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Father: George Washington Camblin ID: 4301 00 Sources
Birth: November 19, 1856 Place: near Selma, Iowa (Van Buren County) 1,0
Marriage: July 1, 1875 Place: Jessie Nicholson's, Van Buren County 0,3,2
Death: May 22, 1932 Place: in a hospital in Des Moines, Iowa 1,0
Burial: Place: Mt. Moriah cemetery, Van Buren Count 5,1,0
Parents: Cephas Dodd Camblin and his wife, Hannah Briney . 0,1
Mother: Julie Ann Nicholson 2,0,1
Birth: February 11, 1855 Place: Washington County, Ohio 2,0
Death: April 22, 1917 Place: at home in Douds, Iowa (Van Buren Co 2,4,0
Burial: Place: Mt. Moriah Cemetery 5,2,0
Parents: Jessie Argo Nicholson and Hannah Owen 0
## Children Born Died Spouse
Arthur E 6/27/1876 > 1932 Berta Burns 0,1,2
Ethel 3/21/1878 9/ 1/1878 5,2,1,0
son infant 5,2,1,0
Grace 7/ 7/1879 10/24/1937 Joe B. Tedrow 0,2,1
Cephas Dodd 11/ 7/1881 > 1932 Myrtle Olive Sullivan 0,1,2
Alvira (Via) 6/ 1/1887 11/27/1969 Elmer Guy Parks 0,2,1
Bertha 8/ 7/1890 7/23/1964 Rex Vale Rambo 0,2,1
Retta 3/26/1893 12/29/1964 Lawrence Edgar Yoder 0,2,1
Thomas Gilmore "D 1/18/1897 7/23/1963 5,0,1,2
Sources:
0. Family information from Verla Nickle & her Aunt Mary Morrow
1. Obituary, Bonaparte Record Republican, May 26, 1932, page 8
2. Obituary, Keosauqua Republican, May 3, 1917, page 1
3. Marriage records; Keosauqua courthouse, Iowa; book F, page? 74
4. Death records; Keosauqua courthouse; volume 2, page 34
5. Tombstones in Mt. Moriah cemetery, Douds, Iowa
6. Iowa state census records, 1885, 1895, 1905 & 1915
Notes:
Grandpa Camblin was a farmer, a mason and a master carpenter who built
houses and furniture. I believe that he added the second story to Grandma
Rambo's house in Keosauqua. I believe that Verla inherited some furniture
he made. Mom remembers when she and Aileen were just little, that Grandpa
Camblin had a huge long beard. Fascinated, they would watch him eat soup
(or anything) and wonder how he could get it into his mouth through that
beard. Jeanne remembers the tea closets that her Grandpa Camblin made for
her sisters, Lucille and Aileen. They matched Grandma's cedar with copper
strapping.
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George Camblin bought the family farm from his father's estate in 1887.
He helped build the Mt. Moriah church and Sandra has pictures of houses
which grandpa built and also of the house where her grandma Retta was born.
She has a picture 14" wide showing the thrashing machine co-owned by George
Camblin and Joe Tedrow. The George Camblin family home burned when Bertha
was about 6 (i.e. 1896).
Julia Ann (Nicholson) Camblin was a midwife. Sandra has a memorium of hers.
George Camblin turned white haired when he discovered his wife's death.
Edgar Hartzer has carpentry tools used by Cephas and his Masonic uniform.
George Camblin was a finish carpenter and smoked a Merscham pipe.
conversation with Sandra Harne and her father Edgar Hartzer circa 1983.
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Mrs. Geo Camblin, living in town, was found dead in her bed last Sunday
morning. Mr Camblin awoke about six o'clock in the morning, and on calling
to his wife, and receiving no response, discovered that she had expired,
and had probably been dead for some hours. Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Barber, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home.
A large number of people were in attendance. Interment was made at Mt.
Moriah cemetery.
SELMA
Friends of Mrs. Georgia Camblin were shocked Sunday morning to hear of her
sudden death at her home in DOUDS. A half-brother, Guy Nicholson, resides
east of here.
State Line Democrat; Friday, April 27, 1917, pages 1 & 5.
