James Campbell (Queensland politician) explained

James Campbell
Office:Member for Aubigny
Term Start:4 March 1884
Term End:29 April 1893
Predecessor:Patrick Perkins
Successor:William Lovejoy
Birth Date:28 October 1838
Birth Place:Newtown Cook's River, New South Wales,
Australia
Death Date:13 September 1925
Death Place:Brisbane, Queensland,
Australia
Restingplace:Toowong Cemetery
Birthname:James Campbell
Spouse:Sarah Ann Lovell
Occupation:Businessman

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, 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Campbell, James . Former Members . Queensland Parliament.
  2. Web site: Queensland Index of Deaths: James Campbell, 1925/B46769. Queensland Government. 31 January 2015.
  3. Web site: Former Members. Parliament of Queensland. 2016. 17 July 2016.
  4. News: Family Notices. . . 14 September 1925 . 31 January 2015 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
  5. https://online.brisbane.qld.gov.au/cemeteries/cemeteries_step3.jsp?mapdisplay=139669 Campbell James