James T. McCullough (December 1816 – January 19, 1888) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1856 to 1858.
James T. McCullough | |
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1856–1858 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Miller |
| Succeeded by | John J. Heckart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1816 New Castle County, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1888 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery |
| Spouse | Catherine W. Mitchell |
| Children | 4, including Henry Mitchell |
| Alma mater | Delaware College |
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Early life
editJames T. McCullough was born in December 1816 at Rosedale farm in New Castle County, Delaware, to James McCullough.[1] He was educated at Delaware College.[1]
Career
editMcCullough worked as a lawyer in Elkton, Maryland.[1]
McCullough served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1856 to 1858.[1][2] He was collector of internal revenue during President Abraham Lincoln's term.[1]
Personal life
editMcCullough married Catherine W. Mitchell. They had two sons and two daughters, Andrew H., Henry Mitchell, Delia and Mary. His son Henry was a state senator.[1] He was an elder of the Presbyterian Church.[1]
McCullough died on January 19, 1888.[1] He was buried at Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 556–557. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "Funeral of Jas. T. McCullough". Cecil Whig. January 28, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
