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John Campbell

Male 1855 - 1927  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  John Campbell was born 3 Jul 1855, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1927, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1927, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 42 Roseview St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1315 Brantford Highway, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213053P
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    JOHN CAMPBELL ROSE ST., DEAD

    WELL KNOWN RETIRED FARMER - BORN ON EAST RIVER ROAD

    The death took place on Tuesday afternoon of John Campbell of 42 Rose street. Mr. Campbell had been in failing health for the past two or three years, but was able to be about until a few days of his passing. He was born on the old Campbell homestead on East River road near Riverside bridge and was in his 72nd year. His father and grandmother lived on the same farm, the latter buying the land from the Hon. William Dickson. Mr. Campbell lived there until 18 years ago when he retired to Galt and has resided here ever since. Although he did not take any prominent part in public affairs, he was very well known and had a large circle of friends. In religion he was an Anglican a member of Trinity church.

    Surviving are his wife and three daughters, Mr. A. F. MacoDnald [sp], East River road; Mrs. Mrs. Arthur Sharpe, Bridgeburg, Ont., and Mrs. L. Gilray, Dunkirk, N.Y., A son Lieut. Jno. J. Campbell, M. C. was killed in the Great war in 1917. One sister, Mrs. Minnie Glady, city also survives.

    The Funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at 230 from his late residence to Mount View cemetery.

    April 27, 1927

    John married Sarah Maria "Maria" Birley 12 Dec 1888, Brantford Township, Brant County, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Charles Birley and Sarah Locker) was born 23 Jan 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1932, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 May 1932, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lieut. John James "Jim" Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jan 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1917, Passchendaele, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium; was buried , Devisional Cemetery, Ypres, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
    2. 3. Sarah Locker Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Margaret Batters Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Dec 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Marion N. Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Minnie Campbell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Feb 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lieut. John James "Jim" CampbellLieut. John James "Jim" Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 16 Jan 1890, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1917, Passchendaele, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium; was buried , Devisional Cemetery, Ypres, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1
    • Name: J. J. Campbell
    • Name: Jim Campbell
    • Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1315 Brantford Highway, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74630
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Civil Engineer, College
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Lieutenant, 67th Battalion
    • Residence: 1916, 42 Rose St. Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    JOHN JAMES CAMPBELL. Jan. t6, 1890-Oct. 26, 1917 Lieutenant, Canadian Field Artillery

    Only son of John C. Campbell; b. Galt; ed. North Dumfries r.s., Galt C.I.; Applied Science, 19 to-14, B.A.SC. (Civ. Eng.-Hon.); Firm of Chipman & Power, employed at Bowmanville and Burlington. Ile enlisted in the 67th, University of Toronto, Battery on its formation in April 1916. In June he was promoted Lieutenant and went overseas in command of the first draft front the battery. He joined the 11th Battery in France on the Somme in October 1916, and served through the battles of Regina Trench, Vimy Ridge and subsequent engagements to Hill 70. At Passchendaele he was wounded on October 20th, but remained on duty. Ifs had been given leave to England but refused to go owing to the scarcity of officers at the time. Six days later he was instantly killed by a shell. Buried at Dickebusch. After his death it was announced that the Military Cross had been awarded to him for his devotion to duty during five days operations, when he steadied his men under continuous shell fire. He also carried a wounded Signaller back from the outposts for nearly a mile over shell-swept ground.

    Honor Roll From the "University of Toronto / Roll of Service 1914-1918", published in 1921.


  2. 3.  Sarah Locker CampbellSarah Locker Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 13 Sep 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1 - nurse
    • Name: Sarah Locker MacDonald
    • Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1315 Brantford Highway, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74631
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner, Store
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Nurse, No. 23 Buffalo Base Hospital

    Sarah — Abraham Fred "Fred" MacDonald. Abraham was born 1892; died 1980; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. James Campbell MacDonald  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 8. William F. MacDonald  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1923; died 2009; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Margaret Batters CampbellMargaret Batters Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 3 Dec 1893, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW1 - nurse
    • Name: Maggie Campbell
    • Residence: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1315 Brantford Highway, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213057P
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Nurse


  4. 5.  Marion N. CampbellMarion N. Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born Feb 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1315 Brantford Highway, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213060
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker, at Home
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian


  5. 6.  Minnie CampbellMinnie Campbell Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 27 Feb 1895, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1315 Brantford Highway, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74633



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  James Campbell MacDonald Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born 17 Apr 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1922, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117921


  2. 8.  William F. MacDonald Descendancy chart to this point (3.Sarah2, 1.John1) was born 1923; died 2009; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-438652



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