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Mr. Campbell was born November 14, 1871, in the town of Greenburg, Westchester county. New York, on the old homestead that was also the birthplace of his father. He is the son of George W. and Almira C. (Taylor) Campbell, and the grandson of Stephen and Fannie (Matine) Campbell, who were pioneer settlers of the town. The family, as the name implies, was from Scotland, but some six generations have been born and reared in this country.

George W. Campbell was a prosperous farmer of his native town, and became widely known through the manufacture of a superior quality of cider and vinegar. He was a quiet, unpretentious man, whose time was devoted to his business and whose many amiable qualities made him numerous friends. He was a Democrat of the pure Jeffersonian type. He was married to Miss Almira Taylor, of Yonkers, New York, who still survives him and lives upon the old homestead. Her parents were Andrew and Catherine (Williams) Taylor. Mr. Campbell died July 4, 1895, leaving a family of five children, — one, Edwin, having preceded him to the better land. Of these children, Stephen is a merchant in the city of New York; Catherine is at home; Harriet is the wife of Frank A. Baylis, of White Plains; Frank M., the subject of these memoirs; and George W., at home.

Frank M. Campbell grew to manhood on the farm and attended the district school, a little brick edifice situated on the hill, until he was sixteen;.' then he entered a private school taught by Rev. William Turner, a Dutch Reformed minister. After the death of his father the management of the farm devolved upon him, and he has proved himself to be a most efficient manager. This farm consists of eighty acres of good land, well improved. The original barn was destroyed by fire and has been replaced by a building, of more modern architecture and convenience. He still makes a specialty of the cider and vinegar business, his products meeting with a ready sale throughout the different states and enjoying a high reputation for excellence.

Mr. Campbell is a young man of energy and ability, and his steady application to business bespeaks for him a successful career. He contracted, marriage with Miss Francis A. Haight, December 10, 1896. She is a daughter of Morgan and Sarah (Sherman) Haight, of Poughkeepsie, New York,, and a native of Dutchess county. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have one daughter. Alma Haight, born January 11, 1899. One of the points of interest about the farm is the old cider mill, which is still standing on the spot occupied by it for many, many years.