James W. Campbell (1926)

CAMPBELL, RUNKLE, TRESTER

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 1/7/2011 at 15:26:35

Winterset Madisonian – September 9, 1926
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James W. Campbell, a resident of this community for nearly fifty years, passed away this morning at the age of 76 years. Mr. Campbell had been afflicted with cancer for some time but continued his daily routine of labor until a few weeks ago. His malady terminated suddenly having set up a congestion of his lungs and he passed away without suffering.

He came to this county with his parents who were natives of Virginia, in 1877. He learned the trade of wheelwright and afterwards the carpenter trade in which he was actively engaged until his illness compelled him to lay down his tools. As a builder and contractor, there were few better in this section of this state and he held to high ideals and honest workmanship.

He took an active interest in city affairs, served seven years on the Winterset city council and was prominent in the Masonic fraternity, having a long time affiliated with Evening Star Lodge No. 42, A.F. and A.M., Lebanon Chapter No. 11 R.A.M., Des Moines Consistory, No. 7, and Za-Ga-Zig temple of Des Moines in the Shrine.

He is survived by his wife and six brothers, Bob, Jack and Charles of Winterset, D. L. of Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, and C. H. Campbell of Wallace, Idaho.

Funeral services were held at the house on North First street, Sunday at 2:00 o’clock.
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Winterset Madisonian – September 16, 1926
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James W. Campbell, son of Silas H. and Mary Catherine Campbell, was born in Culpepper county, Virginia, March 21st, 1857.

He came with his parents to Iowa in the spring of 1877, and after spending one year in Warren county, moved to Madison county, where, with the exception of a few years in Nebraska, he has since resided.

He was married to Vaurella Runkle in August, 1888, who passed away in Winterset April 24th, 1905. On January 10th, 1911, he was united in marriage with Gertrude Trester, who survives him.

He leaves to mourn his loss, six brothers, D. L. of Hummelstown, Pa., C. H. of Wallace, Idaho, B. N., T. J. R. L. and C. C., all of Winterset, besides a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He learned the carpenter trade in which he was actively engaged until his illness. He took an active interest in city affairs, being affiliated with the Evening Star Lodge No. 42 A.F. & A.M.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home, conducted by Rev. F. Clare McCallon.

Note: Burial was made in Union Chapel-South township cemetery.

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