Legislator Details


James H. Campbell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 28

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 11/12/1850
City: Lee Township, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date:
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 6/23/1923
City: Marshall, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakridge Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Caroline [Carrie] B. Portman; children: 1 that pre-deceased the parents

Number of Children: 1


Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: lawyer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common school

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Patrick and Eleanor Campbell. His parents were born in Ireland. He moved to Marshall, MI in 1852. He was admitted to the bar in May, 1872. He served as city reporter from 1866-70 and city attorney in 1873 and 1876. He was living in Grand Rapids, MI in 1900.

Notable Facts:


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , Rules and Joint Rules
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description: Townships of Burlington, Emmet, Fredonia, Marshall (city and town), Newton, and Tekonsha

Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Judiciary , State House of Correction
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Marshall
County of Residence Calhoun
District: Calhoun 2
District Description: Townships of Burlington, Emmet, Fredonia, Marshall (city and town), Newton and Tekonsha

Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1879 p.97, 545; USCen 1880, 1900; Find-a-Grave.com;