The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-10-03
General Jacob N. Campbell.

General Jacob M. Campbell.
After an illness of several months General
Campbell died at his residence on Walnut
street. at 6.sO O'Clock, Thursday morning,
September y, 1855, aged about sixty-seyen
years. In his death. Johnstown loses one Of
its foremost citizens. Being of an energetic
pushing disposition and endowed with abili-
ties far beyond the common, he had, through
his exertions, won for himself a place
in the front rank among the public men Of
the day.
Jacob Miller Campbell was born in som
erset county, Pennsylvania. November 20,
1921. His father came to this country from
Scotland about the year 1877 and located in
Somerset county, marrying Mary weyand.
who was a native Of the county. When
Jacob was five years old, his parents remov-
ed to Allegheny City. where he attended the
pablie schools Of that day until his ocr-
tenth year. 1T this early age, he entered
the OH e Of the Somerset Wing where he re-
manned until lac had acquired a. much
knowledge Of the printing business a. could
be gained in u country office. In 1910 he
returned to Pit,ssursh and worked AT the
case in some ofthe printing offices ofthat
city. going from there to New Orleans and
working at his trade in tjat city until the
spring Of is4l, when he engaged in steam
boating ON the Mississippi river. He con-
unued at this work until the fall of 1877
. urhau Ia -ufrrrr.4 a.. DarAz~1yaaf. lnausfr.
At Bradys Bend, and engaged in the iron
business. In ls52 he ven to California. but
returned in less b a year. He moved 10
Johnstown in 1858 and since then has been
one Of the most prominent citizens Of our
town. Upon his arrival in Johnstown. be
engaged himself with the Cambria Iron Com
pany. with which organization he remained
until the breaking out of the war of the re-
bellion.
lie responded to President Lincoln's first
call TOR troops. enlisting as Lieutenant
in the first company from Cambria county to
ARRIVE in Harrisburg. His company vas
assigned TO the third Regiment and Lieaten-
ant Campbell was appointed Regimental
Quartermaster. At the expiration of the
three months term ofthis Regiment he was
commissioned Colonel by Governor Curtin
aud Immediately recruited the Fny-fourth
Regiment. He remained with his Regiment
through its several campaigns until March G.
1858 when he was assigned 10 the command
Of the Fourth Brigade. First Division, E giith
Army Corps. In April, 1861. Colonel Camp
bell. at his oSn request, Vas relieved from
the command Of the Brigade aud returned TO
his old Regiment. In June of that year he
was brevetted a Brigadier-Ge General forgalIant
conduct and superior skill on the field Of
battle. He continued to serve in the army
until mustered out at the close OF the war.
and was universally respected and admired
by the men who served under him.
In August, 1866, General Campbell was
nominated by the Republicans for the office
of Surveyor-Genersl tsince called Secretary
ofInternal Affairs, and was duly elected to
that responsible state Office. At the expira-
ton Of his first term he was reelected. sery-
ing, in all, six years With great satisfaction
to the people and credit 10 himself. He de-
EAl4lEA q AAllA ltlAu tiil uENDitl his time 10
mechanical pursuits until he was elected to
Congress. in 1876. By the Republicans of
Blair, Bedford, Somerset and Cambria coun-
ties. He was a candidate for reelection in
ISIS. but was defeated In 1850, 1882 and
1854 he was again the Republican candidate
FOR Congress and was successful in securing
an election each time.
since retiring from this Congressional
career General Campbell has been living
quietly at home. looking after his private in
'erests and taking a well earned rest after his
long public lie He was always a healthy.
vigorous man and never complained ofbeinx
in poor health until several months ago.
when he had a stroke OF paralysis. since
which time be las been gradually sinking.
lie was prominent as a citizen, soldier and
statesman, and viii be mourned by a large
circle Of friends.
General Campbell was married in 1877.
and leaves i wife and ten children 70 mourn
the loss of a kind and indulgent husband
and father.
0fhis children, Mary is the wife of John
7. Kinney. Of Braddock; Curtis g. is the
well-known druggist of this city Lewis D..
Is a leading lawyer, of Tacoma, Washington
Territory james is in Pittsburgh Frank is
in Blairsville Miss Eva is at home: W. D.
i in New York City Ralph is at home;
John and Bruce are attending school at
Salisbury.
General Campbell was prominently identi-
fed with the business interests of our city.
being a director in the First National Bank. /
in the Savings Bank, in the Gas and Water
Companies, and was connected with other
business organizations. He was a prominent
member Of Post 80. G.. A. r., of Alma Lodge
of0dd Fellows. and Johnstown Lodge. No.
5Js. of Masens-JohHstOWa Daily Delaoerqt.
The funeral OF the late Gen Jocab VI.
Campbell took place Monday afternoon. in
termenf being made in Giand View. Services
at the house were conducted BY Rev. d NJ.
Miller. The pal-bearers were MessrS. James
MeMilien, Alex, Kennedy, Issac Z. Chandler
John Dibert. John P. Linton, W. Horace
Rose, Howard J. Roberts. and George T.
Swank.
The procession was very lengthy. Emory
Fisher Post furnished a guard ofhonor. The
Masons, Odd Fellows, and members OF Gen.
eral C~ampbelrs old regiment Turned out in
force, including a number Of gentlemen
from abroad who came to pay their last re-
spects 10 their old friend. AT the grave the
solemn ceremony Of the Masonic Order was
performed, and a voiIey was fired by a squad
Of the g. A. r. Post.
ThuS-simply was the soldier. statesman.
aud citizen laid 20 rest, and the hundreds
who had followed the remains to the oeauti-
fnl cemetery on the hill turned from the
scene with saddenei hearts.
Ministers Stationed.
At the Allegheny conference ofthe United
Brethren church, which was in session at
Greensburg. last week, the following appoint
ments for this county were made Somer-
set, G.. c Cooke; lockwood, J.. L. Leight-
lighter Jenaer Y Roads. -T0llhelm.
To Farmers.
I lave quite a large stock of salt fish. and
viii sell them AT half value or country trade.
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