James Campbell (Queensland politician)

James Campbell

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
Religion Presbyterian

James Campbell (28 October 1838 – 13 September 1925) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

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), Campbell had four sons and seven daughters.[1][2]

Politics

Campbell was mayor of the Town of Toowoomba in 1882.

He represented Aubigny in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 4 March 1884 to 29 April 1893.[1]

Later life

Campbell died 13 September 1925[2][3] and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Campbell, James". Former Members. Queensland Parliament.
  2. 1 2 "Queensland Index of Deaths: James Campbell, 1925/B46769". Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  3. "Family Notices.". The Brisbane Courier (National Library of Australia). 14 September 1925. p. 4. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  4. Campbell James 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
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