Marvin Campbell (politician)
Marvin Campbell | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1930 (aged 80) South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, politician |
| Years active | 1869–1930 |
| Known for | Founder and president of Campbell Paper Box Company; Indiana State Senator (1883–1887) |
Marvin Campbell (March 13, 1849 – January 1, 1930) was a businessman and political figure from Indiana. He held a seat in the Indiana Senate between 1883 and 1887 and played a key role as founder and president of the Campbell Paper Box Company.
Early life
Campbell was born in Valparaiso, Indiana and raised on a farm. His early education took place in rural schools before he pursued further studies at Valparaiso Male and Female College. He had a twin brother named Myron Campbell.
Career
Beginning his professional journey in 1869, Campbell taught mathematics at Valparaiso High School and subsequently at South Bend High School until 1872. That year marked his transition into the hardware industry in South Bend, where he eventually moved his store to Market Street in 1879, running it for twelve years. Later, he became director and treasurer of the Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Company.
Between 1883 and 1887, Campbell served as a state senator representing St. Joseph and Starke counties. In 1889, he started working with the Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Company as a purchasing agent and was promoted to sales manager, a position he held until 1899. Around 1893, together with his brother Myron and William H. Barger, he co-established the Campbell Paper Box Company, assuming its presidency. Additionally, he was president of the Citizens' Trust and Savings Bank until his passing.
Campbell also occupied significant leadership positions including president of South Bend National Bank in 1901, chairman of the board for Epworth Hospital, and president of the trustees at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. He represented as a delegate at the Methodist General Conference in 1904 and served on DePauw University’s board of trustees.
Personal life
In 1874, Campbell married Lydia A. Brownfield, daughter of John Brownfield; they had three children together. Lydia passed away before him. He was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
His residence was located at 339 West Colfax Avenue in South Bend, and he later owned farmland in Clay Township within St. Joseph County, Indiana.
Marvin Campbell died on January 1, 1930, at his daughter’s residence in South Bend.