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. 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
Political offices
Preceded by
William Clark
Treasurer of the United States
18291839
Succeeded by
William Selden
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