John Campbell (US Treasurer)
John Campbell | |
|---|---|
| 5th Treasurer of the United States | |
| In office May 26, 1829 – July 20, 1839 | |
| President | Andrew Jackson Martin Van Buren |
| Preceded by | William Clark |
| Succeeded by | William Selden |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1789 |
| Died | 1866 (c. aged 77) |
| Political party | Democratic |
John Campbell (c. 1789 – c. 1866) was the fifth Treasurer of the United States, serving under both Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.[1] He was in office from May 26, 1829 to July 20, 1839. Campbell has the distinction of being the first Treasurer to be born a citizen of the United States.
References
- ^ "Treasurers of the United States". U.S. Department of the Treasury. September 14, 1901. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
External links
- Phil Norfleet, "Will of John Campbell (ca. 1789-1866)," Southwest Virginia Campbells.
- List of U.S. Treasurers, Department of the Treasury.
