Elisha Dickerson Cullen (April 23, 1799 – February 8, 1862) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the American Party, and served as U.S. Representative from Delaware.
Early life and family Cullen was born in Millsboro, Delaware, attended Princeton College, studied law, was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 1821 and commenced practice in Georgetown. His sons included Charles M. Cullen, an Associate Justice from Sussex County, and his grandsons included a lawyer, Charles W. Cullen.
Professional and political career He was elected as the candidate of the American Party to the 34th Congress, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1856 to the 35th Congress. Consequently, he resumed the practice of law in Georgetown. He was a slaveholder. Updated April 12, 2022.
Death and legacy Cullen died at Georgetown, and is buried in the Presbyterian Church Cemetery at Lewes, Delaware.
Almanac Elections are held the first Tuesday after November 1. U.S. Representatives took office March 4 and have a two-year term.
Public offices Office Type Location Began office Ended office NotesU.S. RepresentativeLegislature WashingtonMarch 4, 1855March 3, 1857
United States congressional service Dates Congress Chamber Majority President Committees Class/District1855–185734thU.S. HouseAmericanFranklin Pierceat-large
Election resultsYearOfficeSubjectPartyVotes%OpponentPartyVotes%1854U.S. RepresentativeElisha D. CullenAmerican6,82052%George R. RiddleDemocratic6,33448%1856U.S. RepresentativeElisha D. CullenAmerican6,36044%William G. WhiteleyDemocratic8,11156%
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External links Biographical Directory of the United States Congress Delaware’s Members of Congress Find a Grave The Political Graveyard