Dennis McCarthy (New York politician)
Dennis McCarthy (March 19, 1814 – February 14, 1886) was an American manufacturer and politician from New York.
Dennis McCarthy | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1867 - March 3, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas T. Davis |
| Succeeded by | R. Holland Duell |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1876 – December 31, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel P. Wood |
| Succeeded by | James Stevens |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office January 1, 1880 – December 31, 1885 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore M. Pomeroy |
| Succeeded by | Francis Hendricks |
| Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office January 6, 1885 – December 31, 1885 | |
| Governor | David B. Hill |
| Preceded by | David B. Hill |
| Succeeded by | Edward F. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1814 Salina, New York, US |
| Died | February 14, 1886 (aged 71) Syracuse, New York, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Politician, Manufacturer |
Life
editHe was the son of Thomas McCarthy.[1] He attended Valley Academy in Salina and engaged in the manufacturing of salt. In the early 1840s he went into business operating a general store with his brother-in-law Silas Titus.[2]
He was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly (Onondaga Co.) in 1845, and was Mayor of Syracuse, New York, in 1853.
He was elected as a Republican to the 40th and 41st United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1871. Afterwards he resumed his former business pursuits. In 1878 mayor James J. Belden formed a committee of citizens, St. Joseph's Hospital Aid Society, to look after the interests of St. Joseph's Hospital. McCarthy followed Theodore Dissel as president.[3]
He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1876 to 1885, sitting in the 99th, 100th, 101st, 102nd, 103rd, 104th, 105th, 106th, 107th and 108th New York State Legislatures; and was President pro tempore in 1881, 1884 and 1885. He became Acting Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1885 after the resignation of Governor Grover Cleveland and the succession of Lt. Gov. David B. Hill to the governorship.
He died in Syracuse, New York, on February 14, 1886, and was buried at Saint Agnes Cemetery in Syracuse.[4]
References
edit- ^ History of Syracuse General Scrapbook, Vol. 20, pages 7-9, Onondaga Historical Association
- ^ Brooklyn Daily Eagle 'Col. Silas Titus - Grand Old Soldier and Influential Citizen', May 22, 1898
- ^ Onondaga County Medical Society, 1906-1956: Sesquicentennial, p. 70
- ^ Titus Jr., L. J., 2004, Titus - A North American Family History, Baltimore, MD, p. 599
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "Dennis McCarthy (id: M000310)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.