Nancy,
If someone can do the DNA test, four of Aeneas' proved lines have
tested and we have a distinct value difference on three of the test but
it has to be at least a 37 marker test.
Larry
Nancy Knight wrote:
Thank you Larry for this reply. I have saved all of the Campbell
correspondence about Aeneas Campbell, as he seems like a possible line
for me. I can't connect him as yet, but always have hope someone will
see something that I haven't found. Nfancy
Larry wrote:
> Check out Col Aeneas Campbell , Maryland Flying Camp. I have seen this
> James attached to his family. Aeneas was born about 1730 and is the
> first Sheriff of Loudoun Co in 1757. He died in 1812 in Montgomery Co,
> MD which is just across the river from Leesburg. Aeneas is our brick wall.
> Larry Campbell
> Harmony, NC
>
>
> Marge_Lmcam wrote:
>
>
>> I just happened to be looking on
footnote.com for James Campbell's (have
>> will of Ann Campbell Hays & was trying to find her husband & the father
of
>> her son James Campbell).
>>
>> You mention that in looking for the parents of Nancy (or Ann) Campbell, you
>> found a John & James in MD.
>>
>> There was a James Campbell in MD, he ended up in OH & married to a Elizabeth
>> Reed. They married in 1817 (I think that's right)...
>> This James had a son named Lenox Campbell (md a Rebecca). They show on the
>> 1850-1870 census. Elizabeth shows on the 1850 (she died in 1855), but in a
>> different county.
>>
>> Here is my thoughts on the Rev War file of said James Campbell b MD. He
>> joined the VA Contnl. Malitia in 1775, stayed a year. He filed for pension
>> in 1819 at age 64... Until 1853, when his widow filed for his pension, no
>> mention of a son is made. James did mention in 1820 that he and his wife
>> had a daughter Etty Campbell who was 6 mos old. Elizabeth Reed had a
>> daughter also prior to her marriage to James Campbell... I forget her name,
>> but can look it up...I saved the file.
>> Since James mentioned the daughter & not his son, there had to be a reason.
>>
>> Here is what a letter from Winfield Scott, commissioner of (I am guessing
>> NARA) says:
>> --------------------------------------------------------
>> Rev and 1812 War Society (ok, there you have it..he was commissioner of this
>> society).
>>
>> April 8, 1926
>> To: Mrs. James Morrow
>> Hotel Clayton
>> Waukegan, IL
>>
>> Madam:
>> I have to advise you from the papers in the Rwar Pension claim, W 25384, it
>> appears that James Campbell inlisted at Leesburg, Loudoun Co VA in July 177
>> an d served as private and orderly-sargent in Captains George Johnstone's
>> and Tibbs' companies, Col Morgan's VA Regiment, he was in the batle of
Great
>> Bridge, siege of Norfolk, and battle of Germantown, and served until 1778.
>>
>> He was allowed pension on his application executed 19 June 1818, while a
>> resident of Montgomery county, MD, aged about 64 years. The date and place
>> of his birth are not on file. He died in August or Sept 1827.
>> Soldier married 15 Apr 1819 in Leesburg, VA, Elizabeth Reed. She was
>> allowed pension on her application executed 2 Aug 1855, whie a resident of
>> Springfield, Clarke co, OH, aged 70 years.
>>
>> In 1820, soldier referred to a daughter, Etty, as six mos. Old; and in 1855,
>> Lenox Campbell, stated he was a son of James Campbell, dec'd. There is no
>> further data on file as to family.
>>
>> Respectfully,
>> Winfield Scott, Commissioner.
>> --------------------------------------------------------------
>> Since I had read several pages (up to this letter on page 20 of the file
>> (Lenox's letter was page 33), and no mention of a son was ever made...I
>> decided to go back and check every page...here is what I find as far as
>> family & dates:
>>
>> *15 Nov 1827, James Campbell appeared for hearing on pension. Age listed as
>> 67, residing in Montgomery county MD.
>> *Says enlisted in July 1795 in 2nd VA reg.
>> *In 1778 he was an orderly sargent & discharged due to an accident with an
>> axe (he was injured).
>> *Said in 1818 was given a pension on certif #6799.
>> *is a teacher, teaching a small school of children.
>> *has a wife, Elizabeth who is about 48 yrs of age, and a daughter Etty age
>> abt 6 mos.
>> *his wife has a daughter named Juliana aged about 7 yrs old.
>> *he goes on to list every teacup, etc. he owns.
>>
>> Page 9 has an affidavit stating that James Cammel & Elizabeth Reed were
>> married 15 Apr 1819 by minister named Griffith in VA.
>> Page 12 has Elizabeth stating her marriage date again, and that her husband
>> died on 15 Aug 1827.
>> Page 13 has a Julia Hutchins who says she has known the couple since their
>> marriage in 1819. This may or may not be her daughter.
>> Page 17..Elizabeth on 2 Aug 1855 is applying for bounty land, besides the
>> pension. A James Phillips is also verifying who Eliz is.
>> Page 20 is the letter I wrote of above.
>> Page 25 is a document stating that James Campbell enlisted in Va Militia in
>> 1775. Dated 12 Sep 1818.
>> Page 43 is a letter from Lenox Campbell stating his father died in 1823 or
>> 1824. Also states that the widow (married after 1800) may be entitled to
>> widow's benefits, but that the pension files already on file should be
>> checked carefully. It seems this Lenox may have been asked by Elizabeth for
>> a letter to help her get the benefits...but he seems to be wanting
>> government to look closely at her claims. I am guessing he had Jame's
>> land..and she was wanting it or more.
>>
>> Since he was born in 1820 to 1822 (depending on census) in MD... It seems he
>> would be the son of James & Elizabeth...but he does not seem to know when
>> his father died, nor the exact wedding date, etc.
>>
>>
>>
>> Not sure this helps you eliminate James...but thought I would put it out
>> there...someone may need the info.
>> Marge
>>
>>
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>>
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>>
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:54:46 -0800
>> From: Nancy Knight <nnite(a)cox.net>
>> Subject: [Campbell] Nancy Campbell
>> To: campbell(a)rootsweb.com
>> Message-ID: <492703F6.2070500(a)cox.net>
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>>
>> Looking for Nancy Campbell born ca 1787 possibly in Maryland or
>> Pennsylvania near the Mason-Dixon line. She married Joseph Cooper in
>> 1802 and lived in Baltimore County, MD and in Baltimore City, MD. I
>> believe her mother was also named Nancy Campbell, but cannot prove it.
>> She is probably the half sister, step-sister or sister-in law of a
>> Riley. Does this ring any bells among you Campbell searchers? I really
>> need help!!
>> The two earliest male Campbell's living in that area (tax lists and
>> census records) are James Campbell and John Campbell but I haven't found
>> any connection to either of them.
>> (Nancy is often a diminutive of Ann, so she could be Ann Campbell but in
>> official records is called "Nancy".)
>> Nancy Weaver Knight
>> San Diego,CA
>>
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