Alexander McCarthy

Alexander McCarthy (1801 – 1868)^[2] was an Irish Liberal, Independent Irish Party and Repeal Association politician.^[3][4]

Alexander McCarthy
McCarthy Monument in Ballintemple, designed by William Atkins for Alexander McCarthy[1]
Member of Parliament for County Cork
In office 10 April 1857 – 10 May 1859 Serving with Rickard Deasy
Preceded by	Rickard Deasy Vincent Scully
Succeeded by	Rickard Deasy Vincent Scully
Member of Parliament for Cork City
In office 31 January 1846 – 9 August 1847 Serving with Daniel Callaghan
Preceded by	Daniel Callaghan Francis Murphy
Succeeded by	Daniel Callaghan William Trant Fagan
Personal details
Born	1801
Died	1868 (aged 66–67)
Nationality	Irish
Political party	Liberal
Other political affiliations	Independent Irish Party Repeal Association

McCarthy was first elected Repeal Association Member of Parliament (MP) for Cork City at a by-election in 1846 caused by the resignation of Francis Murphy. He held the seat until 1847 when he was defeated at that year's election. In 1856, he became High Sheriff of County Cork before returning to parliament for the county as an Independent Irish Party MP at the 1857 general election and held the seat until 1859; at that year's general election, he unsuccessfully fought Dublin City as a Liberal.^[2][5][6]