William A. Campbell
died in Tecumseh, Neb., on Friday of last week, after two or three months illness; aged sixty-three
years. He was born in Rushville, his father, Joseph Campbell, being proprietor of a hotel that stood
on the site of the Jackson block.
In 1870 he removed to Tecumseh, Neb., and has taken a prominent part in political affairs. He served
one term as postmaster during
Cleveland's administration and was clerk of the district court at the time of his death.
He is survived by a widow and two sons, also his mother, Mrs. Isabelle Greer, two brothers, John and
Charles Campbell, and one sister, Mrs.
Howarth, who are all residents of Tecumseh.
Rushville Times, Rushville, IL, May 31, 1906
- Contributed by Sara Hemp