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Alexander Campbell (1756–1785)
Alexander or Alex Campbell may refer to: Politicians and military officers Canadian * Alexander Campbell (Upper Canada politician) (1770–1834), farmer and political figure in Upper Canada *Alexander Franklin Campbell (1845–?), Canadian politician *Alexander Campbell (Canadian senator) (1822–1892), legislator, minister, lieutenant governor, and senator * Alexander B. Campbell (born 1933), premier of Prince Edward Island (1966–78) * Alexander Campbell (Nova Scotia politician) (1826–1909), Scottish-born notary public and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada * Alexander Campbell (Newfoundland politician) (1876–1940), physician, fox rancher and political figure in Newfoundland *Max Campbell (Alexander Maxwell Campbell, 1888–1962), Canadian politician American * Alexander Campbell (American politician) (1779–1857), Ohio politician who served in the United States Senate *Alexander Campbell (Illinois politician) (1814–1898), member of the Illinois House of Represen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Campbell (Upper Canada Politician)
Alexander Campbell (1770 – January 18, 1834) was a farmer and political figure in Upper Canada. He was born in New York state in 1770. His father(?) served with Edward Jessup's Loyal Rangers during the American Revolution and settled in Edwardsburgh Township in Upper Canada after the war. He was a justice of the peace in the Johnstown District, a registrar for the Eastern District and represented Dundas in the 1st Parliament of Upper Canada The 1st Parliament of Upper Canada was opened 17 September 1792. Elections in Upper Canada had been held in August 1792. All sessions were held at Navy Hall in Newark, later Niagara-on-the-Lake. This parliament was dissolved 1 July 1796. Th .... He was Sir John A Macdonald's partner as well as friend. He died in Edwardsburgh Township in 1834. References *''Becoming Prominent: Leadership in Upper Canada, 1791–1841'', J.K. Johnson (1989) 1770 births 1834 deaths Members of the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada People fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Alexander Campbell, 1st Baronet
Lieutenant-General Sir Alexander Campbell, 1st Baronet, (20 August 176011 December 1824) was a senior officer of the British Army during the early nineteenth century. His long and varied career saw extensive action, including engagements in Europe during the American Revolutionary War, in India during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War and subsequently in the Peninsular War as one of the Duke of Wellington's generals. Badly wounded during the Peninsular campaign, Campbell was rewarded with a knighthood and a baronetcy, later holding a number of prestigious military commands. Life Alexander Campbell was born in 1760, the son of John Campbell of Achalader, Perthshire (of a branch of the Breadalbane Campbells) and Isabella, daughter of John Campbell of Barcaldine. In 1776 at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, 16-year-old Campbell purchased a commission in the Royal Regiment and by 1780 had become a captain, moving to the 97th Regiment of Foot. In 1781 the 97th was ordered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Campbell (golfer)
Alexander Campbell (28 November 1876 – 16 December 1942) was a Scottish professional golfer and golf course architect of the late 19th and early 20th century. In total, Campbell had five top-10 finishes in major championships. Early life Alex/Alec "Nipper" Campbell was born in Scotland on 28 November 1876, the son of Alexander Campbell and Margaret Campbell née Patterson. He had five brothers who also became golf professionals. Golf career Campbell was the head professional at several golf clubs, including The Country Club (Brookline, Massachusetts, 1896–1916), Baltimore Country Club (Baltimore, Maryland), Northmoor Golf Club (Celina, Ohio), Losantiville Country Club (Cincinnati, Ohio), Miami Valley Golf Club and Moraine Country Club (Dayton, Ohio). He was also a golf course architect, designing the Moraine Country Club. In 1913, at The Country Club, he played a friendly match against Wilfrid Reid upon the Englishman's arrival in Boston to play in the 1913 U.S. Open. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Campbell (singer)
