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History of the County of Perth, 1825-1902
William Johnston, 1903
pp.523-524
Daniel D. Campbell, Lieut-Col and J. P., of Listowel, was born near Seafell, in Arran's Isle, in 1832. He was the second son of Dugald and Mary Campbell, of Lochranza, who emigrated to Lower Canada, settling in the township of Inverness. Mr Campbell recieved a fair education, having attended school for several years in the Eastern States. In 1856 he arrivedin Listwoel, which at that period was a hamelt of a few log dwellings. Here he at once entered into commercial pursuits, erecting th first frame store in the village. Mr Campbell's life affords a good illustration of what can be accomplished by perseverance, honesty of purpose, and a kind disposition. He was an architect of his own fortune, and, what is better far, he was a man whom the citizens of Listowel delighted to honour. At one period of his life with the mercantile affairs he managed a milling business and farm, evincing a fine simplicit of character through all.
When Wallace was separated from Logan and Elma for municipal purposes he was appoiknted returning officer to cal the first meeting. Subsequently for a number of years he served as councillor, and, on Listowel being incorporated, was elected a s member of the council, ultimately being chosen reeve. He was also mayor of Listowel for several years, and voluntarily resigned that honour.
Meg Fuller Perth County Coordinator
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