Mitchell and White Genealogy

Tracing the Ancestors of Wealthy Edward Mitchell and Hattie Pride White

Nancy Campbell1

F, #2801, b. abt 1782, d. bet 1810 and 1820

Parents

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameNancy Campbell was also known as Nancy Wright.2,1
BirthAbt 1782~0She was born abt 1782 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Marriage12 Feb 1805~23Benjamin Wright and she married on 12 Feb 1805 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,1
DeathBet 1810 and 1820She died bet 1810 and 1820 in Virginia.4,5,1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18106 Aug 1810Nancy Campbell was probably the female, age 26 to 44, in Benjamin Wright's household on the 1810 U.S. Federal Census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Will16 May 1837She was mentioned in the will of John P. Campbell on 16 May 1837 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Benjamin W. Campbell, John Massie, Jesse Massie, and Thomas H. Bowling.1

Other Information

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  • Relationships: 4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
  • Last Edited: 8 Feb 2026 12:29:30

Citations

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  1. [S2141] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: pp. 379-380, John Campbell will, 16 Aug 1837; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8VG): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 617 of 647. Proved 19 Feb 1838, names wife Frances, sons James (oldest), George, Wiatt, and Jesse (deceased), daughters Jevisy Campbell, Sally Massie, Mealia Massie, Rhody Bowling, Betsy, and Nancy Wright (deceased).
  2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Nancy Campbell and Benjamin Wright, 12 Feb 1805, Amherst Co., VA, father John Campbell.
  3. [S513] U.S. Government, "US, Revolutionary War Pensions, 1800-1900," database with images, Fold3, John Campbell, widow Frances Campbell, Virginia, file W18869, Rev. War Pension Application (Act of 1832), a William Tucker stated that he attended school with Betsey and Nancy Campbell, daughters of John Campbell, several years before he moved to Powhatan City in 1796 and that they were about ten years old at the time.; citing NARA M804. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files.
  4. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.280, Benjamin Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin male 26-44, Nancy probably female 26-44, 3 children.
  5. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.38, Benjn Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin male 26-44, no females in household.

Benjamin W. Campbell1,2

M, #2802, b. abt 1801, d. 12 Apr 1871

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1801~0Benjamin W. Campbell was born abt 1801 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Marriage20 Dec 1824~23He and Vicy Campbell married on 20 Dec 1824 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2
Death12 Apr 1871~70He died on 12 Apr 1871 in Amherst County, Virginia.3

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will16 May 1837Benjamin W. Campbell was mentioned in the will of John P. Campbell on 16 May 1837 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Nancy Campbell, John Massie, Jesse Massie, and Thomas H. Bowling.2
Census18501 Jun 1850He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Census18701 Jun 1870He was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 census in Amherst County, Virginia.5

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  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Vicey Campbell and Benj. W. Campbell, 20 Dec 1824, Amherst Co., VA.
  2. [S2141] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: pp. 379-380, John Campbell will, 16 Aug 1837; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8VG): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 617 of 647. Proved 19 Feb 1838, names wife Frances, sons James (oldest), George, Wiatt, and Jesse (deceased), daughters Jevisy Campbell, Sally Massie, Mealia Massie, Rhody Bowling, Betsy, and Nancy Wright (deceased).
  3. [S412] , "Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917," database, Ancestry, Benjamin Campbell, age 70, d. 12 Apr 1871, Amherst Co., VA, married, son of Harry and Sally Campbell, wife Vicy Campbell.
  4. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 118B, Benjamin Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin, age 50, Louisa, age 47, 12 children.
  5. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 584B, Benjamin Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin, age 70, Louisa, age 67, 2 children.

John Massie1

M, #2803, b. abt 1790, d. May 1860

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1790~0John Massie was born abt 1790 in Virginia.2
Marriage15 Nov 1818~28He and Sally Campbell married on 15 Nov 1818 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
DeathMay 1860~70He died in May 1860 in Amherst County, Virginia.3

Child with Sally Campbell (b. abt 1796)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will16 May 1837John Massie was mentioned in the will of John P. Campbell on 16 May 1837 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Nancy Campbell, Benjamin W. Campbell, Jesse Massie, and Thomas H. Bowling.1
Census18501 Jun 1850He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4

Other Information

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  1. [S2141] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: pp. 379-380, John Campbell will, 16 Aug 1837; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8VG): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 617 of 647. Proved 19 Feb 1838, names wife Frances, sons James (oldest), George, Wiatt, and Jesse (deceased), daughters Jevisy Campbell, Sally Massie, Mealia Massie, Rhody Bowling, Betsy, and Nancy Wright (deceased).
  2. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 122B, John Massie household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 25 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John, age 60, Sally Massie, age 54.
  3. [S412] , "Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917," database, Ancestry, John Massie, b. c1790 in Amherst Co., died May 1860 in Amherst Co., married.
  4. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 122B, John Massie household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 25 Jan 2016, John, age 60, Sally Massie, age 54, Sally Campbell, age 25.

