Richard Covington Mackall (January 14, 1822 – February 16, 1902) was an American politician, physician and newspaper editor from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1888 to 1890.
R. Covington Mackall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1888–1890 Serving with Stephen J. Caldwell and Michael Moore | |
| Preceded by | Alfred B. McVey, J. G. Richards, Richard L. Thomas Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Hiester Hess, Thomas Pearce, William H. Simcoe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Covington Mackall January 14, 1822 near Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 1902 (aged 80) Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Elkton Cemetery Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Harriet Gibson Bennett
(died 1850)Isabella Hollingsworth
(m. 1854; died 1893) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Baltimore Dental College University of Maryland School of Medicine |
| Occupation |
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Early life
editRichard Covington Mackall was born on January 14, 1822, at Wilna, near Elkton, Maryland. He was educated at New London Academy and Bel Air Academy. He graduated as a member of the first class of the Baltimore Dental College in 1841.[1][2] After graduating, Mackall moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and practiced dentistry there. He then graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine.[1]
Career
editAfter graduating, Mackall practiced medicine in Virginia and then Savannah, Georgia. His family then moved to Falls Church, Virginia. During the Civil War, he was a southern sympathizer. He was arrested by federal authorities, but was paroled, and moved back to Wilna.[1] In 1871, Mackall served as school commissioner of Cecil County and became a member of the board of general assessors.[2]
In 1873, Mackall purchased half interest in the Cecil Democrat and replaced Mr. Cruikshank as editor there. He owned the paper until 1876.[1][2][3] He also wrote for magazines and newspapers.[2] Mackall was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1888 to 1890.[4]
Mackall worked to help establish the University Extension Course in Elkton.[2]
Personal life
editMackall married Harriet Gibson Bennett of Talbot County. She died in 1850.[1][5] In 1854, he married Isabella Hollingsworth of Elkton. She died in 1893.[1][6] He had one son, William H.[1][2] Mackall was a member of the Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church and served as a member of the Episcopal convention.[1][2] After moving back to Maryland, Mackall lived at Landing Farm on the Elk River.[2]
Mackall died on February 16, 1902, at the home of his son in Elkton. He was buried at Elkton Cemetery.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Dr. R. C. Mackall". The Midland Journal. February 21, 1902. p. 3. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Dr. Mackall of Elkton". The Baltimore Sun. February 16, 1902. p. 5. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Editorial Change". The Democratic Advocate. June 7, 1873. p. 2. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ "Died". The Baltimore Sun. December 12, 1850. p. 2. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Death of Mrs. Mackall". The Cecil Whig. January 28, 1893. p. 3. Retrieved June 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
