Clinton McCullough
Clinton McCullough | |
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1886–1890 | |
| Preceded by | Levi R. Mearns |
| Succeeded by | John S. Wirt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 11, 1844 near Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 1895 (aged 50) Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Elkton Cemetery Elkton, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jeanette Pearce |
| Children | 4 |
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| Alma mater | Princeton College |
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Clinton McCullough (December 11, 1844 – April 11, 1895) was an American politician and lawyer from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1886 to 1890.
Early life
[edit]Clinton McCullough was born on December 11, 1844, at "Bell Hill" near Elkton, Maryland, to Hiram McCullough. His mother's maiden name was Ricketts. His father was a U.S. congressman.[1] He was educated at Elkton Academy. He graduated from Princeton College in 1864. He read law at his father's office and was admitted to the bar in 1866.[1]
Career
[edit]McCullough was elected as state's attorney in 1871 and 1875.[1] McCullough was a Democrat. He was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1886 to 1890.[2] He was appointed auditor in chancery.[1]
McCullough had a law office at North Street in Elkton. He was an attorney for the Mutual Building Association of Cecil County.[1]
McCullough served on the board of trustees of Elkton Academy at the time of his death. He was a member of the board of managers of the Mutual Insurance Company.[1]
Personal life
[edit]McCullough married Jeanette Pearce, daughter of Matthew C. Pierce and niece of John C. Groome.[1][3] They had four sons, Clinton Jr., Matthew, Hiram and Groome.[1][4]
McCullough died of heart disease on April 11, 1895, at his home in Elkton.[1][4] He was buried at the family lot in Elkton Cemetery.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Clinton McCullough". Cecil Whig. April 13, 1894. p. 1. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "Mrs. J. P. McCullough". The Midland Journal. January 16, 1931. p. 8. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Death of Clinton McCullough". The Midland Journal. April 19, 1895. p. 3. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Laid To Rest". Cecil Whig. April 20, 1895. p. 1. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
