Representative John Henry McCarthy

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Representative John Henry McCarthy - New York Democratic

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NameJohn Henry McCarthy
PositionRepresentative
StateNew York
District8
PartyDemocratic
StatusFormer Representative
Term StartDecember 2, 1889
Term EndMarch 3, 1891
Terms Served1
BornNovember 16, 1850
GenderMale
Bioguide IDM000313

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Representative John Henry McCarthy
John Henry McCarthy served as a representative for New York (1889-1891).

About Representative John Henry McCarthy



John Henry McCarthy (born November 16, 1850) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He represented New York’s 8th Congressional District and served a single term in the Fifty-first Congress. His tenure in federal office began on December 2, 1889, and concluded on March 3, 1891.

During this period, McCarthy held the role of Representative for New York, aligning with the Democratic Party. His service in Congress was limited to one term, and he did not return to office thereafter. Identified in congressional records by the biographical guide number M000313, McCarthy is noted historically as a former member of Congress who participated in national legislative affairs during the late nineteenth century.

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