Legislator Details
John K. Campbell
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/7/1849
City: Augusta Township, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/30/1913
City: Augusta Township, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 4/2/1913
City: Ypsilanti, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Highland Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emma A. Jennings in 1877; children: 4, Anna H., Susan B., Alice M., Robert Jennings.
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: school teacher; farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools, graduated from State Normal College in Ypsilanti, 1875; attended the literary department of the University of Michigan in fall of 1875
Biographical Sketch:
His parents, Robert and Anna (Muir) Campbell, came from Parish of Dalrymple Ayrshire, Scotland in 1842. He served as Township Superintendent of Schools and School Inspector for several terms. He was an active member of the State Grange.
Notable Facts:
His brother was Sen. Andrew Campbell.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural College , Federal Relations , State House of Correction , Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Ypsilanti
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 2
District Description: City of Ypsilanti; townships of Augusta, Bridgewater, Lodi, Manchester, Pittsfield, Saline, Sharon, Superior, York and Ypsilanti
Date Elected: 11/3/1896
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1897
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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