BIOGRAPHY, Rockbridge County, VA- "C" ********************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ********************************************************************** CAMPBELL - One of the very oldest and most numerous of the group-families of Rockbridge is that of the Campbells. It includes a considerable number of persons who have attained some degree of prominence. Samuel R. Campbell, a son of Alexander, was born between Brownsburg and Fairfield in 1766 and died at his country home, Rock Castle, in 1840. He was a graduate of Liberty Hall Academy in 1788 and studied medicine at Philadelphia. His medical practice was large, and he was much respected in his profession. Yet he found time to bring his strong civic spirit into play. He was a firm friend to Washington College and he took a leading part in establishing the Franklin Society. Doctor Campbell was a witty, cultured gentleman and good writer. In his later years he lost his eyesight, although he continued to ride the highways, humorously caution those he met to look out or he would ride over them. It was he who built the Stone Rock Castle which was burned. In 1794 he was married to Sarah, a sister to Doctor Archibald Alexander. His four sons were graduates of Washington College. All went West and all became eminent. His daughter, Sophia, married Robert McCluer in 1816. The other daughters married John S. Wilson and the Reverend Nathaniel C. Calhoun. Two of the three husbands were also graduates of Washington College. Source: A History of Rockbridge County, Virginia by Oren F. Morton, published in 1920. Transcribed and submitted by: "Marilyn B. Headley" , 1997 ************************************************************************************** ROBERT A. CAMPBELL- was born in Bedford county, Virginia, September 3, 1841, and gave his services in the defense of Virginia as a member of the 10th Virginia Cavalry. (See Rockbridge County Roster). He is a son of A. P. Campbell, who was county surveyor of Rockbridge, and is now a resident of Lexington. The mother of Robert A., whose maiden name was Mary F. Roberts, is no longer living. Robert A. Campbell is engaged in the practice of law in Lexington, Rockbridge county, Virginia. Source: Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia (NY, Richmond, and Toledo: H. H. Hardesty and Company Publishers, 1884). p. 412. Transcribed and submitted by Angela M. Ruley, ********************************************************************** GEORGE FRANK CARROLL- was born and wedded in Augusta county, Virginia, his wife a native of that county, also. He was born June 21, 1842, a son of Fleming and Margaret (Welch) Carroll, and he married Elizabeth Jane, daughter of Frederick and Mary (Runkle) Wiseman. The first-born child, Emma Jane, died March, 22, 1876. In their home are six, namely: John Ashby, Cora Lee, Minnie Belle, Viola May, Mary Clare, Jesse James. The father of Mr. Carroll died in the service of his country, falling on the field of Chancerlorsville, May 3, 1863. His mother died when about forty-two years old. George Frank served in the same army, from the beginning to the close of the war, and was twice wounded, at Slaughter Mountain and at Gettysburg. In the last-named fight he was made prisoner, and on his return from imprisonment was retaken at Masseys Mills. He is the owner of house and grounds and blacksmithing establishment on Walkers Creek road, in Rockbridge county, and carries on a blacksmithing business. His postoffice address is Moffats Creek, Augusta county, Virginia. Source: Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia (NY, Richmond, and Toledo: H. H. Hardesty and Company Publishers, 1884). p. 412. Transcribed and submitted by Angela M. Ruley, ********************************************************************** CARUTHERS - The Caruthers name was once very conspicuous, but has long been extinct. The male members were residents of Lexington or its vicinity and were much inclined to commercial pursuits. Isaac migrated to Monroe, married there, and was one of the proprietors of Salt Sulphur Springs. Yet a literary vein was present in the family, as is indicated by the very active part taken by it in grounding the Franklin Society and Ann Smith Academy. In William A. Caruthers this trait had a special development. He was educated at Washington College, and though he went into the medical profession, he was a prolific writer of historical romances and a frequent contributor to the magazines. His literary work is full of spirit and animation. He was the author of "Knights of the Horseshoe," a work of fiction founded on Spottswood's expedition to the Shenandoah Valley in 1716. In 1838 Doctor Caruthers wrote a vivid account of a hazardous ascent of the Natural Bridge. He died at Savannah, Ga., about 1850, and at the age of about fifty-five years. Source: A History of Rockbridge County, Virginia by Oren F. Morton, published in 1920. Transcribed and submitted by: "Marilyn B. Headley" , 1997 ************************************************************************************** CHARLES HENRY CHITTUM- born in Lexington, September 14, 1848, in Rockbridge county, near Lexington, was united in marriage with Rebecca Jane Holtzman, November 30, 1870. Their children were born: Lelia Florence, October 17, 1871; Harry Jackson, May 12, 1874, died February 2, 1880; Emma Fravel, June 22, 1877; Arthur Holtzman, September 9, 1879; Lily Ruth, September 20, 1882, died April 2, 1884. The