James T. McCullough

James T. McCullough
Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district
In office 1856–1858
Preceded by	John M. Miller
Succeeded by	John J. Heckart
Personal details
Born	December 1816 New Castle County, Delaware, U.S.
Died	January 19, 1888(1888-01-19) (aged 71)
Resting place	Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery
Spouse	Catherine W. Mitchell
Children	4, including Henry Mitchell
Alma mater	Delaware College
Occupation	Politician lawyer

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]

References

1. 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.