John Hull Campbell
For other people named John Campbell, see John Campbell (disambiguation).
| John Hull Campbell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd district | |
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In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Charles Brown |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
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In office 1831 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 10, 1800 York, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 19, 1868 (aged 67) |
| Political party | American Party |
John Hull Campbell (October 10, 1800 – January 19, 1868) was an American Party member in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state of Pennsylvania.
John H. Campbell was born in York, Pennsylvania. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in Philadelphia in 1823, and commenced practice in that city. He became a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1831.
Campbell was elected as a candidate of the American Party to the Twenty-ninth Congress. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1846. He instead resumed his law practice, and died in Philadelphia in 1868. He was interred in Monument Cemetery.
External links
- United States Congress. "John Hull Campbell (id: C000093)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by John T. Smith |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 3rd congressional district 1845–1847 |
Succeeded by Charles Brown |
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