Georgia Biographies Duncan Greene Campbell File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Barbara Winge barbarawinge@yahoo.com http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm Georgia Table of Contents: Adiel Sherwood, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, Washington City, Printed by P. Force, 1837, pp. 260-261. COLONEL DUNCAN GREENE CAMPBELL Colonel Duncan Greene Campbell was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on the 17th february, 1787. He received the elements of his education in his native town, and in 1802 entered the College at Chappell Hill, where he was graduated in 1806. The next year he arrived in Georgia, and commenced the study of the law, in the office of Judge Griffin, at Washington, Georgia. Judge Griffin was soon convinced of the strength of intellect which his pupil possessed, and took him into co-partnership. In May, 1808, he was married to the amiable Miss M. J. Williamson, who now survives him. So high did he stand in legal attainments, that in 1817 he was elected Solicitor General of the Northern Circuit. In 1820, he was elected, for the first time, to represent the county of Wilkes, in our State Legislature. He represented this county also in 1821-2-3. In 1823 he was appointed by the President, a Commissioner, to treat with the Cherokee Indians for lands; but was unsuccessful. In 1824 he was directed to commence a negotiation with the Creeks. Major James Meriwether, of Clark, was united with Col. Campbell in this negotiation, and which was brought to a successful termination, in February, 1825, at the Indian Springs. By this treaty all the lands were acquired between the Flint and Chattahoochee rivers. The Legislature voted thanks to the Commissioners for the faithful discharge of duty. So many errors were sent abroad from the press, that they were compelled to prepare a defence of their conduct. In 1825-6, he bought forward, in our Legislature, a bill to establish a Seminary for the education of Females. His heart was much set on the passage of this bill; but it found few advocates. In 1826, death climbed up into the window of his dwelling, and bore off his two youngest children. This was a sad berveavement. His thoughts now began to turn upon the subject of religion. We should think little about God, did not the winds of adversity sweep away our earthly comforts. In 1827, he united with the Presbyterian church in Washington, and so long as he lived after, his life accorded with his profession. He died on the 31st July, 1828, much regretted. On his death bed he gave evidence of his gracious state, and his friends believe, enterred into the joy of his Lord. In the following August, the Superior Court held its sessions in Washington.-- Messrs. Cobb, Lumpkin, and Sagre were appointed a Committee to adopt and report sentiments of respect for the memory of the deceased brother in the Profession. these were published in the papers of the day. Rev. George White, M. A., HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS OF GEORGIA, New York, Pudney & russell, Publishers, 1854, pp. 292-293. (Reprinted 1968, Heritage Papers, Danielsville, GA) CAMPBELL COUNTY, GEORGIA Laid out from Coweta, Carroll, DeKalb, Fayette, in 1828; a part taken from Cherokee, 1832. The Chattahoochee is the principal river. CAMPBELLTON is the county site, situated on a commanding eminence upon the Chattahoochee River, 151 miles from Milledgeville, Georgia. Among the instances of longevity are: Mr. W. Wood, died at 80; Mr. H. Rowan, 80; Mr. Winn, 80; Mr. McClarty, over 80; Joseph Howell, 99; Mr. Clinton, over 98, served under Marion; Mrs. Clinton, over 90; William Humphries, 83; James Endsley, 80; Sarah Millar, 80; Moses Hartsfield, 80; John Demone, 83; Simeon Wyatt, 90; Mrs. Turner, 80. These were living twelve months since. Among the earliest settlers were: George McClarty, Wilson McClarty, James Stewart, Colonel Latham, Robert O. Beavers, Reuben C. Beavers, W. A. J. Beavers, the Longinos, Mr. Davenport, Mr. Roberts, Berry Watts, C. Cochran, Wade White, Martin Kolb, Henry Paulett, P. Skeene, E. Pennington, the Bullards, the Bryans, William Hightower, J. A. Hopkins, Andrew Smith, Wm. Jennings, D. and W. Silvey, M. Thornton. (Submitted by Barbara Walker Winge, barbarawinge@yahoo.com) Note: Adiel Sherwood, A GAZETTEER OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, Washington City, Printed by P. Force, 1837, pp. 255-256. APPENDIX: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES "The author conceived that a short biographical sketch of the individuals after whom the several counties were named, would furnish an instructive and pleasing appendage to his topographical work... Acquainted with the intimate friends of some of the 'venerable dead,' he has been furnished with sufficient materials to enlarge on their character... There are in the State ninety counties (book printed in 1837, presently in 2001, there are 159 counties)..." ======================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for FREE access. ==============