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

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

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

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

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