Colin P. Campbell


Colin Percy Campbell was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1909 to 1910.

Early life

Campbell was born on July 3, 1877 in Walker Townnship, Michigan to parents John C. and Martha E. Campbell. Campbell was of Scottish ancestry. Campbell attended Albion College and graduated from the University of Michigan.

Career

Campbell was a lawyer. Campbell served as a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Kent County 3rd district until 1910. Campbell unsuccessfully sought re-election in 1910. During his last term in the office, he served as the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives.

Personal life

Campbell married Irene Jane Bowers on July 14, 1897. He was widowed upon her death on June 8, 1916. Campbell remarried on July 2, 1919 to Millie Barnes.

Death

Campbell died on May 18, 1956. He is interred at Greenwood Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.