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Duke of Argyll, chieftan of the Clan Campbell

Early Campbells

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Hugh Campbell was born in 1625 at Calder. Inverness. Scotland, and died at age 90 years old on March 11, 1716.
1850 Greenbrier (Lewisburg): *Archibald (1761) 89 deranged; Mary Cook (1766) 84 living w/ Sarah Campbell (1810) 40 1830 Greenbrier (Lewisburg) *Archibald (1761) 69, wife*70; 1f*80, (1m*10, 2m*20) 1820 Greenbrier (Lewisburg) *Archibald (1761) 59, wife*60; 1f(26+), 2f (16-26); 1m *10; George W (20) & Hudson (40) 3m3f neighbors
1880 Fayette (Sewell Mountain): George W II (1850) 30 & Mary (1852) 28; *Benjamin (1875) 5
1840 Pendleton: James II (46-50) & 4 girls (2f*10, 1f*15, 1f*20) 1830 Pendleton: James II (36-40), wife *30, 2f*5, 1m1f*10 1830 Pendleton: James *60, 1f*30, 1m1f*5, 1m*10, 1m*15 1820 Pendleton: James*45+ & wife*46, James II (26-30), Edgar*10, 1m2f*10, 2m*16, & 1f (16-26)
1850 Greenbrier (Lewisburg) Archibald (1761) 89 & Mary Cook (1766) 84 living w/ Sarah Campbell (1810) 40
Janet Campbell of Australia was born in 1778 to Mclean John Campbell and Sarah Mckinnon Campbell. Janet Campbell died at age 77 years old in 1855.
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Archibald (1824) 56 & Mary C (1830) 50, 8 children & 2 grandchildren: Joni H (1871) 9 & *Annie (1879) 1
Colin Campbell of Australia was born in 1779, and died at age 87 years old in 1866.
1850 Fayette (District 2): Oliver Taylor (1814) 36 & Francina (Campbell) Taylor (1822) 28; 3 children & *Hudson (1780) 70, Jane (1814) 36, Eliza (1831) 19 & E F (1838f) 12 live w/ Oliver family; David H (1816) 34 neighbor 1840 Fayette: Hudson (1780) 60; 3m4f (1f*5, 1f*10, 1m1f*15, 1m*20, 1m1f*25) 7 children: E F (1838f) 2, Eliza (1831) 9, Anthony (1830) 10, 1f*15, 1m*20, David (1816) 24 & Jane (1814) 25; *Francina - not included in this census 1830 Greenbrier (Lewisburg) Hudson (1780) 50, wife*40; 3m3f (1m1f*5, 1m1f*10, 1m1f*15) 6 children: Anthony (1830) 0, 1f*5, Francina (1822) 8, 1m*10, David (1816) 14 & Jane (1814) 15 1820 Greenbrier (Lewisburg): Hudson (1780) 40, wife*30; 1f (16-26), 3m3f*10: 6 children: David (1816) 4, Jane (1814) 6, Susanah (1813) 7 & 2m1f*10
Elizabeth Agnes Campbell was born in 1780 at Pennsylvania. She was in a relationship with James Arthur, and had a child James Arthur, Jr.. Elizabeth Campbell died at age 66 years old in February 1847 at Knox County, Indiana. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Agnes Campbell.
George Campbell of Australia was born in 1782, and died at age 80 years old in 1862.
Stephanie (Campbell) Parker was born on March 21, 1783 in Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom, and died at age 87 years old on May 1, 1870 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Stephanie (Campbell) Parker.

