Elisha D. Cullen

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Elisha Dickerson Cullen (April 23, 1799 – February 8, 1862) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the American Party, and served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.

Early life and family

Cullen was born in Millsboro, Delaware, attended Princeton College, studied law, was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1821 and commenced practice in Georgetown. His sons included Charles M. Cullen, an Associate Justice from Sussex County, and his grandsons included a lawyer, Charles W. Cullen.

Professional and political career

He was elected as the candidate of the American Party to the 34th Congress, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1856 to the 35th Congress. Consequently, he resumed the practice of law in Georgetown. He was a slaveholder.[1]

Death and legacy

Cullen died at Georgetown, and is buried in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Lewes, Delaware.

Almanac

Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4 and have a two-year term.

Public offices
Office Type Location Began office Ended office Notes
U.S. Representative Legislature Washington March 4, 1855 March 3, 1857
United States congressional service
Dates Congress Chamber Majority President Committees Class/District
1855–1857 34th U.S. House American Franklin Pierce at-large
Election results
Year Office Subject Party Votes % Opponent Party Votes %
1854 U.S. Representative style="background-color:Template:Party color" |Elisha D. Cullen style="background-color:Template:Party color" |American style="background-color:Template:Party color" |6,820 style="background-color:Template:Party color" |52% style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |George R. Riddle style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Democratic style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |6,334 style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |48%
1856 U.S. Representative style="background-color:Template:Party color" |Elisha D. Cullen style="background-color:Template:Party color" |American style="background-color:Template:Party color" |6,360 style="background-color:Template:Party color" |44% style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |William G. Whiteley style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |Democratic style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |8,111 style="color:black;background-color:Template:Democratic Party (US)/meta/shading" |56%

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