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ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, grocer, Joplin, was born in Mississippi, Kemper county, Feb. 2, 1840. His parents, Alexander and Margaret (Strait) Campbell, were natives of South Carolina; his father was born about 1796, and died in the fall of 1858; his mother was born about 1820, and is now living in Joplin. The subject was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools and the Columbus (Miss.) College. At the breaking out of the Rebellion he went into Arkansas and purchased land. In July, 1861, he enlisted in Company A. Eighth Arkansas Confederate Infantry Volunteers, Colonel Patterson commanding, and served until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Shiloh, Chickamauga, in those around Atlanta, at Franklin, Tenn., and others of importance: surrendered at Greensborough, N. C., with General Joe Johnson. He returned to Arkansas in July, 1865, and engaged in farming for four years: came to this county in February, 1869, and located on Turkey Creek, east of the present city of Joplin, where for six years he engaged in farming. In 1875 he came to Joplin and commenced in the mercantile business, continuing three years; was then elected constable of Joplin township, and held that position four years; during the last three years, however, he carried on the grocery business in connection with his official duties. Mr. Campbell was married at Jacksonsport, Ark., Nov. 23, 1868, to Miss Mary F. Ewing, of that county. Mrs. C. was born in Lincoln county, Tenn., in May, 1845. From this union there are two children, Lee Ewing, born Jan. 6, 1875, and Arthur Alexander, born Jan. 28, 1879. Mrs. C. is a member of the M. E. Church (South). Mr. Campbell is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of the A. O. U. W. His place of business is on Main Street, East Joplin; he carries a full line of staple and fancy groceries, glass and wooden ware, provisions, feed, etc., etc. He is also interested in mining.