James Campbell (Queensland politician)


James Campbell was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

Early life

The son of Hugh Campbell and Helen, Campbell was born in Newtown Cook's River, New South Wales. He became a butcher and grazier.
With his wife, Sarah Ann Lovell, Campbell had four sons and seven daughters.

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.
James Campbell represented Aubigny in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 4 March 1884 to 29 April 1893.

Later life

Campbell died 13 September 1925 and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.