KNOXVILLE CITIZEN DIES: Joseph Campbell, one of the oldest citizens of Knoxville community, died, Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Kincaid, and Mr. Kincaid. He was a native of Ray County, born June 19, 1839, and was 88 years of age. Mr. Campbell was a fine character and his friends regret to learn of his death. Joseph Campbell was the son of Jeremiah Campbell and Elizabeth Vanderpool. Joseph Campbell married Julia Ann VanBebber on February 24, 1866 in Ray County, Missouri.

Missouri Marriage Records:
Name: Joseph Campbell
Marriage Date: 4 Feb 1866
Marriage County: Ray
Spouse Name: Miss Julia Vanbebber

Home in 1870: Knoxville, Ray, Missouri
Joseph Campbell, 30, MO, Farmer
Julia Campbell, 23, MO
Mary E Campbell, 3, MO
James Campbell, 2/12th, MO
Nancy C Campbell, 2/12th, MO

Home in 1880: Knoxville, Ray, Missouri
Joseph Campbell, 44, MO-TN-TN, Farmer
Julia Campbell, Wife, 34, MO-TN-TN
Mary E. Campbell, Dau, 13, MO
Nancy C. Campbell, Dau, 10, MO
Prior C. Campbell, 8, Son, MO
Gabrella Campbell, Dau, 6, MO
Nelly J. Campbell , Dau, 3, MO
Elizabeth Campbell, Mother, 73, TN-SC-SC, Widow
Margaret Campbell, Aunt, 63, KY-VA-VA, Widow

Home in 1900: Knoxville, Ray, Missouri
Joseph Campbell, 60, Jun 1839, MO, Married 33 years, Farmer
Julia Campbell, Wife, 54, May 1846, MO, Children 9/6
Thomas Campbell, Son, 28, MO
Cora Campbell, Dau, 17, MO
Jesse E Campbell, Grandson, 13, MO
Rose Yoakum, Granddau, 16, MO
Nellie G Yoakum, Granddau, 14, MO
Joseph Yoakum, Grandson, 8, MO
Claude Yoakum, Grandson, 6, MO

Home in 1910: Knoxville, Ray, Missouri
Joseph Campbell, 70, MO, Married 44 years, Farmer
Julia A Campbell, Wife, 63, MO, Children 8/5
Claud Yoakem, Grandson, 16, MO
P C Campbell, Grandson, 3, MO

Home in 1920: Knoxville, Ray, Missouri
Joseph Campbell, 80, MO
Julia A Campbell, Wife, 73, MO
Pryor C Campbell, Grandson, 13, MO

Missouri Death Certificate #37917:
Name: Joseph Campbell
Date of Death: 17 Dec 1927
Place of Death: Knoxville, Ray, Missouri
Date of Birth: 19 Jun 1839
Place of Birth: Ray County, Missouri
Age: 88 years, 5 months, 28 days
Marital Status: Married
Wife: Julia Campbell
Occupation: Retired Farmer
Father: Levi Campbell, born Ray Co., Missouri
Mother: "Don't know"
Informant: Henry Kincaid
Burial: Vanbebber Cemetery
Cause of Death: Myocardial insuffiency & Arterio-Sclerosis