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 by | Andrew Boden David Fullerton |
| Succeeded by | James Duncan James McSherry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Grubb McCullough April 20, 1785 Greencastle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 10, 1848 (aged 63) Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Parent(s) | Robert McCullough Prudence Grubb |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Rank | Quartermaster |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Early life and education
editMcCullough was born in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 1785, to Robert McCullough and Prudence Grubb.[3] He attended common schools and studied law.
Career
editMcCullough 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
editMcCullough died at the age of 63 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 1848.[4]
References
edit- ^ "MCCULLOUGH, Thomas Grubb". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved January 4, 2007.
- ^ "Rep. Thomas McCullough". GovTrack. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ Grubb, David (2008). The Grubb Family of Grubb's Landing, Delaware. Higginson Book Co.
- ^ "Mccullogh to Mcdade". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 4, 2007.
External links
edit- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- Thomas Grubb McCullough at The Political Graveyard
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
