Summary
Andrew Zimmerman McCarty (July 14, 1808 – April 23, 1879) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from New York.
Early life and education edit
Born in Rhinebeck, New York, McCarty studied law.[where?]
Career edit
He was admitted to the bar in 1831 and commenced practice in Pulaski, New York. He served as county clerk of Oswego County from 1840 to 1843. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Oswego Co., 2nd D.) during the 71st New York State Legislature in 1848.
McCarty was elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857).
He resumed the practice of his profession in Pulaski, where he served as Register of bankruptcy (1875–1879).
Death edit
He died in Pulaski on April 23, 1879. He was interred in Pulaski Cemetery.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "Andrew Z. McCarty (id: M000319)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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