James Ulysses Campbell (August 29, 1866 – July 16, 1937) was an

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judge and politician in

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. He was the 25th Chief Justice of the

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, was a district attorney, and served in the

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Early life

James Campbell was born August 29, 1866, on Prince Edward Island.Corning, Howard M. ''Dictionary of Oregon History''. Binfords & Mort Publishing, 1956. This son of John Campbell and Mary McDougall was then educated at

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, graduating in 1883. Then in 1888 he immigrated to Oregon in the

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where he was admitted to practice law in

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in 1893. When the

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broke out in 1898, Campbell fought in the

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. While in the Philippines he was promoted twice, from sergeant to second lieutenant and from that rank to first lieutenant. Campbell returned to the United States in 1899.

Legal career

After returning to Oregon once the war was over, he served as deputy district attorney from 1902 to 1906. Then in 1906 he was elected as a Republican to the state House of Representatives representing Clackamas and Multnomah counties. He served again during the 1909 session.Oregon Legislative Assembly (25th) 1909 Regular Session.
Oregon State Archives. Retrieved on January 23, 2008. Also in 1909 Campbell was appointed as a circuit court judge for the 5th District, and served until 1911. In 1930 Campbell was elected to the Oregon Supreme Court to replace Oliver P. Coshow whose term had ended.Oregon Blue Book: Earliest Authorities in Oregon - Supreme Court Justices of Oregon.
Oregon Secretary of State. Retrieved on January 23, 2008. While on the court he was chosen as chief justice by his fellow justices, and served from 1935 to 1937. In 1936 he won re-election to a second six-year term, but only served a short portion of the term when he died in office on July 16, 1937. He is interred at Oswego Pioneer Cemetery in

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Family

Campbell was married in 1901 to Anna C. Pauling, and they had one daughter.

References

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