Celebrated at Eighty
Mrs. Almira Campbell Entertained Her Children
Utica Saturday Globe, March 1919
Mrs. Almira Campbell
A pleasant surprise party was given Monday at the home of Mrs. Fayette Carpenter on Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], the occasion being the 80th birthday of her mother, Mrs. Almira Campbell. Fifteen of her children and grandchildren were present and enjoyed an excellent dinner in honor of the day. Mrs. Campbell was remembered with many gifts of flowers, money and souvenir cards from friends in Cuyler, Bonney, South Otselic and Norwich.
Mrs. Campbell is the widow of Joseph Campbell, of South Otselic, since whose death, five years ago, she has made her home among her children. She was born in Middleburg, Schoharie county. After her marriage she became a resident of Otsego county until 28 years ago, when the family moved to South Otselic, Chenango county. Four sons and three daughters are now living, Amenzo Campbell, of Cuyler; Mrs. Carpenter, of Norwich; Mrs. Albert Devoe, of Frankfort; Delos Campbell, of East Lee, Mass.; George Campbell, of Otselic; David Campbell, of this city, and Mrs. Emma Brooks, of South Otselic. There are also living 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Two grandsons are in the service.
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