Cornelius Darragh
Cornelius Darragh (1809 – December 22, 1854) was an American lawyer and politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Whig member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, a U. S. District Attorney, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and as state Attorney General.
Cornelius Darragh | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 21st congressional district | |
| In office March 26, 1844 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | William Wilkins |
| Succeeded by | Moses Hampton |
| 25th Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 4, 1849 – April 28, 1851 | |
| Governor | William F. Johnston |
| Preceded by | James Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Thomas E. Franklin |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 19th district | |
| In office 1838-1839 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 21st district | |
| In office 1836-1837 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1809 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 22, 1854 (aged 44–45) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Resting place | Allegheny Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Western University of Pennsylvania |
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