123591: Roderick Campbell
Ruaraidh Chaluim Aonghais
Roderick (1842-1908) was a son Malcolm Campbell and Janet Morrison, Baile Griais, North Dell. The family obtained 9 North Dell in 1868.
He emigrated to Canada to work for the Hudson's Bay Company and spent twenty years as an Officer in various locations. During this time he wrote The Father of St Kilda and became a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. In the book he speaks about his travels and meeting his brother, Alexander in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Alexander also worked for the Hudson's Bay Company.
Roderick returned to Scotland and visited Ness, England, the United States of America and France.
He married Mary Emily Arnold from Bushey, Hertfordshire where they lived. They are both buried in St James Churchyard, Bushey.
Details
- Record Type:
- Person
- Date Of Birth:
- 15 Aug 1842
- Date of Death:
- 16 Apr 1908
- Gender:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Labourer; Officer at the Hudson’s Bay Campany
- Record Maintained by:
- CEP
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