John G. Campbell
John G. Campbell | |
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Delegate to the Granville H. Oury | |
Personal details | |
Born | Glasgow, Scotland | June 25, 1827
Died | December 22, 1903 Prescott, Arizona Territory | (aged 76)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
John Goulder Campbell (June 25, 1827 – December 22, 1903) was a
Background
Campbell was born on June 25, 1827, to Agnes (Hunter) and Robert Campbell in
In 1849 Campbell set out for
In early 1863, Campbell went to El Dorado Canyon in Nevada. There he built a raft and took the Colorado River south to La Paz, Arizona Territory, arriving in December.[1] During the territorial census in 1864, Campbell was found to own US$500 in property.[1] In late 1864, he moved to Prescott and settled there for the rest of his life.[2] Shortly after his arrival, Campbell opened a general store.[1] In the early 1870s, Campbell partnered with William Buffum.[2] Beginning in 1868 Campbell diversified into ranching where he partnered with James M. Baker. By 1872, Campbell and Baker owned over 1,000 cattle and were raising sheep in the Chino Valley.[3] Buffum and Campbell ended their partnership in 1876 with both men continuing in the mercantile business.[4]
Campbell was married twice. His first nuptial was a
Political career
Besides his business interests Campbell was also active in politics. He was elected to the
In April 1878, Campbell announced his intention to run for
Campbell made a business stop in San Francisco and visited family in Brooklyn, New York before the 46th United States Congress began on March 18, 1879.[12] In addition to the normal introductions to other members of Congress, the new delegate gave a presentation on the situation in Arizona to 150 potential immigrants to the territory on April 6, 1879.[13] He introduced a variety of petitions and about 18 bills during his term including a bill to repeal the tariffs on movable type and paper.[14] Campbell's only appearance in the Congressional Record came during a debate about which committee should handle a bill he introduced to allow the territorial legislature to override a veto. When asked to which committee the bill should be referred, he stated "I have no particular choice about the reference."[15]
By the time the election of 1880 began, both the Democrats and Republicans were better organized within Arizona and each held their first successful territorial nominating conventions.[11] When Campbell arrived at the Democratic convention, he was ill and as a result confined to his hotel room. While his name was entered into consideration it became quickly apparent that he lacked the support to win nomination and he withdrew from consideration.[16] Campbell considered running for another political office in 1882 but decided against doing so.[17] With the inauguration of President Grover Cleveland in 1885, Campbell submitted an application to become Arizona Territorial Governor but was not selected.[18]
Later life
Campbell returned to his mercantile business after leaving office.[19] He also was active in other business ventures, joining with other prominent Arizonans in the mid-1880s as a promoter for the Prescott and Arizona Central Railway which sought to build a north–south rail line within Arizona.[20] In 1894, Campbell sold his store and used the proceeds to build a hotel in Prescott, the Depot House.[19] He operated the hotel until 1901 when declining health forced his retirement.[21]
On June 9, 1891, Campbell filed a claim for reparations for losses he had suffered during an Indian raid in November 1868. When the case came before the
Campbell died in Prescott on December 22, 1903.[23] He was buried in Prescott's Mountain View Cemetery.[19]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Goff 1985, p. 91.
- ^ a b c d e f Goff 1983, p. 16.
- ^ a b c d Goff 1985, p. 93.
- ^ Goff 1985, p. 92.
- ^ Goff 1985, p. 94.
- ^ a b c Goff 1985, p. 95.
- ^ Wagoner 1970, p. 509.
- ^ Goff 1985, pp. 95–96.
- ^ a b c Wagoner 1970, p. 89.
- ^ a b c Goff 1985, p. 97.
- ^ a b c Wagoner 1970, p. 90.
- ^ Goff 1985, pp. 97–98.
- ^ Goff 1985, p. 98.
- ^ Goff 1985, pp. 99–100.
- ^ Goff 1985, p. 100.
- ^ Goff 1985, p. 102.
- ^ Goff 1985, pp. 102–103.
- ^ Wagoner 1970, p. 221.
- ^ a b c Goff 1985, p. 103.
- ^ Wagoner 1970, p. 216.
- ^ Goff 1983, p. 17.
- ^ a b Goff 1985, p. 90.
- ^ "Former Arizona Delegate Dies". San Francisco Call. December 23, 1903. p. 6.
- Goff, John S. (1983). Arizona Biographical Dictionary. Cave Creek, AZ: Black Mountain Press. OCLC 10740532.
- Goff, John S. (1985). Arizona Territorial Officials Volume III: The Delegates to Congress 1863–1912. Cave Creek, Arizona: Black Mountain Press. OCLC 12559708.
- Wagoner, Jay J. (1970). Arizona Territory 1863-1912: A Political history. Tucson: University of Arizona Press. ISBN 0-8165-0176-9.
External links
- United States Congress. "John G. Campbell (id: C000092)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- John G. Campbell at Find a Grave