James Campbell (postmaster general)
James Campbell (September 1, 1812 – January 27, 1893) was a politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served as Attorney-General of Pennsylvania and United States Postmaster General during the presidency of Franklin Pierce.
James Campbell | |
|---|---|
| 16th United States Postmaster General | |
| In office March 7, 1853 – March 4, 1857 | |
| President | Franklin Pierce |
| Preceded by | Samuel Dickinson Hubbard |
| Succeeded by | Aaron V. Brown |
| Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 21, 1852 – March 8, 1853 | |
| Governor | William Bigler |
| Preceded by | Thomas Franklin |
| Succeeded by | Francis Wade Hughes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1812 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 1893 (aged 80) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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