Michael Brevort Campion1,2

#1192, (circa 1821 - before 22 February 1889)
RelationshipGranduncle of Anna Margaret Donovan
Father*John Francis Campion3 (s 1797 - s 1875)
Mother*Elizabeth _____4 (c 1801 - )
Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, Marriages 1844-1850 > image 155 of 258, p. 304

Family

Ellen Feehan b. bt 1825 - 1826, d. 1858
Children 1.John Francis Campion+16 (1849 - 1916)
 2.Mary Ellen Campion+17 (1854 - )
 3.George F Campion+18 (s 1855 - c 1925)
 4.Elizabeth Margaret Campion+17 (1857 - 1948)
3 bros., 5 sis.5 
He was merchant, ship builder and miner.6 
Birth*circa 1821He was born circa 1821 at IrelandG.1 
before 1831He accompanied John Francis Campion and Elizabeth _____ before 1831 to Prince Edward IslandG.7 
Marriage17 January 1842He witnessed the marriage of Francis McQuade and Eliza Campion on 17 January 1842 at Prince Edward IslandG.8 
Marriage*6 November 1845He married Ellen Feehan, daughter of Dr. ____ Feehan and ____ _____, on 6 November 1845 at Lot 45, Kings Co., Prince Edward IslandG.9 
1862He removed to Sacramento Co., CaliforniaG, in 1862.10 
1880He appeared on the census of 1880 at Leadville, Lake Co., ColoradoG; sons John F and George F, fam 285, lodgers, miners.11 
1881He appeared on the census of 1881 at Lot 45, Kings Co., Prince Edward IslandG; (also Anne McCulla (22), b. PEI.)12 
between 1883 and 1885He lived between 1883 and 1885 at 510 E. 5th, Leadville, Lake Co., ColoradoG.13 
Death*before 22 February 1889He died before 22 February 1889 at ColoradoG.14,15 
Burial*before 22 February 1889He was buried before 22 February 1889 at Evergreen Cemetery, Leadville North, Colorado.15 
Obituary22 February 1889Obituary for Michael Brevort Campion was published on 22 February 1889 at The Weekly Examiner and Island Argus, Prince Edward IslandG.6 