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1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Peter R Hawver (1834) 46 & *Martha (Campbell, 1839) 40; 8 children; neighbors to Abraham & Curtis 1870 Fayette (Mountain Cove): P R Hawver & Martha (Campbell, 1837) 33, 5 children 1860 Fayette (District 3): Peter R Hawver (1834) 26 & *Sarah M (Campbell, 1839) 21; 2 children; neighbor to parents 1850 Fayette: John (1804) 46 & Amanda (1809) 41; *S(L) M Campbell (1839) 11 1840 Fayette: John (1804) 36; 3m3f (1m*15, 1m*10, 2f*5, 1m1f*4) 6 children: 1m*15, 1m*10, E J & M K (1835f) 5 twins, A J (1836m) 4 & *S M (1839f) 1 *Nancy (1833) 7 & Saml K (1837) 3 - not included this census
1850 Fayette: John (1804) 46 & Amanda (1809) 41; E J & *M K (1835f) 15 twins 1840 Fayette: John (1804) 36; 3m3f (1m*15, 1m*10, 2f*5, 1m1f*4) 6 children: 1m*15, 1m*10, E J & *M K (1835f) 5 twins, A J (1836m) 4 & S M (1839f) 1 *Nancy (1833) 7 & Saml K (1837) 3 - not included this census
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): *Abraham (1835) 45 & Jane (1839) 41, 9 children John & Curtis neighbors 1870 Fayette (Mountain Cove): *A J (1835) 35 & Jane (1840) 30, 4 children 1850 Fayette: John (1804) 46 & Amanda (1809) 41; *A J Campbell (1836) 14 1840 Fayette: John (1804) 36; 3m3f (1m*15, 1m*10, 2f*5, 1m1f*4) 6 children: 1m*15, 1m*10, E J & M K (1835f) 5 twins, *A J (1836m) 4 & S M (1839f) 1 *Nancy (1833) 7 & Saml K (1837) 3 - not included this census
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Abraham (1835) 45 & Jane (1839) 41; Algie (1870) 10 1870 Fayette (Mountain Cove): *A J (1835) 35 & Jane (1840) 30, *Nannie (1870) 0
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Abraham (1835) 45 & Jane (1839) 41; Franklin (1867) 13 1870 Fayette (Mountain Cove): *A J (1835) 35 & Jane (1840) 30, *Amanda (1867) 3
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Abraham (1835) 45 & Jane (1839) 41; Harmon (1868) 12 1870 Fayette (Mountain Cove): *A J (1835) 35 & Jane (1840) 30, *Harrison (1868) 2
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Abraham (1835) 45 & Jane (1839) 41; Dora (1865) 15 1870 Fayette (Mountain Cove): *A J (1835) 35 & Jane (1840) 30, *Julia (1866) 4
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Abraham (1835) 45 & Jane (1839) 41; 9 children 1870 Fayette (Mountain Cove): *A J (1835) 35 & Jane (1840) 30, 4 children
1870 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Charles (1817) 53 & Elizabeth (1815) 55, 6 children
1870 Fayette, WV: Charles (1817) 53 & Elizabeth (1815) 55, 6 children
1870 Fayette, WV: Charles (1817) 53 & Elizabeth (1815) 55,
1870 Fayette, WV: Charles (1817) 53 & Elizabeth (1815) 55,
1870 Fayette, WV: Charles (1817) 53 & Elizabeth (1815) 55,
1870 Fayette, WV: Charles (1817) 53 & Elizabeth (1815) 55,
1870 Fayette, WV: Charles (1817) 53 & Elizabeth (1815) 55,
1870 Fayette, WV: Charles (1817) 53 & Elizabeth (1815) 55,
1840 Fayette: William (1800) 40, wife *40; 6m5f (2m1f*5, 1m2f*10, 1m1f*15, 2m1f*20) 11 children: E E (1837f) 3, 2m*5, Sarah J (1834) 6, R (1833f) 7, 1m*10, Martha (1829) 11, 1m*15, Arch (1823) 17, George (1821) 19 & 1f*20
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): *Archibald (1824) 56 & Mary C (1830) 50; 8 children & 2 grandchildren: Jni H (1871) 9 & Annie (1879) 1 1870 Fayette, WV: Archibald (1824) 46 & Mary (1830) 40; 11 children 1860 Fayette (District 3) *Arch (1823) 37 & Mary (1830) 30; 8 children & Francis (1843) 17 & Every Burditt (1807) 53 lives w/family 1850 Fayette: *Arch (1824) 26 & Mary C (1830) 20; 1 child; neighbor to George 1840 Fayette: William (1800) 40, wife *40; 6m5f (2m1f*5, 1m2f*10, 1m1f*15, 2m1f*20) 11 children: E E (1837f) 3, 2m*5, Sarah J (1834) 6, R (1833f) 7, 1m*10, Martha (1829) 11, 1m*15, *Arch (1823) 17, George (1821) 19 & 1f*20
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Archibald (1824) 56 & Mary C (1830) 50, *Chas C (1869) 11 1870 Fayette, WV: Archibald (1824) 46 & Mary (1830) 40; Charles C (1869) 1
1880 Fayette (Mountain Cove): Archibald (1824) 56 & Mary C (1830) 50, *Charlotte E (1867) 13 1870 Fayette, WV: Archibald (1824) 46 & Mary (1830) 40; Charlotte E (1867) 3

