CAMPBELL, Thomas Jefferson – Mr. T.J. Campbell of Cane Hill, one of the oldest Justice of the Peace in the county, is here visiting relatives in the city. Mr. Campbell is one of Washington County’s oldest and most progressive citizens and his Fayetteville friends are always glad to see him. [Fayetteville Democrat 1/30/1913] Thomas J. Campbell filed Veteran Application #13188 with the Confederate Pension Board of Washington County for a Confederate pension and it was rejected. [State of Arkansas Confederate Pension Archives] Thomas J. Campbell, assistant assessor of Washington County, Ark., was born in Somerville, Morgan Co., Ala., April 18, 1833, the son of Judge William H.Campbell and Olivia (McLellan) Campbell, and grandson of William Campbell, who was a native of Dumfries, Va. Judge William H. Campbell is now eightytwo years of age, and has held important membership with the Somerville bar since his twenty-first year. He held the judgeship there for twenty-five years, and served in the State Legislature of Alabama for 1852 and 1853. He filled the position of bank attorney for the Decatur Bank, of Alabama, and many other official positions. Re has held more commissions from the State government of Alabama than any other man in that State, and he served with honor and credit in both Federal and Confederate capacities. Olivia (McLellan)was the daughter of Col. John McLellan, of Indian War fame, serving from Tennessee, although a native of Virginia. _ Thomas J. Campbell was reared in Somerville, and at the age of eighteen entered the probate judge's office, where l:\e served as clerk for about eighteen years. He served throughout the entire war; the first year was in the Army of Virginia, Twelfth Alabama Regiment, and for three years was with Forrest's cavalry. In 18.71 he left his position in the pr©bate office and moved to Arkansas, locating at Cane Hill, and filled the position of justice of the peace at this place for two years; also served as assistant assessor, deputy sheriff and in other capacities. He was married, in Alabama, to Miss Sarah P. Welsh, sister of Dr. W. B. Welsh [see sketch], and to them have been born two sons: Clinton C., clerking in Fayetteville, and William Booth. Mr. Campbell and wife are worthy members and attendants at the Methodist Episcopal Church.