James was born the 4th child of Charles and Isabella Campbell
at Blue Spur, Tuapeka District, Central Otago.
School Records - Blue Spur
James Campbell Reg No. 669,
Parent Charles Campbell
Birth 7th Dec 1891
Admission date 2nd Feb 1897
Last Day 11th Sep 1905
Destination - Larence D H S
School Records - Lawrence High School
James Campbell Reg No. 1408,
Previous School Blue Spur
Parent Mr. Campbell
Birth 7th Dec 1891
Admission date 18th Sep 1905
Last Day 7th Dec 1907
Destination - Work
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James Campbell circa 1899
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James travelled with his mother Isabella and 4 siblings,
aged 16, from Blue Spur to Takaka in December 1908, where his
father Charles had taken up employment as a mine manager in 1901.
James worked as a carpenter in the Takaka district
He died at the Pupu Valley, Takaka,
25 July 1915 at the age of 23yrs
of Phthsis Syncope B, NZBDM1915/6359.
He was buried in an unmarked grave at
Rototai Cemetary beside the remains of his sister ,
Margaret Isabella d.1914, who also died of tuberculosis.
Burial record of James... Rototai Cemetery, Golden Bay, Block B, Row 3, Plot 77.
Deaths in the district of Takaka,1915, No.12
When & where; 1915 25th July, Pupu, Takaka
Name ,Occupation; James Campbell, Male 23 years
cause of Death; Phthisis B. Syncope, 2 Years, Dr. K J Nordeevard
Father; Charles Campbell
Mother; Isabella Paterson Campbell, formerly Cousins
Burial; 28th July, Rototai Cemetery
Minister; Rev. J D McFarlane, Prebyterian
Where born, time in NZ; Blue Spur, Otago, 22 Years
Married No
Children; None
Informant; Wm. Jas. Smith, Undertaker having charge of Funeral,Takaka
Registrar; J. Hucorrish, 30th July 1915
Note: Phthisis B. Syncope or Chronic Tuberculosis
