Andrew J. Campbell
Andrew Jackson Campbell (1828 – December 6, 1894) was an American politician from New York.
Andrew Campbell | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district | |
| Died before taking office | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Sickles |
| Succeeded by | Amos J. Cummings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Jackson Campbell 1828 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 1894 (aged 65–66) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Life
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Campbell worked in government as a deputy tax commissioner, clerk of a judicial court and in public works. He was also a merchant in New York City. In 1856, he was elected to the New York City Council. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 9th D.) in 1876.
In 1894, as a Republican, he defeated Democrat Daniel E. Sickles for re-election in New York's 10th congressional district, but died before his term began.
See also
Sources
- THE COUNTY TICKET in NYT on October 30, 1875 [gives sketches of the Republican Assembly nominees in NYC]
- Death of Andrew J. Campbell in NYT on December 7, 1894
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