Campbell Family
     John Campbell emigrated to America from Ireland in 1726, and first settled in Lancaster, Pa. In 1733 he came south to Augusta, then Orange county, and settled near Bellefont. He left two sons, Patrick and David. Patrick left a son Charles, whose son William was born near Staunton 1744, and was the hero of King's Mountain. David Campbell, the youngest son of the original settler, married Mary Hamilton, and left thirteen children. In 1765, John, the eldest son of David Campbell and Mary Hamilton, explored the southwest, and purchased lands on the headwaters of the Holston, where, soon after, the family settled itself. One of the daughters, Mary, married Wm. Lochart; a second, Margaret, married David Campbell. All the Campbells supported the Founder in his early plans, and shared in the hardships and dangers of the Indian wars. John Campbell, the eldest son of David, born in Augusta, 1741, was a lieutenant in Wm. Campbell's company, in Col. Christian's regiment, under Gen. Lewis, in 1774. He commanded a company in the battle of Long Island Flats of Holston, in July, 1776, defeating the Indians under their famous chief, Dragon Canoe. He also commanded a company in October, 1776, in Col. Christian's expedition against the Cherokee towns. In 1778, he was appointed clerk of Washington county. He died in 1825, in his 85th year. His younger brother was Col. Arthur Campbell. David, the fourth brother of those who came to Holston, was educated for the bar. He removed to Tennessee, and was one of the Judges of the Supreme Court He died in 1812. Robert, the next brother, born in Augusta, 1752, was a volunteer under Lewis in 1774, was in all the battles with his brother, and an ensign at King's Mountain. He was an active, energetic and useful man. He died 1831, aged 77. Patrick, the youngest brother, was also in the battle of King's Mountain. He married and left a large family, and died in his 80th year. Such is a brief sketch of the five brothers, sons of David Campbell, and grandsons of Jno. C, the original Irish emigrant The father of Gen. Wm. Campbell was Charles Campbell, who died in Augusta. Wm. C, with his mother and sisters, then removed to Holston. Elizabeth, the eldest sister, married Jno. Taylor, from whom Judge Allen Taylor and the Taylors of Montgomery county are descended. Jane, the second sister, married Thos. Tate; Margaret, the third sister, married Arthur Campbell; the fourth sister, Ann, married Richard Paston. All left families of high respectability.
     Another branch of the Campbell family also settled in Augusta. Duncan Campbell, of Invergrary, Argyleshire, Scotland, married in 1612 Mary McCoy, and the same year emigrated to Ulster county, Ireland, and died there, leaving descendants, who about 1726 emigrated to Pennsylvania, and in 1738 they removed to Augusta county, Virginia. Charles Campbell, a descendant in the fifth degree of the original Duncan, settled in Augusta, near the present Fort Defiance, about four miles northeast of Fort Lewis, and married Mary Trotter, his brother, William Campbell, marrying about the same time Elizabeth Wilson, a sister of Rev. Wm., Wilson, pastor of the Old Stone Church. William Campbell and family removed to Bourbon co., Ky., in 1790, and in 1800 removed to Brown co., Ohio, where his son, Charles, married Elizabeth Tweed. Charles Campbell and Mary Trotter, left a son, John Campbell, who settled in Lawrence co., Ohio, in 1833, and left issue.
Among our biographical notices will be found sketches of two eminent members of this family, which is allied by marriage with the Lewis', Prestons, Peytons, Tates, Taylors, and other early and leading families.  

