James Campbell (Wisconsin politician)

James Campbell (February 19, 1814 – January 16, 1883) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

For others of the same name, see James Campbell.

Biography

Campbell was born in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania in 1814.[1] In 1835, he moved to Green County, Wisconsin. He became a railroad company president and owner. Campbell died in 1883.[2]

Political career

Campbell was a member of the Assembly in 1861, where he chaired the committee on claims.[3] He was a Republican.

References
  1. "Campbell, James 1814 - 1883". Wisconsin Historical Society. Archived from the original on 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
  2. "Personal: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. O. Clinton". Green Bay Advocate. February 1, 1883. p. 3. Retrieved December 3, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "An Outrageous Slander". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. May 1, 1861. p. 2. Retrieved October 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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