Obituary of Robert Judson Camp 9 NOV 1854 - 30 MAY 1915 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBERT JUDSON CAMP, one of the most prominent lumbermen in the south, who died at his home in Franklin, Va., last night following an illness of about two weeks. He was secretary and treasurer of the Camp Manufacturing Company, and had been in ill health for a number of years. R. J. CAMP DIES AT FRANKLIN HOME Prominent Lumberman Succumbs After Illness Of Several Years FUNERAL TAKES PLACE TOMORROW AFTERNOON Franklin, Va., May 30.- Robert Judson Camp, one of the most widely known and best loved lumbermen the South, died at his home here tonight [30 MAY 1915] at 10 o'clock after a critical 111ness of about two weeks, aged sixty years. Mr. Camp was secretary and treasurer of the Camp Manufacturing Company from its organization up to the time of his death, and was one of five brothers, three of whom survive him. Mr. Camp had been suffering from rheumatism for five or six years, and had spent much of his time for the past few years at health resorts. He returned from Hot Springs, Ark., about two weeks ago, having been at the resort since Christmas. His death caused by rheumatism and complications. He leaves the following relatives: a widow, who was Miss Cora Antoinette Vaughan; one son, Vaughan, and one daughter, Antoinette Gay Camp; three brothers, Paul D. Camp and James L. Camp of Franklin, and Dr. Benjamin F. Camp of White S. Springs, Fla.: one sister, Mrs. Jennie Norfleet of Franklin, and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Franklin Baptist church, the services to be conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. L. McCutcheon. Interment will take place in Poplar Spring cemetery, Mr. Camp was well known in Norfolk, and he served as vice-president of the North Carolina Association for a number of terms. He was unanimously elected president of the association at the annual meeting here last year, but on account of ill health declined the honor. Born near Franklin, November 9, (Continued on 1 Page 3.) (Continued from Page 1.) R. CAMP DIES IN FRANKLIN HOME 1854, he secured his early education at the county schools, and later at Buckhorn Academy, Hertford, N. C. He entered the University of Virginia in 1872, but the panic of 1873 interferred with his plans after one session, and he left the university, securing a clerkship with John W. Harrison of Branchville, Va., where he remalned until the spring of 1876. Returning to Franklin, secured a position with Vaughan and Gay, and a year later he became member of the of W. H. Gay and Company, who operated on the Nansemond river. In 1879 he sold his interest in W. H. Gay and Company and moved to Florida, where he became interested in orange growing and lumber manufacture, the firm being known as R. J. Camp and Brothers. At the end of three years he placed Florida affairs in the hand of his brother, Dr. B. F. Camp, and operated a lumber mill near Washington, N. C., until 1885. The Camp Manufacturing Company was organized in 1887, with headquarters at Franklin, Mr. Camp was elected secretary and treasurer. This mill enlarged its operations on until it is today one of the largest concerns engaged in the manufacture of North Carolina pine. Mr. Camp was married to Miss Cora Antoinette Vaughan June 24, 1890. He was a member of the Virginia Club of Norfolk and the Westmoreland Club of Richmond, and a nonresident member of the Board of Trade of Norfolk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Norfolk, Virginia The Virginian-Pilot 31 May 1915 Page 1 Article clipped from The Virginian-Pilot -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 9 NOV 1854 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 30 MAY 1915 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Narrative Summary of the Obituary Robert Judson Camp, prominent lumberman, died on 30 May 1915 in Franklin, Virginia, aged 60. He was survived by his wife, two children, three brothers, and a sister. Funeral services for Robert Judson Camp took place on 1 Jun 1915 at Franklin Baptist Church, led by Rev. J. L. McCutcheon, with interment at Poplar Spring Cemetery, Franklin, Virginia. Transcript Robert Judson Camp 9 NOV 1854 - 30 MAY 1915 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBERT JUDSON CAMP, one of the most prominent lumbermen in the South, who died at his home in Franklin, Va., last night following an illness of about two weeks. He was secretary and treasurer of the Camp Manufacturing Company, and had been in ill health for a number of years. R. J. CAMP DIES AT FRANKLIN HOME Prominent Lumberman Succumbs After Illness of Several Years FUNERAL TAKES PLACE TOMORROW AFTERNOON Franklin, Va., 30 May 1915. Robert Judson Camp, one of the most widely known and best loved