Alex Campbell (27 April 1931 – 3 January 1987) was a Scottish folk singer. Described by Colin Harper as a "melancholic, hard-travelling Glaswegian", he was influential in the British folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s and was one of the first folk singers (in modern times) to tour the UK and Europe. His nickname was "Big Daddy", and was known for his charisma, story-telling and singing. Biography Campbell was born in Glasgow to a family who originated from the Hebrides. Both of his parents and his two sisters died from tuberculosis in the same year; Campbell spent some time in an orphanage before being taken in by his grandmother. During World War II he met American, Polish and Australian servicemen who were based in Glasgow and he developed an interest in the songs they sang. On leaving school, he worked for the Civil Service and had a successful career until an occasion when he lost his temper and had to leave. With the savings from his employment, he enrolled for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Campbell (ice Hockey)
Alex Campbell (born April 20, 1948) is a Canadian former ice hockey player. He played professionally in the International Hockey League with the Muskegon Mohawks during the 1971-72 season. Campbell was selected by the Boston Bruins in the 1st round (2nd overall) of the 1964 NHL Amateur Draft, but never played a game in the National Hockey League The National Hockey League (NHL; french: Ligue nationale de hockey—LNH, ) is a professional ice hockey league in North America comprising 32 teams—25 in the United States and 7 in Canada. It is considered to be the top ranked professional .... References External links * 1948 births Living people Canadian ice hockey right wingers Boston Bruins draft picks National Hockey League first-round draft picks Peterborough Petes (ice hockey) players St. Lawrence Saints men's ice hockey players Ice hockey people from Ontario Sportspeople from Chatham-Kent {{Canada-icehockey-winger-1940s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alex Campbell (footballer)
Alex Campbell was a footballer who played in the English Football League for Clapton Orient. He was born in Glasgow Glasgow ( ; sco, Glesca or ; gd, Glaschu ) is the most populous city in Scotland and the fourth-most populous city in the United Kingdom, as well as being the 27th largest city by population in Europe. In 2020, it had an estimated popul ..., Scotland.*Joyce, Michael: "The Football League player's records 1888 to 1939 " (). References Year of birth missing Year of death missing Scottish men's footballers Leyton Orient F.C. players English Football League players Parkhead F.C. players Albion Rovers F.C. players Men's association football defenders Footballers from Glasgow {{Scotland-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander James Campbell
Alexander James Campbell (20 August 1846 – 22 March 1926) was an Australian politician. He was born in Gerringong to Ewen Campbell and Margaret McLean. He worked as an auctioneer around Kiama and Shoalhaven and directed the local steam navigation company. On 11 November 1869 he married Margaret Sharpe, with whom he had nine children. In 1894 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly as the member for Kiama; he served until he was defeated in 1904 running for Allowrie. During this time he was generally affiliated with the Protectionist Party. Campbell died at Gerringong in 1926. His brother Archibald was the member for the neighbouring seat of Illawarra The Illawarra is a coastal region in the Australian state of New South Wales, nestled between the mountains and the sea. It is situated immediately south of Sydney and north of the South Coast region. It encompasses the two cities of Wollongo .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Campbell, Alexander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Campbell (Australian Politician)
Alexander Campbell (25 May 1812 – 8 November 1891) was a Scottish-born Australian politician. Early life He was born in Relugas near Forres, Scotland, to farmer Donald Campbell and Janet Ralph. A solicitor, he migrated to Sydney in 1838 and worked for a merchant firm until beginning his own business in 1840; he subsequently entered a partnership in 1842 as merchants and commercial agents. On 1 July 1842 he married Maria Martin, with whom he had four children; a second marriage on 6 October 1857 to Sarah Robertson Murray produced a further four children, while and third on 8 January 1873 to Harriet Hunt was childless. Political career Campbell unsuccessfully stood as a candidate at the by-election for the Legislative Council seat of Sydney Hamlets in February 1855. He did not contest the first election for the Legislative Assembly, but stood for Shoalhaven at the 1859 election, finishing well back in 3rd. He was finally successful at the 1860 Williams by-election. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Campbell (sea Captain)
