William W. Campbell (NY)
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For ther people with a similar name see William Campbell (disambiguation).
William W. Campbell (June 10, 1806 – September 7, 1881) was an American author, historian, lawyer and politician from New York
.
, Otsego County, New York
.
He was the son of Judge James S. Campbell, and grandson of American Revolutionary War
Colonel Samuel Campbell and Jane Campbell. s:The Women of the American Revolution/Jane Campbell He attended the common schools, and graduated from Union College
in Schenectady, New York
, in 1827. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1831 and commenced practice in New York City
. He was appointed a master in chancery in 1841 and was a commissioner in bankruptcy.
He was elected as a candidate of the American Party
to the 29th United States Congress
, and served from March 4, 1845, to March 3, 1847.
He was a justice of the Superior Court
of New York City from 1849 to 1855. He was a justice of the New York Supreme Court
from 1857 to 1865, and ex officio a judge of the New York Court of Appeals
in 1865.
He was a member from Otsego County of the New York State Assembly
in 1869.
He was an author and engaged in historical work. His works include:
He died in Cherry Valley, and was buried at the Cherry Valley Cemetery.
New York State Surveyor General William Campbell
was his uncle.
William W. Campbell (June 10, 1806 – September 7, 1881) was an American author, historian, lawyer and politician from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Life
William W. Campbell was born in Cherry ValleyCherry Valley, New York
Cherry Valley, New York is the name of two locations in Otsego County, New York:*Cherry Valley , New York*Cherry Valley , New York...
, Otsego County, New York
Otsego County, New York
Otsego County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. The 2010 population was 62,259. The county seat is Cooperstown. The name Otsego is from a Mohawk word meaning "place of the rock."-History:...
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He was the son of Judge James S. Campbell, and grandson of American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
Colonel Samuel Campbell and Jane Campbell. s:The Women of the American Revolution/Jane Campbell He attended the common schools, and graduated from Union College
Union College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York
Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States, of which it is the county seat. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 66,135...
, in 1827. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1831 and commenced practice in New York City
New York City
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. He was appointed a master in chancery in 1841 and was a commissioner in bankruptcy.
He was elected as a candidate of the American Party
Know Nothing
The Know Nothing was a movement by the nativist American political faction of the 1840s and 1850s. It was empowered by popular fears that the country was being overwhelmed by German and Irish Catholic immigrants, who were often regarded as hostile to Anglo-Saxon Protestant values and controlled by...
to the 29th United States Congress
29th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:During this congress, two House seats were added for each of the new states of Texas and Iowa.-Leadership:-Senate:* President: George M. Dallas * President pro tempore: Willie P. Mangum...
, and served from March 4, 1845, to March 3, 1847.
He was a justice of the Superior Court
Superior court
In common law systems, a superior court is a court of general competence which typically has unlimited jurisdiction with regard to civil and criminal legal cases...
of New York City from 1849 to 1855. He was a justice of the New York Supreme Court
New York Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of the State of New York is the trial-level court of general jurisdiction in thestate court system of New York, United States. There is a supreme court in each of New York State's 62 counties, although some smaller counties share judges with neighboring counties...
from 1857 to 1865, and ex officio a judge of the New York Court of Appeals
New York Court of Appeals
The New York Court of Appeals is the highest court in the U.S. state of New York. The Court of Appeals consists of seven judges: the Chief Judge and six associate judges who are appointed by the Governor to 14-year terms...
in 1865.
He was a member from Otsego County of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
in 1869.
He was an author and engaged in historical work. His works include:
- The Border Warfare of New York During the Revolution: The Annals of Tryon County. New York: Baker & Schribner, 1831. (Reprint, Bowie, Md.: Heritage Books, 1992.)
- An historical sketch of Robin Hood and Captain Kidd. New York: Scribner, 1853.
He died in Cherry Valley, and was buried at the Cherry Valley Cemetery.
New York State Surveyor General William Campbell
William Campbell (NY surveyor)
For other persons with a similar name see William Campbell William Campbell was an American physician, merchant, surveyor and politician from New York.-Life:...
was his uncle.
Sources
- Obit of his brother John C. Campbell in NYT on March 27, 1890
- Obit of his son Douglas Campbell (1839-1893) in NYT on March 8, 1893 (giving middle initial "M.")
- Campbell genealogy at GeoCities
- Campbell genealogy at RootsWeb
- Political Graveyard (doubled entry)
- Nominated for Assembly again in NYT on October 28, 1873