James T. McCullough (December 1816 – January 19, 1888) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1856 to 1858.

Early life

James T. McCullough was born in December 1816 at Rosedale farm in New Castle County, Delaware, to James McCullough. He was educated at Delaware College.

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Career

McCullough worked as a lawyer in Elkton, Maryland.

James T. McCullough

McCullough served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County from 1856 to 1858. He was collector of internal revenue during President Abraham Lincoln's term.

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Personal life

McCullough married Catherine W. Mitchell. They had two sons and two daughters, Andrew H., Henry Mitchell, Delia and Mary. His son Henry was a state senator. He was an elder of the Presbyterian Church.

McCullough died on January 19, 1888. He was buried at Elkton Presbyterian Cemetery.

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1816 births

1888 deaths

People from New Castle County, Delaware

People from Elkton, Maryland

University of Delaware alumni

19th-century American lawyers

19th-century American politicians