Jesse Massie1

M, #2804, b. 13 Nov 1793, d. 2 Apr 1881

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
Birth13 Nov 17930Jesse Massie was born on 13 Nov 1793 in Amherst County, Virginia.2,3
Marriage15 Dec 181825He and Pemelia Campbell married on 15 Dec 1818 in Amherst County, Virginia.4,1
Death2 Apr 188187He died on 2 Apr 1881 in Nelson County, Virginia.5,3

Children with Pemelia Campbell (b. 22 Sep 1796, d. 4 Jul 1867)

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will16 May 1837Jesse Massie was mentioned in the will of John P. Campbell on 16 May 1837 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Nancy Campbell, Benjamin W. Campbell, John Massie, and Thomas H. Bowling.1
Census18601 Jun 1860He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Nelson County, Virginia.6

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  1. [S2141] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: pp. 379-380, John Campbell will, 16 Aug 1837; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8VG): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 617 of 647. Proved 19 Feb 1838, names wife Frances, sons James (oldest), George, Wiatt, and Jesse (deceased), daughters Jevisy Campbell, Sally Massie, Mealia Massie, Rhody Bowling, Betsy, and Nancy Wright (deceased).
  2. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, Roseland, p. 669, Jesse Massie household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 25 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Jesse, age 67, Amelia, age 64.
  3. [S630] Spring Valley Cemetery Association, online http://springvalleycemetery.com/john_&_susannah.htm, downloaded 31 Jan 2016. includes statement by Massie descendant Edgar F. Massie that in 1931 while visiting the farm of his grandfather Robert Massie in Nelson County he saw the grave markers of Jesse Massie (J.M., 9-22-1796 & 4-2-1882) and wife Pamelia (P.M. 9-22-1796 & 7-4-1867).
  4. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Pamela Campbell and Jesse Massie, 15 Dec 1818, Amherst Co., VA, daughter of John Campbell.
  5. [S412] , "Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917," database, Ancestry, Jesse Massie, b. c1792, d. 2 Apr 1881 Massie's Mill, Nelson Co., VA, age 89, widowed, son of John and Susan Massie.
  6. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, Roseland, p. 669, Jesse Massie household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 25 Jan 2016, Jesse, age 67, Amelia, age 64, Francis J., age 25, Julia Ann, age 22.

Thomas H. Bowling1,2

M, #2805, b. abt 1799, d. bef 1880

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1799~0Thomas H. Bowling was born abt 1799 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Marriage19 Sep 1825~26He and Rhoda Campbell married on 19 Sep 1825 in Amherst County, Virginia.3,2
DeathBef 1880He died bef 1880.4

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will16 May 1837Thomas H. Bowling was mentioned in the will of John P. Campbell on 16 May 1837 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Nancy Campbell, Benjamin W. Campbell, John Massie, and Jesse Massie.2
Census18601 Jun 1860He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Nelson County, Virginia.1

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  1. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, Rose Mills, p. 705, Thomas H. Bowling household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 25 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Thomas H., age 61, Rheda, age 60.
  2. [S2141] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: pp. 379-380, John Campbell will, 16 Aug 1837; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8VG): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 617 of 647. Proved 19 Feb 1838, names wife Frances, sons James (oldest), George, Wiatt, and Jesse (deceased), daughters Jevisy Campbell, Sally Massie, Mealia Massie, Rhody Bowling, Betsy, and Nancy Wright (deceased).
  3. [S622] Davis, Bailey Fulton, compiler, Book - Amherst Co. Marriage Bonds, 1801-1854, (Amherst Courthouse, Virginia: Davis, Bailey Fulton, 1965; reprint Salt Lake City, Utah: Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2009). Thomas Bowling and Rhoda Campbell, 19 Sep 1825, surety John Campbell.
  4. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, Massies, p. 251B, John T. Bowling household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 25 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Rhoda Bowling, widowed, age 79, living with son John T. Bowling.

