David S. Campbell1,2,3

ID #2059, (circa 1825 - before 1880)

Parents:

Father: James Campbell4 b. c 1784, d. Sep 1853
Mother: Nancy Evans4 b. c 1790
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1825He was born circa 1825 in Virginia.5
Marriage7 Nov 1845He married Eliza Anne Mays on 7 Nov 1845 in Nelson County, Virginia.6,1,2,7,8
Deathbefore 1880He died of diarrhea before 1880 in Amherst County, Virginia.9,10

Children with Eliza Anne Mays:

Mary Ann Campbell+ 2,3,14 (c 1846 - Jul 1887)
Lucy J. Campbell15 (c 1849 - )
Emily Francis Campbell12,16 (17 Mar 1852 - 3 Aug 1918)
Averilla Priscilla Campbell12 (17 Jun 1852 - 24 Dec 1940)
Phoeba Catherine Campbell12,17 (Oct 1857 - c 1904)
Robert Lee Campbell18,19 (8 Sep 1864 - 5 Feb 1948)

Note - Living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.

Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.11
Census18601 Jun 1860He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.12
Militaryfrom Aug 1861 to Feb 1865He served in the Confederate Army as a private in Captain J. Henry Rives' Company of the Nelson Light Artillery from Aug 1861 to Feb 1865. He enlisted in Nelson County on 1 Aug 1861 for the duration of the war. He was reported as being sick in the field hospital at the end of 1864 and was given a 60 day furlough on January 11, 1865 by the medical examining board because he was incapable of performing his duties. He was suffering from anasarca, also known as "extreme generalized edema", a medical condition characterised by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space. There are no records that indicate that he ever returned to duty.13
Anecdote21 Jul 1863The Compiled Service Record of David S. Campbell includes a letter dated 21 Jul 1863 from Leut. Commander J. Walter Bowen of the Nelson Light Artillery to Major T. O. Chestney, Assistant Adjujant General, requesting that private Campbell be granted ten days furlough to visit his family in Nelson County because they are reported to be in a great state of suffering. The letter states that Private Campbell has performed his duty as a soldier faithfully and has not been absent since he first enlisted. There is no indication that this furlough was granted.13

 

Other information

Relationship:
3rd great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 20 Apr 2019

