John Allen Campbell

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John Allen Campbell (October 8, 1835 – July 14, 1880) was a politician and officer in the US Army. During the Civil War, he advanced from lieutenant to brevet brigadier general. He was appointed the first Governor of Wyoming Territory in 1869 and again in 1873. In 1875, he served as Third Assistant Secretary of State under Secretary of State Hamilton Fish.

Campbell County, Wyoming is named after him.

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• Arlington Cemetery
• John Allen Campbell at Find A Grave

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