Son of Capt. Archibald Campbell of Carie (Scotland) and Margaret Small Campbell, daughter of Capt James Small of Rannoch (Scotland)
General Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet GCB (12 March 1769 – 6 October 1843) was an officer of the British Army, and from 1831 to 1837 was the administrator of the colony of New Brunswick, Canada. Campbellton, New Brunswick is named after him.
From 1824 to 1826, Gen. Campbell commanded the British forces in the First Anglo-Burmese War, the longest and most expensive war in British Indian history, that gave the British control of Assam, Manipur, Cachar, Jaintia, Arakan and Tenasserim.
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Note: The headstone for William Bell appears to the right of Sir Archibald's monument. Per The Scottish Genealogy Society's transcriptions in 2003, his headstone was originally located in the 5 Division, Next south side church from stair to Lothian Road.
Son of Capt. Archibald Campbell of Carie (Scotland) and Margaret Small Campbell, daughter of Capt James Small of Rannoch (Scotland)
General Sir Archibald Campbell, 1st Baronet GCB (12 March 1769 – 6 October 1843) was an officer of the British Army, and from 1831 to 1837 was the administrator of the colony of New Brunswick, Canada. Campbellton, New Brunswick is named after him.
From 1824 to 1826, Gen. Campbell commanded the British forces in the First Anglo-Burmese War, the longest and most expensive war in British Indian history, that gave the British control of Assam, Manipur, Cachar, Jaintia, Arakan and Tenasserim.
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Note: The headstone for William Bell appears to the right of Sir Archibald's monument. Per The Scottish Genealogy Society's transcriptions in 2003, his headstone was originally located in the 5 Division, Next south side church from stair to Lothian Road.
Inscription
Lt. Gen Sir Archd Campbell bt GCB KCTS col 62 regt .10.1843 age 74 service in India Burma and peninsular wars, w Helen at Southampton 12.10.1843? bd. here, her only surviving son col sir John C. bt. (Dictionary of National Biography)
from Edinburgh Monumental Inscriptions (Pre 1855), Vol. 3., compiled by John F. Mitchell, C.I.E.
This Tribute Of Affection
Is Consecrated By His Family
To The Beloved And Honored Memory Of
Lieut Gen Sir Archibald Campbell, Bt.
G.C.B. K.C.T.S. And Colonel 62nd Regt
Who Died at Edn Oct 6 1843 Aged 74 -
His Sovereign And His Country Have Recorded
Their Grateful ? Of These Public Services
Which Extended Over A Period Of Fifty Six Years
? ? The Victories Of The
Peninsular ? ? He Bore A Conspicuous
Part, His Early Services In India, And His
Achievements In The Burmese Empire And In
Various Portions Of The Globe Where
They Were Equally Distinguished
By Military Skill,
Gallantry And
Success.
Gravesite Details
The monument is adorned by a knight's helmet on the top, cannon balls and cannons at the base, with a multitude of flags behind the inscription shield.
