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Clinton McCullough

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Clinton McCullough
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the Cecil County district
In office
1886–1890
Preceded byLevi R. Mearns
Succeeded byJohn S. Wirt
Personal details
Born(1844-12-11)December 11, 1844
near Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 1895(1895-04-11) (aged 50)
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeElkton Cemetery
Elkton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJeanette Pearce
Children4
Parent
Alma materPrinceton College
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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.Open access icon
  2. ^ "Historical List, Senate, Cecil County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  3. ^ "Mrs. J. P. McCullough". The Midland Journal. January 16, 1931. p. 8. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ a b "Death of Clinton McCullough". The Midland Journal. April 19, 1895. p. 3. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  5. ^ "Laid To Rest". Cecil Whig. April 20, 1895. p. 1. Retrieved June 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon