Henry M. McCullough explained

Henry M. McCullough
Term Start:1902
Term End:1906
Birth Name:Henry Mitchell McCullough
Birth Date:24 September 1858
Birth Place:Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Death Place:Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting Place:Bethel Cemetery
Chesapeake City, Maryland, U.S.

Henry Mitchell McCullough (September 24, 1858 – February 20, 1930) was a politician and lawyer from Maryland. He was a member of the Maryland Senate from 1902 to 1906.

Early life

Henry Mitchell McCullough was born on September 24, 1858, in Elkton, Maryland, to Catherine W. (née Mitchell) and James T. McCullough. His father was a lawyer and state senator.[1] [2] [3] He attended local schools and the Elkton Academy. He graduated from Princeton University in June 1879.[1] [2] After moving back to Elton, McCullough read law and was admitted to the bar in June 1881.[1] [2] [3]

Career

After getting admitted to the bar, McCullough practiced law in Elkton.[1] [2]

McCullough was a Republican. In 1901, McCullough was elected to the Maryland Senate, serving from 1902 to 1906.[2] [4] He served as a Maryland elector in the 1896 United States presidential election.[3]

Personal life

McCullough married Carrie G. Brady, daughter of H. H. Brady, of Chesapeake City, Maryland, on February 25, 1896.[1] [2] [5] McCullough was a Presbyterian.[3]

McCullough died on February 20, 1930, at his home in Elkton. He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Chesapeake City.[2] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland . 1897 . 556–557 . . 2023-10-21.
  2. News: Henry Mitchell McCullough . 1930-02-28 . The Midland Journal . 1 . . 2022-11-27.
  3. News: Sketches of Members of the Upper House . 1901-12-23 . . 8 . . 2022-11-27.
  4. Web site: Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-09-30 . 2022-11-27.
  5. News: McCullough–Brady . 1896-02-28 . The Midland Journal . 3 . . 2022-11-27.
  6. News: G.O.P. Leader Dies in Cecil Co. . 1930-02-20 . The Evening Journal . 1 . . 2023-10-21.