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.
Henry M. McCullough | |
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.png) McCullough in 1905 newspaper | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1902–1906 | |
| Preceded by | Austin L. Crothers |
| Succeeded by | Joseph I. France |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Henry Mitchell McCullough September 24, 1858 Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1930 (aged 71) Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bethel Cemetery Chesapeake City, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Carrie G. Brady (m. 1896) |
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| Alma mater | Princeton University |
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Early life
editHenry 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
editAfter 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
editMcCullough 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 556–557. Retrieved October 21, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Henry Mitchell McCullough". The Midland Journal. February 28, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Sketches of Members of the Upper House". The Baltimore Sun. December 23, 1901. p. 8. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ "McCullough–Brady". The Midland Journal. February 28, 1896. p. 3. Retrieved November 27, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "G.O.P. Leader Dies in Cecil Co". The Evening Journal. February 20, 1930. p. 1. Retrieved October 21, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
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