Frederick William Campbell (genealogist) facts for kids
Frederick William Campbell was a Scottish genealogist. A genealogist is someone who studies and traces family histories, looking into who people's ancestors were. He lived from 1782 to 1846.
About Frederick William Campbell
Frederick William Campbell was born on January 4, 1782. He was part of the Campbell family from Barbreck, which was a branch of the larger Argyll family in Scotland. His father was Donald Campbell of Barbreck.
Frederick joined the army and became a captain in the 1st regiment of guards. After his father passed away in 1804, Frederick took over the family estate. However, he later sold the land in Argyllshire, Scotland. He kept only a special right called "superiority" to stay connected to the area.
He then moved to Birfield Lodge, which was near Ipswich in Suffolk, England. In Suffolk, he became a magistrate, which means he was a local official who handled minor legal cases. He was also a deputy-lieutenant, helping the main representative of the King or Queen in the county.
What He Wrote
In 1830, Frederick William Campbell published a book called 'A Letter to Mrs. Campbell of Barbreck, containing an Account of the Campbells of Barbreck from their First Ancestors to the Present Time'. He printed this book privately, meaning it was not sold to the general public but shared among family and friends.
His Family
On February 21, 1820, Frederick William Campbell married Sophia. Sophia was the daughter of Sir Edward Warrington, who was a Member of Parliament (M.P.). Frederick and Sophia had one daughter together.
