365 S 15th  

470 S 14th  

1586 State 

1360 Ferry  

John Richard Campbell Jr. was born 21 May 1890 in the town of Hespeler in Canada. At the time of his birth, his father was a fuller at the woolen mill. His parents were John Richard and Milia [Connawarf] Campbell. The couple had four sons including John. The family immigrated to the U.S. in 1900 according to census records. They came first to Dallas, OR where Father John Sr. took a job working for the woolen mill. Their paternal grandmother Susan came with the family.  

In 1905, John, brother Roy and parents moved to Salem for work at the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill. John was 14 years old. By 1910 he worked as a spinner. He worked in Salem until at least 1915 according to city directories. Then, his World War I draft registration card filled out 5 Jun 1917 gave an update. His employer was listed as Golden State Woolen Mill in Long Beach, California. His physical description was medium height, slender build. He had dark brown hair (partly bald) and brown eyes. He was also missing one finger. His brother Arno also worked at the Golden State Woolen Mill. Both lived at the Eastman Hotel.  

By 1920, John had moved back to Salem. He was 29 years old, lived with his parents and youngest brother Roy at 1160 S. 12th St. near the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill where he worked as a weaver. On 7 Dec 1926, John married widow Jessie M. Foster in Vancouver, WA. He was 35 years old. The occupation listed on the marriage record was weaver, at Long Beach, WA.  

By 1930, according to census records, John had moved to Eureka, CA with wife Jessie and stepchildren Louise and Clifford. He worked as a spinner in a woolen mill. Then by 1940, John and Jessie had returned to Salem for work at TKWM. They live at 1360 ½ Ferry St. John’s World War II draft registration card was filled out in 1942 and documented another move, this time to Portland. He was 52 years old and worked for the Portland Woolen Mills. His physical description listed a height of 5 ft. 11 in. and weight of 160 lbs. His complexion was dark, hair was black and eyes were brown. He was also missing the little finger on his right hand. By the 1950 census. John was 60 years old. He and Jessie were living in Portland as lodgers in the household of Abner W. Hangen. No occupation was listed. 

John died 30 Jul 1966 in San Francisco County, CA. He was buried in Westminster Memorial Park in Westminster, CA. Wife Jessie and brother Arno were buried in the same cemetery. 

1911  Campbell John R Jr, bds 1160 S 12th 

1913  Campbell John R Jr, spinner, T K W M Co, bds 1160 S 12th 

1915  Campbell John R Jr, spinner, rms 1160 S 12th  

1928  Campbell John R (Jessie), spinner, h 365 S 15th  

1932  Campbell John R (Jessie), spinner, Eureka Woolen Mills, h34 Vine [Eureka, CA] 

1930  Campbell John (Jessie), spinner, Eureka Woolen Mills, h615 Myrtle av [Eureka, CA] 

1934  Campbell John R Jr (Jessie M), millworker, h 470 S 14th  

1935  Campbell John R Jr (Jessie M), weaver, h 1586 State 

1910  Campbell John R. Jr. Age: 19. Birth Date: 1891 in Canada. Home in 1910: Salem Ward 4, Marion, OR. Single, son to HOH. Immigration year: 1900. Parents born in Canada. Occupation: Spinner in Woolen Mill. Additional household members: John R. Campbell, age 51 (father), Milia Campbell, age 47 (mother), Roy Campbell, age 16 (brother).  

1920  Campbell John R. Age: 29. Birth Year: abt 1891 in Canada. Home in 1920: South 12th St. Salem Ward 4, Marion, OR. Single, son to HOH. Immigration year: 1900. Parents born in Canada. Occupation: Weaver in Woolen Mill. Additional household members: John R. Campbell, age 61 (father), Milia Campbell, age 58 (mother), Roy F. Campbell, age 26 (brother).  

1930  Campbell John R. Jr. Age: 39. Birth Year: abt 1891 in Michigan. [incorrect] Home in 1930: 1601 Maple Ave. Eureka, Humboldt, CA. Home rented. Occupation: Spinner in Woolen Mill. Additional household members: Jessie M. Campbell, age 38 (wife), Louise Foster, age 15 (stepdaughter), Clifford Foster, age 13 (stepson).  

1940  Campbell John R. Jr. Age: 49. Birth Year: abt 1891 in Canada. Home in 1940: 1360 ½ Ferry St. Salem, Marion, OR. Married, HOH. Citizenship status: Alien. Highest grade completed: Elementary school, 6th grade. Occupation: Weaver in Woolen Mill. Additional household members: Jesse M. Campbell, age 48 (wife), Clifford Foster, age 22 (stepson).  

1950  Campbell John R. Jr. Age: 60. Birth Date: abt 1890 in Canada. Home in 1950: 523 NE Monroe, Portland, Multnomah, OR. Married, lodger to HOH. Additional household members: Abner W. Hangen, age 51 (head of household), Eva M. Hangen, age 50 (wife of head), Jessie M. Campbell, age 58 (wife). 

Jessie M. Campbell Birth: 1892. Death: unknown. Burial: Westminster Memorial Park, Westminster, Orange County, CA. Plot: Four Seasons. Memorial ID: 208294049 

Press Telegram, Long Beach CA 5 Jul 1966, p. 38 – death notice, John