Popular Campbell Biographies

Martha (Baker) Campbell
Martha Ann (Baker) Campbell was born to Roderick. R. Baker (1844 - 1900), a physician, and Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson (1845 - 1939). She had several siblings, some of whom were: William J., Campbell Bart, Robert C., Sarah Mae "Sally", Margaret, Jesse, Martha, Spicie E., and James Baker. Martha Baker married Adam H. Campbell (1877 - 1915) in December of 1904 in Perry County, Kentucky, and they had children Beatrice Lillian (1905 - 1946), William Wallace (1908 - 1967), June Tolliver (1910 - 1950), and Helen Faye Campbell (1914 - 2007).
John A. Campbell
John A. Campbell was born in 1884, and died at age 56 years old in 1940. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John A. Campbell.
Spice (Baker) Campbell
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Helen Faye Campbell
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Louise Campbell
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James Campbell
James H Campbell was born in 1847. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Campbell.
Nina Louise (Campbell) Higdon
Nina Louise (Campbell) Higdon was born in 1906. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nina Louise (Campbell) Higdon.
William Robert Campbell Jr.
William Robert Campbell Jr. was born on February 25, 1865, and died at age 92 years old on May 8, 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William Robert Campbell Jr..
Irene Campbell
Irene Jennings Campbell was born on July 21, 1912. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irene Campbell.
Charles C Campbell
Charles C Campbell was born on August 5, 1853. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles C Campbell.
Mary L. (Dearie) Campbell
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Greta Campbell
Greta Campbell was born circa April 21, 1978. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Greta Campbell.
Sam Campbell
Sam Campbell was born circa October 21, 1964. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sam Campbell.
Dale Campbell
Dale Campbell was born circa April 22, 1970. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Dale Campbell.
Robert  Campbell
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Edna (King) Campbell
Edna (King) Campbell was born circa July 28, 1939. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Edna (King) Campbell.
Nellie Campbell
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Nolan "Peanut" Campbell
My dad was a father that loved with all of his heart and unconditionally. I will miss him always.

Kathryn. A Campbell now Kathryn A. Sanchez was married to Russell Cole Gillespie Sr. For six months and then divorce was filed. Latter she married Ricky Christopher Sanchez. And remains married to him till this day After being divorced from him they were married again, only to live as if they were divorced. They remain married but have been separated for more than. Ten years. I am Russell Cole Gillispie Jr. And I was Born in 1980 at JPS iN Ft. Texas on April 23 1980 There should be death records for Russell Cole Gillispie Sr. In Huntsville Tx . TDC. Which any body who claims to know him knows this is where his last known address was. He died in prison after serving eleven years on a twenty five year sentence from a massive heart attack six weeks before his mandatory release date.
Martha Ann (Campbell) Howell
Martha Howell died in 1929. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Ann (Campbell) Howell.

Campbell Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Campbell family member is 71.0 years old according to our database of 144,119 people with the last name Campbell that have a birth and death date listed.

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71.0 years

Oldest Campbells

These are the longest-lived members of the Campbell family on AncientFaces.

