Thomas Grubb McCullough (April 20, 1785 – September 10, 1848) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the

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from 1820 to 1821, representing the 5th congressional district of

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as a

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in the

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. He subsequently served in the

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from 1831 to 1835.

Early life and education

McCullough was born in Greencastle, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1785 to Robert and Prudence (Grubb) McCullough. He attended common schools and studied law.

Career

McCullough was admitted to the Franklin County bar on April 8, 1806. McCullough served in the

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as a private and later as a quartermaster. McCullough was elected as a

to the

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

. Following his tenure in Congress, McCullough served in the

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.

References

External links

Official page
at the ''

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