Will respond to Cousin Bucky and Cousin Phyllis in that order.
Cousin Bucky-I came across the an entry for Colonel James Higginbotham online in a source
titled "Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War-McAllister's Data" by J.T.
McAllister of Hot Springs, VA. It showed that Mr. Higginbotham was promoted to be Colonel
(?) of the Ninth Regiment, Virginia Continentals and that he served principally as a
recruiting officer until the end of the war. It was his ledger (which states his rank as
Colonel) that showed Lawrence (along with a list of others) and his part for beef and
clothing for the militia. This document was used by DAR and SAR to show Lawrence as
providing Patriotic Service in the Revolution and not as a member of he militia (which is
contrary to a letter from Reverend Francis Campbell Symonds, a descendant of Lawrence the
elder, to DAR circa 1910). I'll try to find it to you and send.
In the meantime, the same source I quote above (McAllister's Data) I came across a
entry for a Robert GRANT of Amherst County, which stated "His Command was stationed
on the Gloucester side of York River, under Colonel TAYLOR and Major CAMPBELL". Is
this a reference to my Lawrence CAMPBELL (Sr)?? Dare I dream this be the proof that
Lawrence did in fact hold the rank of Major? Or is this another Major Campbell? Or is it a
mispronunciation of the name for Major Cabell?
Cousin Phyllis, I would appreciate it if you could send me Neil Campbell's Will. If it
in fact does mention some property in Scotland, it may be time to spread the dragnet a
little wider. Perhaps Cousin Diarmid wouldn't mind looking around some old records and
helping us find some information.
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Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:23:28 +0800
From: <robert.richmond(a)oocl.com>
Subject: [Campbell] Exemptions from Military Service-Revolutionary War
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Hello Cousins,
While scouring the web for information on my Grandfather, Lawrence Campbell, I came across
an interesting item for the Virginia Militia in the Revolutionary War. Under the pension
application for a Henry LANE (of Amherst County-of which my Grandfather was in), part of
the entry for Henry that caught my eye read as follows
"The tour was for 3 months. He paid for 2 others in Beef, the Law allowing such an
exemption"
My Grandfather was listed in a ledger from Colonel James Higginbotham and lists his
portion of beef for clothing and food for he 16th Division of the Virginia Militia. Was
this the same type of exemption referenced in Henry LANE"s pension application, or
something else?
Does anybody know anything about how this exemption worked? Specifically, did the
exemption allow the members relief from all military duty, or did it allow for other
service (allowing individuals to keep any rank they might have acquired or allow them to
continue to advance)? Perhaps my Grandfather was also spared from serving on a front line
and was also a recruiter?
Colonel Higginbotham did mostly recruiting duties, and no doubt knew my grandfather. This
may answer the question of whether Lawrence was in fact a member of the militia (and held
the rank of Major, as was suggested by many) or just a patriot providing supplies.
Cousin Rob
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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:27:25 -0400
From: "Lynden Harris" <bharris1932(a)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Campbell] Exemptions from Military Service-Revolutionary
War
To: <campbell(a)rootsweb.com>
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Robert;
Since both your Lawrence Campbell and Colonel James Higginbotham both died
in or about 1813, I would suggest that neither had an opportunity to apply
for or
receive a pension for service rendered, if any, in the Revolutionary War.
It was not until in or
about 1832 that pensions were allowed by our government for military
service during this
War.
James Higginbotham was appointed a Major of the Amherst County Military
(Minutemen) in 1769 and this appointment is recorded in the Amherst County
Order Book from a court held on 5 June 1769.. We know from later records
that in June 1781, when the Amherst county Minutemen were active and at
Yorktown,
Major William Cabell was then the Amherst Commander. James Higginbotham was
born
about 1729 and was certified by William and Mary College as a surveyor prior
to 1761.
An interesting question would be; what is the date of the document that
supports Lawrence Campbell'sdonation of beef, clothing or food to the 16th
Virginia Division?. Regards
Cuz BH
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From: <robert.richmond(a)oocl.com>
To: <campbell(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 13:23
Subject: [Campbell] Exemptions from Military Service-Revolutionary War
Hello Cousins,
While scouring the web for information on my Grandfather, Lawrence
Campbell, I came across an interesting item for the Virginia Militia in
the Revolutionary War. Under the pension application for a Henry LANE (of
Amherst County-of which my Grandfather was in), part of the entry for
Henry that caught my eye read as follows
"The tour was for 3 months. He paid for 2 others in Beef, the Law allowing
such an exemption"
My Grandfather was listed in a ledger from Colonel James Higginbotham and
lists his portion of beef for clothing and food for he 16th Division of
the Virginia Militia. Was this the same type of exemption referenced in
Henry LANE"s pension application, or something else?
Does anybody know anything about how this exemption worked? Specifically,
did the exemption allow the members relief from all military duty, or did
it allow for other service (allowing individuals to keep any rank they
might have acquired or allow them to continue to advance)? Perhaps my
Grandfather was also spared from serving on a front line and was also a
recruiter?
Colonel Higginbotham did mostly recruiting duties, and no doubt knew my
grandfather. This may answer the question of whether Lawrence was in fact
a member of the militia (and held the rank of Major, as was suggested by
many) or just a patriot providing supplies.
Cousin Rob
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Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:40:42 +0000 (UTC)
From: pengilly47(a)comcast.net
Subject: [Campbell] Henry's Scottish roots
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In answer to Robert Richmonds question:? Where in Scotland did Henry Campbell originate??
Sorry I can't say, Robert.? I spent many hours in the LDS library in Utah searching
old Scottish records, and came up empty.? One of these days, someone will transcribe the
records and put them on line, and we will all know where Henry, Lawrence, George and the
rest of the Amherst Campbell's came from in Scotland or Ireland.? I think the only
one, so far, that is a part of these Campbell men is Neil Campbell who left some property
to his sister in Scotland, so possibly that is the location of his birth......maybe!!?
Sorry I don't have Neil Campbell's will handy, but will take a little time this
week and look it up for you.? It names the sister and her location in Scotland as I
recall.? Phyllis in CA
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