Charles Campbell
Campbell, Charles, educator, author, was born May 1, 1807, in Petersburg, Va. He was an educator of Petersburg, Va., whose father, John Wilson Campbell, was a bookseller there for many years and wrote a History of Virginia to 1781. The writings of Charles Campbell include History of the Colony of Virginia; Genealogy of the Spotswood Family; The Bland Papers; and Memoir of John Daly Burk. He died July 11, 1876, in Staunton, Va.
[Herringshaw’s National Library of American Biography: Contains Thirty-five Thousand Biographies of the Acknowledged Leaders of Life and Thought of the United States, by William Herringshaw, 1909 – Transcribed by AFOFG]

John Campbell
     The subject of this sketch was the son of David Campbell, and was born in Augusta county. In about the year 1765 he accompanied Dr. Thomas Chas. S. Bekem. Walked to the waters of the Holston, and with his father and brothers purchased a valuable tract of land on the waters of the Middle Fork of Holston river, called the "Royal Oak," now about one mile east of Marion, Virginia.
     He was a captain of militia and took part in the battle of Long Island Flats. He was a member of the County- Court of Washington county, became clerk of the court of the county in the year 1779, and served until 1815, thirty-six years. About the beginning of the nineteenth century he purchased from Jacob Young a valuable tract of land in the lower end of this county, since known as "Hall's Bottom." This Jacob Young came directly from Germany with a large household; was a wealthy man, and lived and ruled his household and tenantry like a lord. To this tract of land John Campbell removed and lived for many years, and reared a large family of children, many of whom became distinguished. John Campbell, his son, was for ten years treasurer of the United States, and represented this county in the Legislature before he was twenty-one years of age. David Campbell, his son, was for twenty-two years clerk of the County Court of this county, member of the Senate of Virginia for four years, and Governor of Virginia from 1837 to 1841. A grandson, Wm. li. Campbell, was Governor of Tennessee, and a brother-in-law Arcbibald Roane, the husband of Ann Campbell, was judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Tennessee and Governor of that State from 1801 to 1804. Another son, Edward Campbell, was a distinguished lawyer, and lived in this county.
History of Roanoke County by George S. Jack, Edward Boyle Jacobs; published 1915; Submitted to Genealogy Trails by Andrea Stawski Pack.

William Campbell

Campbell, William, soldier, legislator, was born in 1745 in Augusta county, Va. In 1781 he was appointed brigadier-general in the revolutionary war; and in 1780 was elected a member of the Virginia state legislature. He died Aug. 22, 1781, in Rocky Mills, Va.
[Herringshaw’s National Library of American Biography: Contains Thirty-five Thousand Biographies of the Acknowledged Leaders of Life and Thought of the United States, by William Herringshaw, 1909 – Transcribed by AFOFG]

 Hon. Allen Taylor Caperton
     Among the distinguished lawyers and statesmen of southeastern West Virginia, we find the name of the subject of this sketch. He was born near Union, Monroe County, Virginia, November 21, 1810, and died at the National Capital, July 26, 1876, at the beginning of a promising term as a Senator in the American Congress. His paternal ancestors were English, and his maternal were Scotch. He was educated at the Huntsville, Alabama Academy, the Lewisburg, Virginia, Academy; graduated A. B. from Yale University in 1832; spent a short time at the Virginia University at Charlottsville; and graduated in law from Judge Briscoe G. Baldwin's Law School at Staunton, Virginia. Immediately thereafter he was licensed to practice as a member of the Monroe County Bar, and was not long in becoming its acknowledged leader. He was a superior public speaker, and early established himself as one of the foremost trial lawyers in Virginia.
     He was elected as a Whig from Monroe County in April, 1841, a Delegate to the General Assembly of Virginia. In 1844 he was elected a State Senator from the district in which Monroe County was a part, and served ably for the term of four years. He was a member of the Constitutional Convention of Virginia, 1850, and was a member of the Committee to adjust the question of the White and Mixed basis of Taxation between the eastern and western counties of the State, then a subject of bitter contention. Because of his ability as a stump speaker he was twice a Whig Elector on the Presidential ticket. In 1859 - '61 he was again a leading member of the General Assembly of Virginia. While thus serving, he was chosen a delegate to the Richmond Convention, which passed the Ordinance of Secession. In 1862 he was elected by the Legislature a United States Senator of the Confederate Congress, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of the Honorable William Ballard Preston, in which position he served until the close of the war between the States in 1865. He then returned to his home, and resumed the practice of the law, which very soon grew to large proportions. He inherited his father's popularity, as well as his estate; and in 1875, the Legislature of the new State of West Virginia elected him to a seat in the Senate of the United States. From this, his last earthly duty, after serving less than a year, he was suddenly called to the realms where Christian faith ends in fruition. Gentle in manner, honored by those who knew him well, and admired by a large circle of friends, he will long be remembered as one of the old school, lawyer gentlemen of his native State.
     In the 22d year of his life he was united in marriage with Miss Harriet Echols, a lady of refinement and culture, with residence at the homestead in Union, the county seat of Monroe County, who survived him for a number of years. He became a Democrat at the close of the rebellion.
[Bench and Bar of West Virginia by George Wesley Atkinson, 1919 - Transcribed by AFOFG]

Ralph Clayton

     Clayton, Ralph, one of the most honored citizens of St. Louis County , and the man after whom its county seat was named, was born February 22, 1788, in Bath County , Virginia , and died at his home, in the town of Clayton , July 22, 1883. When he was a small child his parents removed to Augusta County, Virginia , and there he grew up and received a good practical education. His father, whose name was John Clayton, and his mother whose maiden name was Margaret Rice, were both natives of England . From the land in which they were born and reared they came to Virginia , and for many years they lived on a large estate, which has been handed down from father to son through several generations, and which is still in the possession of their descendants. Ralph Clayton came to Missouri in 1820, at the time when the new Commonwealth was preparing to assume the duties and responsibilities of statehood. He settled on a farm which was nine miles west of what was then the little city of St. Louis, and for more than threescore years thereafter he was a prosperous agriculturist and one of the leading citizens of St. Louis County . On this farm he lived for sixty-two years, and in the later years of his life he saw a thrifty and prosperous village grow up on the lands which he had cleared and cultivated. When St. Louis County was separated from the city and it became necessary to establish a new county seat, he donated to the county a site for its capital, and, in honor of him, the town was named Clayton.

     Near his home he built a Methodist Church, in which he and his family worshiped for many years. In this good work he was generously aided by his neighbors and friends, and those who applied to him for favors in turn were never disappointed in his contributions, no matter what religious denomination benefited by his gift. A most hospitable and generous man, he was the friend of all who came to him for aid, and no unfortunate was ever turned away from his door unblessed by his benefactions. Frequently urged by his friends to accept office, he as frequently declined the honors, preferring the quietude of his home and his farm life to public position. Only once did he vary from this rule, and that was when he consented to serve a term as justice of the peace. After a long, useful, happy and contented life, he died when in his ninety-sixth year.

One of his distinguishing characteristics was his temperance in everything and total abstinence from the use of intoxicating drinks, and doubtless this had much to do with the prolongation of his life. Notwithstanding his remarkable age, as long as he was able to walk he could be seen every day directing his workmen on the farm and in the village of Clayton. Two weeks before his demise he walked from his home to a Sunday service at the church which he loved so well. He had a remarkably retentive memory and was a great reader, his Bible being the best beloved of all his books. It was his custom to spend the early morning of each day in the privacy of his own chamber reading the Book of Books, and the old volume which was his constant companion through life is treasured as a sacred heirloom by his family. In all his business relations his integrity was of the ideal kind, and the good name which he left behind him is a precious inheritance to his children. May 31, 1831, he married Miss Rosanna McCausland, of St. Louis County, who died in 1862. Their children were John A. Clayton, Rev. William D. Clayton and Mrs. Mary McCausland.

Source:  Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri: Edited by Howard Louis Conard; Publ. 1901;  Transcribed by Andrea Stawski Pack 2011

Christian Family
     A. G. Christian has kindly furnished the following brief memorandum as to his family. It is made up, principally, from extracts from the family Bible of the late John Christian, of Augusta, who was an elder and clerk of the session in Tinkling Spring and afterwards in Bethel church :
     "The Christians long inhabited the Isle of Man. where they were the Dempsters (i. e. Judges) in the island. The name was originally McChristian. After 1600 the Mc was dropped, and the 'name was thence spelled Christian The same family names prevailed then as now, namely: John, Robert, William, James, Isabella, &c. John Christian, of Uncrigg Castle, married Isabella Percy, daughter of the Duke of Northumberland, of Aln-wick Castle, and she became famous for her charities, talents and worth. The name was retained long in the family Hutchinson's history of Cumberland county, England, vol. 2, p 148, gives a genealogical tat)le of the Christians from the year A. D. 900 They inhabited Cumberland and Westmoreland counties, England, and for centuries lived in the Isle of Man. The name was first written simply Christian in 1630, by Judge William Christian. The family seat was " Uncrigg," or Uwncrig Castle. Another seat was Ronaldsway. Scott's "Peveril of the Peak " has in the appendix to some additions a note giving some history of the Christian family.
     John Christian married Rachael Brownlee on June 21,1779, and left the following issue: Robert, b September 20, 1781; John Brownlee, b September 1, 1784; Isabella, b December 12, 1786; Sarah, b November 7, 1790; William, b August 21, 1793; James and Israel (twins), b July 21, 1765; Archibald Scott, b October 1st, 1797; Ebenezer, b December 7th, 1801. 
     Gilbert Christian married Margaret Richardson in Ireland. Their children, who came to America, were: Robert, John, William and Mary. They all settled on Christian's creek about 1733, and took deeds from Beverly (grantee of Crown) about 1736, recorded in Orange county, Va. Robert married Isabella Tiffins, while a recruiting officer in the Indian war, at Winchester, Va. (Their children are the list above.) John Christian and William had large families. Most of their descendants went to Kentucky and Tennessee. Mary married, first, John Moffett, and they left issue; after the death of John Moffett she married James Trimble, and from this marriage sprung the late Governor of Ohio, Allen Trimble."

Cochran Family
     The first of this family who settled in Augusta about 1745 was John Cochran. who came to Penn., and thence to Augusta. He settled in Staunton as a merchant, and worshiped at the Old Stone Church. He married Susannah Donnelly, likewise of Covenanter stock, and from the north of Ireland. They lett issue: James and Robert, and several daughters. He died on his estate, near the Stone Church, now owned by the heirs of Thomas W. McCue, deceased. James Cochran. the elder son of the original John, m Magdalen, a d of Col. George Moffett, of Revolutionary fame. At his death, which occurred in Staunton in 1836, he left issue: 1. John Cochran, of Charlottesville; 2. George M. Cochran, of Augusta; 3. James A., of Loch Willow, Augusta; 4. Magdalen, wife of Benj. Crawford. It is not necessary to follow out the descendants of James Cochran's children, as they appear in other pedigrees in this volume.
     Robert Cochran removed to Ky., married, and left issue: one son, John Cochran, who m Ann Buskirk, and has issue: Jno. B. Cochran, a lawyer of Colorado, who m in Va his cousin, Magdalen, a d of Jas. A. Cochran, of Loch Willow. 2. Thomas Cochran, who died circa 1876, Judge of the Louisville Ky.; Chancery Court 3. Robert, an officer of the Chancery Court of Louisville, Ky., and daughters,
     John Cochran, the emigrant, was a man of great spirit and enterprise, and though he died young, left a handsome inheritance to his children. His son, the late Jas. Cochran, Esq , was distinguished for the soundness of his judgment, the acuteness of his intellect, and the persistency with which he pursued his plans. He accumulated a large estate, was long a magistrate of the county, and died beloved and respected by all.

