Andrew Z. McCarty


Andrew Zimmerman McCarty was an American politician. He served as a United States [House of Representatives|U.S. Representative] from New York.

Early life and education

Born in Rhinebeck, New York, McCarty studied law.

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 during the 71st [New York State Legislature] in 1848.
McCarty was elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the 34th [United States Congress|Thirty-fourth Congress].
He resumed the practice of his profession in Pulaski, where he served as Register of Bankruptcy in [the United States|bankruptcy].

Death

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