Benjamin Wright1,2

M, #2806, b. abt 1775, d. bet 1850 and 1860

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1775~0Benjamin Wright was born abt 1775.3
Marriage12 Feb 1805~30He and Nancy Campbell married on 12 Feb 1805 in Amherst County, Virginia.1,2
Marriage19 Mar 1821~46He and Dicey Campbell married on 19 Mar 1821 in Nelson County, Virginia.4
DeathBet 1850 and 1860He died bet 1850 and 1860.5,6

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18106 Aug 1810Benjamin Wright was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 U.S. Federal Census in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Census18207 Aug 1820He was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 census in Amherst County, Virginia.7
Census18301 Jun 1830He was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.8
Census18501 Jun 1850He was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.5

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  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Nancy Campbell and Benjamin Wright, 12 Feb 1805, Amherst Co., VA, father John Campbell.
  2. [S2141] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: pp. 379-380, John Campbell will, 16 Aug 1837; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8VG): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 617 of 647. Proved 19 Feb 1838, names wife Frances, sons James (oldest), George, Wiatt, and Jesse (deceased), daughters Jevisy Campbell, Sally Massie, Mealia Massie, Rhody Bowling, Betsy, and Nancy Wright (deceased).
  3. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.280, Benjamin Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin male 26-44, Nancy probably female 26-44, 3 children.
  4. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," Benjamin Wright and Dicey Campbell, 19 Mar 1821. Nelson Co. VA.
  5. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.117A, Benjamin Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin age 75, Dicey age 55, 11 others.
  6. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.329, Dicy Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Dicy age 60, 8 others, Benjamin not listed.
  7. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.38, Benjn Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin male 26-44, no females in household.
  8. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.519, Benjamin Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin male 50-59, Dicey probably female 30-39, 11 others.

Nancy Fulcher1

F, #2807, b. abt 1795, d. bef Mar 1818

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameNancy Fulcher was also known as Nancy Campbell.1
BirthAbt 1795~0She was born abt 1795 in Virginia.2
Marriage24 Nov 1811~16Jesse Campbell and she married on 24 Nov 1811 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
DeathBef Mar 1818She died bef Mar 1818.3

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  • Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08

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  1. [S622] Davis, Bailey Fulton, compiler, Book - Amherst Co. Marriage Bonds, 1801-1854, (Amherst Courthouse, Virginia: Davis, Bailey Fulton, 1965; reprint Salt Lake City, Utah: Digitized by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 2009). Nancy Fulcher and Jesse Campbell, 24 Nov 1811, daughter of Elizabeth Fulcher and John Fulcher (deceased), surety John Massie and John Campbell, winesses James Brown, Wiatt Campbell, and James Franklin.
  2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.519, Jesse Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Jesse, male 40-49, Nancy, probably female 30-39, 7 others.
  3. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Jesse Campbell and P. Harvey, 29 Mar 1818, Nelson Co. VA.

Betsey Campbell1

F, #2808, b. abt 1782

Parents

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameBetsey Campbell was also known as Betsey Maddox.2
BirthAbt 1782~0She was born abt 1782 in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Marriage17 Mar 1800~18John Maddox and she married on 17 Mar 1800 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

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EventDateDescription
Census18106 Aug 1810Betsey Campbell was probably the female, age 26 to 44, in John Maddox's household on the 1810 U.S. Federal Census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Will16 May 1837She was named as an heir in the will of John P. Campbell on 16 May 1837 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Wiatt Campbell, Jesse Campbell, Vicy Campbell, Sally Campbell, Pemelia Campbell, and Rhoda Campbell.5

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  • Relationships: 4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
  • Last Edited: 6 Feb 2026 12:19:45

Citations

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  1. [S513] U.S. Government, "US, Revolutionary War Pensions, 1800-1900," database with images, Fold3, John Campbell, widow Frances Campbell, Virginia, file W18869, Rev. War Pension Application (Act of 1832), John born 1750 in Albemarle Co., drafted from Amherst Co. for 2 tours in 1781, died 29 Jan 1838, married Frances in Feb 1779, Frances age 80 in 1841, children named are Betsey, Nancy, and Wyatt; citing NARA M804. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files.
  2. [S486] Sweeny, William Montgomery, Compiler, Book - Amherst County Marriage Bonds, 1763-1800, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980). p.49, John Maddox and Betsey Campbell, 17 Mar 1800, Notley W. Maddox, surety.
  3. [S513] U.S. Government, "US, Revolutionary War Pensions, 1800-1900," John Campbell, widow Frances Campbell, Virginia, file W18869, Rev. War Pension Application (Act of 1832), a William Tucker stated that he attended school with Betsey and Nancy Campbell, daughters of John Campbell, several years before he moved to Powhatan City in 1796 and that they were about ten years old at the time.
  4. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.303, John Maddox household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John, male 26-44, Betsey, probably female 26-44, 6 others.
  5. [S2141] Amherst County, Virginia, Wills, Book 9, inventories and accounts, 1834-1838: pp. 379-380, John Campbell will, 16 Aug 1837; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TC-H8VG): accessed 8 Feb 2026), image group number 7675952, image 617 of 647. Proved 19 Feb 1838, names wife Frances, sons James (oldest), George, Wiatt, and Jesse (deceased), daughters Jevisy Campbell, Sally Massie, Mealia Massie, Rhody Bowling, Betsy, and Nancy Wright (deceased).

