Campbell Tarr
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A brief history of Campbell Tarr
Waymark Code: WM1684C
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2022
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Campbell Tarr
Born in Wellsburg, January 8, 1819, Tarr opposed Virginia secession in 1861. A staunch Unionist, he was a delegate to the first and second Wheeling conventions, raised Union Troops, and was treasurer for the Restored Government of Virginia. He became West Virginia's first treasure in 1863, serving until 1866. Tarr later lived in Kansas where he died December 22, 1879.
Marker Number: none
Marker Title: Campbell Tarr
Marker Location: West of Rt 2
County or Independent City: Wellsburg, WV
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History 2016
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