(II) Richard Pindle, son of Rev. Henry and Mary Belt (Sprigg) Camden, was born in Collin's settlement, near Weston, Harrison county, Virginia, November 19, 1810, died at Parkersburg, January 9, 1876. (The county designations, here and in the former paragraphs, are given according to the county divisions in force at the dates; Weston is in Lewis county, according to the present division.) Educational opportunities were very meagre in the new and sparsely settled country where his youth was passed, but by force of character he made of himself a gentleman acceptable in all circles. In early life he entered into mercantile business, at Weston, with Weeden Huffman, and by close attention to business he laid the foundation of a large fortune. Later, on account of his health, he abandoned mercantile activities and was engaged in cattle raising and banking. In all branches of business with which he was connected he earned a fine reputation for skill and judgment, also for rigid exactness and strict honesty in all transactions. At the time of his death he was president of the National Exchange Bank, at Weston, and was carrying on one of the largest grazing farms in his state, although he was living for the greater part of the time at Parkersburg. His death was due to the effects of a kick from one of his horses. Mr. Camden was a man firm in his convictions, sincere in his attachments, affable in society, affectionate and devoted in his domestic relations; he had the regard of upright men, the respect of all who knew him, and the warm affection of his relatives and friends. He was not inclined to public affairs, and only once held a state office. In the legislature of 1866 he consented to serve in the hope of soothing the asperities due to the civil war and of bringing about a more kindly feeling between the opposing parties. On account of the pressure of private business and his disinclination for public life, he refused a re-election.
Mr. Camden married, at Weston, June 2, 1870, Flora, born at Clarksburg, Harrison county, Virginia, February 15, 1841, died at Parkersburg, April 7, 1912, daughter of Granville G. and Charlotte (Despard) Davisson. Her grandfather was George I. Davisson, born April 29, 1786, died November 4, 1836; he married, September 9, 1809, Jemima Pindall, born October 3, 1790, a sister of the celebrated lawyer of Clarksburg, Colonel James Pindall. Granville G. Davisson was born June 25, 1810, died April 6, 1856; his wife was born May 2, 1817, died February 28, 1851; they married in 1837.
Children of Richard Pindle and Flora (Davisson) Camden:
--- (daughter), died in infancy, August 25, 1871;
Richard Pindle, born February 16, 1873, died August 28, 1873;
Sprigg D., born September 10, 1874;
Mary Pindall, born January 29, 1876, died December 31, 1879. ...