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Obituary of Mrs. George Camblin
Julia Ann Nicholson was born in Washington county, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1855.
When a child she came to Iowa, the family settling in Sandusky, Iowa, and in
the fall of 1874 moved to Selma, Van Buren county. She was married to George
Camblin, July 1, 1875. To this union 9 children were born, 4 sons and 5
daughters One son and one daughter died in infancy. She is survived by her
husband, 3 sons, Arthur, Cephas and Thomas G., and four daughters,
Mrs. Grace Tedrow, Mrs. Alvira Parks, Mrs. Bertha Rambo and Mrs. Retta Yoder,
also 16 grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. She was in full
sympathy with all christian principles. For forty-three years she has lived
in this community, for some years on the farm and subsequently in Douds, Iowa.
She died at her home in Douds, Iowa, April 22, 1917, aged 62 years, 2 months
and 11 days. Funeral services, attended by all her family and two sisters,
were conducted by Rev. G. M. Barber, of Muscatine, Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Interment was made in Mt. Moriah cemetery.
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We wish to sincerely thank our neighbors and friends for the Many
kindnesses tendered us in these hours of sorrow.
Geo. Camblin and Family
Keosauqua Republican, May 3, 1917, page 1, column
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Mrs. George Camblin died at her home in Douds-Leando Sunday morning,
April 22, aged about sixty years. She leaves a husband and seven children.
Bonaparte Record; May 1, 1917, page 2 column 4
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GEORGE W. CAMBLIN
George W. Camblin was born on a farm near Selma Nov. 19, 1856, and died
May 22, 1932, while in a hospital at Des Moines. Of a large family born to
his parents, Cephas D. and Hannah Camblin, one brother and two sisters survive.
He was united in marriage to Julia Nicholson in the year 1873.
To this union were born four sons and five daughters. His wife and two
children preceded him in death. Of the immediate family left are three sons
and four daughters, A. E. Camblin of Kansas City, Mrs. Grace Tedrow of
Libertyville, C. D. Camblin of Minneapolis, Mrs. Via Parks of Ottumwa, Mrs.
Rex Rambo of Keosauqua, Mrs. Retta Hartzer of Des Moines, and T. G. Camblin
of Kansas City. He also leaves one brother, John Camblin of Eldon and two
sisters, Mrs. Della Finley and Mrs. Alice Fuller, both of Allerton. There
are 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
George, as he always insisted upon being called, was united with the
Methodist church in early childhood and always lived the life of a Christian.
He was a resident of Van Buren county all his life and lived in Douds for
many years. After the death of his wife several years ago he made his home
with his children. He enjoyed rugged health throughout his life up until the
past two weeks.
He was a pioneer member of both the Odd Fellow and Masonic lodges, and gave
many years of faithful service, taking an active part in both.
He will be greatly missed by those in this locality as a kind, considerate
father and a righteous citizen.
Funeral May 23, 1932, Rev. G. W. Barber conducting the service. Burial in
Mt. Moriah cemetery.
Bonaparte Record Republican, May 26, 1932, page 8
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Village News
Chas. Benning drove to Des Moines Saturday to see Geo. Camblin, who is in a
hospital there.
Relatives received word late Sunday afternoon that Mr. Camblin had passed
away. Clarence Pedrick was called to take charge of the body.
Mrs Rebecca Grimsley and brother, Jim Rambo, visited at John Smith's Sunday.
Van Buren Record; May 26, 1932
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George Camblin of Douds, who is operating a threshing machine this harvest,
was in our office Monday. He reports that grain yields were heavy ...
SELMA - George Camblin is running his steam thresher here this week.
George Camblin mentioned as working at the Masonic Lodge.
Geo. Camblin runs his feed mill at Douds two days each week.
