John Campbell (28 May 1798 – 3 July 1830) was a Scottish advocate and

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. He was the eldest surviving son of judge

Sir Archibald Campbell, 2nd Baronet Sir Archibald Campbell of Succoth, Lord Succoth, 2nd Baronet (1 August 1769 – 23 July 1846) was a Scottish advocate and judge. His country house was Garscube House, succeeding to the estate in 1823, upon his father's death. He rebuilt the ho ...

(Lord Succoth) of Succoth, Dunbarton, educated at Harrow School and became an advocate in 1821. He predeceased his father, who died in 1846. He was the

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(MP) for

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from 1826 to 1830. He married Anna Jane Sitwell, daughter of Francis Sitwell. His eldest son

Archibald Campbell Archibald Campbell may refer to: Peerage * Archibald Campbell of Lochawe (died before 1394), Scottish peer * Archibald Campbell, 2nd Earl of Argyll (died 1513), Lord Chancellor of Scotland * Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll (c. 1507–1558) ...

(1825–66) succeeded John's father as 3rd Baronet and was Conservative MP for Argyllshire, 1851–57. He was in turn succeeded by his younger brother George Campbell, 4th Baronet (1829–74).

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* 1798 births 1830 deaths Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom for Scottish constituencies Heirs apparent who never acceded UK MPs 1826–1830 People educated at Harrow School {{Scotland-UK-MP-stub