Campbell, David, d. 1822.
Variant namesPlantation owner of Saint Bartholomew Parish (Colleton District, S.C.). A native of Great Britain, David Campbell served in the 63rd British Regiment during the American Revolution. After the war he settled in South Carolina and in 1784 married Elizabeth Smith, niece of William Loughton Smith (1758-1812), a Charleston, S.C. attorney, plantation owner, politician, and U.S. diplomat. Campbell began to act as William Loughton Smith's agent around 1788, handling his financial and business affairs. By 1804 Smith's finances were in poor straits due to unfortunate investments made by Campbell.
From the description of David Campbell papers, 1788-1818. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36793954
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| referencedIn | Account books of general laborers in New England, 1705-1857 (inclusive). | Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library | |
| creatorOf | Campbell, David, d. 1822. David Campbell papers, 1788-1818. | South Carolina Historical Society |
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| associatedWith | Deas, William Allen, b. 1764. | person |
| associatedWith | Smith, William Loughton, 1758-1812 | person |
| associatedWith | Tunno, Adam. | person |
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| South Carolina--Colleton County | |||
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| Bell Bluff Plantation (Colleton County, S.C.) |
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Death 1822
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