Alexander Campbell (American politician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alexander Campbell
United States Senator from Ohio
In office December 11, 1809 – March 3, 1813
Preceded by	Stanley Griswold
Succeeded by	Jeremiah Morrow
7th Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office December 5, 1808 – December 3, 1809
Preceded by	Philemon Beecher
Succeeded by	Edward Tiffin
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Adams County
In office 1808 – December 12, 1809
Preceded by	New district
Succeeded by	William Russell Abraham Shepherd
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Adams and Scioto counties
In office 1807–1808
Preceded by	Philip Lewis James Scott Abraham Shepherd
Succeeded by	District eliminated
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Clermont County
In office 1819–1820
Preceded by	Henry Chapman John Shaw
Succeeded by	Thomas Morris
Member of the Ohio Senate from Brown County
In office 1822–1824
Preceded by	Nathaniel Beasley
Succeeded by	Unknown
Personal details
Born	1779 Frederick County, Virginia
Died	November 5, 1857 (aged 77–78) Ripley, Ohio
Political party	Democratic-Republican

Alexander Campbell (1779 – November 5, 1857) was an important politician from Ohio. He was a member of the National Republican Party and served in the United States Senate. This is one of the highest political positions in the U.S. government.

Early Life and Moving to Ohio

Alexander Campbell was born in 1779 in Frederick County, Virginia. As a young person, he moved with his family. First, they went to eastern Tennessee, and then they moved to Kentucky.

Campbell studied medicine at Transylvania University. After finishing his studies, he decided to move to Ohio. He arrived in Ohio in 1803 and settled in Adams County, Ohio a year later.

A Career in Politics

Alexander Campbell began his political career in Ohio. He was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1807. This group helps make laws for the state of Ohio. He served there until December 1809.

Serving in the U.S. Senate

In 1808, Campbell tried to become a United States Senator but didn't win. However, a few months later, he won a special election for another Senate seat. He served as a U.S. Senator from 1809 to 1813. This meant he helped make laws for the entire country.

Returning to Ohio Politics

After his time in the U.S. Senate, Campbell continued to be active in Ohio politics. He served again in the Ohio House of Representatives in 1819. Later, he was a member of the Ohio Senate from 1822 to 1824. He also served in the Ohio House again from 1832 to 1833.

In 1826, Campbell ran for governor of Ohio. However, he was not successful in that election.

Presidential Elector

Campbell also played a role in presidential elections. He was an Ohio Presidential elector in 1820. In this role, he voted for James Monroe to be president. He was also a Presidential elector in 1836, voting for William Henry Harrison.

Fighting Against Slavery

Alexander Campbell was an early supporter of ending slavery. He was known as an abolitionist. This means he believed slavery was wrong and worked to get rid of it. His efforts showed his strong beliefs in fairness and freedom for everyone.