Colin P. Campbell
Colin Percy Campbell (July 3, 1877 – May 18, 1956) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1909 to 1910.
Colin P. Campbell | |
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| Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 6, 1909 – 1910 | |
| Preceded by | Nicholas J. Whelan |
| Succeeded by | Herbert F. Baker |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Kent County 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1907 – 1910 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 3, 1877 Walker Townnship, Michigan |
| Died | May 18, 1956 (aged 78) |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Alma mater | Albion College University of Michigan |
Early life
Campbell was born on July 3, 1877 in Walker Townnship, Michigan to parents John C. and Martha E. Campbell.[1] Campbell was of Scottish ancestry.[2] Campbell attended Albion College and graduated from the University of Michigan.[3]
Career
Campbell was a lawyer. Campbell served as a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Kent County 3rd district until 1910. Campbell unsuccessfully sought re-election in 1910. During his last term in the office, he served as the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.[2][3]
Personal life
Campbell married Irene Jane Bowers on July 14, 1897. He was widowed upon her death on June 8, 1916.[4] Campbell remarried on July 2, 1919 to Millie Barnes.[1]
Death
Campbell died on May 18, 1956. He is interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.[1][3]
References
- "Colin Percy Campbell Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- "Campbell, C to D". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- "Legislator Details - Colin Percy Campbell". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- "Irene Jane Bowers Campbell Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
