Joseph Campau papers, 1800-1863.

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Joseph Campau papers, 1800-1863.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/300455881

This collection contains the business papers of this prominent Detroit landowner.

2 linear ft. (1 wallet, 5 volumes)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7282413

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit (Mich.)

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Campau, Joseph, 1769-1863.

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Born in Detroit on Feb. 25, 1769, Joseph Campau was a trader with Native Americans when still a boy. He increased his fortunes by dealing in real estate until he retired from active work in 1837. Among the positions he held in early Detroit, Campau was a prominent politician, trustee of the Village of Detroit, assessor, appraiser, overseer of the poor and city treasurer. He served as captain and major of the militia. He died in Detroit in 1863. From the description of Joseph Campau p...