History of Michigan, / by Charles Moore. [Vol. 3]

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of Williamson county furnished him with the balance of his education,
and, having been brought up among livestock on his father's place, it
was but natural that he should adopt that business as his own field of
labor. His operations have been successful because of his good business
ability, industry and enterprise, and in addition to carrying on a general
dealing business in horses and cattle he owns a large sales barn at Marion.
Mr. Campbell is known as one of that city's substantial men, and has
been foremost among those who have aided the city in its development.
Politically a Democrat, he has not been an office seeker, but has at all
times shown his willingness to; bear his share of the responsibilities of
public service and citizenship. Mr. Campbell is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, with which he united in young manhood. He was
married in Marion to Miss Sarah Lee, who was born in Williamson
county, Illinois, in 1869, daughter of William J. Lee, who was born in
South Carolina, moved to Williamson county, Illinois, in young manhood, and was there engaged in agricultural pursuits throughout a long
and active career. Mrs. Campbell died October 8, I913, at Marion, in
the faith of the Presbyterian church, having been the mother of five
children, as follows: Clara, Howard L., Lora, Fannie and John, all of
whom are still single.
Howard L. Campbell received his early education in the public
schools of Marion, and there grew to sturdy young manhood. He was
graduated from the Marion High school in 1907, and instead of taking
up the business which his father and grandfather had followed, turned
his attention to the law, for which he had always shown a decided predilection. Entering the University of Valparaiso, at Valparaiso, Indiana,
he was graduated from the law school of that institution in I911, and at
that time began the practice of his chosen calling in the city of Chicago.
Five months later an attractive opportunity presented itself at Manistee
and Mr. Campbell came to this city, where his efforts were almost immediately rewarded by a full measure of success. It is seldom that a young
attorney, practically entering practice, achieves instant recognition such
as has been given to Mr. Campbell, but it is also true that every young
legist is not so well equipped, either by education or natural talent, as he.
His general practice has grown to large proportions, and at this time he
has on his books the names of some of the leading companies and individuals in this part of the state. A Democrat in political matters, he has
Always shown a keen interest in public matters, and has been honored
by election to positions of public trust and responsibility. For several
years he served in the capacity of Circuit Court Commissioner of
Manistee county, and in April, 1913, became the successful candidate of
his party for the office of city attorney. He has conscientiously devoted
himself to the duties of his office, in the discharge of which he has
gained the confidence and commendation of the people.
Mr. Campbell is single. He is interested in fraternal matters, being
a member of Lodge No. 250, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks,
the Masons, and Lodge No. 99, Knights of Pythias, in all of which he
has many friends.
HENRY BEHRENDT. When, on May 5, 1914, President Wilson
appointed Henry Behrendt, of Lansing, United States marshal for the
Eastern District of Michigan, appreciation was given to the career of
one whose public services had extended over a period dating from the
time of the Spanish-American War. Mr. Behrendt had achieved countrywide reputation as a police officer, principally as chief of the Lansing
department, and his appointment to his present position of responsibility
came as no surprise to those familiar with the high character of his
abilities.