[1] Charles Campbell was born about 1843 at Cook's River near Petersham, Sydney, the son of Hugh Campbell and his wife Helen White (née Fraser).

He arrived on the Darling Downs, Queensland with his brother in 1864 and pursued pastoral pursuits.

[1][2] Charles Campbell was a member of the Jondaryan Divisional Board since its inception in 1879 and was its chairman for 25 years, which was regarded as one of the best managed in the state.

[1] On 3 July 1914 Charles Campbell was appointed to the Queensland Legislative Council for life, terminating with his death on 18 March 1919.

[1][4] He was buried in the Presbyterian section of Drayton and Toowoomba Cemetery on 19 March 1919.