John Archibald Campbell: Associate Justice Of The United States Supreme Court, 1853-1861

By Henry G. Connor

Book Overview

""John Archibald Campbell: Associate Justice Of The United States Supreme Court, 1853-1861"" is a biographical book written by Henry G. Connor. The book provides a detailed account of John Archibald Campbell's life and career as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1853 to 1861. The book begins by introducing Campbell's family background and early life in Georgia, where he was born in 1811. It then follows his educational journey, which included attending the University of Georgia and then studying law at the prestigious Yale Law School. The book delves into Campbell's legal career, which began in Georgia, where he served as a state legislator and a judge. It then follows his appointment to the Supreme Court in 1853 by President Franklin Pierce. The book provides an in-depth analysis of Campbell's legal opinions and his role in shaping the court's decisions during his tenure. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage to Anna Esther Goldthwaite and their children. The book concludes with Campbell's resignation from the Supreme Court in 1861, just before the outbreak of the American Civil War. It also touches on his subsequent involvement in the Confederate government and his role as Assistant Secretary of War for the Confederacy. Overall, ""John Archibald Campbell: Associate Justice Of The United States Supreme Court, 1853-1861"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the life and career of one of the most important legal figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163785490
• ISBN13: 9781163785492
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"