Background
Campbell, James U. was born on August 29, 1866 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Son of John and Mary (McDougall) Campbell.
Campbell, James U. was born on August 29, 1866 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Son of John and Mary (McDougall) Campbell.
Educated Prince of Wales College, 1883-1884. Studied law privately.
A. (Mistress Walter F. Patrie). Came to the United States, 1887, naturalized, 1893. Began as teacher public schools, 1884.
Admitted to Oregon bar, 1893. Practiced at Oregon City, Oregon, until 1909. Member State Legislature, 1907, 1909.
Appointed judge of Circuit Court, 5th Judicial District of Oregon, 1909, elected 4 times. Elected Justice Supreme Court of Oregon, 1930, chief justice, since 1935. Enlisted in 2d Oregon Regiment, United States Volumes, Spanish-American War, served in Philippines.
Honorary discharge as First lieutenant.
Member: Elks; Masons.
Spouse Anna C. Pauling, August 7, 1901, Oswego, Oregon.