FRED HAMLIN CAMPBELL Fred Hamlin Campbell. Among the young men who have gained prominence in Ottawa County, and who through the exercise of perseverance and energy have accumulated a large share of this worlds goods, we present the name of Fred H. Campbell. For a number of years engaged in the trade of a blacksmith, he is now following the vocation of agriculture, being the owner and occupant of a highly-cultivated farm in Georgetown Township, where he has made his home for a short time. Possessing a large amount of energy and determination, these qualities, combined with good judgment, have contributed to his success as a farmer. Born in Iowa, March 5, 1861, our subject is the son of Dennis Campbell, who was born in the State of New York and there spent his early manhood, moving thence to Iowa, where he followed the trade of carpenter for many years. He resided in New York, where his death occurred in 1891. A man of vigorous intellect and genial manners, he was mourned in death by a large circle of acquaintances, who held him in high regard. Prior to moving to Iowa he had been united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Wilcox, who was born in the Empire State, her father and mother being natives respectively of Pennsylvania and New York. Of a family of eight children, our subject was fifth in order of birth. He was reared to maturity in Iowa and NewYork, where he was a student in the graded school, and, being a diligent pupil, he gained a fair education. In 1882 he came to Michigan and located at Whitneyville, Kent County, where for two years he followed the trade of blacksmith. Disposing of his interests in the village, he removed to Hudsonville, Ottawa County, where he conducted a blacksmith’s shop, carrying on an extensive business in that line for eleven years. Upon selling out there, he located, in 1893, upon the farm in Georgetown Township where he has since made his home and where he engages in raising the various cereals. In 1880 Mr. Campbell and Miss Lizzie, daughter of Talket Croninger, of Kent County, Mich., were united in marriage, and they are now the parents of three children: Frank, Arthur and Roy. In his political belief, Mr. Campbell is a true-blue Republican, and considers that protection of home industries is the secret of national progress. While he is not identified with any religious organization, he gives his support to the Congregational Church, of which his wife is an active member. Socially, he affiliates with Hudsonville Lodge No. 346, I.O.O.F., and has been an incumbent of all the chairs in his lodge. As a citizen, he occupies a high place in the confidence and esteem of his business associates, as well as of those whom he meets socially.

Portrait & Biographical Record of Muskegon & Ottawa Counties, Michigan 1893, Chicago: Biographical Publishing Company

Transcriber: Charles Armstrong
Created: 6 May 2003
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