Posted on: Benton Co. Mo Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Benton/11074 Surname: Campbell ------------------------- I am seeking information on Elder James A Campbell. The following information came from "The Gospel Messanger" 12 Sept 1931 "Eld. James A. Campbell, son of Charles and Julia Campbell, was born March 15, 1853. He died June 25, 1931. He was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and moved with his parents to Roanoke county, Virginia, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Eliza Wertz, who died on Sept. 4, 1880. To them three children were born. Nov. 16, 1882, he was united in marriage to Hester A. Deaton, who died June 20, 1930. To this union ten children were born. He moved with his family from Roanoke County, Virginia to Benton County, Missouri in 1890, where he lived until his death. Bro. Campbell was one of those men from whom little was heard. He was reserved in his manner, but when he spoke his words were wisely chosen. His entire life was was a continuous flow of Christian character. He united with the Church of the Brethren at the age of fifteen. He was elected to the deacon's office at the age of twenty. He faithfully served the church in this capacity for seventeen years. At the age of thirty-seven he was called to the ministry by the Turkey Creek church at Fristoe, Mo., and subsequently advanced to the eldership by the same church. Soon after his call to the ministry his associate ministers moved out of the community. The responsibility for the care of the church fell upon his shoulders...." James A. Campbell died on June 25, 1931 in Benton County Missouri