Thomas G. McCullough

Summary

Thomas Grubb McCullough (April 20, 1785 – September 10, 1848) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1820 to 1821, representing the 5th congressional district of Pennsylvania as a Federalist in the 16th United States Congress.[1][2] He subsequently served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1831 to 1835.

Thomas G. McCullough
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Franklin County district
In office
1831–1835
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 5th district
In office
October 17, 1820 – March 3, 1821
Serving with Andrew Boden
Preceded byAndrew Boden
David Fullerton
Succeeded byJames Duncan
James McSherry
Personal details
Born
Thomas Grubb McCullough

(1785-04-20)April 20, 1785
Greencastle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedSeptember 10, 1848(1848-09-10) (aged 63)
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyFederalist
Parent(s)Robert McCullough
Prudence (Grubb) McCullough
ProfessionPolitician, lawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
RankQuartermaster
Battles/warsWar of 1812

Early life and education edit

McCullough was born in Greencastle, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1785 to Robert and Prudence (Grubb) McCullough.[3] He attended common schools and studied law.

Career edit

McCullough was admitted to the Franklin County bar on April 8, 1806.

McCullough served in the War of 1812 as a private and later as a quartermaster.

McCullough was elected as a Federalist to the 16th United States Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of incumbent David Fullerton. McCullough served from October 17, 1820 to March 3, 1821, representing the 5th congressional district of Pennsylvania.

Following his tenure in Congress, McCullough served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1831 to 1835, representing Franklin County. He also served as the first president of the Cumberland Valley Railroad company. Additionally, McCullough managed and edited the Franklin Repository.

At the time of his death in 1848, McCullough was president of the Bank of Chambersburg.

Death edit

McCullough died at the age of 63 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania on September 10, 1848.[4]

References edit

  1. ^ "MCCULLOUGH, Thomas Grubb". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2007.
  2. ^ "Rep. Thomas McCullough". GovTrack. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Grubb, David (2008). The Grubb Family of Grubb's Landing, Delaware. Higginson Book Co.
  4. ^ "Mccullogh to Mcdade". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 4, 2007.

External links edit

  This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress