Robert A. Campbell (mayor)

Robert A. Campbell (July 2, 1865 โ€“ November 6, 1947) was a Michigan politician.

Robert A. Campbell
Mayor of Ann Arbor
In office
1933โ€“1937
Preceded byH. Wirt Newkirk
Succeeded byWalter C. Sadler
In office
1925โ€“1927
Preceded byGeorge E. Lewis
Succeeded byEdward W. Staebler
Personal details
Born(1865-07-02)July 2, 1865
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedNovember 6, 1947(1947-11-06) (aged 82)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Maria S. Holmes

Early life

Campbell was born to parents William and Caroline E. Campbell on July 2, 1865 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1]

Career

Campbell was appointed to the position of Treasurer of the University of Michigan by the Board of Regents of the University of Michigan on June 27, 1911.[2] He served in this position until 1931.[3] From 1925 to 1927, Campbell served as the mayor of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Campbell was defeated in an election in 1927. Campbell returned as mayor from 1933 to 1937.[4]

Personal life

Campbell was married to Maria S. Holmes.[1]

Death

Campbell died on November 6, 1947 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Campbell was interred at Lakeside Cemetery in Port Huron, Michigan.[1]

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References

  1. "Robert A Campbell Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. "Bio". University of Michigan. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  3. "Faculty History Project". University of Michigan. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  4. "Campbell, O to R". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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