Captain Alexander Campbell (15 March 1805 – 25 May 1890) was a Scottish whaler, master mariner and notable figure in the British colonisation of the Port Fairy–Warrnambool region of Australia. Early life Alexander Campbell was born on 15 March 1805 at Sunipol on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. He was the son of a farmer who was involved in the raising and shipping of livestock from Mull to the markets on the mainland. Van Diemen's Land Two of Campbell's brothers, Colin and Neil, emigrated to Van Diemen's Land in the early 1820s, to take up land. Alexander decided to join them, and early in 1825 he sailed in the barque ''Triton'' arriving in Hobart in October of that year. Campbell met his brother Colin, who had taken up a farm at White Hills, Tasmania, White Hills, near Launceston. Alexander managed the farm, growing wheat and raising cattle and sheep. He was later employed by Simeon Lord to manage the Bona Vista Station, on the South Esk River. In 1829, Campbell returned to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Campbell (Royal Navy Officer)
Vice admiral Alexander Victor Campbell CB, DSO, MVO (27 September 1874 – 2 June 1957) was a Royal Navy officer who became Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard. Naval career Campbell was promoted a lieutenant. He was appointed to the battleship HMS ''London'' on 31 May 1902, serving temporary as gunnery lieutenant during the first weeks. Promoted to captain on 30 June 1913, Campbell became commanding officer of the battleship HMS ''Vengeance'' in May 1914 and the battleship HMS ''Prince George'' in August 1914, shortly after the start of World War I. He went on to be commanding officer of the battleship HMS ''Albion'' in February 1916, commanding officer of the battleship HMS ''Britannia'' in May 1916 and Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief, The Nore in July 1916. He later became commanding officer of the battleship HMS ''King George V'' in April 1918. After the War Campbell became Captain of the Fleet, Mediterranean Fleet in September 1919 and Commodore of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Campbell (died 1832)
General Alexander Campbell (c.1750 – 24 February 1832) of Monzie Castle, Perth was a British Army general and Member of Parliament. He was born the only son of Robert Campbell of Finab and Monzie, and Inverawe, Argyll, who was the MP for Argyll. He succeeded his father in 1790. He joined the British Army in 1769 as an ensign in the 42nd Foot. He transferred as a lieutenant to the 2nd Royals in 1770 and as a captain to the 50th Foot and then the 62nd Foot in 1772. After serving as a major in the 74th Foot (1777) he was promoted lieutenant-colonel of the 62nd Foot in 1782 and the 3rd Foot Guards in 1789. He was made a colonel in the 116th Foot in 1794, and promoted major-general in 1795. He was colonel of the 7th West India regiment in 1796 and raised to lieutenant-general in 1802. He was Colonel of the 13th Foot from 1804 to 1813, promoted full general in 1812 and transferred to be Colonel of the 32nd Foot from 1813 to his death. He served in the American War of Indepen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Campbell Of Possil
Colonel Alexander Campbell of Possil (see Carter-Campbell of Possil) (1754–1849) entered the army as an ensign in the 42nd Regiment in April 1769, and obtained a lieutenancy in the 2nd Battalion Royals the following year in Menorca. Military career He moved to the 62nd regiment later that year in Ireland and went with the regiment to Canada, where, as a captain of light infantry under General Carleton, he fought in the campaigns of 1776 and 1777 with General Burgoyne in the American War of Independence. After the surrender of Saratoga, he was sent to New York, with the rank of major, and was appointed to the 1st Battalion of Light Infantry. He received the lieutenant-colonelcy of the 62nd Regiment in 1782. Soon afterwards, he returned to Scotland, where he remained with his regiment until 1789. He served with the Duke of York and Albany in the 1790s and was given the rank of colonel on 1 October 1793. He raised the 116th Regiment in 1794 and was their first Brigadier-Ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
