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

1. "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.

Political offices
Preceded by William Clark	Treasurer of the United States 1829–1839	Succeeded by William Selden