Back Row (l-r): Jim Webb Jr., Walter Reeves, Ollie Robinson, Joe Evans, Ted Gapp, Jack Busby, Dr. Lewis H. Campbell, Jim Webb Sr., T. W. W. Evans (president). Front Row (l-r): Lorne Church, Fred Bennett, Fred "Colly" Collings, George Webb, Harry Gapp, Eddie Armstrong.
On August 20, 1923 Annie Velma Stewart was born to William (Casey) & Annie (nee Harman) Stewart in Bradford, Ontario. This book has details of Annie in her early years including weights, milestones, etc. Lewis H. Campbell is mentioned as the doctor who delivered her.
Photograph of the 1923 Bradford Lacrosse team on August 25, 1923 at Hamilton Stadium.
Photograph of team members, including Dr. Lewis H. Campbell (5th from left in back row), Ollie Robinson (8th from left in back row), Walter Reeves (3rd from left in back row with hat on), Fred "Colly" Collings (Far right in back row) and Ted Gapp.
Dr. L.H. Campbell graduated in medicine from the University of Toronto in 1892, with the M.B. degree from Toronto, and the M.D. and C.M. degrees from Victoria University. He began practicing medicine in Bradford in 1893. Built his house on John Street in 1902. He was a star member on the Bradford Lacrosse team, and lead them to victory over Barrie many times. He also played hockey, football, cricket, and many other sports. He was also a member of the Board of Health and was a High School Trustee.
Newspaper clipping from the 1930s discussing the Bradford Lacrosse championship win of 1906. Top Row: I. Morris, Dr. Campbell, A. J. Sinclair, J. Webb, W. Reeves Second Row: R. Anderson, F. Archer, G. Caldwell, F. Coombs, O. Robinson Third Row: V. Graham, R. McKinstry Bottom Row: T. W. W. Evans, G. G. Green, R. Ware, W. L. Campbell, G. Ogilvie
Event Date : Sunday, August 18, 1935 Event Type : Death
Description : At Bradford, Ontario, on Sunday, August 18th, 1935, Dr. Lewis H. Campbell. Interment on Wednesday, August 21st, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
Event Date : Friday, September 12, 1952 Event Type : Death Municipality : Burbank, California
Description : Died at his home in Burbank, California. Husband of May McKenzie; father of daughter Frances, and brother of the late Mrs. Ruth Saint. The deceased was born in Bradford and was first employed in the butcher business by Wm. Davey. On Jan. 1, 1906, he bought the business from Mr. Davey but later that year sold to Mr. James A. Webb and left town. Mr. Archer was an outstanding athlete, and being a member of Bradford's famous lacrosse team, played centre field with such well known team mates as Jas. Webb, R. McKinstry and the late Dr. Campbell.
Bradford Witness newspaper article from 1974 about the closing of Ritchie's Patent Medicines. The business before being Ritchie's was W. L. Campbell's Drugstore. "During the 57 years it was in the Campbell name, the pharmacy also shared its quarters with William's father's lumber and grain business, as well as the doctor's office of his brother Lewis."