Donald Campbell, Erin Twp, Wellington Co, Ontario

>From the "Biographical sketches" Historical Atlas of the County of Wellington, 
Ontario, compiled, drawn and published from personal examinations and surveys.
Toronto: Historical Atlas Publishing Co, 1906, reprint 1972.

p. 18

CAMPBELL, DONALD, b. Islay, Argyleshire, Scot., 1801; d. 1885, age 84. He was a stone mason 
by trade and had nothing but his trowel and hammer when he came to Canada.  He worked in 
Montreal for a short time, and went to Kingston, were he helped to build the Kingston 
Penitentiary.  About 1836 he came to Erin Tp. and bought 100 acres, east half of lot 1, con. 10, 
and later he lived in Esquesing for a short time.  Returning to Erin he purchased the present 
homestead of 100 acres, east half lot 1, con. 11; later again he purchased 50 acres in 
Esquesing Tp.  After coming to Erin he continued to work at his trade, and when his sons were 
large enough they worked the home farm, and finished clearing it.  Mr. Campbell was above the 
average in education, and kept himself well posted on current events. As he was away working 
at his trade most of the time, he took no active interest in political or municipal matters in 
Erin Tp.  He was a Trustee of S.S. No. 1, Erin, for some years; a Presbyterian and Conservative. 
Mr. Campbell was a very industrious man and achieved success.  He m. Elizabeth McMillan.  
Issue: Angus (d.); James (d.); Mrs. James Davis, Erin; John, Glen William; Malcolm (d. young); 
Alexander, Erin; Catharine, Glen William; Donald and Mrs. Robert Russell, Erin.

Donald, son of the above, was b. on the present homestead to which he succeeded at his 
father's death.  He has always farmed and has added to the place by the purchase of 100 acres, 
south half of lot 2, con. 11, Erin, and also owns 150 acres, Chingacousy Tp., and 50 acres in 
Esquesing, which his father owned, making 400 acres in all, in addition to which he rents 50 
acres, in Chingcousy.  He grazes most of this land, raising a large number of cattle and horses. 
He has not made a specialty of any particular line of farming, but has done well in all.  He has 
raised and dealt in Jerseys, Shorthorns and polled Angus cattle, and good heavy and driving 
horses.  He has often been asked to hold municipal office, but has never acceded to the 
request.  He has been Trustee of S.S. No. 1, Erin, for six years.  In politics he is a Conservative, 
always taking an active part, and being one of the best workers in the section, and chairman 
in committee for his polling subdivision.  In appreciation, the Whitney Governament has 
appointed him Justice of the Peace.  He m. Mary J., dau. of Thomas Lyons, pioneer of 
Chingacousy Tp.  Issue: Elizabeth, Sarah Ann, John and Mary.