Washington-Multnomah County OR Archives Obituaries.....Campbell, David July 19, 1905
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The Oregonian July 20, 1905 page 6 column 4
STUNG TO DEATH BY BEES

Washington County Pioneer Drops Before Hive

David Campbell, considered an Expert in Handling Honey-Gatherers, Cannot Be 
Roused.

Hillsboro, Or., July 19
David Campbell, a pioneer of 1853, was stung to death by bees last evening 
while removing honey from a hive at the home of J.M. Grear, of this city. 
Deceased was expert at handling honey-bees, and was generally in demand for 
these services.

The bees swarmed out of the hive and attacked Campbell on the forehead, face 
and temples, and he must have fallen unconscious at the very first attack. Two 
physicians were called, but the man could not be aroused from his stupor, the 
poison having entered his system.

Mr. Campbell was born in Illinois, August 9, 1844, and came to Oregon in 1858, 
settling with his father on the Campbell homestead, six miles south of this 
city. He was wedded to Agnes Fleming in 1873. Two children were born to the 
union, Estella Hoover, who survives, and Perley Campbell, who perished on the 
lake south of town, the latter part of January.

Campbell had just received notice of the death of a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Hunsacker, of Prineville. Three brothers survive: George Campbell, Laurel, 
residing on the old home; and Elder James A. Campbell, of Portland, who for 
several years has preached as a Christian minister.


Additional Comments:
Oregon Death Index
Name: Campbell, David 
County: Washington 
Death Date: 19 Jul 1905 
Certificate: 682 

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