Thomas Campbell of Ashland City, Cheatham County, Tennessee was born on April 20, 1858, and died at age 114 years old in October 1972.
114 years
Olivia Campbell of Far Rockaway, Queens County, NY was born on January 14, 1872, and died at age 113 years old in November 1985.
113 years
Harley A Campbell of Norman, Montgomery County, AR was born on August 19, 1892, and died at age 112 years old on November 20, 2004.
112 years
Rosie Campbell of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona was born on August 4, 1866, and died at age 111 years old in November 1977.
111 years
Ethel Campbell of Sherwood, Pulaski County, AR was born on November 11, 1893, and died at age 109 years old on April 29, 2003.
109 years
Florence Campbell of Howell, Livingston County, MI was born on November 8, 1883, and died at age 109 years old on February 22, 1993.
109 years
Ida A Campbell was born on October 12, 1882, and died at age 109 years old on December 15, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ida A Campbell.
109 years
Minnie L Campbell of Detroit, Wayne County, MI was born on December 30, 1888, and died at age 108 years old on April 5, 1997.
108 years
Jim Campbell of Dumas, Desha County, Arkansas was born on August 21, 1870, and died at age 109 years old in August 1979.
108 years
Mabel Campbell was born on April 16, 1882, and died at age 108 years old on June 25, 1990. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mabel Campbell.
108 years
Paul Campbell of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, KS was born on November 26, 1898, and died at age 107 years old on January 5, 2006.
107 years
Clem Campbell of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California was born on September 22, 1868, and died at age 108 years old in September 1976.
107 years
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Looking for the family related to LaBell Campbell Sr. of Coffeville MS. He had several sibling, I remember Pauline , Carrielee, and Glen. He later married Evelyn (Robinson) Campbell of Grenada Mississippi. They had a son LaBelle - they called him Junior - and two adopted daughters Diane & Carmasita. They moved to Alton in the 40's -
My fathers name was William Campbell.He was a great story teller, and he loved to tell us ghost stories Most of his stories came from his father,Thomas.Thomas had come here from his fathers farm in Canonsburg. and settled in Beloit, Ohio, after a terrible beating from his father,Tom. They said his father was a mean man. Maybe so, maybe not. My father never knew his g.father either. "The old man"(as they called him"Great Grand dad" was married to Leah Jame Bell.
My grand dad had brothers named...William,James,Ernest Lee And a sister Mary.

Grand dad was a very sweet man,& was another story teller.I was only 5 when he died, but I can still remember him.I will always remember, he carried flask of whiskey in his pocket.He would take a little nip, as he call it
And its true, they loved there whisky.I never under stood why, untill I started getting Scotland magazine and found out there is a distillary on every corner.
I dont like whiskey, but I am proud to be a Scot!
I am looking for the parents of Rebecca J.Campbell Birth April,abt 1875 born I think in Breathitt,Ky.She married Wilson Miller in 1890.They lived in Lost Creek,Perry,Ky.They are in Perry Co,Ky.1900 Census.But I can't find them after that.The court house burned where the records were kept.Their children
were Lettie Bell Miller birth:Oct.1898-1981,Martha Miller birth:1903-1941,Floyd Miller,Joe Miller,Sira Miller death:abt.1900.
Rebecca died when Lettie Bell Miller was young.
Wilson Miller later married a Monell Clower in 1935,Letcher,Co.Ky.We have been trying to find out who Rebecca Campbell's parents are.There are alot of Rebecca Campbell's from that area.If ant one has any information We would really appreciate.You can also e-mail me at
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Seeking parents/ancestors of Lemuel H. Campbell born about 1802 and Arminda Moore born about 1806 Walkill, NY who were married in about 1828 in NY and had 3 children:

1 - Ira was born 28 Mar 1829 Minisink, NY; married about 1856 to Sarah; died 27 Jul 1912 Greenville, MI

2 - William Lewis was born Sep 1833 Minisink, NY; served in Civil War in Co. F, 21st Michigan Infantry, Post 83 GAR 1862-5; married 03 Apr 1868 Oakfield, MI to Emily Smith (her 1st husband Alfred M. Moore married 28 Jan 1863, AMM served in Civil War and died 29 Apr 1864 TN, AMM first cousin to WLC - AMM's father and WLC's mother were siblings); died/murdered 09 Aug 1900 Greenville, MI; buried Forest Home Cemetery. They had 1 child Guy Ennis born 10 Jul 1875 Oakfield, MI; married 29 Dec 1897 Greenville, MI to Mary Faustina Roosa; died 28 Jun 1924 Greenville, MI; buried Forest Home Cemetery. They had 2 children: Gladys Lucille and Lewis Alfred (author's maternal grandfather).

