- Oban Times and Argyllshire Advertiser
16 November 1895
p. 5e
Death of Bishop CAMPBELL of Bangor
The death is announced of the Right Rev. James Colquhoun Campbell who for forty-four years presided over the See of Bangor. Bishop Campbell was a son of John Campbell of Stonefield, Argyllshire, and brother of the late Colin Campbell, grandfather of the present laird of Stonefield. His mother was a sister of the late Sir James Colquhoun of Luss. The deceased was born at Stonefield, near Tarbert, Lochfyne, in 1813, was a graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge, and was appointed to the See of Bangor in 1859. Owing to failing health he resigned the See in 1890. Bishop Campbell came of a good Highland stock, and carried with him in his work the kindly genial bearing of a true Highland gentleman. he did all he could to encourage the study fo the Welsh language among the clergy of his Diocese, knowing well that the straightest road to a people's heart is through their native language. When visiting his native home, he always attended the Parish Church of Tarbart. Many old people in Tarbert will remember his reverend bearing and his earnest attention during worship. His removal is the breaking of another link with the past. [1]
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1813 - 1895 (82 years)
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