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John Archibald Campbell Born June 24, 1811, Washington, GA
Served April 11, 1853 – April 30, 1861 (8 years) Appointed by (Democratic) Left the seat Resigned Seat Associate Seat 9 Predecessor John McKinley Successor David Davis Appointment record March 21, 1853 Nominated March 22, 1853 Confirmed (voice vote) March 22, 1853 Commissioned April 11, 1853 Judicial oath The Court's list marks this date as resting on questionable authority. April 30, 1861 Resigned