parents of Charles H. Chittum were Thomas G. and Fannie (Turner) Chittum. The later born in Rockbridge county. His father died in 1859. Andrew J. and Sarah M. (Caldwell) Holtzman are the parents of Mrs. Chittum, and she was born in Shenandoah county, March 5, 1853. Three brothers of Mr. Chittum were soldiers of the South, through the late war. Charles II Chittum owns real estate on Fair Ground street, in Lexington, and carries on a boot and shoe business, on Main street, opposite the Presbyterian Church. By honesty, energy and promptness he has built up a good business and solicits the patronage of his neighbors. Good leather and perfect fits guaranteed. Lexington, Rockbridge county, Virginia. Source: Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia (NY, Richmond, and Toledo: H. H. Hardesty and Company Publishers, 1884). p. 412. Transcribed and submitted by Angela M. Ruley, ********************************************************************** JOHN P. CHITTUM- son of Nathaniel and Betsy E. (Deacon) Chittum, was born in Rockbridge county, June 23, 1828. In this county, March 7, 1850, he married Sarah E. Saville, who was born here on the [10]th of July 1831. She was a daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Shafer) Saville [ ] and Sarah E. (Saville) Chittum has been blessed with thirteen children, whose record is: Diana J., born November 25, 1851, lives in Rockbridge county; Nancy F. born October 1, 1853, lives in this county; John D., born April 4, 1861, has his home in Kansas; Newton F., born July 17, 1863, lives at home; Emma L., born April 12, 1865, deceased; Josiah M. and Josephine M., September 21, 1867; N. Jacob, January 15, 1870; Roscoe S., October 6, 1871; Samuel D., June 3, 1873; Annie Maude, November 2, 1875-- these six at home. In the civil war, John P. Chittum served three years in Company B, 27th Virginia Infantry, "Stonewall Brigade," and took a part in all the fighting of that famous command when not incapacitated by his wounds. He was three times wounded, at Port Republic, at Chancellorsville, and at Gettysburg. His brother, William W. Chittum, was killed in the battle of Port Republic, June 9, 1862. John P. Chittum owns some fine property near the headwaters of Kerrs creek, where he carries on the business of wheelwright. Denmark, Rockbridge county, Virginia is his postoffice address. Source: Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia (NY, Richmond, and Toledo: H. H. Hardesty and Company Publishers, 1884). p. 412. Transcribed and submitted by Angela M. Ruley, ********************************************************************** BENJAMIN F. COPPER- son of Darius and Sallie (McCallister) Copper, was born in Rockbridge county, January 13, 1826. His first wife was Mary E. Hite, and their children were born: John D., April 14, 1854; Sallie J., February 16, 1856; Israel G., April 13, 1858. In Rockbridge county, December 10, 1863, Benjamin F. Copper married Phebe J. McCown, and they have two sons, born: James Mc., December 1, 1865; Thomas E., April 10, 1868. Phebe J., wife of Mr. Copper, was born in Rockbridge county, June 13, 1829, a daughter of John and Jane (Hamilton) McCown. B. F. Copper was a soldier of the gallant "Stonewall Brigade," in the opening year of the war between the States, serving in Company G, 27th Virginia Infantry. He received honorable discharge on the 24th of July, 1862. He owns and farms 157 acres of land on North river, four miles from the baths. His postoffice address is Rockbridge Baths, Rockbridge county, Virginia. Source: Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia (NY, Richmond, and Toledo: H. H. Hardesty and Company Publishers, 1884). p. 412. Transcribed and submitted by Angela M. Ruley, ********************************************************************** SAMUEL CUMMINS- deceased- and Sarah (Paxton) Cummins, his wife, also deceased, were born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, were married here, here eight children were born to them and at last they were numbered with the dead. These children were: Isabella L. born on New Year's Day, 1811, lives in this county; Hettie, February 1, 1813, died July 15, 1874; Mary Ellen, March 18, 1815, died September 1, 1832; John P., March 17, 1818; James J., March 11, 1824; Elizabeth S., March 27, 1826; and Samuel A. and Henry R, who were twins, born August 16, 1828. Henry died July 16, 1876. Samuel A., for whom this sketch is compiled, is a resident in Rockbridge county, owning 100 acres of good farming land on Timber Ridge. He served three years in the army of Virginia, a member of Company C, 27th Virginia Infantry. Among the battles in which he took part were Winchester, Port Republic, Richmond, Gordonsville, and Gettysburg. In the last-named fight he was captured, and held ten months a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware four months, and at Point Lookout six months. Henry R. Cummins was a lieutenant in an Arkansas infantry company. He was made prisoner at Island Number Ten in the Mississippi, held five months, exchanged and started home, but did not arrive there till after the surrender. Fairfield, Rockbridge county, Virginia, is Samuel A. Cummins' postoffice address. Source: Hardesty's Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia (NY, Richmond, and Toledo: H. H. Hardesty and Company Publishers, 1884). p. 412-413. Transcribed and submitted by Angela M. Ruley, **********************************************************************