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John Wilson Campbell

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John Wilson Campbell
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Prior offices:
U.S. District Court for the District of Ohio
Years in office: 1829 - 1833
Personal
Birthplace
Virginia

John Wilson Campbell (1782-1833) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Ohio.

He was nominated by President Andrew Jackson on March 6, 1829. He was confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 1829, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on September 24, 1833.

Education

  • Read law, 1808

Professional career

  • Private practice, West Union, Ohio, 1808-1826
  • Prosecuting attorney, Adams County, Ohio, 1809-1817
  • Justice of the peace, Tiffin Township, Ohio, 1809-1815
  • Member, Ohio State House of Representatives, 1810, 1815-1817
  • U.S. Representative from Ohio, 1817-1827
  • Private practice, Brown County, Ohio, 1826-1829

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