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John Campbell

1795 – 1845

U.S. Representative from South Carolina

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About John Campbell

Lived 1795 – 1845 (aged 49–50). John Campbell was an American politician, lawyer and jurist.

John Campbell (unknown – died May 19, 1845) was a U.S. representative from South Carolina, brother of Robert Blair Campbell.

Born near Brownsville, Marlboro County, South Carolina, Campbell had graduated from South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina) in Columbia in 1819. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Brownsville, South Carolina. He moved to Parnassus, Marlboro District, and continued the practice of law.

Campbell was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-first Congress (March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831). Campbell was elected as a Nullifies to the Twenty-fifth Congress and as a Democrat to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843). He served as Chairman of the Committee on Elections (Twenty-sixth Congress), Committee on District of Columbia (Twenty-eighth Congress).

He died in Parnassus (now Blenheim), Marlboro County, South Carolina, on May 19, 1845. He was interred in a private cemetery near Blenheim, South Carolina.

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Important facts

Born
1795, Marlboro County
Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of South Carolina
Positions held
United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Campbell?

U.S. Representative from South Carolina (1795-1845)

When was John Campbell born?

John Campbell was born in 1795 in Marlboro County.

When did John Campbell die?

John Campbell died on 19 May 1845 in Blenheim.

What was John Campbell's occupation?

John Campbell was a politician, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality was John Campbell?

John Campbell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Campbell

· Wikidata: Q1699536

· DBpedia: John Campbell (South Carolina politician)

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