Extracted from the Keosauqua Republican and Stateline Democrat (SD);
Aug 21, 1902 p3; SD: Aug 13, 1903 p8 c3; July 6, 1906 p3; May 6, 1909
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George Camblin owned property in Village township, Section 15 according to
the 1897 Plat Book of Van Buren County, Iowa; page 22
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Camblin, George + Nicholson, Julia 7/1/1875
Marriage records; Keosauqua courthouse, Iowa: Book F, page (or number?) 74
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Nicholson, Julia married Cowblice, George on 7/1/1875
Records of Van Buren Co., Iowa; DAR, 1936; page 142
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Camblin, Julia Female aged 62-2-11 Farmer death date: April 22, 1917
married, born: Ohio, residence: Village twp
cause: paralysis of heart burial: Mt. Moriah
Records of Deaths; Keosauqua courthouse, Iowa; Volume 2, page 29
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Infant son of G. & J.A. Camblin
Ethel, daughter of G. & J.A. Camblin died 9/1/1878 5 mo. 10 days
Camblin, Thomas G. 1/18/1897 - 7/23/1963
Dale Beatty's notes from Mt. Moriah cemetery, and others.
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Camblin, Father - George W. 11/19/1856 5/22/1932
Mother - Julia A. 2/11/1855 4/22/1917
Cemetery Records of Van Buren Co., Village twp; page 5; Mt Moriah cemetery
Keosauqua Public Library
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Camblin, George W.
Julia A.
infant son of G. & J.A. died ____ (set in concrete)
Ethel - daughter of G. & J. - 9/1/1878 ae 0-5-10
Thomas G. 1/18/1897 - 7/12/1963
Iowa Cemeteries, Van Buren Co., Volume 6, Mt Moriah, page 9
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Camblin, Geo. W. 11/19/1856 - 5/23/1932 Mt. Moriah cemetery, Douds
Julian A. 2/11/1855 - 4/22/1917 "
Gravestone Records of Van Buren County, Iowa, WPA; Iowa State Genealogical Soc.
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1880 U.S. census; Van Buren county, Iowa; Village township, page 345 D
Camblin, George 23 Iowa Penn Ohio Laborer dwelling #112
Julia 23 wife Ohio Ohio Ohio Keeping House
Arthur 4 son Iowa Iowa Ohio
Estril? 2 dau """
Gracie 11/12 dau """ born July
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1885 Iowa state census, Van Buren county, Village township, page 539, #18.
George Cambelen 28 Farmer Van Buren N N
Julia 27 Ohio N N
Author 8 Van Buren
Grace 6
Cephas D. 3
Cephas Cambelen (age 75) and Hannah (63) lived next door.
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1895 Iowa state census, Van Buren county, Village township, page 677, #225.
George Camblin 39 Van Buren M.E. 18 Vote
Julia 39 Ohio
Arthur 18 Van Buren
Grace 15
Cephas 13
Elvira 8
Bertha 4
Retta 2
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1905 Iowa state census, Van Buren county, roll 398 (A-H)
George Camblin 50 m Iowa Ohio Penn $2,500 carpenter
Julia 50 m Iowa Ohio Ohio
C.D. 23m s Iowa Iowa Iowa laborer 2
Vic 18m Iowa Iowa Iowa
Bertha 14 Iowa Iowa Iowa 8
Retta 10f Iowa Iowa Iowa 8
T.G. 8m Iowa Iowa Iowa 8
The column headings are: age, male/female, married/single, birthplace,
birthplace of father, mother, number of months in school, ??, ??, and
number of years unemployed in Iowa (2 for C.D.). All could read & write.
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1915 Iowa state census, Van Buren county
Camblin, Geo 58 m 58 Carpenter $400 7 Ia $2,500 Pa Ohio
Julia 58 m 46 7 Ohio Ohio Ohio
Gilmore 17m s 17 Laborer $240 8 Ia Ia Ohio
The column headings are: age, male/female, married/single, years in Iowa,
occupation, 1914 earnings, years of common school, birthplace,
own or rent, father's birthplace, mother's
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W.L.Liming originally built the house in Keosauqua I think of as
Grandmother Rambo's. It originally had seven gables. George Camblin
rebuilt it. Willa (Liming) Beatty grew up in that house.
conversation with Ruby Beatty circa 1980
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Look for better obit in Keo. paper. Lawrence has a clipping also see family
info on back of that obit.
Verla must have seen a family bible for this family.
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Their youngest son, "Doc" Camblin, lived in Kansas City, but is buried in
Mt. Moriah cemetery. He was an engineer who built bridges. He had no
children.
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