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HISTORY: Finding the Founder of Campbell

Benjamin Campbell founded the Orchard City.

This week's historical picture is a snapshot of the founder of Campbell himself, Benjamin Campbell, and his family.

Pictured on the porch are family members including Mr. Cook, Aunt Polly Swope, Ben Campbell and Mary Campbell (in front of B.C.). In the third row, William Swope, Cousin May Cook, and Swope.

In the second row, John Blaine, Lena Swope, Jessie Campbell, Lena Rodeck and George Rodeck. In the first row, Alda Swope, Ethel Swope & Gene, Henry Campbell & Delbert, Aunt May Clark, Cora Rodeck, Mary Rodeck and Mary Clark.  

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