masonic: Bet. 1878 – 1879, Master ofSussex Ashlar Lodge
Occupation 1: Bef. 1854, Blacksmith
Occupation 2: Bet. May 1854 – 1857,Blacksmith in Grand Trunck Forest, Canada, This maybe that Thomas worked for theGrand Trunk Railroad in Canada?
Occupation 3: Bet. May 1857 – Mar 1863,Blacksmith in Ozaukee County
Real Estate: Charles Howard to Thomas Campbell, 3 3/4 acres insec 27, Lisbon, $650. Waukesha Freeman, January 9, 1866.
Occupation 4: Aft. 1863, Blacksmith andwagon business was conducted in structures to the west of his home on Main St.
Political: Republican; served inseveral elected Town of Lisbon positions (board member and treasurer)
Residence 1: May 1854, Arrived inToronto, Canada
Residence 2: 18 May 1857, PortWashington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin
Residence 3: Mar 1863, Moved fromOzaukee Co. to Sussex, Town of Lisbon, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Residence 4: Aft. 1863, Lived on MainSt. across from the old Town of Lisbon Town Hall (presently N63 W24063 Main St.)
Notes for LOUISA WINN:
Death of Mrs. Campbell
Well Known Sussex Lady Passes Away atHer Home
Sussex, Nov. 15th. – Mrs. LouisaCampbell, aged 69, widow of Thomas Campbell, a pioneer of the county, died lastMonday night at her home at Sussex after an illness of three months.
Mrs. Campbell, nee Louisa Win, was bornat Lockport, N. Y. Her marriage to Mr. Campbell at Guelph, Can., in 1855. Theycame to this country in 1863 settling in the Town of Lisbon, where the rest oftheir life was spent. Mr. Campbell died about six years ago. She is survived byone son, D. R. Campbell, postmaster at Sussex.
The funeral will be held Thursdayafternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the residence, Rev. Roberts, rector of St.Alban’s Episcopal church at Sussex, officiating. Interment will take place atthe Sussex cemetery. Waukesha Freeman, November 16, 1905
More About LOUISA WINN:
Burial: St. Alban’s cemetery, Sussex,Waukesha, Wisconsin
Residence: Bet. 1830 – 1840, Orphanedat early age, lived with aunt in Guelph Canal, Canada
More About THOMAS CAMPBELL andLOUISA WINN:
Marriage: 13 Jun 1856, Guelph,Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Child of THOMAS CAMPBELL andLOUISA WINN is:
4. i. DONALD ROSS3 CAMPBELL, b. 02 Jun 1859, Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin; d. 18 Sep 1925.
3.WILLIAM T.2CAMPBELL (DONALD1)was born Nov 1839 in Scotland, and died May 1906 in Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin.He married MARGARET “MAGGIE” ? Abt. 1865. She was born May 1846 inScotland, and died May 1907 in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Notes for WILLIAM T. CAMPBELL:
1870 Census, Town of Ashippun, DodgeCo., Wisconsin, July 5, 1870
William Campbell, 30, blacksmith,Scotland
Margaret, 27, keeping house, Scotland
Donald, 4, b, abt 1865, Wisconsin
Duncan, 2, b, abt 1868, Wisconsin
1880 Census, Merton, ED District 260,Waukesha, Wisconsin
William Campbell, b abt 1840, Scotland,blacksmith
Margaret, b abt 1844, Scotland
Donald, b abt 1867, Wisconsin
Dunson, b abt 1868
Charles, b abt 1871
Harry, b abt 1875
Maggie, b abt 1878
Merton – Wm. Campbell returnedfrom Minneapolis last week, leaving Downievery much better. Waukesha Freeman, June 24, 1886
Waukesha Freeman, November 27, 1890 -Mr. Campbell has rented his blacksmith shop to John Madison and is going to movehis family to town.
February 12, 1891 – Mr. Campbell iscoming back to resume his duties in the blacksmith shop the first of March.Everyone will be pleased to have him back again.
April 30, 1891 – Mr. Rea has purchasedthe house and lot owned by Mr. Campbell, and will soon occupy the same.
William Campbell to Sophia Rea, n 1/2lot 5 and all lot 6, block 3, Pawling’s Add to Merton – $750, Waukesha Freeman,May 14, 1891
1900 Census, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee,Wisconsin – William Campbell, b. Nov 1839, Scotland, Blacksmith, Maggie, wife,b. May 1846, Scotland; Harry A., b. April 1875, Wisconsin.
Waukesha Freeman, May 31, 1906 – Thefuneral of Wm. Campbell of Manistee, Mich., uncle of D. R. Campbell, was held atMerton Saturday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Hauf, pastor of the M. E. church here[Sussex], officiated.
