Hackensack in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Archibald Campbell Family Monument
Archibald Campbell – 1730 – 12/28/1798, age 68. Born on the Isle of Man, came to Hackensack in 1765. Tavern keeper, host to General George Washington. Hackensack’s first Postmaster. Exemplary in all the duties of life, a compassionate husband, an affectionate parent, an obliging neighbor and just in all his dealings. It may truly be said he was an honest man. He lived respected and died lamented by all who knew him.
Catherine Weif Campbell – 1740 – 9/28/1821, age 81. Born in Coleraine, Antrim County North Ireland. Married Archibald Campbell in 1760, came to Hackensack in 1768. A member of this church, noted for being a devoted Christian woman. Their children were:
George – Born in Coleraine 1764, died 6/16/1771, age 7.
Robert – Born in Coleraine 1766, died 7/5/1845, age 80. Arrived in Hackensack 1768. Admitted to the bar 4/9/1790. Became one of New Jersey’s most eminent layers. Gifted with the power of eloquence, he served this community well as Freeholder, County Prosecutor, State Assemblyman and Banker. He gave to the county in 1819 the land upon which the Bergen County Courthouse now stands. Never married.
Hannah – Born in Hackensack 1769, died about 1840. Never married.
John – Born in Hackensack 2/13/1770 – died 1814, age 44. Became one of the town’s first physicians. His untimely death was sorely lamented in the community. His wife was Jane Waldron, born 6/30/1772, died 1853, age 81. Born in Manhattan, daughter of an early Dutch Colonial family. They had seven children.
George – Born in Hackensack 6/24/1772 – died 8/11/1864, age 92. A merchant with good business ability, liberal ideas, sociable and contributor to local enterprises. His second wife was Margaret Kingsland. They had seven children.
This plaque affixed in 1986 by several descendants of Archibald and Catherine Campbell to commemorate the memory of generations past.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 40° 52.762′ N, 74° 2.588′ W. Marker is in Hackensack, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Moore Street and Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Moore Street. Marker is located in the First Reformed Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hackensack NJ 07601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grave of Gen. Enoch Poor (a few steps from this marker); The Huguenots (a few steps from this marker); Historic First Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Enoch Poor (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. Enoch Poor (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Richard Varick (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hackensack Soldier and Sailor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hackensack.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 819 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.