Citations

  1. [S22] VA Marriages, 1740-1850, entry for David S. Campbell and Eliza Mays, married 7 Nov 1845 in Nelson County, Virginia.
  2. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, entry for William Ashler and Mary Ann Campbell, married 10 Jan 1867 in Amherst County, Virginia, groom born 1841 in Kentucky, age 26, son of John and Busio Ashler, bride born 1847 in Amherst County, Virginia, age 20, daughter of Davis and Eliza Campbell.
  3. [S412] Virginia Deaths, 1853-1917, entry for Mary A. Ashley, died Jul 1887 at Massie's Mill, Nelson County, Virginia, age 41, wife of William Ashley, daughter of David and Eliza Campbell.
  4. [S457] Amherst County Deed Book EE, pp. 19-20, dated 24 Feb 1858, Campbell heirs to Joseph Ligon, sale of all the estate of James Campbell to settle debt owed to Wm. S. Dickie, mentions Nancy Campbell, widow of James Campbell, her children Charles A. Campbell, Parmelia Campbell, Nancy Campbell, Robert P. Campbell, David S. Campbell, all of Amherst County.
  5. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 117 (stamped), line 15, family 639, household of David Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. David Campbell, age 25.
  6. [S479] John Vogt and T. William Kethley Jr., Nelson Co Marriages 1808-1850, p. 103, Eliza Mays & David S. Campbell, 7 Nov 1845.
  7. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 112, page 47, line 12, family 446, household of William Ashley (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Wife, Mary Ann, age 33, born Virginia, parents born in Virginia.
  8. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 117 (stamped), line 15, family 639, household of David Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. David Campbell, age 25, wife Eliza, age 23, oldest child age 4.
  9. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 112, page 47, dwelling 413, family 447, line 20, household of Eliza Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Eliza Campbell,widow, age 48.
  10. [S448] Virginia Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows, Pension Act of 1900, Eliza Ann Campbell, widow of David Campbell, application dated 27 Jul 1901, states she was married in Amherst Co. VA in 1840, husband died in Amherst Co. VA from diarrhea.
  11. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 117 (stamped), line 15, family 639, household of David Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012.
  12. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 101, line 23, family 764, household of David S. Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012.
  13. [S391] Compiled Service Records, Confederate, Virginia, David S. Campbell, Capt. Rives' Co., Nelson Light Artillery.
  14. [S906] Mary A. Ashley, Virginia Death Certificate, died July 1887 in Nelson County, VA, age 41, daughter of David and Eliza Campbell, born in Nelson County, VA, informant Wm. Ashley, husband.
  15. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 117 (stamped), line 15, family 639, household of David Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Lucy Campbell, age 1.
  16. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Chas. H. Mays and Francis Campbell, married 3 Dec 1885 in Nelson Co. VA, bride born c1855 in Amherst Co. VA, daughter of David and Eliza Campbell, groom born c1857 in Ahmerst Co VA, son of Jos. and Sarah Mays.
  17. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Jno. B. Mays and Phoeba C. Campbell, married 13 Sep 1877, Amherst Co., VA, son of Albert and Polly Mays, age 19, born Amherst, daughter of Davy and Eliza Campbell, age 19, born Amherst.
  18. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 112, page 47, dwelling 413, family 447, line 20, household of Eliza Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Son Robert L. Campbell, age 15, assumed to be son of David S. Campbell.
  19. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Ettie Lee Giles and Robert Lee Campbell, married 13 Jan 1886, Amherst Co., VA, son of David and Eliza Campbell, age 21, born Amherst, daughter of Henry L. and Lucinda F. Giles, age 17, born Nelson Co VA.

Eliza Anne Mays1,2,3,4

ID #2060, (circa 1827 - after 30 March 1901)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1827She was born circa 1827 in Virginia.5
Marriage7 Nov 1845She married David S. Campbell, son of James Campbell and Nancy Evans, on 7 Nov 1845 in Nelson County, Virginia.6,1,2,7,8
Deathafter 30 Mar 1901She died after 30 Mar 1901.9

Children with David S. Campbell:

Mary Ann Campbell+ 2,13 (c 1846 - Jul 1887)
Lucy J. Campbell14 (c 1849 - )
Emily Francis Campbell11,15 (17 Mar 1852 - 3 Aug 1918)
Averilla Priscilla Campbell11 (17 Jun 1852 - 24 Dec 1940)
Phoeba Catherine Campbell11,16 (Oct 1857 - c 1904)
Robert Lee Campbell17,18 (8 Sep 1864 - 5 Feb 1948)

Note - Living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.

Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850She was listed as a household member living with David S. Campbell on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.10
Census18601 Jun 1860She was listed as a household member living with David S. Campbell on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.11
Census18801 Jun 1880She was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census in Nelson County, Virginia.12

 

Other information

Relationship:
3rd great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 20 Apr 2019

