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William H. Campbell, a progressive and enterprising farmer of Washington County, Ark., and native of the same, was born in 1846, and is a son of William H. and Julia (Rutherford) Campbell, who were natives respectively of Virginia and Tennessee. After residing in his native State until grown, the father moved (about 1838), locating first in Fort Gibson, I. T., and later in Washington County, Ark. At the beginning of the late Civil War he was quartermaster under Gen. McCullough, but was taken sick and died December 18, 1861, leaving a widow and ten children, of whom our subject, a lad of fifteen years, was the third. The mother was but four years old when she was brought to this county, and here she was reared, married and spent the remainder of her days, her death occurring on the 30th of December, 1884. The following are her children: John E. (who died in February, 1888), James B., William H., Joseph W., Elizabeth (wife of Dr. George Carter), Julia (wife of Zachariah Van Hoose), Thomas H., Mary H., Noel G. and Richard. William H. Campbell had the advantages of the common schools during his father’s life-time, and acquired a sufficient knowledge of the English branches for ordinary purposes. His finances were very limited when he began life for himself, but by prudence and good management he has acquired considerable property and has a sufficient competency for his wants. His farm consists of 260 acres of good land, with ninety acres in a fine state of cultivation. He also deals quite extensively in stock, and is considered one of the representative citizens and farmers in the community in which he resides. During the latter part of the Rebellion he served his country under B. F. Johnson, and did effective service. He is a Republican in his political views, and has always given material assistance to all laudable enterprises. February 15, 1846, his wife, whose maiden name was Mary Hanna, was born. She is a daughter of J. C. Hanna, and is the mother of three children: Nora (deceased), Mollie (living) and Maggie (deceased). Mrs. Campbell is a consistent and prominent member of the Christian Church.