Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 10/14/2026
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 10/14/2026
Calvin Albert Campbell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 60
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/16/1866
City: Brussels or Belgrave, ON
County: Huron County, ON
Country: Canada
Death
Date: 12/5/1933
City: Indian River, MI
County: Cheboygan County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/8/1933
City: Bay City, MI
County: Bay County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Elm Lawn Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emily M. Dedwell [or Dewaele], dau. of Blendina? DedWell, 12/23/1892 in Grayling, MI; children: 2, Calvin Arthur and John W.
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: manufacturer, train conductor; businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Educated in the common schools.
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish descent. Son of Alexander and Isabella (Smith) Campbell. He emigrated to the US about 1876. At the age of 17 he entered railroad service. At the age of 21 he was promoted to conductor and remained in service for 24 years. He organized the Campbell Stone Company in 1906.
Notable Facts:
Died in office.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No 7, Senate Journal, 1934 Second Extra Session, p. 19 he died 12/6/1933. Find-a-Grave says 12/5/1933.
Sessions Served:
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, 1933-1934
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Apportionment , Blind and Deaf, Federal Relations , Horticulture , Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Indian River
County of Residence Cheboygan
District: 29
District Description: Counties of Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, Presque Isle
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Transportation;
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, 1931-1932
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Apportionment , Blind and Deaf, Elections , Public Utilities, Transportation , Executive Business
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Indian River
County of Residence Cheboygan
District: 29
District Description: County of Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Blind and Deaf; Transportation
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, 1929-1930
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Transportation , Agriculture , Elections , Public Utilities, State Sanatariums, Prohibition
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Indian River
County of Residence Cheboygan
District: 29
District Description: Counties of Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Transportation.
Fifty-Fourth Legislature, 1927-1928
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Elections , Insurance , Education , State Homes and Schools, Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Indian River
County of Residence Cheboygan
District: 29
District Description: Counties of Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Montmorency, Otsego, and Presque Isle
Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Transportation