Felix Campbell
Felix Campbell
Felix Campbell (February 28, 1829 – November 8, 1902) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended the common schools and became a manufacturer of iron pipe and a consulting engineer. He was president of the board of supervisors in 1858 and was appointed by Governor Tilden a member of the board of commissioners from New York to the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia in 1876.
Campbell was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-eighth and to the three succeeding Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1883 to March 3, 1891. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1890 and in 1902 died in Brooklyn. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Felix Campbell (id: C000082)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Archibald M. Bliss |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 4th congressional district 1883–1885 |
Succeeded by Peter P. Mahoney |
| Preceded by William E. Robinson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd congressional district 1885–1891 |
Succeeded by David A. Boody |
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