William Falconer Campbell was born at Campbelton, Scotland August 12, 1852. At the age of 15 he made his first crossing of the Atlantic, seeking work to support his widowed mother and his sister. He found work with his mother's brothers David and Laughlin Falconer of Chicago.

He came to Barnes County early in its settlement, working for the Neilson family for a time. He filed on a homestead in Mansfield Township in 1882, and then returned to Scotland to marry his sweetheart Catherine McTavish. Born September 25, 1852 in Iverness, she was the daughter of Alex and Mary Cameron McTavish. The couple was married March 23, 1883 and immediately left for America.

Five children were born to the Campbells: John McTavish, Alexander Duncan, William David, Donald Cameron and Mary Margaret. All were born on the family farm, called "View Hill Farm."

Mrs. William F. Campbell died June 16, 1933. William died February 24, 1935.

The grandchildren were: To John and Rose; Clarence, William and Beatrice. To William and Nellie; Edward B., married to Luella Holden, Donald D., married to Cecelia Campbell, Jeanne E. (Mrs. Walter Wolsky) and James W., married to Eleanor Ekern. To James and Mary Campbell McLees; Alan, married to Marion Melby, James, married to Ruth and William married to Phyllis Olson.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 43