Daniel McCarty was a politician and lawyer in the British colony of Virginia. He served as Speaker of the House of Burgesses (1715–18) and represented Westmoreland County in the House for several sessions.
Overview
Daniel McCarty (c.1679 – May 4, 1724) was a politician and lawyer in the British colony of Virginia. He served as Speaker of the House of Burgesses (1715–18) and represented Westmoreland County in the House for several sessions.
Early life and education
McCarty was born in 1679, the son of wealthy Irish immigrants who had arrived in Virginia four years' prior.
He studied law and in 1702 at the age of 23, he began working as an assistant at the Westmoreland County Court. In 1703, he was an active attorney in the county, and in 1704 he was appointed as the "Queen's Attorney" in the county.
Career
In 1705, McCarty entered the House of Burgesses as a member. He was appointed to the committee for privileges and elections and took an active part in the work of the House.
