James T. McCullough explained

James T. McCullough
State Senate:Maryland
Term Start:1856
Term End:1858
Birth Date:December 1816
Birth Place:New Castle County, Delaware, U.S.
Resting Place:Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery
Spouse:Catherine W. Mitchell

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.

Early life

James 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

McCullough 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

McCullough 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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland . 1897 . 556–557 . New York, Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co. . . 2023-10-22.
  2. Web site: Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 1999-09-30 . 2023-10-22.
  3. News: Funeral of Jas. T. McCullough . 1888-01-28 . . 3 . . 2023-10-22.