John Arthur Campbell
John A. Campbell (October 3, 1823 – June 17, 1886) was a Virginia lawyer, who represented Washington County at the Virginia Secession Convention of 1861, where he voted for secession and then recruited the 48th Virginia Infantry, which he led for a year before resigning and becoming a circuit judge.
John Arthur Campbell | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1824 Washington County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1886 (aged 62) Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Education | Virginia Military Institute, Emory & Henry College |
| Occupation | lawyer, soldier, judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 48th Virginia Infantry |
| Battles/wars | First Battle of Winchester |
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