Campbell, James (London) 3

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Dates c.1690, 1708-10
Location London
Vocation Politician
Place of Birth Scotland
Marriage Mary (annulled 1690); Margaret Leslie
Issue 2 sons, 3 daughters
Place of birth Source History of Parliament Online

In London in 1690s as abducted an English heiress from her carriage on Westminster; escaped without punishment. Attended Parliament as MP for Ayr Burghs 1708-10. After stepping down attempted to obtain an army commission.