Edward Stephen Campbell1,2

M, #2809, b. abt 1832, d. 24 Jun 1862

Parents

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1832~0Edward Stephen Campbell was born abt 1832 in Virginia.1
Marriage23 Nov 1854~22He and Beheathlon Thompson married on 23 Nov 1854 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Death24 Jun 1862~30He died on 24 Jun 1862.3
BurialHe was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina.3

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EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850Edward Stephen Campbell was listed as a household member living with James Campbell on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Will8 Sep 1853He was mentioned in the will of James Campbell on 8 Sep 1853 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with James H. Campbell, Nancy Evans, John P. Campbell, and Robert P. Campbell.5
Census18601 Jun 1860He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.6

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  • Relationships: 3rd great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
  • Last Edited: 27 Mar 2025 21:11:11

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  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 117, dwelling 658, family 658, James Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Stephen, age 18.
  2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Edward S. Campbell and Beathland Thompson, 23 Nov 1854, Amherst Co., VA.
  3. [S399] Find a Grave Inc., database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/, memorial 7649832, 29 Jan 2016, Pvt. Edward S. Campbell, Co. H, Nelson Arty, Lamkin Batt, Va Vol, CSA, Jun 24 1862.
  4. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 117, dwelling 658, family 658, James Campbell household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 29 Nov 2015.
  5. [S482] Davis, Bailey Fulton, Compiler, Book - Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, (Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1985). James Campbell Sr, written 8 Sep 1853, probated 19 Sep 1853, inventory 20 Aug 1853, administrators bond 17 Oct 1853, wife Nancy, son James (deceased KY), John P., Robert P., Edwin S.
  6. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 101, dwelling 761, family 760, Edward S. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Edward S., age 27, Hethlana, age 30, living next door to homes of Nancy Campbell, Robert P. Campbell, David S. Campbell, and John P. Campbell.

Beheathlon Thompson1

F, #2810, b. abt 1830, d. abt 1899

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameBeheathlon Thompson was also known as Beheathlon Campbell.1
BirthAbt 1830~0She was born abt 1830 in Virginia.2,3,4
Marriage23 Nov 1854~24Edward Stephen Campbell and she married on 23 Nov 1854 in Amherst County, Virginia.1
DeathAbt 1899~69She died abt 1899.5

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EventDateDescription
Census18601 Jun 1860Beheathlon Thompson was listed as a household member living with Edward Stephen Campbell on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Census18701 Jun 1870She was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 census in Temperance, Amherst County, Virginia.3
Census18801 Jun 1880She was listed as a household member on the 1880 census in Amherst County, Virginia. She was living in the home of her son John E. Campbell.4
Event-Misc16 Apr 1888She applied for a Confederate Widow's Pension on 16 Apr 1888 in Amherst County, Virginia.6
Event-Misc1897She was paid a pension of $40 in 1897 in Virginia. She was living in Amherst County.7

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  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Edward S. Campbell and Beathland Thompson, 23 Nov 1854, Amherst Co., VA.
  2. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 101, dwelling 761, family 760, Edward S. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Edward S., age 27, Hethlana, age 30, living next door to homes of Nancy Campbell, Robert P. Campbell, David S. Campbell, and John P. Campbell.
  3. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 586A, Bahethla Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Bahethla, age 35, head of household, 5 children ages 8 to 16.
  4. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 310A, John E. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jun 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Hester Campbell, age 50, widow, living in household of son John E. Campbell.
  5. [S33] Assumption of this researcher:Last recorded pension payment was in 1898 and she does not appear in 1900 census for Amherst Co., VA, so she is assumed to have died around 1899.
  6. [S448] , "Confederate Pension Applications, Veterans and Widows," database with images, Library of Virginia, Act of 1888, Beheathlon Campbell, widow of Edward S. Campbell of Co. A, Va Vol., 108th Regiment, Capt. W. W. Latham, died in hospital of fever in Charleston, SC in July 1862.
  7. [S628] Office of Auditor of Public Accounts, Book - Annual Reports of Virginia, 1897, (Richmond, VA: State of Virginia, 1897). p. 102, Table 20, Statement of amount paid for pensions during the year ending September 30, 1897, Beheathlon Campbell entry, Amherst County, $40.00.

