John Campbell (1806 - November 19, 1879)[1] was a farmer, miller, teacher, surveyor, judge, and politician in Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas Senate from Searcy County and was a delegate at the secession convention.
Born in Warren County, Tennessee, Campbell moved to Searcy County, Arkansas in 1837.
He served in the Mexican-American War. A Unionist, he initially voted against secession but succumbed to pressure and eventually backed it at the convention.[2] He served in the Confederate Army. He served two terms in the Arkansas Senate.[2]