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Colin Campbell

1752 – 1834

Probate judge, born 1752

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About Colin Campbell

Lived 1752 – 1834 (aged 82). Colin Campbell was a Canadian and British jurist and politician.

Colin Campbell (June 1752 – July 1834) was a Scottish-born lawyer, probate judge, official and political officer in Nova Scotia. He represented Shelburne Township in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1793 to 1818.

He was born in Inverary, the son of David Campbell, and moved to New York City in 1776, later settling in Nova Scotia as a United Empire Loyalist. In 1789, he was named customs collector at Shelburne. In 1818, he moved to St. Andrews, New Brunswick, serving as customs collector there. He retired in 1828 and moved to Weymouth in Digby County. He died in Sissiboo in Digby County.

Campbell was a first cousin of Sir Colin Campbell, lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia. He was married twice, first to Alice Hogg, the widow of Samuel Campbell and mother of Samuel Campbell, then to Elizabeth Hardy. His grandson Colin Campbell also served in the provincial assembly.

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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly

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Who was Colin Campbell?

probate judge, born 1752

When was Colin Campbell born?

Colin Campbell was born on 1 June 1752 in Inveraray.

When did Colin Campbell die?

Colin Campbell died on 1 July 1834.

What was Colin Campbell's occupation?

Colin Campbell was a jurist and politician.

What nationality was Colin Campbell?

Colin Campbell was Canadian and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Colin Campbell

· Wikidata: Q5144959

· DBpedia: Colin Campbell (probate judge)

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