Richard Covington Mackall (January 14, 1822 – February 16, 1902) was an American politician, physician and newspaper editor from Maryland.
Richard Covington Mackall was born on January 14, 1822, at Wilna, near Elkton, Maryland.
[1] In 1871, Mackall served as school commissioner of Cecil County and became a member of the board of general assessors.
[2] In 1873, Mackall purchased half interest in the Cecil Democrat and replaced Mr. Cruikshank as editor there.
[1][2] After moving back to Maryland, Mackall lived at Landing Farm on the Elk River.