John Campbell (US Treasurer)

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.

John Campbell
5th Treasurer of the United States
In office
May 26, 1829 – July 20, 1839
PresidentAndrew Jackson
Martin Van Buren
Preceded byWilliam Clark
Succeeded byWilliam Selden
Personal details
Bornc. 1789
Died1866 (c. aged 77)
Political partyDemocratic

References

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  1. ^ "Treasurers of the United States". U.S. Department of the Treasury. September 14, 1901. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
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Political offices
Preceded by Treasurer of the United States
1829–1839
Succeeded by