James H. Campbell1,2

M, #2811, d. bef 1850

Parents

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
Marriage18 Dec 1841James H. Campbell and Sarah Massie married on 18 Dec 1841 in Amherst County, Virginia.2
DeathBef 1850He died bef 1850 in Kentucky.1,3

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EventDateDescription
Will8 Sep 1853James H. Campbell was mentioned in the will of James Campbell on 8 Sep 1853 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with Nancy Evans, John P. Campbell, Robert P. Campbell, and Edward Stephen Campbell.4

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  • Relationships: 3rd great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
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  1. [S482] Davis, Bailey Fulton, Compiler, Book - Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, (Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1985). James Campbell Sr, written 8 Sep 1853, probated 19 Sep 1853, inventory 20 Aug 1853, administrators bon 17 Oct 1853, wife Nancy, son James (deceased KY), John P., Robert P., Edwin S.
  2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, James H. Campbell and Sarah Massie, 18 Dec 1841, Amherst Co., VA, father James Campbell, father John Massie, Sr..
  3. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 122B, John Massie household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 25 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John, age 60, Sally Massie, age 54, Sally Campbell, age 25 (widow of James H. Campbell).
  4. [S482] Davis, Bailey Fulton, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, James Campbell Sr, written 8 Sep 1853, probated 19 Sep 1853, inventory 20 Aug 1853, administrators bond 17 Oct 1853, wife Nancy, son James (deceased KY), John P., Robert P., Edwin S.

John P. Campbell1

M, #2812, b. abt 1815, d. bef 1870

Parents

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1815~0John P. Campbell was born abt 1815 in Virginia.2
Marriage29 Dec 1842~27He and Mary Lane married on 29 Dec 1842 in Campbell County, Virginia.3,4
Marriage7 Mar 1850~35He and Phoebe Mays married on 7 Mar 1850 in Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia.5
DeathBef 1870He died bef 1870.6

Child with Mary Lane (d. bef 1850)

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EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850John P. Campbell was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.7
Will8 Sep 1853He was mentioned in the will of James Campbell on 8 Sep 1853 in Amherst County, Virginia, together with James H. Campbell, Nancy Evans, Robert P. Campbell, and Edward Stephen Campbell.8
Census18601 Jun 1860He was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2

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  • Relationships: 3rd great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
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  1. [S482] Davis, Bailey Fulton, Compiler, Book - Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, (Greenville, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1985). James Campbell Sr, written 8 Sep 1853, probated 19 Sep 1853, inventory 20 Aug 1853, administrators bon 17 Oct 1853, wife Nancy, son James (deceased KY), John P., Robert P., Edwin S.
  2. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 101, dwelling 763, family 762, John P. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John P., age 45, Phoeba, age 29, William D. Campbell, age 16.
  3. [S951] William Daniel Campbell, Certificate of Death no. 16061 (1927), Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, born 8 Oct 1843 in Campbell Co., VA, son of John Campbell of Amherst Co. and Mary Lane of Campbell Co., married, wife Manervia Campbell, buried Lyro, VA on10 Jul 1927.
  4. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, John Campbell and Mary Layne, 29 Dec 1842, Campbell Co., VA.
  5. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," John P. Campbell and Phoebe Mays, 7 Mar 1850, Lovingston, Nelson Co. VA.
  6. [S33] Assumption of this researcher:He is not recorded in the 1870 census and wife Phoebe is listed as head of household in 1879 census and as a widow in the 1880 census.
  7. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 117, dwelling 660, family 660, John P. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John P., age 36, Feba, age 20, William D. Campbell, age 7.
  8. [S482] Davis, Bailey Fulton, Amherst Co. Wills 1761-1865, James Campbell Sr, written 8 Sep 1853, probated 19 Sep 1853, inventory 20 Aug 1853, administrators bond 17 Oct 1853, wife Nancy, son James (deceased KY), John P., Robert P., Edwin S.

Phoebe Mays1

F, #2813, b. abt 1830

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NamePhoebe Mays was also known as Phoebe Campbell.1
BirthAbt 1830~0She was born abt 1830 in Virginia.2
Marriage7 Mar 1850~20John P. Campbell and she married on 7 Mar 1850 in Lovingston, Nelson County, Virginia.3

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850Phoebe Mays was listed as a household member living with John P. Campbell on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Census18601 Jun 1860She was listed as a household member living with John P. Campbell on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Census18701 Jun 1870She was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 census in Amherst County, Virginia.5
Census18801 Jun 1880She was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census in Amherst County, Virginia.6
Census19001 Jun 1900She was listed as a household member on the 1900 census in Amherst County, Virginia. She was living with one of her sons, E. Campbell.7

