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    3. Posted on: Green Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Wi/GreenObits/10479 Surname: Campbell, Dodge, Bowen, Pierce, Thompson ------------------------- Albany, Green County Wisconsin, Vindicator Thursday June 11, 1891 Obituary Died At the Nichols House in this village on Saturday, June 6, 1891, Mrs. Charles Campbell, aged 64 years, 2 months and 24 days. Mrs. Campbell, whose maiden name was Betsy Dodge, was born in New Baltimore, New York, Mrch 12, 1827, and was the eldest in a family of nine children. She lived in her native village until the age of 14 years, when she removed with her parents, John W. and Esther, to Pennsylvania. There she was married to Charles Campbell on October 24, 1847. In 1855 they came to Monroe, Green County, where Mr. Campbell engaged in buying farm produce. Mr. Campbell died July 4, 1889 in the same room and was buried from the same church as his wife. Two sons, Alfred T. and Edgar P., both residents of Miles City, Montana and leading business men of that place are left to mourn a life-long loss. Deceased has been in failing health about fourteen years with the disease which finally terminated her life, but during all this time has borne her lot with Christian fortitude. Besides the sorrowing sons, deceased leaves four brothers and one sister, one brother, J.M. Dodge, for many years a resident of Albany, and the others residing in New York. One son, Alfred, recently spent several weeks here with his mother, but was obliged to return hom about two weeks ago, owing to urgent business demands. He was summoned here again on the day of her death, arriving the following Monday. The funeral was held at the Baptist church, on Tuesday afternon, Rev. H.A. Rogers conducting the services, and speaking words of comfort to the many sorrowing hearts in the large congregation, after which the remains were laid at rest beside those of her husband. Among those from abroad who were present at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Bowen and Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce, of Brodhead, Henry Thompson of Chicago, and Mrs. George Campbell of Kilbourn City, Wis. The sorrowing children and relatives have the deep sympany of all in their bereavement.

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