Citations

  1. [S22] VA Marriages, 1740-1850, entry for David S. Campbell and Eliza Mays, married 7 Nov 1845 in Nelson County, Virginia.
  2. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, entry for William Ashler and Mary Ann Campbell, married 10 Jan 1867 in Amherst County, Virginia, groom born 1841 in Kentucky, age 26, son of John and Busio Ashler, bride born 1847 in Amherst County, Virginia, age 20, daughter of Davis and Eliza Campbell.
  3. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 101, line 23, family 764, household of David S. Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Eliza A. Campbell, age 33.
  4. [S448] Virginia Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows, Pension Act of 1900, Eliza Anne Campbell, widow of David Campbell, application dated 27 Jul 1901, states she was married in Amherst Co. VA in 1840, husband died in Amherst Co. VA from diabetes.
  5. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 117 (stamped), line 15, family 639, household of David Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Eliza Campbell, age 23.
  6. [S479] John Vogt and T. William Kethley Jr., Nelson Co Marriages 1808-1850, p. 103, Eliza Mays & David S. Campbell, 7 Nov 1845.
  7. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 112, page 47, line 12, family 446, household of William Ashley (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Wife, Mary Ann, age 33, born Virginia, parents born in Virginia.
  8. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 117 (stamped), line 15, family 639, household of David Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. David Campbell, age 25, wife Eliza, age 23, oldest child age 4.
  9. [S448] Virginia Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows, Pension Act of 1900, Eliza Ann Campbell, widow of David Campbell, application dated 27 Jul 1901, states she was married in Amherst Co. VA in 1840, husband died in Amherst Co. VA from diarrhea.
  10. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 117 (stamped), line 15, family 639, household of David Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012.
  11. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 101, line 23, family 764, household of David S. Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012.
  12. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 112, page 47, dwelling 413, family 447, line 20, household of Eliza Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Eliza Campbell,widow, age 48.
  13. [S412] Virginia Deaths, 1853-1917, entry for Mary A. Ashley, died Jul 1887 at Massie's Mill, Nelson County, Virginia, age 41, wife of William Ashley, daughter of David and Eliza Campbell.
  14. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, page 117 (stamped), line 15, family 639, household of David Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Lucy Campbell, age 1.
  15. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Chas. H. Mays and Francis Campbell, married 3 Dec 1885 in Nelson Co. VA, bride born c1855 in Amherst Co. VA, daughter of David and Eliza Campbell, groom born c1857 in Ahmerst Co VA, son of Jos. and Sarah Mays.
  16. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Jno. B. Mays and Phoeba C. Campbell, married 13 Sep 1877, Amherst Co., VA, son of Albert and Polly Mays, age 19, born Amherst, daughter of Davy and Eliza Campbell, age 19, born Amherst.
  17. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 112, page 47, dwelling 413, family 447, line 20, household of Eliza Campbell (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Son Robert L. Campbell, age 15, assumed to be son of David S. Campbell.
  18. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, Ettie Lee Giles and Robert Lee Campbell, married 13 Jan 1886, Amherst Co., VA, son of David and Eliza Campbell, age 21, born Amherst, daughter of Henry L. and Lucinda F. Giles, age 17, born Nelson Co VA.

John Ashley1,2

ID #2061
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
BirthHe was born in Kentucky.3
Marriagebefore 1841He married Betsy (?) before 1841.1

Child with Betsy (?):

William Lee Ashley+ 1 (c Sep 1836 - bt 1903 - 1907)

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Other information

Relationship:
3rd great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 1 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, entry for William Ashler and Mary Ann Campbell, married 10 Jan 1867 in Amherst County, Virginia, groom born 1841 in Kentucky, age 26, son of John and Busio Ashler, bride born 1847 in Amherst County, Virginia, age 20, daughter of Davis and Eliza Campbell.
  2. [S460] Virginia Marriage Certificate, William Ashler and Mary Ann Campbell marriage, 10 Jan 1867, Married in Amherst County, VA, husband age 26, born in Kentucky, son of John and B___ Ashler, wife age 21, born Amherst Co., daughter of David and Eliza Campbell.
  3. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 112, page 47, line 12, family 446, household of William Ashley (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Wm. Ashley, age 42, born Kentucky, father born Kentucky.

Betsy (?)1,2

ID #2062
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
BirthShe was born in Virginia.3
Marriagebefore 1841She married John Ashley before 1841.1

Child with John Ashley:

William Lee Ashley+ 1,2 (c Sep 1836 - bt 1903 - 1907)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Name VariationBetsy (?) was also known as Busio (?).1

 

Other information

Relationship:
3rd great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 1 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, entry for William Ashler and Mary Ann Campbell, married 10 Jan 1867 in Amherst County, Virginia, groom born 1841 in Kentucky, age 26, son of John and Busio Ashler, bride born 1847 in Amherst County, Virginia, age 20, daughter of Davis and Eliza Campbell.
  2. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, entry for William Ashler and Lillie Giles, married 17 Jan 1889 in Amherst County, Virginia, groom born 1837 in Kentucky, age 52, widowed, son of John and Betsy Ashler, bride born 1869 in Nelson County, Virginia, age 20, daughter of John and Cornelia Giles.
  3. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 112, page 47, line 12, family 446, household of William Ashley (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Wm. Ashley, age 42, born Kentucky, mother born Virginia.

