James U. Campbell

James Ulysses Campbell (August 29, 1866 – July 16, 1937) was an American judge and politician in Oregon. He was the 25th Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, serving on Oregon's highest court from 1930 to 1937. He was a native of Prince Edward Island in Canada, was a district attorney, and served in the Oregon House of Representatives.

Early life James Campbell was born August 29, 1866, on Prince Edward Island. This son of John Campbell and Mary McDougall was then educated at Prince of Wales College, graduating in 1883. Campbell returned to the United States in 1899.

Legal career After returning to Oregon once the war was over, he served as deputy district attorney from 1902 to 1906. He served again during the 1909 session. Also in 1909 Campbell was appointed as a circuit court judge for the 5th District, and served until 1911. While on the court he was chosen as chief justice by his fellow justices, and served from 1935 to 1937. In 1936 he won re-election to a second six-year term, but only served a short portion of the term when he died in office on July 16, 1937. He is interred at Oswego Pioneer Cemetery in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Family Campbell was married in 1901 to Anna C. Pauling, and they had one daughter.