About John Campbell
Lived 1823 – 1901 (aged 77–78). John Campbell was a Canadian politician.
John Campbell (1823 – November 7, 1901) was a Scottish-born carriage maker and politician in Ontario, Canada.
He was born in Dunbartonshire and trained as a blacksmith. He came to Canada in 1848, settling in London. Campbell first worked for carriage maker Marcus Holmes and later opened his own business. He served on London city council from 1867 to 1871 and from 1876 to 1879.
After his death, his son John Arthur Alex Campbell continued operating the family business.
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Who was John Campbell?
Scottish carriage maker and politician in Ontario
When was John Campbell born?
John Campbell was born in 1823.
When did John Campbell die?
John Campbell died on 7 November 1901.
What was John Campbell's occupation?
John Campbell was a politician.
What nationality was John Campbell?
John Campbell was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Campbell (London, Ontario politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Campbell. https://biography.guide/john-campbell-politician-1823/
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