Duncan J. Campbell
Canadian politician
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Duncan J. Campbell (1845[1] – November 15, 1882[2]) was a medical doctor 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.
Duncan J. Campbell | |
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| Born | 1845 |
| Died | November 15, 1882 (aged 36–37) |
| Education | Harvard College |
| Occupations | Physician, politician |
| Known for | Representing Inverness County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Smyth (m. 1874) |
| Children | Peter Smyth Campbell |
He was born in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia. He was the son of Samuel Campbell and Ann McDonald.[3] Campbell was educated at Harvard College. He was first elected to the provincial assembly in an 1872 by-election held after S. McDonnell resigned from his seat. In 1874, he married Elizabeth Smyth, the daughter of Peter Smyth, who had previously sat for Inverness in the provincial assembly.[1] Campbell died in office[4] at Port Hood.[2]
His son Peter Smyth Campbell later served as Deputy Minister of Health for the province.[3]