Merton – The remains of WilliamCampbell of Marquette, Mich., a former residentof this village, were brought here on Saturday for interment. Funeral serviceswere held from the M. E. church, Rev. Mr. Hoff officiating.The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery east of the village besidesthose of his three children, who preceded him in death several yearsago. The deceased is a native of Scotland, and aged 66 years. He issurvived by a wife and three sons, Donald, and Harry of Michigan and Chas.of Kenosha. Waukesha Freeman, May 31, 1906
For additional family burial info: http://linkstothepast.com/waukesha/52.html
More About WILLIAM T. CAMPBELL:
Burial: Lisbon-Merton Union Cemetery,Lisbon, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Residence 1: Jul 1870, Town ofAshippun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin (Source: 1870 Federal Census.)
Residence 2: 1880, Merton, ED District260, Waukesha, Wisconsin (Source: 1880 Federal Census.)
Residence 3: Bet. 1891 – 1900,Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Source: Waukesha Freeman, November 27, 1890.)
Residence 4: Bet. 1900 – May 1906,Moved from Wauwatosa to Manistee, Michigan; Manistee is probably wrong, 2ndsource indicates Marquette, Mich. (Source: 1900 Federal Census.)
Notes for MARGARET”MAGGIE” ?:
Wanted – A situation in a Protestantfamily; good reference given.
Address: Maggie Campell, Merton, WIs.,Waukesha Freeman, December 31, 1885
(Note: William’s wife)
Mrs. William Campbell, of Milwaukee,spent several days of last week
visiting with her many friends inMerton. Waukesha Freeman, Ocotber 27,
1892
Waukesha Freeman, May 16, 1907, page 5of 8 – Merton: The remains of
Mrs. William Campbell of Marquette,Mich., a former resident of this
village, were brought here on Friday.Funeral services were attended at the
M. E. church of which she was at onetime a member. On account of
illness of the pastor, Rev. Mr.Heywood, the services were conducted by Rev.
Mr. Shanks of Menomonee Falls. Thedeceased is survived by three sons,
Donald, of Milwaukee, Charles, ofKenosha and Harry of Marquette. At
the time of here death, she was a guestof her son, Charles, and family,
and was stricken with pneumonia withthe sad result. One year ago the
same sad services were rendered overthe remains of her husband. Much
sympathy is felt for the bereavedchildren.
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also on page 5
Mrs. Margaret Campbell, widow of thelate William T. Campbell, a former
resident of Merton, died Wednesday atKenosha, while on a visit to her
son. The body arrived at Hartlandyesterday and was taken to Merton,
where funeral services were held at theMethodist church. Mrs. Campbell
was 61 years of age. She was a nativeof Scotland. Her husband died a
year ago and was buried at Merton.Three sons survive: Donald J., of
Milwaukee, Charles W., of Kenosha; andH. A. of Marquette, Mich.
More About MARGARET”MAGGIE” ?:
Burial: Lisbon-Merton Union Cemetery,Lisbon, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Residence: Bet. May 1906 – May 1907,Marquette, Michigan
More About WILLIAM CAMPBELL andMARGARET ?:
Marriage: Abt. 1865
Children of WILLIAM CAMPBELL andMARGARET ? are:
i. DONALD J.3 CAMPBELL, b. Abt. 1866, Town of Ashippun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin (Source: 1880 Federal Census.).
Notes for DONALD J. CAMPBELL:
1910 Census, Milwaukee 5-Ward, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Donald J. Campbell, abt 1867, lives alone, manuf’s furniture.
ii. DUNCAN (DUNSON) CAMPBELL, b. 1867, Town of Ashippun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin; d. 1881, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
More About DUNCAN (DUNSON) CAMPBELL:
Burial: Lisbon-Merton Union Cemetery, Lisbon, Waukesha, Wisconsin
iii. CHARLES W. CAMPBELL, b. Abt. 1871, Town of Ashippun, Dodge Co., Wisconsin.
Notes for CHARLES W. CAMPBELL:
1910 Census – Charles, 1871, Wisconsin, living 1910 N-WD Lyons, Greene Co., Indiana; wife Gertrude, age 33, Iowa; son Clyde, 12, MN; Harry, 10, MN, Bud ?,
7, Wisconsin’ Donald, 5, Wisconsin
iv. JESSIE CAMPBELL, b. 1872, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin (Source: Editor, I selected Merton as her birth place because of her burial site.); d. 1873.
v. HARRY A. CAMPBELL, b. Apr 1875, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin (Source: 1900 Federal Census.).
Notes for HARRY A. CAMPBELL:
Waukesha Freeman, May 31, 1888, Harry Campbell has an 80% average in
the Merton village school.