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  1. [S22] , "Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850," database, Ancestry, John P. Campbell and Phebe Mays, 7 Mar 1850, Nelson Co. VA.
  2. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 101, dwelling 763, family 762, John P. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John P., age 45, Phoeba, age 29, William D. Campbell, age 16.
  3. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, John P. Campbell and Phoebe Mays, 7 Mar 1850, Lovingston, Nelson Co. VA.
  4. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 117, dwelling 660, family 660, John P. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John P., age 36, Feba, age 20, William D. Campbell, age 7.
  5. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 585A, Phoebe Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Phoebe, age 40, 4 children ages 8-18.
  6. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 310B, Phoebe Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Phoebe, age 50, widow.
  7. [S96] 1900 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 4A, E. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Phoeba, age 67, widow, mother of E. Campbell.

William Daniel Campbell1,2

M, #2814, b. 8 Oct 1843, d. 8 Jul 1927

Parents

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
Birth8 Oct 18430William Daniel Campbell was born on 8 Oct 1843 in Campbell County, Virginia.1,2
Death8 Jul 192783He died on 8 Jul 1927 in Massies Mill, Nelson County, Virginia.2

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EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850William Daniel Campbell was listed as a household member living with John P. Campbell on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.1
Census18601 Jun 1860He was listed as a household member living with John P. Campbell on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3

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  • Relationships: 1st cousin 4 times removed of William Keith Dishman
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Citations

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  1. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 117, dwelling 660, family 660, John P. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John P., age 36, Feba, age 20, William D. Campbell, age 7.
  2. [S951] William Daniel Campbell, Certificate of Death no. 16061 (1927), Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, born 8 Oct 1843 in Campbell Co., VA, son of John Campbell of Amherst Co. and Mary Lane of Campbell Co., married, wife Manervia Campbell, buried Lyro, VA on10 Jul 1927.
  3. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 101, dwelling 763, family 762, John P. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 29 Nov 2015, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John P., age 45, Phoeba, age 29, William D. Campbell, age 16.

Mary Lane1

F, #2815, d. bef 1850

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameMary Lane was also known as Mary Campbell.1,2
BirthShe was born in Campbell County, Virginia.1
Marriage29 Dec 1842John P. Campbell and she married on 29 Dec 1842 in Campbell County, Virginia.1,2
DeathBef 1850She died bef 1850 in Virginia.3

Child with John P. Campbell (b. abt 1815, d. bef 1870)

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EventDateDescription

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  1. [S951] William Daniel Campbell, Certificate of Death no. 16061 (1927), Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, born 8 Oct 1843 in Campbell Co., VA, son of John Campbell of Amherst Co. and Mary Lane of Campbell Co., married, wife Manervia Campbell, buried Lyro, VA on10 Jul 1927.
  2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, John Campbell and Mary Layne, 29 Dec 1842, Campbell Co., VA.
  3. [S33] Assumption of this researcher:husband John Campbell remarried in 1850 and son William D. Campbell living with father in 1850 census, so mother assumed to be deceased.

Sarah Massie1

F, #2816, b. abt 1825

Parents

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameSarah Massie was also known as Sarah Campbell.1
NameShe was also known as Sally Campbell.2
BirthAbt 1825~0She was born abt 1825 in Virginia.2
Marriage18 Dec 1841~16James H. Campbell and she married on 18 Dec 1841 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850Sarah Massie was listed as a household member living with John Massie on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Census18701 Jun 1870She was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Census18801 Jun 1880She was listed as the head of household on the 1880 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4

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  • Relationships: 1st cousin 5 times removed of William Keith Dishman
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  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, James H. Campbell and Sarah Massie, 18 Dec 1841, Amherst Co., VA, father James Campbell, father John Massie, Sr..
  2. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 122B, John Massie household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 25 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John, age 60, Sally Massie, age 54, Sally Campbell, age 25.
  3. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 586A, Sallie Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Sallie, age 48, Marcellus, age 26.
  4. [S94] 1880 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 307C, Sallie Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Sallie, age 51, widow, son Marcellus, age 30.