Lillie Giles1

ID #2063, (circa February 1868 - )
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca Feb 1868She was born circa Feb 1868 in Nelson County, Virginia.1,2
Marriage17 Jan 1889She married first William Ashler, son of John Ashley and Betsy (?), on 17 Jan 1889 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Marriagecirca 1907She married second Thomas Taylor circa 1907 in Virginia.3

Children with William Lee Ashley:

Emmett M. Ashley6,7 (29 Dec 1888 - 22 Oct 1970)
George Cleveland Ashley6 (9 Dec 1891 - 8 Dec 1963)
Wade Ashley6 (24 Aug 1893 - Jun 1971)
William Macon Ashley6 (24 Sep 1897 - 3 Apr 1981)
Douglas Sonny Ashley6 (29 Mar 1900 - 29 Apr 1961)
Eva Elizabeth Ashley8,9 (15 Aug 1903 - 15 Apr 1969)

Note - Living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.

Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census19001 Jun 1900She was listed as William Lee Ashley's wife on the 1900 census in Nelson County, Virginia.4
Census191015 Apr 1910She was listed as Thomas Taylor's wife on the 1910 census in Nelson County, Virginia.5

 

Other information

Last Edited: 4 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S413] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, entry for William Ashler and Lillie Giles, married 17 Jan 1889 in Amherst County, Virginia, groom born 1837 in Kentucky, age 52, widowed, son of John and Betsy Ashler, bride born 1869 in Nelson County, Virginia, age 20, daughter of John and Cornelia Giles.
  2. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 84, page 4A, line 24, family 57, household of William Ashley (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Lilly Ashley, wife, born Feb 1868.
  3. [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 96, page 10A, line 5, family 181, household of Thomas Taylor (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Thomas Taylor, age 36, 1st marriage, wife Lilly, age 39, 2nd marriage, household include stepchildren named Ashley.
  4. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 84, page 4A, line 24, family 57, household of William Ashley (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Wm. Ashley, age 63, born Kentucky, Sep 1836.
  5. [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 96, page 10A, line 5, family 181, household of Thomas Taylor (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012.
  6. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 84, page 4A, line 24, family 57, household of William Ashley (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012.
  7. [S570] West VA Deaths,1853-1973, Emmett M. Ashley, died 22 Oct 1970, Braxton County, West Virginia, son of William and Lillie Ashley.
  8. [S1050] Eva Elizabeth Ashley Iseman, Virginia Death Certificate, born 15 Aug 1903 in Nelson Co., Virginia, died 15 Apr 1969 in Guggenheimer Memorial Hospital, Lynchburg, Virginia, daughter of William Ashley and Lillie Giles.
  9. [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 96, page 10A, line 5, family 181, household of Thomas Taylor (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Step-daughter Eva Ashley, age 7.

Thomas Taylor1

ID #2069, (circa 1874 - )
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1874He was born circa 1874 in Virginia.1
Marriagecirca 1907He married Lillie Ashley circa 1907 in Virginia.1

Note - Living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.

Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census191015 Apr 1910He was listed as the head of household on the 1910 census in Nelson County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Last Edited: 4 Dec 2018

Citations

  1. [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 96, page 10A, line 5, family 181, household of Thomas Taylor (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012. Thomas Taylor, age 36, 1st marriage, wife Lilly, age 39, 2nd marriage, household include stepchildren named Ashley.
  2. [S97] 1910 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, ED 96, page 10A, line 5, family 181, household of Thomas Taylor (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 12 Aug 2012.
 

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