Campbell, John Archibald - Born June 24, 1811, in Washington, GA
Died March 12, 1889, in Baltimore, MD
Federal Judicial Service: Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by Franklin Pierce on March 21, 1853, to a seat vacated by John McKinley. Confirmed by the Senate on March 22, 1853, and received commission on March 22, 1853. Service terminated on April 30, 1861, due to resignation.
Allotment as Circuit Justice: Fifth Circuit, ca. April 11, 1853-April 30, 1861
Education: Franklin College, 1825 Read law, 1829
Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, Georgia, 1829 Private practice, Montgomery, Alabama, 1829-1837 Private practice, Mobile, Alabama, 1837-1853 State representative, Alabama, 1837, 1843 Assistant secretary of war for the draft, Confederate States of America, 1862-1865 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1865-1884
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