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William Wildman Campbell

1853 – 1927

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Lived 1853 – 1927 (aged 74). William Wildman Campbell was an American politician and lawyer.

William Wildman Campbell (April 2, 1853 – August 13, 1927) was a U.S. representative from Ohio.

Born in Rochester, Vermont, Campbell attended the public schools, Goddard Seminary, Barre, Vermont, and Tufts College, Medford, Massachusetts. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1878 and commenced practice at Napoleon, Ohio. He served as prosecuting attorney for Henry County from 1893 to 1896.

Campbell was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1905 – March 3, 1907). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1906 to the Sixtieth Congress and for election in 1908 to the Sixty-first Congress. He resumed the practice of law in Napoleon, Ohio. He served as member of the State constitutional convention of 1911 and 1912. He died in Napoleon, Ohio, August 13, 1927. He was interred in Forest Hill Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Goddard College, Tufts University, Goddard Seminary, Tufts College
Positions held
United States representative

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Wildman Campbell?

politician (1853-1927)

When was William Wildman Campbell born?

William Wildman Campbell was born on 2 April 1853 in Rochester.

When did William Wildman Campbell die?

William Wildman Campbell died on 13 August 1927 in Napoleon.

What was William Wildman Campbell's occupation?

William Wildman Campbell was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was William Wildman Campbell?

William Wildman Campbell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Wildman Campbell

· Wikidata: Q8020360

· DBpedia: William Wildman Campbell

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