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John Lafayette Camp | |
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| Texas State Senator District 6 | |
| In office 1874–1876 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 20, 1828 Jefferson County, Alabama, US |
| Died | July 16, 1891 (aged 63) San Antonio, Texas, US |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Mary Ann Ward |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 10th Texas Cavalry |
John Lafayette Camp (February 20, 1828 – July 16, 1891) was an American lawyer and planter from Texas who served in the Texas state Senate and as a district court judge.
John was born in Jefferson County, Alabama, the son of John and Elizabeth Camp. After graduating from the University of Tennessee in 1848 he moved to Gilmer in Upshur County, Texas. He started a plantation and was admitted to the bar. In 1851 he married Mary Ann Ward, the daughter of a local doctor. The couple would have five children, including John Lafayette, Jr.