William H. Crawford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids William Harris Crawford
9th United States Secretary of War
In office August 1, 1815 – October 22, 1816
President	James Madison
Preceded by	James Monroe
Succeeded by	John C. Calhoun
7th United States Secretary of the Treasury
In office October 22, 1816 – March 6, 1825
President	James Madison (1816-1817) James Monroe (1817-1825)
Preceded by	Alexander J. Dallas
Succeeded by	Richard Rush
Personal details
Born	(1772-02-24)February 24, 1772 Amherst County, Virginia, U.S.
Died	September 15, 1834(1834-09-15) (aged 62) Crawford, Georgia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Profession	Lawyer, Politician, Judge, Farmer, Teacher

William Harris Crawford (February 24, 1772–September 15, 1834) was an important American politician, judge, and slaveowner during the early 19th century. He served as United States Secretary of War from 1815 to 1816 and United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1816 to 1825, and was a candidate for President of the United States in 1824.

Legacy

In 1875, Crawford appeared on the 50 cent bill.

The town of Crawfordsville, Indiana, as well as Crawford County, Illinois; Crawford County, Iowa; Crawford County, Missouri; Crawford County, Arkansas; Crawford County, Wisconsin; Crawfordville, Georgia; and Crawford County, Georgia, are named for Crawford.

Images for kids

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  Bureau of Engraving and Printing portrait of Crawford as Secretary of the Treasury

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  Crawford depicted on United States fractional currency