Clinton McCullough explained

Clinton McCullough
State Senate:Maryland
Term Start:1886
Term End:1890
Birth Date:11 December 1844
Birth Place:near Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Elkton Cemetery
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse:Jeanette Pearce
Children:4

Clinton McCullough (December 11, 1844 – April 11, 1895) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1886 to 1890.

Early life

Clinton McCullough was born on December 11, 1844, at "Bell Hill" near Elkton, Maryland, to Hiram McCullough. His mother's maiden name was Ricketts. His father was a U.S. congressman.[1] He was educated at Elkton Academy. He graduated from Princeton College in 1864. He read law at his father's office and was admitted to the bar in 1866.[1]

Career

McCullough was elected as state's attorney in 1871 and 1875.[1] McCullough was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1886 to 1890.[2] He was appointed auditor in chancery.[1]

McCullough had a law office at North Street in Elkton. He was an attorney for the Mutual Building Association of Cecil County.[1]

McCullough served on the board of trustees of Elkton Academy at the time of his death. He was a member of the board of managers of the Mutual Insurance Company.[1]

Personal life

McCullough married Jeanette Pearce, daughter of Matthew C. Pierce and niece of John C. Groome.[1] [3] They had four sons, Clinton Jr., Matthew, Hiram and Groome.[1] [4]

McCullough died of heart disease on April 11, 1895, at his home in Elkton.[1] [4] He was buried at the family lot in Elkton Cemetery.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Clinton McCullough . 1894-04-13 . . 1 . . 2023-06-09.
  2. Web site: Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-09-30 . 2023-06-08.
  3. News: Mrs. J. P. McCullough . 1931-01-16 . . 8 . . 2023-06-09.
  4. News: Death of Clinton McCullough . 1895-04-19 . . 3 . . 2023-06-09.
  5. News: Laid To Rest . 1895-04-20 . . 1 . . 2023-06-09.