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William Harris Crawford ( February 24, 1772– September 15, 1834) was an important American politician during the early 1800s. He served as United States Secretary of War from 1815 to 1816 and United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1816 to 1825, and was a serious candidate for United States President in 1824.
Crawford was born in Amherst County, Virginia, but his family moved south to Appling County, GeorgiaAppling County is a county located in the U. State of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 17,419. The county's county seat is Baxley, Georgia 6. Geography According to the U. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,326 km˛ (512 mi˛). 1,317 km˛ when he was a boy. As a young man, he worked as a farmer and a schoolteacher for about 10 years, then began to practice law in Lexington, GeorgiaLexington is a city located in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 239. The city is the county seat of Oglethorpe County 6. Geography Lexington is located at 33°52'13" North, 83°6'39" West (33. 870351, -83 in 1799.
In 1803, Crawford was elected to the GeorgiaThis article is about Georgia the U. For alternative meanings, see: Georgia. Georgia ( In Detail) (Full size) State motto: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation ''State nickname: Peach State or Empire of the South Other U. States Capital Atlanta Largest City Atlant state legislature as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. In 1807, that legislature elected him to fill a vacant United States SenateThe United States Senate is the upper house of the United States Congress, smaller than the U. House of Representatives. Together, they compose the legislative branch of the United States government. Seal of the Senate Each state elects two senators throu seat.
Crawford soon became a respected and influential senator, and was elected president pro temporeThe United States Senate, according to the United States Constitution, ( Article I), is required to choose a President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time," often shortened to President Pro Tem , who presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice in 1811. In recognition of his abilities, President James MadisonJames Madison Order 4th President Term of Office March 4, 1809 March 3, 1817 Followed Thomas Jefferson Succeeded by James Monroe Date of Birth March 16, 1751 Place of Birth Port Conway, Virginia Date of Death June 28, 1836 Place of Death Montpelier, Virgi appointed Crawford as the American minister to FranceThe French Republic or France ( French: Republique francaise or France is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in western Europe, and which is further made up of a collection of overseas islands and territories located in other continents. in 1812. Crawford held that important ministerial post throughout the War of 1812, and returned shortly after its end in 1815.
Upon Crawford's return, Madison appointed him as Secretary of War. After slightly more than a year of satisfactory service in that post (and after disclaiming interest in the 1816 Democratic-Republican nomination for President, which he could have had), Crawford moved within the Cabinet to become Secretary of the Treasury.
Crawford was again a leading candidate for the Democratic-Republican presidential nomination in 1824, but a massive stroke in 1823 ended his chances. The Democratic-Republican Party split apart that year, and one of the splinter groups nominated Crawford. Despite Crawford's improved health (and the support of former presidents Madison and Thomas Jefferson), he finished only third, behind John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Refusing Adams' request that he remain at the Treasury, Crawford then retired to Georgia, where he was appointed as a state superior court judge.
Crawford remained an active judge until his death a decade later.
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