Elizabeth Mays1

F, #2817, b. abt 1790

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameElizabeth Mays was also known as Elizabeth Campbell.1
BirthAbt 1790~0She was born abt 1790.2,3,4
Marriage4 Feb 1811~21Wiatt Campbell and she married on 4 Feb 1811 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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EventDateDescription
Census18207 Aug 1820Elizabeth Mays was probably the female, age 26 to 44, in Wiatt Campbell's household on the 1820 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Census18301 Jun 1830She was probably the female, age 40 to 49, in Wiatt Campbell's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3
Census18401 Jun 1840She was probably the female, age 40 to 49, in Wiatt Campbell's household on the 1840 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4

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  • Last Edited: 30 Jan 2016 00:00:00

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  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Wiatt Campbell and Elizabeth Mays, 4 Feb 1811, Amherst Co., VA, father Richard Mays.
  2. [S88] 1820 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 22, Wiatt Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 26-44 (Wiatt), female 26-44, 4 females under 10.
  3. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 519, Wiatt Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 40-49 (Wiatt), female 40-49 (Elizabeth), 8others under age 19.
  4. [S90] 1840 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 195, Wiatt Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), male 50-59 (Wiatt), female 40-49 (Elizabeth), 11 others under age 29.

Mary Massie1

F, #2818, b. abt 1797

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameMary Massie was also known as Polly Massie.2
NameShe was also known as Mary Campbell.2
BirthAbt 1797~0She was born abt 1797 in Virginia.3
Marriage17 Jan 1817~20George Campbell and she married on 17 Jan 1817 in Amherst County, Virginia.2

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EventDateDescription
Census18501 Jun 1850Mary Massie was listed as a household member living with George Campbell on the 1850 census in Nelson County, Virginia.1
Census18601 Jun 1860She was listed as a household member living with George Campbell on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3

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  1. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, p. 266B, Geo. Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 30 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Geo. age 52, Mary age 53.
  2. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, George Campbell and Polly Massie, 17 Jan 1817, Amherst Co., VA, father John Campbell, mother Susannah Massie.
  3. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p. 336, George W. Campbell household(Online: Ancestry.com, Inc.), viewed 30 Jan 2016, Geo W. age 61, Polly age 63.

John Maddox1

M, #2819, b. abt 1775

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
BirthAbt 1775~0John Maddox was born abt 1775.2
Marriage17 Mar 1800~25He and Betsey Campbell married on 17 Mar 1800 in Amherst County, Virginia.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Census18106 Aug 1810John Maddox was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 U.S. Federal Census in Amherst County, Virginia.2

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  1. [S486] Sweeny, William Montgomery, Compiler, Book - Amherst County Marriage Bonds, 1763-1800, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1980). p.49, John Maddox and Betsey Campbell, 17 Mar 1800, Notley W. Maddox, surety.
  2. [S87] 1810 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.303, John Maddox household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), John, male 26-44, Betsey, probably female 26-44, 6 others.

Dicey Campbell1

F, #2820, b. abt 1795, d. aft 1870

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameDicey Campbell was also known as Dicey Wright.1
BirthAbt 1795~0She was born abt 1795.2
Marriage19 Mar 1821~26Benjamin Wright and she married on 19 Mar 1821 in Nelson County, Virginia.1
DeathAft 1870She died aft 1870.3

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EventDateDescription
Census18301 Jun 1830Dicey Campbell was probably the female, age 30 to 39, in Benjamin Wright's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.2
Census18501 Jun 1850She was listed as a household member living with Benjamin Wright on the 1850 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Census18601 Jun 1860She was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 census in Amherst County, Virginia.5
Census18701 Jun 1870She was listed as a household member of son Marvel Wright on the 1870 census in Amherst County, Virginia.3

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  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Benjamin Wright and Dicey Campbell, 19 Mar 1821. Nelson Co. VA.
  2. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.519, Benjamin Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin male 50-59, Dicey probably female 30-39, 11 others.
  3. [S93] 1870 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.585B, Marvel Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Marvel, age 30, Dicie age 71.
  4. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.117A, Benjamin Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Benjamin age 75, Dicey age 55, 11 others.
  5. [S92] 1860 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.329, Dicy Wright household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Dicy age 60, 8 others, Benjamin not listed.

Polly Harvey1

F, #2821, b. abt 1794, d. Sep 1860

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NamePolly Harvey was also known as Polly Campbell.1
BirthAbt 1794~0She was born abt 1794 in Virginia.2
Marriage29 Mar 1818~24Jesse Campbell and she married on 29 Mar 1818 in Nelson County, Virginia.1
DeathSep 1860~66She died in Sep 1860 in Amherst County, Virginia.3

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EventDateDescription
Census18301 Jun 1830Polly Harvey was probably the female, age 30 to 39, in Jesse Campbell's household on the 1830 census in Amherst County, Virginia.4
Census18501 Jun 1850She was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 census in Nelson County, Virginia.2,5

