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.

James T. McCullough
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the Cecil County district
In office
1856–1858
Preceded byJohn M. Miller
Succeeded byJohn J. Heckart
Personal details
BornDecember 1816
New Castle County, Delaware, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 1888(1888-01-19) (aged 71)
Resting placeElkton Presbyterian Cemetery
SpouseCatherine W. Mitchell
Children4, including Henry Mitchell
Alma materDelaware College
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Early life

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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

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. New York, Chicago, Chapman Publishing Co. 1897. pp. 556–557. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Archive.org. 
  2. ^ "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Funeral of Jas. T. McCullough". Cecil Whig. January 28, 1888. p. 3. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.