Andrew Z. McCarty

Andrew Zimmerman McCarty (July 14, 1808 – April 23, 1879) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from New York.

Andrew Z. McCarty
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 22nd district
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857
Preceded by	Henry C. Goodwin
Succeeded by	Henry C. Goodwin
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Oswego County 2nd district
In office January 1, 1848 – December 31, 1848
Preceded by	Numbered district created
Succeeded by	Edward W. Fox
Personal details
Born	Andrew Zimmerman McCarty (1808-07-14)July 14, 1808 Rhinebeck, New York, U.S.
Died	April 23, 1879(1879-04-23) (aged 70) Pulaski, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Pulaski Cemetery, Pulaski, New York, U.S.
Political party	Opposition
Occupation	Politician, lawyer

Early life and education

Born in Rhinebeck, New York, McCarty studied law.^[where?]

Career

He was admitted to the bar in 1831 and commenced practice in Pulaski, New York. He served as county clerk of Oswego County from 1840 to 1843. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Oswego Co., 2nd D.) during the 71st New York State Legislature in 1848.

McCarty was elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857).

He resumed the practice of his profession in Pulaski, where he served as Register of bankruptcy (1875–1879).

Death

He died in Pulaski on April 23, 1879. He was interred in Pulaski Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Andrew Z. McCarty (id: M000319)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

New York State Assembly
Preceded by numbered district created	New York State Assembly Oswego County, 2nd District 1848	Succeeded by Edward W. Fox
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Henry C. Goodwin	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 22nd congressional district 1855–1857	Succeeded by Henry C. Goodwin

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress