Biography of Annie Austin Campbell, St Francis County, AR *********************************************************** Submitted by: Paul V Isbell Date: 19 Nov 2008 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm *********************************************************** Few men and women in public service in Arkansas enjoy the deep respect and unqualified confidence the people of St. Francis County have shown in her due to her abilities as County Clerk, Miss Annie A. Campbell. In an office which is charged with the responsibility of the county's tax record, Miss Annie has few peers, if any. Miss Annie is the daughter of Silas Calvin and Jessie (Griggs) Campbell. Griggs township was named for her great grandfather, J. M. Griggs, Sr., who was one of the early county judges. Her grandfather, J. M. Griggs, Sr., also served as a county judge. Miss Annie was first elected in 1940-and has been re-elected each succeeding term without opposition. Miss Annie can always be found in her office attending to the tremendous amount of detailed bookkeeping. The cherished reputation for competency, accuracy, and honorable public trust Miss Annie has earned is deeply appreciated by the people of St. Francis County and is recognized throughout the state. She is a member of the Methodist church, County Clerk's Association, Business and Professional Women's Club, and Chamber of Commerce. She was a member of the original Garden Club. She attended Forrest City High School and Draughon's Business College in Little Rock. She is a sister of Tom C. and William W. Campbell, other well known citizens of Forrest City. PICTURE 57 SOURCE: HISTORY of ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, ARKANSAS, 1954 - Robert W. Chowning Copyright, with Permission: Weston McCollum Lewey, Publisher -Times Herald Publishing-Forrest City, Arkansas