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Scotland / Re: Royal Household
« on: Wednesday 22 January 14 23:40 GMT (UK)  »
Quote from: irvinemg on Saturday 01 December 07 08:57 GMT (UK)
James and William Campbell, Bagpipers to Queen Victoria.  Seeking information
on the families of above.  James  Campbell of Kintail Head Piper to the Queen from 1881 to 1910.  James nephew William Campbell served as Piper 1891 to 1901.

James Campbell born Kintail Scotland 1853

William Campbell born Kiltarilty Scotland 1872.

Many thanks.  Mike

Lost touch with you Mike and this thread is 7 years old,but there is more info on the net now about
William Campbell piper to Queen Victoria for anyone who is still searching.
Here are a few links,the first one has a photo of William Campbell at the bottom of the page.
http://www.birthofaregiment.com/birth-of-a-regiment/background/background/traditions/
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/cef/001042-119.01-e.php?&id_nbr=85829

Best Wishes
Stewart


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