Richard Covington Mackall

Richard Covington Mackall (January 14, 1822 – February 16, 1902) was an American politician, physician and newspaper editor from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County from 1888 to 1890.

Early life Richard Covington Mackall was born on January 14, 1822, at Wilna, near Elkton, Maryland. He was educated at New London Academy and Bel Air Academy. He graduated as a member of the first class of the Baltimore Dental College in 1841. After graduating, Mackall moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and practiced dentistry there. He then graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He also wrote for magazines and newspapers.

Mackall worked to help establish the University Extension Course in Elkton. In 1854, he married Isabella Hollingsworth of Elkton. She died in 1893. He had one son, William H. Mackall was a member of the Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church and served as a member of the Episcopal convention. After moving back to Maryland, Mackall lived at Landing Farm on the Elk River.

Mackall died on February 16, 1902, at the home of his son in Elkton. He was buried at Elkton Cemetery.