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Dr Ola Belle Campbell Reed

Birth	:	17 Aug 1916 Grassy Creek Township, Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	16 Aug 2002 Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	St. John the Devine Churchyard, Southrey, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate	:	53.1843135, -0.2972542
Description	:	Ola was a folk singer, songwriter and banjo player. During the Great Depression, Arthur Campbell, her father, experienced the failure of his business interests because his customers were unable to pay their bills. One of his cousins found a farm they could rent in Chester County, Pennsylvania, so the family moved in 1934. Ola Belle had already learned to play banjo in the claw hammer style and soon she and brother Alex were playing for parties. In 1936 she met Arthur "Shorty" Wood who hired her as a singer in his band, the North Carolina Ridge Runners,... Read More	Ola was a folk singer, songwriter and banjo player. During the Great Depression, Arthur Campbell, her father, experienced the failure of his business interests because his customers were unable to pay their bills. One of his cousins found a farm they could rent in Chester County, Pennsylvania, so the family moved in 1934. Ola Belle had already learned to play banjo in the claw hammer style and soon she and brother Alex were playing for parties. In 1936 she met Arthur "Shorty" Wood who hired her as a singer in his band, the North Carolina Ridge Runners, which was based in Delaware. In 1948 she and Alex formed the New River Boys and Girls. In 1951 they built the New River Ranch, a music park in Rising Sun, Cecil County, MD, which featured top country music stars. After the park was destroyed by a blizzard in 1958 they became the house band at Sunset Park where they remained until 1985. From 1961 to 1966 they broadcast every Saturday night on station WWVA in Wheeling. They recorded two albums for Starday Records and, between 1972 and 1977, Ola recorded two albums each for Rounder Records and Folkways Records. In 1977 she was a featured performer at the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter. In 1978 she was awarded an honorary Ph. D. by the University of Maryland and in 1986 she received the National Heritage Fellowship Award from the National Endowment for the Arts. She was the author of over 40 songs, some of which have been covered by other artists.

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Where is Dr Ola Belle Campbell Reed's memorial?
Dr Ola Belle Campbell Reed's memorial is located at: St. John the Devine Churchyard, Southrey, West Lindsey District, England.
When did Dr Ola Belle Campbell Reed death?
Dr Ola Belle Campbell Reed death on 16 Aug 2002 in Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Ola Belle Campbell Reed's memorial?
Latitude: 53.1843135
Longitude: -0.2972542

Family Members:

Parent

Ellen May “Ella” Osborne Campbell

(1893 - 1944)

Spouse

Ralph E “Bud” Reed Sr.

(1918 - 2011)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. John the Devine Churchyard
Southrey, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.1843135, -0.2972542

2. Bardney Cemetery
Bardney, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2078350, -0.3208830

3. St. Lawrence Churchyard
Bardney, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2095580, -0.3254380

4. St. Margaret's Churchyard
Bucknall, East Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2039920, -0.2513250

5. Bardney Abbey
Bardney, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2204000, -0.3336000

6. All Saints Churchyard
Horsington, East Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2023100, -0.2160600

7. All Saints Churchyard
Gautby, East Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2359800, -0.2413800

8. St Andrew's Churchyard
Bardney, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2442000, -0.3351800

9. St. Leonard's Without Churchyard
Kirkstead, East Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.1361800, -0.2224600

10. All Saints Churchyard
Nocton, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.1637001, -0.4151000

11. St. Andrew Churchyard
Potterhanworth, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.1814000, -0.4229000

12. St Peters Churchyard
Dunston, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.1529600, -0.4120730

13. St. Andrew's Churchyard
Timberland, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.1095985, -0.3267715

14. St. Andrew's Churchyard
Timberland, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.1095985, -0.3267715

15. St Wilfrid Churchyard
Metheringham, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.1380350, -0.4016960

16. St. Andrew's Churchyard
Apley, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2613400, -0.3390200

17. St. Oswald's Churchyard
Blankney, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.1264910, -0.4051300

18. St Oswald Churchyard
Walcott, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.0945800, -0.3125240

19. St. Oswald Churchyard
Walcott, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.0944560, -0.3128500

20. St Margarets Churchyard
Langton, East Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2034275, -0.1490403

21. Holy Cross Churchyard
Kirkby Green, North Kesteven District, England
Coordinate: 53.1062300, -0.3808000

22. St. Giles' Churchyard
Langton by Wragby, East Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2764400, -0.2777700

23. St. Edward's Churchyard
Barlings, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2600000, -0.3890000

24. St. Clement's Churchyard
Fiskerton, West Lindsey District, England
Coordinate: 53.2345500, -0.4315200