Campbell Riddell

Campbell Drummond Riddell (9 January 1796 – 1858) was an Australian colonial public servant who served as the first Colonial Treasurer of New South Wales.

Life

Riddell was the son of Thomas Milles Riddell (d.1796) and Margaretta, née Campbell. He was the grandson of Sir James Riddell Bt who was created first baronet, of Ardnamurchan, Argyllshire, Scotland. He was brought up in Edinburgh living at 15 Heriot Row.

He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, but he did not take a degree. Upon joining the Colonial Service he briefly served in Ceylon, where he met and married his wife, before being appointed the Colonial Treasurer for the Colony of New South Wales, arriving in Sydney in August 1830. Riddell was retired as treasurer under the provisions of the new constitution with the introduction of responsible government in 1856 and was replaced by Thomas Holt. He traveled to England and his seat was vacated by his absence on 8 December 1858.

He also served as President of the Australian Club.

He died in England in 1858.