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F. M. CAMPBELL.F. M. Campbell, Clerk of the Washington County Circuit Court, was Imrn in Washington County, Ky., ami is a k«»ii of (J. I*, ami Is my Martin Cninplndl. Nathaniel Campbell, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Virginia, and located in Kentucky in 1812. When only a boy of *ix years his grandfather, Martin, was one 'of the early settlers of Kentucky, both of whom were men of prominence in their section. lt;iruud|iareuts on both side* were of Scotch descent. Mr. Campbell was educated in the common schools of Washington County, Ky.. and when only nineteen years ot age began teaching school, and taught succeflB-ftilly in the counties of Washington, Boyle, Mercer, Marion, and Todd.For several years lie was n large farmer and sr.mk raiser of Washington County, and held the office of Sheriff two terms. Mr. Campbell ha-* the remarkable record of having been a candidate for Democratic nomination for office five times, and was each time nominated and elected. In 1802 Mr. CampUdl was elected Clerk of theCircuit Court of Washington County for the term of five years.He is a |»urt owner in the large flour mill of Jarboe Campbell, and is also a director in the First National Bank of Springfield j has heen u director of the Washington County Fair Association since 1884 to the present time. He is progressive, and is making a great effort to obtain lor Springfield electric lights and water works.He 1ms made a fine clerk and is exceedingly popular throughout Wa-hingion County, having defeated for the office of Circuit Clerk Col. J. L. Wharton, who held the office for upward of twenty odd years.There are few young men in Washington County that have more progressive and public-spirited idea- ultout them than Mr. Campbell has. He is a very pleasant and agreeable gentleman, and stand- high in hnth social and religious circles.He married Miss Fannie Campbell, of Washington County, by whom lie had three boys and five girls. Mrs. ( 'umpbell died several years ago.The Springfield Holler Mill, of which Mr. Campbell is part owner, is one of the bent iti this section of Kentucky. Mr. Jarbor is the active partner, and a man of experience. The wheat grown on the Salt River streams contains more sugar ami starch, thereby possessing more nutriment. I* »“ the best wiieat grown in The world for bread purposes.
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Springfield News Leader
Springfield, Kentucky, US
Thu, Jun 04, 1896
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