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Mr. Harry Campbell has given up school and gone to Milwaukee to work in
a steam shop. Waukesha Freeman, October 16, 1890
1910 Census: Harry R. Campbell, b, Wisconsin, abt 1874, Seattle 9th Ward, King Co., Washington, ED 172, building contractor; wife Jessie, age 32, New York;
son, Prescott ? , age 11, born South Dakota.
vi. MARGARET “MAGGIE” CAMPBELL, b. 1878, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin; d. 06 Aug 1881, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin (Source: Waukesha County Register of Deeds, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin, Maggie Campbell d: 06 Aug 1881 v: 01 pg: 0094.).
More About MARGARET “MAGGIE” CAMPBELL:
Burial: Lisbon-Merton Union Cemetery, Lisbon, Waukesha, Wisconsin
vii. INFANT CAMPBELL, b. 1883, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin; d. 1883, Merton, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Generation No. 3
4.DONALD ROSS3CAMPBELL (THOMAS2,DONALD1)was born 02 Jun 1859 in Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, and died 18 Sep1925. He married ELLA SIMMONS 22 Jan 1884, daughter of VOLNEY SIMMONS and JANEEDWARDS. She died 28 Dec 1933.
More About DONALD ROSS CAMPBELL:
Burial: St. Alban’s Church, Sussex,Lisbon Township, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Education 1: Abt. 1865, Enrolled inSussex School at the corner Maple (then South St.) and Main.
Education 2: Aft. 1870, Completededucation at Sussex Main Street two room school.
Masonic 1: Bet. 1912 – 1915, Patron ofthe Eastern Star
Masonic 2: Bet. 1894 – 1895, Master ofSussex Ashlar Lodge, then again in 1914.
Occupation: Aft. Oct 1899, Took overfather’s blacksmith business.
Political: Bet. Oct 1899 – 06 Mar 1915,Sussex Postmaster
More About ELLA SIMMONS:
Burial: St. Alban’s Church, Sussex,Lisbon Township, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Masonic: Bet. 1906 – 1908, One offounders of Worthy Matron of the Sussex Order of the Eastern Star.
Political: Bet. 06 Mar 1915 – Mar 1919,Sussex Postmaster, first woman postmaster.
More About DONALD CAMPBELL andELLA SIMMONS:
Marriage: 22 Jan 1884
Children of DONALD CAMPBELL andELLA SIMMONS are:
i. WINIFRED ZOE4 CAMPBELL, b. Abt. 1884, Based on age 29 at death.; d. 1913.
More About WINIFRED ZOE CAMPBELL:
Burial: St. Alban’s Church, Sussex, Lisbon Township, Waukesha County, Wisconsin
ii. JEAN LOUISE CAMPBELL, b. Aft. 1885.
iii. MILDRED ELLA CAMPBELL, b. Aft. 1885.
iv. HUGH D. CAMPBELL, b. 29 Dec 1895; d. 08 May 1930, Suicide, took cyanide of potassium (on death cert.).
More About HUGH D. CAMPBELL:
Military service: WWI, in American Expeditionary force in France, 1st Sgt. of Co. A, 343 infantry, 86th Division.
The 1880 Federal Censuslists these Male Campbell as being born in Scotland and their profession is”Blacksmith” How many are related?
A. Campbell M. Campbell Portland, Multnomah, OR <1840> Scotland Self Robert M. Campbell Anna Campbell Neillsville, Clark, WI <1849> Scotland Self William Campbell Margaret Campbell Merton, Waukesha, WI <1840> Scotland Self Thomas Campbell Louisa Campbell Lisbon, Waukesha, WI <1830> Scotland Self Daniel Campbell Jenette Campbell Fort Wayne, Allen, IN <1836> Scotland Self Angus Campbell Catharine Campbell Clinton, Clinton, IA <1833> Scotland Self Alex Campbell Dowville, Crawford, IA <1848> Scotland Self P. Campbell Susan Campbell Augusta, Bracken, KY <1842> SCOTLAND Self John Campbell Martha Campbell Lynn, Essex, MA <1825> SCOTLAND Self Roland Campbell Annie Campbell Salem, Essex, MA <1846> Scotland Self A. H. Campbell Orland, Colusa, CA <1835> SCOTLAND Something other than a direct relationship Frank Campbell Fort Bidwell, Modoc, CA <1836> Scotland Something other than a direct relationship James Campbell Mary Campbell Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO <1826> Scotland Self James A. Campbell Buffalo, Erie, NY <1853> Scotland Something other than a direct relationship Alexander Campbell Matilda Campbell Buffalo, Erie, NY <1843> Scotland Self William Campbell New York (Manhattan), New York City-Greater, NY <1858> Scotland Something other than a direct relationship Wm. Campbell Margaret Campbell Westmoreland, Oneida, NY <1832> SCOTLAND Self