Cowan Family

Crawford Family
     The first of this family, who emigrated from Ireland to Pennsylvania, was Patrick Crawford. He removed from Pennsylvania to Augusta about 1750, and settled on the farm now occupied by Col John H. Crafford. He mand left three sons, 1. William; 2. James; 3 John. William m Nancy Smith, a daughter of Abraham Smith, and left issue, 1. Benjamin Crafford; 2. George; 3. James; 4. John; 5. William, and six daughters James died unmarried ; John married Mary Allen, and they left issue, 1. John; 2 George; 3. James, and four daughters, namely: 1. Mrs E. G.Moorman; 2. Mrs. Col. Franklin McCue; 3. Mrs Wm English, and Mrs Stuart McClung. 1. Benj. Crawford m Magdalen, a daughter of James Cochran, and they left issue: 1. Elizabeth; 2. James; 3. Nancy, who married Col. James Cochran, of Culpepper, and they have two children, 1. Benjamin C; 2. Patsy. 4. Addison, of Bath, unmarried, and 5. Benjamin Lewis, M. D., who died in Texas, 1878, unmarried. James, eldest son of B. C, married Cornelia, a daughter of Wm. G. Miller, of Rockingham, and they have issue one son, viz.: William B. 1. James (the second son of Patrick Crawford, the emigrant,) married Miss McClung, of Greenbrier, and left issue, 1. John H.; 2. Dr. Wm. M. Crawford, of Mt. Sidney; 3. Edward C; 4. James A.; 5. Marshall; 6. Mrs. Bettie Taylor, who has no issue; 7. Mrs. Minor; 8. Mrs. David Hanger. Col. John H. Crawford married Mrs. Zirkle, whose maiden name was Rice, of Shenandoah, and they have issue one son a minor. Dr. Wm. M. Crawford married Miss McChesne'y, of Rockbridge, and they have a large family. Edward Crawford married a daughter of Wm. Crawford, of the Stone Church, and they have a son and daughter James A. married in Texas, and their descendants are unknown. Marshall Crawford married a daughter of Alex. Crawford, of Crawford's Springs. Augusta, and they have issue one daughter. Mrs. Minor has a large family, and also her sister, Mrs. David Hanger. Wm. Crawford, fifth son of Patrick, married 1st Margaret, daughter of James Bouland, and he left issue at his death, in 1881, 1. James ; 2. Sarah ; 3. Ann, unmarried; 4. George; 5. Benjamin, unmarried. James married Mary, daughter of Wm. Miller, and they have three children. Sarah married E. C. Crawford, and they have two children. 4. George married Lillie, a daughter of Isaac Parkins, and grand-daughter of Col. Samuel C. Harnsberger. William C. married secondly Sarah, a sister of his first wife, but left no issue by her. Col. James Crawford, a former lawyer of Staunton, was connected with this family through the Bells. He married first a Miss Stribling, and left issue, 1. Erasmus S.; 2. James; 3. Magnus W., and 4. Mrs. Manifee, who has a large family. Magnus married Miss Simms, of Orange, and they have a large family. Col. James Crawford married secondly Peggy, a daughter of Col. Wm. Bell, of Lewis creek, and left issue at his death, in 1858, 1. William Bell: 2. John; 3 Taliaferro, died unmarried; 4. Mrs. Margaret Burrell, of Lewisburg, and they have issue; 5. Sarah, who married Wayt Bell, and they left issue one son, Taliaferro; 6. Fanny, who married John S. Churchman, and they have issue; 7. Mrs. H. P. Dickerson, who has a family; and one daughter who died unmarried.
     Patrick Crawford was a man of sound sense, great energy and persevering industry, and accumulated a good estate. His descendants have intermarried with the principal families of the county, and have long been among our leading men of business.
     The late Benjamin Crawford was long a successful Staunton merchant, a bank officer and justice of the peace, in which capacities he was well known by the writer, who served with him in a bank directory and as a member of the county court Mr. Crawford's powers were useful rather than brilliant; his success the result of patience and perseverance. With a warmer imagination he would probably have been misled by speculative theory like so many of his contemporaries. His industry and his temperance were the sources of his early success, and they nurtured in him the spirit of that independence which was the leading characteristic of his life.