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CAMPBELL, D. W. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Carrollton. Is a native of Knox County, Tenn., born May 13, 1838; son of John S. and Nancy C., whose maiden name was Smith, a native of Tennessee; the former of Virginia. David had the advantages of a liberal education. Remained with his parents until he attained his twenty-second year, at this time was attending the Ewing and Jefferson College, when the war breaking out the institution closed. Had previously made a trip to this State, and intended to return upon his graduation, which in consequence of the college closing, was not permitted to do, and in 1861, bade adieu the scenes of his childhood, and came to Illinois, landing in this county, first stopped at Jesse Roberts remained there three years, working for him in the meantime, and teaching some. May, 1864, enlisted in the one-hundred day service in Co. G. Ill. State Vols. Upon his return engaged in farming; went to McDonough County, staid one year; returning married Miss Serepta Hardcastle, a native of this county, born Oct. 11, 1836, daughter of Wm. Hardcastle, their marriage took place Oct. 17, 1866; after which returned to McDonough, remained one year, then returned to this county, locating on Sec. 13, and which he farmed eight years; sold his farm and bought 160 acres on Sec. 23, where he has since remained. Has four children: Edgar, born Sept. 12, 1867; Daisy, born Nov. 5, 1869; Maude, born April 5, 1871; infant born August 9, 1877. Mr. C, is a member of Presbyterian church, also a member of Carrollton Lodge No. 70, A. F. & A. M.