Background
Campbell, William W. was born on June 10, 1806 in Otsego County, New York, United States. Son of James and Sarah (Elderkin) Campbell.
Campbell, William W. was born on June 10, 1806 in Otsego County, New York, United States. Son of James and Sarah (Elderkin) Campbell.
Graduate Union College, 1827. Honorary Doctor of Laws.
Admitted to New York bar, 1831. Master in chancery, 1841. Member United States Ho.of Representatives from New York, 29th Congress, 1845-1847.
Justice New York City Superior Court, 1849-1855.
Judge 6th Judicial district Supreme Court New York, 1857-1865. Presiding justice New York State Supreme Court, 1863.
Active member Native American Party. Author: Annals of Tyron County, 1831.
Life of Mistress Grant, Missionary to Persia, 1840.
Life and Writings of DeWitt Clinton, 1849. Sketches of Robin Hood and Captain Kidd, 1853.
Member United States Ho.of Representatives from New York, 29th Congress, 1845-1847.
Married Maria Starkweather, August 13, 1833. Married second, Catherine Livingston, 1853.