Legislator Details
Joseph L. Campbell
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
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Date: 1/26/1874
City: Hope township
County: Barry County, MI
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Biographical Sketch:
His father died when he was eight years old, and with his mother's assistance he worked his way through school, afterwards teaching school. Later he engaged in farming and also entered the political field, being township treasurer, supervisor and county treasurer. During the world war he was active in Red Cross and war loan work. Engaged in farming, and breeding of registered Jersey cattle. He also wrote life insurance.
Notable Facts:
Republican and was elected to the legislature in 1924, and was re-elected November 2, 1926. by a vote of 4,323 to 1,672 for Leonard J. Oswald.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Drainage , Insurance , Labor , Newberry State Hospital
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City of Residence: Hastings
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
District Description: Barry County
Date Elected: 11/2/1926
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1927
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Drainage
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Central Michigan Normal School , Insurance , Drainage
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City of Residence: Hastings
County of Residence Barry
District: Barry
District Description: Barry County
Date Elected: 11/4/1924
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1925
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Central Michigan Normal School