Mrs. Almira Campbell, 1838 - 1919

Celebrated at Eighty

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1919

 

Almira (Curtis) Campbell

1838 - 1922

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pleasant surprise party was given Monday at the home of Mrs. Fayette Carpenter on Rexford street, 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.

 

Obituary

Norwich Sun, January 20, 1922

At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fayette Carpenter, at 55 Rexford street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], yesterday, occurred the death of Mrs. Almira Campbell, widow of the late Jonah Campbell.  She died at the age of 84 years.  Mrs. Campbell had been in failing health for the past year.  Her death is mourned by hundreds of friends throughout the city, for she had endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact.  She leaves to mourn her loss six children.  As a church member she had made many friends and had been a diligent worker since becoming a member of the Methodist church in beaver Meadow.  Funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter on Rexford street, Saturday at 1 o'clock, the Rev. Samuel T. Harding officiating, with burial in Mt. Hope [Norwich, NY].

 

Jonah J. Campbell

Cortland NY Standard, January 17, 1914

CAMPBELL:  In Cuyler, N.Y. [Cortland Co.], Jan. 15, 1914, Jonah J. Campbell, aged 77 years.  Funeral services Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the home of his son, A.F. Campbell.

 

Widow's Pension

Cortland NY Democrat, May 29, 1914

Almira Campbell, who has been here with her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Brooks for some time has left for Norwich to spend the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Holley.  Mrs. Campbell was granted a pension April 30 as the widow of Jonah J. Campbell late of Co. B. 90th N.Y. Inf. H.A.  Webb drew the papers.  Mrs. Campbell was married in 1856 and was unable to furnish any public record, marriage certificate of eye witness.