Henry Mitchell McCullough (September 24, 1858 – February 27, 1930) was a politician and lawyer from Maryland. He was a member of the Maryland Senate from 1902 to 1906.

Early life

Henry Mitchell McCullough was born on September 24, 1858, in Elkton, Maryland, to James T. McCullough. He attended local schools and the Elkton Academy. He graduated from

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in June 1879. After moving back to Elton, McCullough read law and was admitted to the bar in 1881.

Career

McCullough practiced law in Elkton. McCullough was a Republican. In 1901, McCullough was elected to the Maryland Senate, serving from 1902 to 1906. He served as a Maryland elector in the

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Personal life

McCullough married Carrie G. Brady of Chesapeake City, Maryland, on February 25, 1896. McCullough was a

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. McCullough died on February 27, 1930, at his home in Elkton. He was buried at Bethel Cemetery in Chesapeake City.

References

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