Its Family Time~Hugh Fleming Dove, Jr.

Hugh Fleming Dove, Jr. was born about 1807, a son of Hugh Fleming Dove, Sr. and
Christian Campbell. The family migrated from Scotland and lived in Bladen County, North Carolina and Marion County, South Carolina. As the  families begin to grow they also began to spread out across the States. 

Hugh Fleming Dove, Jr. married Mary Ann Campbell, daughter of Duncan Campbell. The date of this marriage is unknown at present but probably occurred in 1845/46. Their first born son, John D. Dove, was borne 10 August 1847.  Hugh, Jr. and Mary Ann only had 3 children; 2 daughters and a son, before he was murdered in 1852 by his wife’s brother, Hugh Campbell. 

This murder occurred in Marion County, South Carolina and the Governor, John H. Means, of South Carolina provided a $200.00 reward for the capture and jailing of Hugh Campbell. 

Murder of Hugh Fleming Dove, Jr. 

[From the Marion Star.]

Reedy Creek, Marion Dist.}

July 16th, 1852.} 

To the Editor of the Star: An atrocious murder was committed in this District, near Little Pee Dee, on the person of Hugh Dove by Hugh Campbell. A  Coroner's inquest was held over him to-day, and a warrant issued for the arrest of Campbell, who has fled. 'This is to give notice to the public in order for his arrest; he is 5 feet 7 inches high, fair complexion, blue eves, black hair, thick beard, rather heavy set, walks quick and short, looks rather under when he looks at you, he is about 30 or 35 years old, has also a Roman nose.                            SAMUEL J. BETHEA, 

                                             Acting Coroner.

[Source: The Sumter Banner, Sumter, South Carolina; Tue, Jul 27, 1852, Page 2, column 6]

Reward Offered:

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT S. C.

                                                                        July 30th 1852 

WHEREAS information has been received by this Department that a murder was committed on the body of Hugh Dove in Marion District by HUGH CAMPBELL and that the said Campbell has either fled or conceals himself. Now in order that the said Campbell may be brought to trial, be it known,  that I, John H. Means, Governor in and over the State of South-Carolina, do issue this my Proclamation, offering a reward of TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for his delivery to the Jail of Marion District.

Campbell is about 30 or 35 years old; 5 feet 8 inches high, stout built, walks quick and steps short; has blue eyes, Roman nose, black hair and thick beard.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name and affixed the seal of the State                                                 JOHN H. MEANS, [L. S.]

By the Governor 

Benjamin Perry, Secretary of State.                                   

[Source: The Charleston Daily Courier, Charleston, South Carolina, Thu, Aug 19, 1852, Page 3, Column 5.]

The three children of Hugh and Mary Ann Dove were:

1. John D. Dove, b. 10 August 1847

2. Christian Ann Dove, b. 22 Jan 1849

3. Nancy Martha Dove, b. 17 Dec 1851; married James Ira Dove  

Research is ongoing to determine what happen to Mary Ann (Campbell) Dove and her other two children.    

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1. "Atrocious Murder Committed," The Sumter Banner, Sumter, South Carolina, 27 July 1852, Page 2, column 6; Digital On-Line Archives, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : viewed 9 November 2023); https://www.newspapers.com/.

2. "Governor Proclamation," Reward Offered, The Charleston Daily Courier, Charleston, South Carolina, 19 August 1852, Page 3, Column 5; Digital On-Line Archives, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ : viewed 9 November 2023); https://www.newspapers.com/.