Background
Campbell, Rolla Dacres was born on January 5, 1895 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of Charles William and Jennie Elena (Ratliff) Campbell.
Campbell, Rolla Dacres was born on January 5, 1895 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of Charles William and Jennie Elena (Ratliff) Campbell.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1917; Juris Doctor cum laude, Harvard, 1920.
Practice law, 1920-1987; senior partner firm, Campbell, Woods, Bagley, Emerson, McNeer and Herndon (and predecessors), 1935-1987; president, director, Dingess-Rum Coal Company, Huntington Chairman of the Board, Dingess-Rum Coal Company, Huntington, 1985-1987; president, director, C.W. Campbell Company vice president director, Caldwell-Campbell Company vice-president, director, D-R Stores, Inc. General and consultant counsel Island Creek Coal Company, and affiliated companies, 1935-1962. Founder, president, director National Council Coal Lessors, Inc., Washington, 1951-1971.
Member American Bar Association (past chairman natural resources section, past member house of deals) Clubs: D.U. (Harvard College), Institute of 1770 (Harvard College), Speakers (Harvard College), Varsity (Harvard College). Guyan Golf and Country (Huntington), City (Huntington). Everglades (Palm Beach, Florida), Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Governor's (Palm Beach, Florida), Bath and Tennis (Palm Beach, Florida).
Married Ruth Cammack, January 1, 1918 (deceased September 23, 1979). Children: Rolla Dacres, William C. Married Patience McNulty, June 8, 1980.