Citations

  1. [S42] 1881 Canada Census. PEI D3 SD C Tshp 45 p 47.
  2. [S684] Wilbur Fiske Stone, History of Colorado (Chicago: S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1919), IV:14-16, entry for John Francis Campion Jr.; "The first representative of the name in the new world was John Francis Campion, Sr., who crossed the Atlantic with his wife and children and settled on Prince Edward Island, where he and his wife lived to an advanced age, the former passing away at the age of seventy-five, while the latter reached the seventieth milestone on life's journey. M. Brevort Campion, who was one of their family of nine children, four sons and five daughters..."
  3. [S684] Wilbur Fiske Stone, History of Colorado, IV:14-16, entry for John Francis Campion Jr.; "The first representative of the name in the new world was John Francis Campion, Sr., who crossed the Atlantic with his wife and children and settled on Prince Edward Island, where he and his wife lived to an advanced age, the former passing away at the age of seventy-five, while the latter reached the seven-tieth milestone on life's journey. M. Brevort Campion, who was one of their family of nine children, four sons and five daughters..."
  4. [S241] Boston Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1943, online Ancestry.com, original records National Archives, 7 Sep 1849, schooner "Euphemia" arr. Boston from P.E.I; "Burthen 56 tons"; Alex. Campion (24), Margaret Campion (23), Bridget Campion (16), Johanna (18), Elizabeth (48), George (15); all farmer, of P.E.I.; intend to become inhabitants of U.S.
  5. [S684] Wilbur Fiske Stone, History of Colorado, p. 14.
  6. [S686] Basil Campbell, compiler, Prince Edward Island Newspapers, online www.caimbeul.org, transcript of The Weekly Examiner and Daily Argus, 22 Feb 1889: "CAMPION - Death of a P. E. Islander - We regret to hear of the death in Colorado, of Michael Campion, formerly of Souris. The deceased did a large mercantile business at one time at North River, Lot 47. He also built several large vessels there. For a term of years he represented the First District of King's County in the House of Assembly. It was while he and the late Capt. Flynn were representatives of the District that a grant was obtained to build a bridge between Souris East and Souris West. This was something over thirty years ago. Previous to that time, a small ferry boat, run by Johnny Burke, was the only means of crossing there. Nine years ago Mr. Campion, with his two sons, John F. and George, went to Colorado, U. S., and engaged extensively in silver mining operations. The two sons above named, the former of whom was for a short time a member of our Legislative Council, are still out West, while his two daughters, Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. McBride, reside in Souris. He was a man of great energy and determination of character, kind and affectionate to his family and loyal to his friends."
  7. [S2584] Terrence M Punch, Erin's Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761-1853 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2008), I: 134. Alexander, John and Elizabeth Campian [sic], of Gowran, Kilkenny, attended a meeting of 35 subscribers to Repeal at Mr. Egan‘s home in Chatlottetown PEI on 15 Jan 1844, citing The Palladium, Charlottetown PEI, 20 Jan 1844.
  8. [S34] Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, online FamilySearch.org, Marriages 1839-1844 > image 89 of 185, p. 176. Francis McQuade and Eliza Campion, both single, marr. by banns 17 Jan 1842, by James Brady, Missionary; witnesses Michael Campion and Ann Campion. Recorded 16 Aug 1842.
  9. [S34] Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, online FamilySearch.org, Michael Campion and Ellen Feeham; Witnesses James and Johanna Campion; James Brady, officiator (1844-1850, p. 304, img 155/258).
  10. [S1486] Portrait and Biographical Record of Denver and Vicinity, Colorado (Chicago: Chapman Publishing Co., 1898), p. 1286.
  11. [S17] 1880 U.S. Federal Census. Michael B (50), lodger, wid., laborer, b. and parents b. Canada.
  12. [S42] 1881 Canada Census. Michael (60), b. Ireland, widowed.
  13. [S1010] Leadville Colorado City Directories 1882-1890, online Ancestry.com, 1883 (ore sampler), 1884 (mining), 1885.
  14. [S686] Basil Campbell, Prince Edward Island Newspapers, online www.caimbeul.org, transcript of The Weekly Examiner and Daily Argus, 22 Feb 1889: "CAMPION - Death of a P. E. Islander - We regret to hear of the death in Colorado, of Michael Campion, formerly of Souris. The deceased did a large mercantile business at one time at North River, Lot 47. He also built several large vessels there. For a term of years he represented the First District of King's County in the House of Assembly. It was while he and the late Capt. Flynn were representatives of the District that a grant was obtained to build a bridge between Souris East and Souris West. This was something over thirty years ago. Previous to that time, a small ferry boat, run by Johnny Burke, was the only means of crossing there. Nine years ago Mr. Campion, with his two sons, John F. and George, went to Colorado, U. S., and engaged extensively in silver mining operations. The two sons above named, the former of whom was for a short time a member of our Legislative Council, are still out West, while his two daughters, Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. McBride, reside in Souris. He was a man of great energy and determination of character, kind and affectionate to his family and loyal to his friends."
  15. [S847] BillionGraves.com, online http://billiongraves.com, Evergreen Cemetery, Leadville North, CO; shared grave marker: M. B. Campion (1816-1889), "children of G.F. and S.L. Campion": Marguerite M (1879-1884), Marion E (1878-1887), John F (1889) [b., d.]. Hereinafter cited as BillionGraves.
  16. [S42] 1881 Canada Census. age 32.
  17. [S33] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens Co., Prince Edward Island. Online FamilySearch.org.
  18. [S685] The Pitre Trail from Acadia, online http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pitretrail/index.htm, Souris Bay, PEI (St. Marys) 1864 – 1900 Pitre Extractions; Mar. 13 Feb 1878 - George Campion (Michael/Ellen Feehan) & Sarah Peters (Laurance/ Margaret Fisher), wit: George McEachern & Ellen Peters; citing LDS film #862431.