3 - Maryette born about 1842 Minisink, NY; married George Zeigenfuss.

Would appreciate information leading to the ancestors including the immigrant Campbell ancestor for this family.
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I have that guy Ennis in my line too.
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I have that Roosa person in my family.
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Same line that I'm researching for.
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I guessed in most families that is closed net, my is no exception to that rule. perhaps my is unique not becaused we all of us still lived the same town or lived about a mile away from each other. we are still a family in times of trouble and sorrow, however,I'm sure that each one of you has a fond memory of your childhood, i got a few, but however i have at least one fond memory.that i would like to share.During the month of December 1970 as i recall the day had started out normal, it had been snowing alittle i remember how excited i was knowing that "Santa" (the salvation army) was dropping off our toys at 3pm. when you are that young you are more appeciative and graitful to have a toy. which we were glad always. i remember getting a dollhouse a big wheel, and getting "tinkerbell" perfume kit and a mary poppins nurse kit but that doesnt compare to our "Big surprized" that my grandma brought us later on in the day, I recalled it was around dinner time mom had made my sisters and i some homemade chili soup grilled cheese sandwiches our christmas tree was lit and decorate it was a perfect day. my grandma came over she said she got us a big surprize, the surprize was an 60 pound old english sheep dog that we loving named whiskers.well he flew by the tree knocked it down and yet, we were happy to get him of course mom wasn't to thrill about him after he broke the bed after he ran into the bedroom we had the dog for awhile. it's funny how you can remember those comical moments like this. Now i'm alittle older wiser and yes i'm still apprecitive and graitful for the things i do have. and as well as the things i dont have. as for my grandma she passed away in 2002 after a illiness after her 80th birthday
My Campbell family came from Scotland to America in the early 1800's and first settled in Chesterfield, SC. They later moved to Madison County, Fl. and then to Pinellas County, Florida which was then Hillsbourgh County. Archibald & Keturah Rowell Campbell settled in Safety Harbor, Florida and are buried at Sylvan Abbey in Clearwater. Archibald came to America with his parents, John M. and Isabel Smith Campbell. The Campbell family was one of the first pioneers in the Pinellas County, Florida area. They grew oranges and grapefruit, owned land and built the first hotel in Largo, Florida. Many served in the Confederate mililtary. They were also involved in politics.
The most powerful of the Highland clans, the Campbells played a major role in Scottish national affairs over a considerable period of time. The clan claims descent from the earliest kings of Ireland, and thus from the first kings of Dalriada in western Scotland. This led them also to claim kinship with Somerled, the half-Scot/half-Norse ruler of the Western Isles and many parts of the mainland, who was killed in battle with the Scots in 1164.
The first Campbells in Argyll were (it is thought) the family of Duncan MacDuibhne, who lived in the reign of Alexander II (1214-49). He himself was a chief in Loch Awe who rejoiced in the nickname of 'Cambeul' (Crooked Mouth). His son, Sir Colin Campbell of Loch Awe, was knighted in about 1280. In 1292 he was one of the 12 lords of the Argyll region whose territories were linked to create a new Sheriffdom of Argyll. By the time he was killed soon afterwards in a feud, he had already come to be known as Cailean Mor, (Colin the Great), and the chiefs of Clan Campbell ever since have had among their titles the Gaelic honorific
'MacCailean Mor' - "Son of Colin the Great". This Colin the Great was the founder of the Campbells of Argyll, with his principal seat, Innischonaill Castle, on an island in Loch Awe.
Colin Campbell, the 3rd Earl, became Warden of the Marches between Scotland and England, and in 1528 was made Lord Justice General of Scotland (though he himself did not live more than a few months to enjoy it).
