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

1. "Campbell, James". Former Members. Queensland Parliament.
2. "Queensland Index of Deaths: James Campbell, 1925/B46769". Queensland Government. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
3. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
4. "Family Notices". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 14 September 1925. p. 4. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
5. Campbell James Archived 18 May 2015 at the Wayback Machine – Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 31 January 2015.