Duncan J. Campbell

Male, Deceased Person

1845 – 1883

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Who was Duncan J. Campbell?

Duncan J. Campbell was a physician and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Inverness County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1872 to 1883 as a Conservative member.

He was born in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, the son of Samuel Campbell and Ann McDonald. Campbell was educated at Harvard College. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in an 1872 by-election held after S. McDonnell resigned his seat. In 1874, he married Elizabeth Smyth, the daughter of Peter Smyth, who had previously sat for Inverness in the provincial assembly. Campbell died in office at Port Hood.

His son Peter Smyth Campbell later served as Deputy Minister of Health for the province.

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Born
1845
Also known as
  • Duncan Campbell
Died
1883

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on July 23, 2013

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