Thomas McKissock (April 17, 1790 – June 26, 1866) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Thomas McKissock | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Daniel B. St. John |
Succeeded by | William Murray |
Personal details | |
Born | Montgomery, New York, U.S. | April 17, 1790
Died | June 26, 1866 Saint Andrew, New York, U.S. | (aged 76)
Resting place | Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Born in Montgomery, New York, McKissock studied medicine and law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Newburgh, New York. He was appointed a puisne justice of the State supreme court in 1847.
McKissock was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first Congress (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1850 to the Thirty-second Congress. He died in St. Andrews, Orange County, New York, June 26, 1866. He was interred in Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, New York.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "Thomas McKissock (id: M000529)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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