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  1. [S413] , "Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940," database, Ancestry, Jesse Campbell and P. Harvey, 29 Mar 1818, Nelson Co. VA.
  2. [S91] 1850 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Nelson County, p.276A, Polly Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Polly, age 56, Lucinda, age 22, Emily, age 20.
  3. [S412] , "Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917," database, Ancestry, Polly Campell, age 65, born Amherst, died Sep 1860 in Amherst Co..
  4. [S89] 1830 U.S. Federal Census (Population Schedule), Virginia, Amherst County, p.519, Jesse Campbell household, electronic image, (Online: Ancestry.com, Inc., 2003), viewed 31 Jan 2016, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC), Jesse, male 40-49, Nancy, probably female 30-39, 7 others.
  5. [S422] Nelson County, Virginia, Chancery Causes, 1808-1912, William I Mays and wife et al vs. Joseph W Rohr and wife et al, index number 1849-040; imaged, (https://www.lva.virginia.gov/chancery/case_detail.asp?CFN=125-1849-040),Library of Virginia, Chancery Records Index, Suit concerning the division of the portion of John Campbell's estate inherited his wife Frances that was to be distributed to the children of his son Jesse Campbell at her death. Jesse's children include Lucinda and Emily, both whom are living with their mother Polly in the 1850 census.

Mourning Ross1

F, #2824, b. abt 1737, d. aft 14 Sep 1797

Parents

  • Father: John Ross (b. abt 1695, d. abt 1759)
  • Mother: Sarah (b. est 1705, d. abt 1772)

Key Events

EventDateAgeDescription
NameMourning Ross was also known as Mourning Mitchell.2
BirthAbt 1737~0She was born abt 1737 in Hanover County, Virginia.1
MarriageBef 1754Unknown Mitchell and she married bef 1754.2
DeathAft 14 Sep 1797She died aft 14 Sep 1797.3

Child with Unknown Mitchell (d. bef 10 Oct 1768)

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EventDateDescription
Event-Misc19 Feb 1786Mourning Ross witnessed to a deed of sale for 600 acres from Robert Looney to John Jeffries on 19 Feb 1786 in Union County, South Carolina, together with John Ross.4
Event-Misc11 Dec 1787She witnessed to a deed of sale for 200 acres from John Blailock to William Thomson on 11 Dec 1787 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.5

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  1. [S632] Chappell, Ross, author, Book - The Ross Family, (Kennesaw, Georgia: Bluebird Books, 2005). Chapter 4, 1.2 Mourning Ross.
  2. [S633] Louisa County, Virginia, Order Book, 1766-1772: p. 252, Archelaus Mitchell apprenticeship, 10 Oct 1768; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSY6-PBK3): accessed 24 Jan 2026), image group number 8359643, image 153 of 580. Indenture of apprenticeship between Archelaus Mitchell, son of Mourning Mitchell, and Patterson Bullock, carpenter.
  3. [S632] Chappell, Ross, The Ross Family, Chapter 4, 1.2 Mourning Ross, cites letter written 14 Sep 1797 from John Ross of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to sister Elizabeth Ross in Fluvanna County, Virginia in which he mentions that sister Mournin is in good health.
  4. [S634] Union County, South Carolina, Register of Mesne Conveyance, Book A, 1778-1787: pp. 71-72, Looney to Jefferies deed, 19 Feb 1786; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSKJ-G3V9-D): accessed 23 Jan 2026), image group number 8152069, images 51-52 of 532. deed of sale, 600 acres on Gilkies Creek in Union County. from Robert Looney of York County to John Jeffries of Union County, winessed by John Ross, Nathaniel Jeffries, and Mourning Mitchell, recorded 27 Mar 1786.
  5. [S635] Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Conveyance Book B, 1787-1792: pp. 100-101, John Blailock to William Thomson deed, 11 Dec 1787; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQ3-19XG-N): accessed 23 Jan 2026), image group number 7842481, image 210 of 438. Deed of sale for 200 acres on Thickety Creek from John Blailock to William Thomson, witnessed by Joseph Buffington, Richard Thomson, and Mourning Mitchell.

Unknown Mitchell1

M, #2825, d. bef 10 Oct 1768

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EventDateAgeDescription
MarriageBef 1754Unknown Mitchell and Mourning Ross married bef 1754.1
DeathBef 10 Oct 1768He died bef 10 Oct 1768.1

Child with Mourning Ross (b. abt 1737, d. aft 14 Sep 1797)

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  1. [S633] Louisa County, Virginia, Order Book, 1766-1772: p. 252, Archelaus Mitchell apprenticeship, 10 Oct 1768; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSY6-PBK3): accessed 24 Jan 2026), image group number 8359643, image 153 of 580. Indenture of apprenticeship between Archelaus Mitchell, son of Mourning Mitchell, and Patterson Bullock, carpenter.

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