Thomas McKissock (April 17, 1790 – June 26, 1866) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Thomas McKissock
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 9th district
In office
March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Preceded byDaniel B. St. John
Succeeded byWilliam Murray
Personal details
Born(1790-04-17)April 17, 1790
Montgomery, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 1866(1866-06-26) (aged 76)
Saint Andrew, New York, U.S.
Resting placeOld Town Cemetery, Newburgh, New York, U.S.
Political partyWhig
ProfessionPolitician, 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

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  • United States Congress. "Thomas McKissock (id: M000529)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 9th congressional district

March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Succeeded by

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