CAMPBELL, George Wesley 1850 - 1871

CAMPBELL

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/25/2021 at 20:23:28

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, July 13, 1871
Page 3, Column 2

Sad Case of Drowning.--George Wesley CAMPBELL, aged hearly 21 years, and son of Mr. Thomas CAMPBELL, living about six miles north of Fairfield, was drowned in the north fork of Skunk river, three miles from Richland, on the 29th ult. He with others, was seining in shallow water, and suddenly stepped into fifteen feet of water, and was drowned before assistance could be rendered him. The accident occurred not more than fifteen feet from the shore, and where were seven or eight men. He left home in excellent health and spirits, and the first notice of his death to his parents was the bringing home of his dead body. He was spoken of as an exemplary young man in all respects, and his sudden death has caused deep sorrow in the hearts of those among whom he was best known.

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Note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, IA, in Lot Old.P.118.