lumbermen in the South, died at his home here tonight [30 May 1915] at 10 o'clock after a critical illness of about two weeks, aged sixty years. Mr. Camp was secretary and treasurer of the Camp Manufacturing Company from its organization up to the time of his death, and was one of five brothers, three of whom survive him. Mr. Camp had been suffering from rheumatism for five or six years, and had spent much of his time for the past few years at health resorts. He returned from Hot Springs, Ark., about two weeks ago, having been at the resort since Christmas. His death was caused by rheumatism and complications. He leaves the following relatives: a widow, who was Miss Cora Antoinette Vaughan; one son, Vaughan, and one daughter, Antoinette Gay Camp; three brothers, Paul D. Camp and James L. Camp of Franklin, and Dr. Benjamin F. Camp of White Springs, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Norfleet of Franklin, and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the Franklin Baptist Church, the services to be conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. L. McCutcheon. Interment will take place in Poplar Spring Cemetery. Mr. Camp was well known in Norfolk, and he served as vice president of the North Carolina Association for a number of terms. He was unanimously elected president of the association at the annual meeting here last year, but on account of ill health declined the honor. Born near Franklin, 9 November 1854, he secured his early education at the county schools, and later at Buckhorn Academy, Hertford, N. C. He entered the University of Virginia in 1872, but the panic of 1873 interfered with his plans after one session, and he left the university, securing a clerkship with John W. Harrison of Branchville, Va., where he remained until the spring of 1876. Returning to Franklin, he secured a position with Vaughan and Gay, and a year later became a member of W. H. Gay and Company, who operated on the Nansemond River. In 1879 he sold his interest in W. H. Gay and Company and moved to Florida, where he became interested in orange growing and lumber manufacture, the firm being known as R. J. Camp and Brothers. At the end of three years he placed Florida affairs in the hands of his brother, Dr. B. F. Camp, and operated a lumber mill near Washington, N. C., until 1885. The Camp Manufacturing Company was organized in 1887, with headquarters at Franklin. Mr. Camp was elected secretary and treasurer. This mill enlarged its operations until it is today one of the largest concerns engaged in the manufacture of North Carolina pine. Mr. Camp was married to Miss Cora Antoinette Vaughan 24 June 1890. He was a member of the Virginia Club of Norfolk and the Westmoreland Club of Richmond, and a nonresident member of the Board of Trade of Norfolk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Publication: The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Virginia, 31 May 1915, Page 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Birth: 9 November 1854 - Southampton County, Virginia, USA] [Death: 30 May 1915 - Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA] ** Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robert Judson Camp | |-----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 60 years | | Birth | 9 November 1854; Southampton County, Virginia, USA | | Death | 30 May 1915; Franklin, Southampton County, Virginia, USA | ** Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Place of Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------| | Robert Judson Camp | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Cora Antoinette Vaughan | Widow (Spouse) | Franklin, Virginia | | Vaughan Camp | Son | [Unknown] | | Antoinette Gay Camp | Daughter | [Unknown] | | Paul D. Camp | Brother | Franklin, Virginia | | James L. Camp | Brother | Franklin, Virginia | | Dr. Benjamin F. Camp | Brother | White Springs, Florida | | Mrs. Jennie Norfleet | Sister | Franklin, Virginia | | [Unnamed nieces and nephews]| Nieces and Nephews | [Unknown] | ** Publication Details | Publication | The Virginian-Pilot | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------| | City, State | Norfolk, Virginia | | Date | 31 May 1915 | | Page | 1 | Other Relevant Information - Secretary and treasurer of Camp Manufacturing Company from 1887 until death - Suffered from rheumatism for five or six years before death - Declined presidency of the North Carolina Association due to ill health - Married Cora Antoinette Vaughan on 24 June 1890 - Member of the Virginia Club of Norfolk, Westmoreland Club of Richmond, and Board of Trade of Norfolk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may have contributed to the creation of this abstract. 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