Merritt L. Campbell (March 26, 1864 – October 11, 1915) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician. Born in Omro,

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, Campbell went to Omro High School. He then went to the

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and

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. In 1888, Campbell was admitted to the Wisconsin bar and practiced law in

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. He served as Neenah city attorney and on the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors. In 1901, Campbell was elected mayor of Neenah and was a

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. In 1907, Campbell served in the

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. He was involved with an insurance society: the Equitable Fraternal Society. Campbell died at his home in Neenah, Wisconsin.'Merritt Campbell Dies At His Home In Neenah,' Racine Journal News, October 11, 1915, pg. 2

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