Born November 1, 1837, in Belmont County, Ohio. As a small boy, he came to Iowa with the William Ramage family. He was educated in the local schools, attended Central University at Pella and later became a school teacher. Mr. Campbell enlisted for the Civil War in 1861, joining Company B of the 5th Iowa Infantry. He participated in battles at Madrid, Mo., Luka and Corinth, Miss., and along the Yazoo River. He was discharged in August, 1864. On September 6, 1864, he was united in marriage, in Jasper County, to Mary B. Currier. He then entered the mercantile business in Jasper County, continuing as such until he sold his business and moved to Shelby County. Upon coming to this county, he settled upon a farm south of Harlan. He did not remain upon the farm for long, but moved into Harlan, going into the real estate business. In 1880, he assisted in organizing the Shelby County Bank. For two years he was a member of the board of directors, and in 1883 was chosen Cashier. He later served as president of the bank as well. Mrs. Campbell passed away in 1882. In 1884, Mr. Campbell remarried. His second wife was the former Bertha Todd, daughter of the Rev. John Todd, of Tabor. Rev. Todd was a well-known abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad. In 1876, Mr. Campbell was elected to represent the counties of Shelby, Cass, Adair and Audubon in the lower house of the 16th General Assembly. He was a lifelong member of the Republican Party.
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