Cousin Bucky, thank you so much. But as we discussed with Cousin Diarmid last year, the
papers located in the LVA incorrectly cited that Lawrence was a descendant of the James
who was related to the Duke of Argyl. Both Diarmid and Ruby Campbell of CCSNA confirmed
that this information was incorrect. My point being nonetheless in response to your email
to Robert Goodwin, in which you stated that Lawrence was born in Caroline county...is we
simply don't know for sure, and I wouldn't want any new researchers to the line
hold this as the "Gospel truth", since it's purely speculation.
Of course I will send you a copy of the transcribed deed my friend, along with ANY other
information I may dig up. Thank you also for email for Mike, but that email is not valid.
If anybody else knows how to contact him, I'd appreciate it.
Rob
Message: 2
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:17:26 -0400
From: "Lynden Harris" <bharris1932(a)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Campbell] CAMPBELL Digest, Vol 6, Issue 97
To: <campbell(a)rootsweb.com>
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Rob;
True, but I don't know of any document that proves or even suggest he was
born in Scotland either!!
By going through and analyzing the Lawrence Campbell package of papers at
the LVA, (no doubt put there by the Symonds family of Lynchburg), one will
find a document that suggest that Lawrence may descend from a James Campbell
of Caroline County who was a son of the Duke of Argyle of Scotland. That
is as close of a
record as I know of.
I was just researching Orange County court records, but I never found this
1756 deed.
Naturally I could have overlooked the deed you reference. I would like to
have a copy of that deed
so that my next trip I can have deed in hand when searching. Was the St
Mary's Parish
not from Caroline county?
I don't recall ever hearing about Mike Gentry. But you may have a lead on
something
that would be a great find. Keep after and also have a good day. Regards
BH
----- Original Message -----
From: <robert.richmond(a)oocl.com>
To: <campbell(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 09:03
Subject: Re: [Campbell] CAMPBELL Digest, Vol 6, Issue 97
Cousin Bucky,
Regarding Lawrence, I'm not aware of any proof that Lawrence was born in
the colonies. The earliest documentation I have regarding Lawrence is a
deed dated 1756 in which Lawrence purchased property in Orange County. The
deed states that Lawrence was of the "Parish of St. Mary in Orange County
and purchased property in the parish of St. Thomas". But if Lawrence was
born in 1735 (as is currently surmised by most researchers), he would have
been 21 years of age and may have immigrated to the colonies (perhaps
staying with a relative?? Purely conjecture). The Orange County
Genealogical society advised that none of the parish records before 1850
survived, so we have no proof at this time of a baptismal record. In fact,
two resources claim that Lawrence was born in Scotland-"The History of
Louisa County" which gives information about Lawrence's son, Captain
Francis Lee CAMPBELL, claims that Lawrence was in fact an immigrant from
Scotland. Also, I believe that the Reverend Francis !
Campbell SYMONDS stated that Lawrence was born in Scotland.
Supposedly, a Mike Gentry knows of the location of a hand hewn book by
Lawrence Campbell himself, made of animal hide. The book reads like a
ledger, which indicated that Lawrence was some type merchant. I've not
seen the book myself, but if anyone know how to get a hold of Mike Gentry,
I'd sure love to see it.
If you have some documentation stating that Lawrence was in the colonies
before 1756, I'd love to see it.
Have a good day Bucky,
Rob
Message: 3
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:55:41 -0400
From: "Lynden Harris" <bharris1932(a)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Campbell] CAMPBELL Digest, Vol 6, Issue 97
To: <campbell(a)rootsweb.com>
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Cuz Rob;
You can try Mike Gentry: mrgentry(a)bellsouth.net
\Last address I found., BH
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