His son Archibald, the 4th Earl of Argyll, was Justiciary of Scotland and one of the very first magnates of Scotland to adopt and promote the Protestant Reformation. When he died in 1558, the 5th Earl took the side of Mary, Queen of Scots in her struggle with the Scottish Parliament and the Regent, the Earl of Moray. When Moray was murdered in 1570, Argyll became one of the Lieutenants of Scotland governing the country during the minority of Mary's son, James VI; but he was not made Regent when Moray's successor Lennox died in 1571. When he died without issue in 1575 the Earldom passed to his brother Colin as 6th Earl; he became Lord Chancellor in 1579.
By the time of Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl (1584-1638), the Campbells were Scotland's paramount clan: almost a kingdom within a kingdom. Their chiefs bid for the highest offices in the land as a matter of right, while no effort was spared to extend the Campbell domination by force or by law. No clan was ever more successful at buying up the debts of weaker neighbors. 'The Campbells', writes
John Buchan in "Montrose", had a knack of winning by bow and spear, then holding for all time and seal and parchment.
Thanks to the sea trade brought in by its long coast, Clan Campbell was also the richest in Scotland bar none. With Campbell raiding parties cowing the clan's weaker neighbors as far east as Badenoch, Lochaber and the Braes of Angus, the Campbells were also the most hated.
Archibald Campbell, 8th Earl of Argyll from 1638 to 61, was a leader of the Covenanters in their resistance to Charles I. He was compelled by the King to bow to the demands of Covenant and Parliament in 1641, yet in true Campbell style accepted the new title of 1st Marquis bestowed during the King's visit to Scotland in 1641, with which the King vainly hoped to make the rebellious nobility of Scotland his loyal supporters.
Though no soldier himself, Argyll threw the immense resources of Clan Campbell into the Covenanting cause during the Great Civil War - only to see that power broken, and the Campbell lands plundered by exulting enemy clansmen only too eager to get some of their own back, during Montrose's amazing winter campaign of 1644 - 1645. After Montrose's defeat at Philiphaugh, Argyll shared the widespread contempt earned by the Covenanters for betraying and handing over Charles I to the tender mercies of the English Parliamentarians. He sought to dominate the young King Charles II when the latter attempted a Royalist comeback in 1650, placing the Crown of Scotland on the King's head during the coronation at Scone, then made a pact with Cromwell after the latter's defeat of the Scots at Dunbar and Worcester. For this he was not forgiven at the Restoration in 1660, and was executed at Edinburgh in 1661.
Though the Marquessate of Argyll was forfeited on the conviction and execution of the 8th Earl, the other Campbell honors were restored to his son, the 9th Earl. He was the last Argyll to oppose the Crown, in 1685, supporting the Protestant Duke of Monmouth in his bid to oust the Catholic James II, Charles II's brother and successor. Argyll was captured and executed and his seat at Inverary (though subsequently rebuilt) was razed to the ground.
It was under the 10th Earl, who backed William of Orange in 1688-89, that the Campbells earned lasting infamy (albeit undeserved) for their role in the notorious Massacre of Glencoe (13 February 1692). Ordered as it was by King William, the massacre encouraged much Highland support for the cause of the exiled Stewart King James in what now became known as the Jacobite cause. But the Campbells continued to prosper as Government adherents.
The 10th Earl received a Dukedom in 1701; two subsequent Dukes of Argyll became Field Marshalls in the British Army; the 9th Duke married Princess Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria and became Governor-General of Canada.
Of the several branches of Clan Campbell, two of the most important were those of Breadalbane and Cawdor. The Breadalbane Campbells stem from Colin of Glenorchy, son of Duncan Campbell of Loch Awe, the 1st Lord, who obtained Glenorchy when the MacGregors were driven off it. One of their earliest seats was Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe. This branch became Earls of Breadalbane in 1677.
The Cawdor Campbells stem from an act of dynastic piracy on the part of the 2nd Earl of Argyll. In 1499 he kidnapped the infant daughter of the Thane of Cawdor a few weeks after the latter's death, and ten years or so later married her to his third son, Sir John Campbell. This made the Campbells Lords of Cawdor, and in 1827, the 10th Lord of Cawdor became the 1st Earl of Cawdor. Both earldoms, Breadalbane and Cawdor still exist.

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