William Campbell (1742 – February 10, 1823) was a Scottish-born political figure in the pre-Confederation Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He served as the second mayor of Saint John from 1795 to 1816.
William Campbell | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick | |
| In office 1795–1816 | |
| Preceded by | Gabriel George Ludlow |
| Succeeded by | John Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1742 Argyllshire, Scotland |
| Died | February 10, 1823 (aged 80–81) Saint John, Colony of New Brunswick |
Life and career
editWilliam Campbell was born in 1742 in Argyllshire, Scotland. Early in his life, he emigrated to Worcester, Massachusetts, working as a merchant. Campbell later moved to New York and fought in the American Revolutionary War until 1783 when he evacuated to Halifax, Nova Scotia and later Saint John.[1] In 1795, Campbell succeeded Gabriel George Ludlow's position as the mayor of Saint John,[2] serving in this capacity until retiring in 1816 due to his age.[1] He died on February 10, 1823, at the age of 81.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Daniel F Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics". Saint John Globe. Saint John, New Brunswick. November 7, 1887. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "Saint John 100 Years ago - 1785". St. John Centennial Advertiser. October 1, 1883. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "Daniel F Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics". The Daily Telegraph. October 26, 1874. Retrieved October 3, 2024.