Thomas G. McCullough
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Early life and education
McCullough was born in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, on April 20, 1785, to Robert McCullough and Prudence Grubb.[3] He attended common schools and studied law.
Career
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
McCullough died at the age of 63 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 1848.[4]
References
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External links
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- Thomas Grubb McCullough at The Political Graveyard
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