Background
He was the son of James McMichael (1752–1828) and Maria (Hall) McMichael.
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of James McMichael (1752–1828) and Maria (Hall) McMichael.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Schenectady Company) in 1820-1821. He was a member of the New York State Senate (3rd Doctorate) from 1825 to 1828, sitting in the 48th, 49th, 50th and 51st New York State Legislatures.