Thomas McKissock

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 by	Daniel B. St. John
Succeeded by	William Murray
Personal details
Born	(1790-04-17)April 17, 1790 Montgomery, New York, U.S.
Died	June 26, 1866(1866-06-26) (aged 76) Saint Andrew, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Old Town Cemetery, Newburgh, New York, U.S.
Political party	Whig
Profession	Politician, lawyer

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

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

• United States Congress. "Thomas McKissock (id: M000529)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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