James Campbell (Queensland politician)
James Campbell (28 October 1838 – 13 September 1925) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
James Campbell | |
|---|---|
| Member for Aubigny | |
| In office 4 March 1884 – 29 April 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Perkins |
| Succeeded by | William Lovejoy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Campbell 28 October 1838 Newtown Cook's River, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 13 September 1925 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Ann Lovell |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Early life
The son of Hugh Campbell and Helen (née Fraser), Campbell was born in Newtown Cook's River, New South Wales. He became a butcher and grazier. With his wife, Sarah Ann Lovell (married 1866, died 1935), Campbell had four sons and seven daughters.[1][2]
Politics
Campbell was mayor of the Town of Toowoomba in 1882. His brother, Charles Campbell was also the town's mayor in 1886 and a member of the Queensland Legislative Council.[3]
James Campbell represented Aubigny in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 4 March 1884 to 29 April 1893.[1]
Later life
Campbell died 13 September 1925[2][4] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[5]
References
- "Campbell, James". Former Members. Queensland Parliament.
- "Queensland Index of Deaths: James Campbell, 1925/B46769". Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
- "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 14 September 1925. p. 4. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- Campbell James Archived 18 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine – Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Patrick Perkins |
Member for Aubigny 1884–1893 |
Succeeded by William Lovejoy |