William Campbell
American physician, merchant, surveyor and politician from New York
About William Campbell
Lived 1767 – 1844 (aged 76–77). William Campbell was an American politician.
For other persons with a similar name see William Campbell (disambiguation)
William Campbell (ca. 1767 – October 27, 1844 Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York) was an American medical doctor, merchant, surveyor and politician from New York.
Life He was the oldest son of American Revolutionary War Colonel Samuel Campbell (1738–1824) and Jane Cannon Campbell (1743–1836).
He ran a drug and hardware store in Cherry Valley.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Otsego Co.) in 1816 and 1817 as a Federalist, and in 1827.
He was New York State Surveyor General from 1835 to 1838.
U.S. Representative William W. Campbell was his nephew.
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Who was William Campbell?
American physician, merchant, surveyor and politician from New York
When was William Campbell born?
William Campbell was born in 1767.
When did William Campbell die?
William Campbell died on 27 October 1844.
What was William Campbell's occupation?
William Campbell was a politician.
What nationality was William Campbell?
William Campbell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Campbell (surveyor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Campbell. https://biography.guide/william-campbell-politician/
MLA: "William Campbell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-campbell-politician/.
Chicago: "William Campbell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-campbell-politician/.
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