I am seeking information on the descendents of James M. Campbell, born circa 1813 in Kentucky, married to Nancy Campbell, born in 1823, in Indiana. The family was listed as living in Monroe County, Ind., in the 1850 U.S. census, but had relocated to Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa, by 1860, where the family is listed in the 1860 census. They had a son David, born in 1853, in Indiana.
I am attempting to trace my lineage, and it is quite possible David could be my grandfather. According to entries in the family Bible, my grandfather David was born in Indiana, but there is no record of him in the 1860 U.S. census for Indiana. Family records were lost in the 1937 flood, which virtually inundated Louisville, and the record in the Bible is the only data available. David was living in Louisville by 1876, when he married Christina Ullrich, my grandmother.
It is possible that James’ middle initial “M” is for Monroe. He and Nancy had a son who was named Monroe, born circa 1859, “in Iowa,” according to the census reports. My father’s middle name was also Monroe.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has any information on this family. I may be contacted by mail to my residence, 812 Chamberry Dr., Louisville, KY 40207, or by email at jcampbell812@twc.com.