In 1830 at the age of twelve, James' family moved from Ireland to Quebec, Canada. They later moved to Warwick, Ontario, Canada.
His father died in Warwick in 1837.
James married Mary Ann Campbell on July 14th, 1840 in Goderich, Huron, Canada when he was twenty two years old and she was fourteen. Her father opposed to the marriage as she was already promised to an elderly Methodist minister. During the early years of their marriage, they met the Mormon elders and were baptized. James was trying to support his own family as well as help his mother and his brothers and sisters. James and Mary were the first one of four families to be baptized into the LDS church in Canada, and she was disowned by her parents on the same day. She did sewing at night by the light of a rag in a plate of grease.
Their first child, Sarah Jane, was born on June 11th, 1842 in Goderich, Canada.
Their second child, John Dennison, was born on January 23rd, 1844 in Warwick, Canada.
Their third child, James Campbell, was born on January 10th, 1846 in Goderich, Canada.
In 1846 , James moved his family, plus his mother, a brother, and sister, to Nauvoo, Illinois. After their long trip they were not financially able to go west, so they stopped off in Des Moines, Iowa , for a time. Here, as in the other places they had lived, the Mormons were persecuted. One night as James lay very ill, the mob came and wanted to tar and feather him. Finally, they left without hurting anyone. James recovered and the following year, 1848, they went to Council Bluffs. Brigham Young advised James and some others to wait.
Their fourth child, Joseph Campbell, was born on March 24th, 1848 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Their fifth child, Elizabeth Ann, was born on January 9th, 1850 in Minord, Missouri.
In 1850 they lived in Holt County, Missouri with Sarah, John, James, Joseph, Elizabeth and James' brother William. James was a teamster, and William was a laborer.
Their sixth child, Caroline Matilda, was born on October 15th, 1851 in Minord, Missouri.
It was not until 1852 that they were able to leave for the valley. They traveled overland with the Robert Wimmer Company and arrived in Utah in September of 1852. They camped in the area now known as Liberty Park. Some time later, they built a home where they lived out their lives.
Their seventh child, William Heber, was born on December 17th, 1853 in Mill Creek, UT.
Their eighth child, Mary Ellen, was born on September 10th, 1855 in Mill Creek, UT.
Their ninth child, Reuben Miller, was born on January 8th, 1858 in Mill Creek, UT.
James helped build the first school in Millcreek and gave his watch to pay for his children's schooling. He helped build the ward and was active in the ward and community. He became a successful farmer and was generous and kind to everyone.
Their tenth child, Charlotte Emeline, was born on January 7th, 1860 in Mill Creek, UT.
In 1860, James and Mary lived in Salt Lake City, UT with nine children on their farm which was valued at $1000. James' brother William and his mother lived next door.
Little Reuben died on May 14th, 1862 when he was only four years old.
Their eleventh child, Robert Campbell, was born on December 2nd, 1862 in Mill Creek, UT.
Their twelfth child, Leonora Deseret, was born on July 11th, 1864 in Mill Creek, UT.
Their thirteenth child, Peter Campbell, was born and died on December 19th, 1866 in Mill Creek, UT.
Young Robert Campbell died on January 22nd 1867 when he was nearly five years old.
Their fourteenth child, Priscilla, was born on June 24th, 1868 in Mill Creek, UT.
In 1870 the family was living in Mill Creek with eight children on their farm which was valued at $2000.
Their fifteenth and last child, Hyrum Campbell, was born on June 19th, 1870, and died nine months later on March 11th, 1871.
James died on October 13th, 1875 in Mill Creek, UT at the age of fifty seven. He was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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