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Image Sacred to the memory of Colin Campvell, Esq. Born in Glasgow May, 1783, Died Aug 30, 1843. Greenoock Churchyard. David Sullivan

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Aug 31, 1843
Died
Suddenly on Wednesday morning, the 30th instant, Colin Campbell, Esquire, in the 60th year of his age [born 1783]. He was for many years one of the Representatives of the County of Charlotte, in the General Assembly of this Province, where he distinguished himself by his industry and talent—he was also a Judge of the Inferior Court of Common Pleas, and retained that situation until he became High Sheriff of the County, and continued in that office a number of years. In addition to these he held several civil situations of trust and responsibility. Mr. Campbell was a man of strong natural powers, which had been cultivated by a good classical education. He was an affectionate Parent and an ardent Friend—and his death will be lamented by a large circle of Relatives and Friends. His funeral will take place this day at 4 o’clock from the residence of his daughter, when friends and acquaintances are invited to attend.

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Early History of St. Andrews
Extract from Paper by M. N. Cockburn, KC
Part Three
Feb 21, 1907
The fourth incumbent in the officer of Sheriff was also the son of a loyalist, Colin Campbell, Jr. He filled the office from 1833 to 1843. He was born in Glasgow, married a daughter of Capt. James Campbell, who was a cousin to Sir Archibald Campbell, a successor to Sir Howard Douglass as Governor of New Brunswick. He was a son of Capt. Colin Campbell, who came from Scotland during the war and was for a time a Customs officer at St. John, and was one of the representatives of the County of Charlotte in the first House of Assembly. Did business as a merchant for a time in St. Andrews and finally returned to Scotland in 1808. His eldest son, Rear Admiral Donald Campbell, of the British Navy, married a sister of Sir Howard Douglass, and his grandson, Admiral York Campbell, is at present the head of the younger branch of the Campbell's of Argyle. Miss Annie P. Campbell, of St. Andrews, is a direct descendant of Sheriff Campbell.