Harry H. Campbell
A man of marked prominence in business, political, church and social circles, Harry H. Campbell has been an important factor in the substantial growth and development of Ironton. and as president of the Ironton Wood Mantel Company, is the directing head of an enterprise that contributes substantially to the prestige of this city as an important business center. Mr. Campbell has been a resident of the city all of his life, having been born here May 17, 1853, and is a son of Hiram and Elizabeth (Woodrow) Campbell.
Hiram Campbell was born at Blue Lick Springs, back of Maysville, Kentucky, in 1812, and as a young man migrated to Ohio, where for a long period of years he was identified with iron furnaces and was known as a substantial and resourceful business man. In his later years he retired with a competency, and lived quietly until his death, which occurred in 1896. Mrs. Campbell was born at Hillsboro, Ohio, in 1816, and is also deceased, she being the mother of four children, namely: Marie, who became the wife of J. H. Moulton and now resides at Ironton; John W., whose home is in Virginia; Joseph H., of Cincinnati. Ohio; and Harry H.
Harry H. Campbell received his education in the public schools of Ironton, and at the Miami University, and as a young man joined his father in business. Subsequently he embarked in ventures of his own, and eventually became the founder of the Ironton Wood Mantel Company, which he has since continued to conduct with much success. He is a stockholder in the Ohio Iron and Coal Company, and has various other interests of an important character, and has evidenced his confidence in the future of Ironton by investing in property here, owning his own home and two other houses and lots. He has done much to advance Ironton's interests in a business way, and has been one of the most active members of the Chamber of Commerce, with which he has been connected since its inception. A republican in politics, he has stood high in the councils of his party, and for eight years has served conscientiously and capably as a member of the city council, winning re-election by reason of his support of his fellow citizens' interests and privileges. Always an active, virile man, Mr. Campbell has found much pleasure in out-door sports. Educational and religious movements have in him a stanch supporter, and he holds membership in the Presbyterian church, where lie is serving in the dual capacity of elder and treasurer.
On May 27, 1878, at the home of the bride, Mr. Campbell was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Bixby, daughter of E. Bixby, a resident of Ironton. Six children have been born to this union, namely: Marian, who became the wife of R. E. Mitchell, a professional singer of Ironton, and has four children: Gordon, Edwin. Elizabeth, and an infant; Lawrence, who was married June 27. 1907. to Alice Clarke, daughter of C. C. Clarke, a prominent business man of Ironton, and has one child. Rolston C.: Henry, and Frank, who are single and reside with their parents; and two children who are deceased.
From "A Standing History of the Hanging Rock Iron Region of Ohio" by Eugene B. Willard, Daniel W. Williams, George O. Newman and Charles B. Taylor. Published by Lewis Publishing Company, 1916