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LAFAYETTE B. CAMPBELL, blacksmith, Ash Ridge. Jacob S. Campbell (deceased), father of our subject, was born June 6, 1817, in Harrison County, Va. In his youth, he learned the trade of blacksmithing, which he followed the greater portion of his life. He came to Brown County, Franklin Township, and located at Arnheim in 1839, where he remained several years. From Arnheim he moved to Pink Hill, Jackson Township, where he remained but a short time. In March, 1862, he moved to Carlisle Village, where he remained until his decease in February, 1877. While at Arnheim, on October 29, 1840, he married Jennie L. Long, daughter of Joseph Long. To them were born ten children; the following are the names of those still living: George M., Anna, Asenath A., William A., Lafayette B., Delila A. and Charles S. Mr. Campbell has served as Clerk and Treasurer of Franklin Township, and Trustee of Jackson Township. Politically, his views were Democratic. His widow survives him, and at present is living at Carlisle Village. Lafayette B. Campbell, our subject, was born August 26, 1856, in Franklin Township, Brown County, and received but a limited education. On March 30, 1882, he married Sylvie Dunn, daughter of R. B. Dunn., Esq. He at present is engaged in blacksmithing at Car lisle Village. He is a good workman, and guarantees satisfaction.