John H. McCarthy

For other people named John McCarthy, see John McCarthy (disambiguation).

John Henry McCarthy (November 16, 1850 – February 5, 1908) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1889 to 1891.

John McCarthy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th district
In office March 4, 1889 – January 14, 1891
Preceded by	Timothy J. Campbell
Succeeded by	Timothy J. Campbell
Personal details
Born	John Henry McCarthy (1850-11-16)November 16, 1850 New York, New York, U.S.
Died	February 5, 1908 (aged 57) New York City
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery, Long Island City, New York.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	St. Francis Xavier College

Biography

Born in New York City, McCarthy attended De La Salle Institute, Christian Brothers, and St. Francis Xavier College. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1873 and commenced practice in New York City.

Political career

He served as member of the State assembly in 1880 and 1881. Civil justice for the fifth judicial district in the city of New York 1882–1888.

Congress

McCarthy was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-first Congress and served from March 4, 1889, until his resignation on January 14, 1891, to accept a judicial position.

Later career and death

He was appointed on January 11, 1891, by Gov. David B. Hill justice of the city court of New York City to fill a vacancy.

McCarthy was elected and reelected to the same office and served from 1891 until his death in New York City on February 5, 1908.

He was interred in Calvary Cemetery, Long Island City, New York.

Sources

• United States Congress. "John H. McCarthy (id: M000313)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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