Henry C. McCormick

American politician

Henry Clay McCormick


Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891
Preceded by	William W. Brown
Succeeded by	Albert C. Hopkins
41st Attorney General of Pennsylvania
In office January 15, 1895 – January 18, 1899
Governor	Daniel H. Hastings
Preceded by	W. U. Hensel
Succeeded by	John P. Elkin

Personal details
Born	(1844-06-30)June 30, 1844 Washington Township.
Died	May 26, 1902(1902-05-26) (aged 57) Williamsport
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ida Hays
Children	2

Henry Clay McCormick (June 30, 1844 – May 26, 1902) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Formative years

Henry C. McCormick was born in Washington Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania on June 30, 1844. He attended the common schools and Dickinson Seminary in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1866 and practiced in Williamsport.

Career

McCormick was elected as a Republican to the Fiftieth and Fifty-first Congresses. He served as chairman of the United States House Committee on Railways and Canals during the Fifty-first Congress. He was a delegate to the 1892 Republican National Convention. He was elected president of the Williamsport & North Branch Railroad in 1892. He served as Attorney General of Pennsylvania from 1895 to 1899. He resumed the practice of law.

Death and interment

McCormick died in Williamsport in 1902. His body was interred at the Wildwood Cemetery.

Sources

United States Congress. "Henry C. McCormick (id: M000366)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
The Political Graveyard

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William W. Brown	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district 1887-1891	Succeeded by Albert C. Hopkins
Legal offices
Preceded by W. U. Hensel	Pennsylvania Attorney General 1895–1899	Succeeded by John P. Elkin