Richard McCarty (politician)

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Richard McCarty
Member of the
James Strong
Personal details
BornFebruary 19, 1780
Coeymans, New York
DiedMay 18, 1844
New York City
Political partyDemocratic-Republican

Richard McCarty (February 19, 1780 – May 18, 1844) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of Gen.

Town of Coeymans. There he attended the common schools
.

He was County Clerk of Greene County from 1811 to 1813, and from 1821 to 1822.

McCarty was elected as a

General Lafayette
when he visited the United States in 1824 and 1825.

McCarty died in New York City and was buried at the Adams Cemetery in

Coxsackie
.

State Senator

John McCarty
(1782–1851) was his brother.

References

  • United States Congress. "Richard McCarty (id: M000321)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Robert Clark
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 8th congressional district

1821–1823
Succeeded by
James Strong