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William W. Campbell (New York congressman)

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William W. Campbell
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office
1869
Justice of the New York Supreme Court
In office
1857-1865
Justice of the Superior court of New York City
In office
1849-1855
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 6th district
In office
March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847
Preceded byHamilton Fish
Succeeded byDavid S. Jackson
Personal details
Born(1806-06-10)June 10, 1806
Cherry Valley, New York, US
DiedSeptember 7, 1881(1881-09-07) (aged 75)
Cherry Valley, New York, US
Political partyKnow Nothing
Alma materUnion College
OccupationLawyer

William Wallace Campbell (June 10, 1806 – September 7, 1881) was an American author, historian, lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

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He was born in Cherry Valley, Otsego County, New York, the son of Judge James S. Campbell, and grandson of American Revolutionary War Colonel Samuel Campbell and Jane Campbell. He attended the common schools, and graduated from Union College in 1827. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1831, and commenced practice in New York City.

He was elected on the American ticket to the 29th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1845, to March 3, 1847.

He was a justice of the Superior Court of New York City from 1849 to 1855. He was a justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1857 to 1865, and ex officio a judge of the New York Court of Appeals in 1865.

He was a Republican member of the New York State Assembly (Otsego Co., 1st D.) in 1869.

He was an author and engaged in historical work. His works include:

He died on September 7, 1881, in Cherry Valley, and was buried at the Cherry Valley Cemetery.

New York State Surveyor General William Campbell was his uncle.

References

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  1. ^ "The centennial celebration at Cherry Valley, Otsego co. N. Y. July 4th, 1840. The addresses of William W. Campbell, esq. And Gov. W. H. Seward, with letters, toasts, &c., &c". New-York, Taylor & Clement. 1840.

Sources

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 6th congressional district

1845–1847
Succeeded by
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Otsego County, 1st District

1869
Succeeded by